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His Birthday Was To Die For…

We love doing Murder Mystery Birthdays! Here's the latest feedback from a client we did on Saturday in Seattle: "Everyone was great and all had a super fun time with it.  I believe many were fooled thinking that Mike's cousin, Brian was committing all the murders and...

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SimplexGrinnell Simply Loved Us!

We did a Murder Mystery Dinner in Toronto and another in Edmonton for SimplexGrinnell proving our ability to service our national clientele. Here's what they had to say: "It was a great experience at both locations [Toronto / Edmonton]. The food and location were...

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Corporate Entertainment

Summer is quickly slipping by, but don't let that spoil the fun! When employees come back from summer holidays and work starts in full force in the fall make sure to motivate and reward clients, employees and suppliers with a good dose of fun. So make sure to request...

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Treasure Hunting Team Building!

What a happy ending that will now introduce a new team building event - Treasure Hunting!  On Sunday, my wife lost her wedding ring at the beach but thanks to Chris Turner from www.lostjewellery.com and his private ring and treasure finders my wife's ring was found...

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Mystery Cruises Have it All!

Mystery, intrigue, great food, stunning views and a chance to test you skills as a detective. We have a variety of options for your murder mystery cruise and we offer them in Montreal, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and Seattle. Anytime of year is a great time...

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Toronto Murder Mystery!

"Thanks so much for all your hard work...nothing but positive things about the evening." say HB Group / The Co-operators about their Murder Mystery Dinner we performed at The Old Mill the other day. Another day in entertaining our guests and more great feedback! We...

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How To Motivate

When it comes to motivation, there's a gap between what science knows and what business does. Our current business operating system-which isbuilt around external, carrot-and-stick motivators-doesn't work and often does harm. We need an upgrade. And the science shows...

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Amazing Chase Results Are In!

"Thanks for the effort. All went well...The facilitators were great and we had a super day." - Capital Power - Is how our client felt after a day in which they Chased around downtown Edmonton in a quest filled with clues, riddles challenges and tasks all of which...

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Enbridge was a Gas!

This time we delivered the "gas"! As our client put it... "Thanks very much for following up on the event. Everything was fantastic! Definitely out of the ordinary for how a group of accountants typically spend their Wednesday night, but the feedback I’ve received was...

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Amazing Chase…Amazing Success!

Our clients own words: "Thank YOU!!! My staff had a wonderful time". With around 100 "Chasers" racing through the streets of Vancouver June 22, everyone really had a great time! This is exactly what we do and it makes us all proud to provide such a great teambuilding...

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Vancouver Murder Mystery Cruise

The question is…who won’t return! This Wednesday, June 22, in Vancouver, is in for a mysterious treat! Everything is set for a for a mystery cruise. A unique idea if you’re wondering what to do and need a break and want some comedic fun; whether celebrating a...

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Murder for a Good Cause!

We love to be involved in fundraisers because we know an evening of mystery and intrigue is always a fun and entertaining event that will have people laughing while giving! Check out our next one in Edmonton for ASHRAE.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Loved Us!

I'll let the client do the talking: "We just wanted to say a BIG thank you for the successful murder mystery! Thank you for being so accommodating with the change in time and always quickly answering my emails.   We used this as a Team Building Activity for our team...

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What Motivates?

Motivation is not tied to more $$$, quite the opposite is true. In many peer reviewed studies employees were more motivated by autonomy, flexibility, creative input and a feeling they belong to a like minded team spirit. To achieve this environment for your company...

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Mystery in the Dragons Den!

After a great pitch at the Dragons Den, its all a waiting game to see the final cut this fall. They finished filming Season VI and we had a great pitch and really a lot of fun. Our actors themselves into it and really engaged the Dragons. It certainly is something...

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Dragons’ Den Awaits!

We are very excited to be pitching to the Dragons' Den on Tuesday! After months of auditioning, planning, working with the CBC producer the time is nigh. On Tuesday we will be in the Den hoping to get tens of thousands of dollars from at least one of the Dragons to...

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“I’ve Never Done This Before…”

Many companies leave the corporate event planning to those that are new to event planning. The stress and fear can be palpable! "Will I get it right?" "Is this an appropriate event for the client?" "Will my boss think I'm an idiot for hiring [drum beaters / rock band...

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Looking for Sure-Fire Fun?

Teambuilding or Company Entertainment should be fun and enjoyable. That's where one of our corporate entertaining or teambuilding events comes in handy! We don't just pay lip service to providing outstanding events, we deliver. From conception to actuation, we'll make...

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Friday the 13th Mystery Cruise!

The question is…who won’t return! May 13, in Vancouver, was a mysterious treat! Everything was perfect for a mystery cruise. A unique idea if you’re wondering what to do and need a break and want some comedic fun; whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, staff...

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Mystery Cruise in Vancouver, BC!

The question is...who won't return! Today! May 13, in Vancouver, is in for a mysterious treat! Everything looks perfect for a mystery cruise. A unique idea if you're wondering what to do and need a break and want some comedic fun; whether celebrating a birthday,...

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