Operation Desert Survivors

The course of action in Operation Desert Survivors

‍1. We send a link

We will send you a link to the virtual meeting room well before we meet. It is easy for everyone to access. We will be ready by phone if there are any unexpected technical problems.

‍2. Strategic and mathematical exercise

Everyone meets virtually in our meeting room, and our desert guide introduces you to the game. The participants compete by using strategy and math to ensure that everyone completes the game. However, you want to be both greedy and smart if you want to win.

3. Mission complete

Survival in the desert is a tough battle, and even if everyone survives, only one team can win! Who will have the most water left?

A good solution for one team can prove to have the opposite effect on the mission as a whole

When everyone is present, the participants will be greeted by our facilitator, who is also your desert guide. The desert guide will introduce everyone to the mission and tell them what they have to do. This will take about 10 minutes and take place in our own Operation Desert Survivors setting.

After the introduction, the participants are divided into camps with a joint well between them. It is their mission to survive by inquiring water from the well without it drying out. But the teams have no clue about how much water there is left in the well and, at the same time, unaware of the other camp's strategy.

One round is a day in the desert, and in every round, our desert guide(s) rotate between the different breakout rooms and visit the teams to receive water requests. After every round, the teams gather in the main room, and the participants see with their own eyes if there is water in the well or not!

Depending on the duration, the terms will change along the way. For example, maybe the temperature will change, so the teams will need more water to stay alive!

When the mission is completed, everyone will be gathered again, and the camp with the most water left at the end will be named ‘The Best Desert Survivalists’. The winning team will receive a printable certificate after the game.

Content in Operation Desert Survivors

We provide you with a story, setting, etc. during the course of the game. The game is led virtually and 100% LIVE from our settings by our facilitators who are dressed as desert guides. The facilitators introduce the participants to the mission and continuously guide them during the game.

Everything takes place in our online meeting room and requires no preparation by the participants. The participants simply need access to a computer with Internet access and a webcam.

Watch the movie on Youtube (for inspiration).

Editions in Operation Desert Survivors

We offer the game in 3 different editions: Light, Standard, and Premium.

The Light edition is available for up to 15 participants on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Standard edition is our normal edition and is the one that is the most popular. The Premium edition allows you to reflect on the exercise and extend the duration of the game.

Operation Desert Survivors is an educational and entertaining game that is particularly suited to teams and businesses that work remotely and need a fun and entertaining break from their everyday life, strengthening their sense of community, whilst also teaching them about strategy and math.

Operation Desert Survivors can be used as a different cooperation exercise, entertainment for the virtual get-together or as a weekday break for those unable to physically meet.

The game is designed for businesses, and the difficulty level is set accordingly.

In Operation Desert Survivors, the teams work together but at the same time, they compete to be the best. Only one team can win, but no one can win if they do not work together. Along the way, there are both joint scenes where everyone is gathered at once, and parts during which smaller teams work separately.

Your benefits in Operation Desert Survivors:

• Together – apart.
• Cooperate in a different and virtual way.
• Team building - Strengthens collegial relationships.
• A common frame of reference regardless of organisation level.
• Illustrate the importance of teamwork and communication.
• Trains and strengthens teamwork within groups.
• Strengthens strategic and mathematical knowledge.
• Demonstrates the frustration that can easily arise due to lack of communication.
• Works as an entertaining element.

The purpose of the game:

• To emphasize the importance of cooperation, strategy, and communication.
• To exercise and strengthen cooperation in teams.
• To show the frustration that can easily occur when lacking communication.
• To illustrate solutions from a bigger perspective.
• To function as an entertaining feature.

We use Zoom primarily as the platform for our games. Participants can join via their browser without downloading anything. If you do not have Zoom on your computer, you can access the meeting link by a web browser without downloading anything.
Zoom also provides a series of necessary features during the game, such as breakout rooms, main rooms, team division, etc.   

Depending on the number of participants etc., other platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, or any other platform, can be utilized.

After booking and before your event, you will receive the platform link, which you can share with the participants.

We control the technical aspect of assigning teams to breakout rooms and gathering everyone again.

On the event day, we will open the meeting room well before the game starts so participants can meet and chat together before we start.
The participants will also have a phone number they can call if they, against all expectations, have any technical troubles.

Virtualteambuilding.eu has been providing entertaining events since 2020, and since then, we have facilitated thousands of games for people all over the world.

We have entertained from east to west, night to day, and time zone to time zone, for small and larger groups, well-known international franchises, and smaller local companies.   

Nothing is more important to us than providing the highest quality events that surpass our customer's expectations. This is reflected in our 4,9 out of 5-star rating, bestowed upon us from past customers.   

We employ talented facilitators and cultivate internal procedures to ensure our games are held to the highest standard.

If you are part of an organization that might have booked with us previously, then contact us for an internal reference. 

Still need convincing? Then have a look at some of our previous references left by past customers.

What edition should we choose?
Our standard and premium editions are the most popular, but if you are a smaller team and the event is set to take place at the beginning of the week, the light edition might be the right choice for you.
We are always ready to help and will gladly go through the contents and differences of the various editions with you.

Can we get an offer?
Of course! If you would like an offer for a specific game, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@virtualteambuilding.eu or give us a call at +45 71 91 81 81. Alternatively, fill out an inquiry form on our website, and we will email you an offer. You can easily share it with your coworkers should you wish to discuss it. We are always happy to elaborate on the offer by phone or in a virtual meeting.

How do we book?
In the box on the right, choose the edition and a participant interval, then click “Book now.” Then follow the guide. You are always welcome to contact us via mail or by phone.

What is my role after I’ve booked?
After you have booked and before the event, we’ll discuss the practical details, such as number of teams, platform, and so on, with you to secure the details. On the day of the event, you can sit back and enjoy it with everyone else, as we’ll take care of everything.

When will the meeting room open?
We always make sure the meeting room is open long before the game so that you can chat with your colleagues before the event. After the event, we can make you the host so that you can continue chatting after the game.

How do we sort the teams?
We can sort them randomly on the day, or you can sort them beforehand and send them to us, and we’ll place the players into the right teams.

Are you green?
At virtual teambuilding.eu, we do our bit to ensure sustainability. We actively work with the 17 Global Goals to help the planet and ensure social equality. Read more about how we work with sustainability.

When and how do I pay?
Your invoice will be sent electronically after booking. It is payable with a credit card or via wire transfer. 

I still have questions
Should you still have any questions, please email us at hello@virtualteambuilding.eu or call us at +45 71 91 81 81, and we will be happy to assist you.