About the Challenge

There are many varied elements to the game, each requiring different skills and abilities.

Challenges include:

Problem solving. Where teams need to crack codes, answer cryptic questions, and work out solutions to challenges.

Navigation & Observation. Requiring teams to use map & compass to navigate around the various challenge areas whilst trying to complete the given tasks.

Decision-making. Where teams need to think quickly and logically in order to maximise their chances of attaining a high score.

Physical Challenges. Optional challenges can include Canoeing, Bell Boating or Mountain Bike Orienteering in which teams (or selected team members) resort to peddle or paddle power.

Climbing or Abseiling challenges requiring dedicated teamwork to get one or all team members up or down a cliff face.

Geo-Caching - using hand held GPS Receivers to find hidden clues, check points or caches.

Team Building & Problem Solving games and challenges involving the whole team and possibly working with other teams in your group.

Above all, the aim of the challenge is to have fun.

How it works (A brief overview)

Our Bristol Urban Adventure Challenge is centrally based around Bristol's historic harbourside and other interesting areas of the city centre in close proximity.

We usually start and finish the Bristol Challenge directly from our harbourside activity base, but can also arrange to start and/or finish at a variety of other locations and venues depending on the size and nature of the group eg: office, conference venue, hotel, pub, restaurant etc.

Other Challenge Locations outside of Bristol will start/finish at a centrally located venue specific to each area eg: pub, restaurant, office, conference venue, hotel etc.

We have thoroughly researched the Urban Challenge locations and have divided the game areas into a number of zones. Each zone contains a range of challenges and tasks to be attempted. Points are given for each task correctly completed, with some zones scoring more highly than others. Points awarded for each zone vary depending on its location and size. Zones located further from the base are generally worth more points than zones located closer to the base. Decision-making, therefore, plays an important role throughout the duration of the game.

We start the activity with a group briefing and split your group into teams. Teams of between 4 - 6 is usual, but we'll liaise with you before hand with regards to numbers and desired game format.

Teams are given a game pack with maps, compass and instructions and are briefed on some of the important elements of the game regarding safety, timings and rules.

Teams then depart in order to attempt as many challenges as possible within the given time. Depending on the game format chosen, we will advise you beforehand regarding logistics, timings and clothing required for any of the optional additional physical elements that may be included within the Challenge.

Teams reconvene at the given finishing time and location in order to calculate final scores and announce winners.

As every group has different requirements, we tailor each Urban Challenge to ensure that we put the most appropriate game format together for you.

Please contact us for prices and to discuss your specific requirements in greater detail.

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