Time to Tiki is a fun, immersive team-building experience that blends creativity, light competition, and tropical flair. Set to island-themed music, teams complete photo, video, and trivia challenges on iPads using our proprietary gamification platform to earn points and unlock building materials. As resources are earned, teams design and construct their own themed Tiki bars using bamboo, thatch, and décor elements. The experience wraps with a lively showcase as teams brand, market, and present their bar, capturing the spirit of relaxation, imagination, and collaboration.
Event Flow
- Welcome, Island Intro & Icebreaker
- Participants are welcomed by a high-energy facilitator and introduced to the tropical theme
- Island music sets the mood as teams shift into fun, relaxed competition mode
- A lighthearted icebreaker gets teams laughing and ready to build
- App Launch & Island Challenges
- Teams receive iPads® loaded with the gamification app
- Teams complete photo, video, and trivia challenges to earn points
- As point thresholds are reached, teams visit the Tiki “store” to “purchase” materials, including:
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- Bamboo poles and rolled bamboo fencing
- Thatch panels, abaca matting, and natural reed fencing
- Optional décor upgrades such as grass skirting, tiki masks, florals, and paper flowers
- Build the Tiki Bar
- Teams design and construct their Tiki bar using earned materials
- Roles naturally form as teams balance structure, décor, and creativity
- Time management and collaboration are key as bars come to life
- Brand, Menu & Tiki Vibe
- In addition to building, teams create a complete Tiki brand, including:
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- Bar name and theme
- Signature menu items and pricing
- Slogans, chants, or island-inspired songs
- Teams prepare a short presentation to showcase their Tiki bar and vibe
- Tiki Bar Showcase & Judging
- Each team presents its finished Tiki bar to the group
- Judges score teams based on:
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- Creativity and design
- Marketing and branding
- Overall, Tiki vibe and energy
- Menu originality
- Awards, Photos & Wrap-Up
- iPads are collected and final scores tallied
- Winners are announced and recognized
- A group photo captures the tropical creations and island spirit
- Teams leave refreshed, connected, and smiling, proof that teamwork pairs perfectly with tiki vibes