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A Real life Game is an interactive experience in a fictional reality in which you solve challenges from a role or position by working together. It's ultimately about the journey and not about the marbles. And because you show authentic behavior while playing, it is an excellent medium for team building. Or for conveying a message.
Escape Rooms
Around 2016, the escape rooms came into vogue. The often cognitive challenges are embedded in a story. Usually you play yourself, but sometimes you turn out to play a role in the story. Examples of Escape Rooms with an interactive story are After the Heist and Agaath's legacy.
EISENHOWER SPACE PROGRAM
[escape room on location]
60 minutes 
3-75
collaboration, problem-solving skills, time management
AGATHA'S INHERITENCE
[real life escape game]
90 minutes 4-42
collaboration, problem-solving skills, influencing others
AFTER THE HEIST
[real life escape game]
120 minutes 10-56
collaboration, problem-solving skills, team vs. organisational interests
Larpen (Live Action Role-Playing)
Since the 90s of the last century, LRP-En or nowadays Larp (or the verb Larpen) is a medium that creates immersive experiences for the participant in the Netherlands. Mostly in the theme of Fantasy, but over the past 15 years, Larps in other themes, even on existing IPs (Harry Potter, Star Wars) are on the rise. Want to try Larp with your team? Then play Fantasy Heroes.
More in-depth experiences are based on the Nordic Larp tradition, which takes the medium Larp very seriously. In the Netherlands, this is done on a hobby basis via short Larps. In 2023, Bruidsprijs, a Dutch adaptation of a Swedish Larp, was performed.
Live combat
We see that interactive storytelling also comes back more often in combination with laser guns or airsoft (and not just Larp weapons). An example of this is gold Rush from peat.
If you take only the combat of Larp, then you will like Archery Tag or Sword Tag about. The atmosphere and the introductory story are there, but you don't have to role-play, as an interactive story is missing.
BATTLE TAG
[swordplay and archery]
2 hours 6-50
collaborative, athletic, competitive, outdoor
SWORD TAG
[sword fighting on each other]
75 minutes 6-50
collaborative, athletic, competitive, outdoor
ARCHERY TAG
[archery on each other]
75 minutes 6-30
collaborative, athletic, competitive, outdoor
Jubensha: Social Murder Mystery Puzzle Game
Still unknown in the Netherlands, but great in China: Jubensha or Scripted Murder. A combination of Murder Mystery, werewolves and Larpen/RPG, a cognitive challenge for 4-7 people. The storytelling is special: magically realistic, direct and confrontational, it seeks boundaries. IntoTheMirror has several titles in stock for groups of 4-7 or a multiple or combination thereof.
Large scale Real Life Games
Prison Escape Van Rik Stapelbroek successfully combines LARP and escape. He coined the term Real life Gaming for his experience. In navolging van deze real life gaming traditie kennen we onder andere Tracing Thomas, Hotel Wonderland en Stay in The Dark. New to this tradition is Museum Escape: a Night at the Museum.
Team building, powered by Real life Gaming
Discover a unique approach to team building, where we use real life gaming to help teams grow and become stronger.
Emotional learning
Storytelling is what we have been doing for centuries. Books and films are a modern variant of storytelling. Real life gaming goes one step further. By making stories interactive, you experience them even more intensely. You become immersed in the game ('immersion') which emotionally touches you (not to be confused with 'flow', merging into the moment). Emotional experiences people remember better, because they stand out against the routine of everyday life. And that's why real life games are a Medium With impact!
THEME PARK
[working together in projects]
4-7 hours 8-20
cooperate in projects, communicate, project management
HAPPY TV+
[working together in processes]
4-7 hours 8-14
working together in processes, results-oriented work, process management, lean
Hoe Real Life Gaming teams kan helpen
Real life Gaming is more than just playing - it's a powerful method to enhance team building through immersive and interactive experiences. Using diverse games such as escape rooms, live action role-playing (Larp) and serious games, we bring teams together to learn, collaborate and have fun in a way that transcends traditional team building.
Real Life Gaming Ervaringen at IntoTheMirror
At IntoTheMirror we offer a range of real-life gaming experiences including:
ESCAPE ROOMS
Test your team's problem-solving skills as you unravel mysteries and escape from our unique escape rooms.
LARP ADVENTURES
Step into an immersive world full of adventure and story, where team members are challenged to work together and grow as a team.
SERIOUS GAMES
Learn to communicate effectively, make decisions under pressure and improve teamwork in our serious games, which make learning fun.
Why IntoTheMirror?
At IntoTheMirror, we believe in the power of real life gaming to help teams grow and become stronger. Our experienced facilitators are ready to guide and inspire your team during these unforgettable experiences.
SPACE HEROES
[space bridge simulation]
2-3,5 hours 4-24
cooperation, effective team communication, leadership
FANTASY HEROES
[larp introduction adventure]
3,5 hours 7-45
collaborative, creative, exploring together, outdoor
MURDER MYSTERY LARP
[murder mystery game on location]
3-3.5 hours 15-32
networking, problem-solving skills, taking initiative