Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase
Your team heads out into the city for a scavenger hunt packed with quirky challenges and photo missions, using creativity, strategy, and teamwork to earn the most points. It's a self-hosted scavenger hunt team building activity for groups of 10 to 5,000+.
What Is Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase
Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase turns any city into your team’s playground. Groups complete photo and video challenges, from re-enacting historic moments at local landmarks to connecting with people in the community, all while racing the clock to earn the most points. It’s a DIY city scavenger hunt kit that comes with everything you need: challenge content, a facilitation guide, and browser app access, all bundled together, so you can run it whenever and wherever works for your group, whether that’s downtown, near your office, or a part of the city your team hasn’t explored yet.
As a self-guided team building activity, teams strategize, collaborate, and think on their feet to complete as many challenges as possible before time runs out, all while boosting morale and giving your team a fun break from the routine.
Why Teams Love Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase
- Easy to host. As a true self-hosted scavenger hunt team building activity, all it takes is gathering your team and hitting start. It’s simple enough that whoever’s running it can join in and play too.
- Everything in one kit. Challenge content, a facilitation guide, and browser-app access all come bundled together, so this DIY city scavenger hunt kit takes minutes to set up.
- Works for any group size. From a team of 10 to a company-wide event of 5,000+, this self-guided team building activity scales with your group.
- A challenge for every kind of team. Photo missions, quirky tasks, and landmark challenges give every team member a chance to contribute, whether they’re creative, competitive, or detail-oriented.
- Turns your city into the course. Wild Goose Chase runs outdoors, giving your team a break from the usual meeting room.
Running Your Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase
Participate or Observe
With Self-Hosted events, you have the flexibility to actively participate with your group or simply observe the fun as the organizer. Whether you’re jumping in on the challenges or overseeing the event, the choice is yours.
Flexible Timing for Your Event
You’ll have access to your activity for the entire day, giving you the freedom to choose your start and end times. This flexibility ensures your event fits perfectly into everyone’s schedule.
Test your Event with a Demo
You will receive access to a demo on our app beforehand to ensure you’re well-prepared for running your event. You will also be given all other resources such as challenge lists.
We Are Here to Help
Running your own event can sometimes be daunting, we are here at every stage to answer any questions and ensure that you have a successful event!
Ready to Race Your City? Get Your Free Quote
Tell us your group size and format, and we'll send custom pricing for Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase within one business day, no obligation.
What's Included With Your Self-Hosted Wild Goose Chase
Included
Planning support and event guidance
An event facilitation guide to run your event
Easy access to our easy-to-use browser app
Required From You
An in-person or virtual event venue
Cell phones, tablets, or laptops per team with WiFi connectivity
One event facilitator per team to lead your activity
Frequently Asked Questions
Our self-hosted team building activities are designed so your own team can facilitate the experience without an Outback host. After booking, you’ll receive everything you need to run the event, including facilitator instructions, digital materials, and access to our Webapp. Your designated facilitator simply gets everyone started, then can join in and participate alongside the rest of the team while the activity guides everyone through the experience.
The best self-hosted team building activity depends on your team size, goals, and the experience you’re looking to create. Whether you’re looking to bring your team together, strengthen collaboration, improve communication, or simply have fun together, we’ll help you find the right fit. Not sure where to start? Contact our team for a personalized recommendation.
Pricing for self-hosted corporate team building events depends on your group size. For example, a group of 30 typically starts at approximately $25 per person, with lower per-person rates available for larger groups. A minimum event investment applies to smaller groups. If you have a specific budget in mind, let us know and we’ll point you toward the best self-hosted option for your group.
We recommend approximately 1.5 hours for most activities. For outdoor scavenger hunt style activities, we recommend 2-2.5 hours. Please note that the introduction and conclusion/closing of the event typically take about 15 minutes each, so please ensure to plan that into your activity time.
EG. 1.5 Hour Activity
- 15 minutes for introduction
- 1 hour playing time
- 15 minutes for wrap-up/conclusion/announce winners
You’ll receive access to our web-based app, clear facilitator instructions, planning support, and a demo before your event. If you have questions before your event, our team is available to help. After your event, you’ll also receive access to your event media, including participant photos and videos captured during the experience, where available.
Our self-hosted team building activities are scalable for groups of all sizes. Whether you’re planning for a small team or hundreds of participants, we’ll recommend the best activity based on your group size and objectives.
No professional facilitator is required. One person from your team acts as the event organizer, using our facilitation guide and demo access to run the activity. Outback provides planning support for your event.
In-person and virtual events include a live Outback facilitator running the activity in real time. Self-hosted events give your team the same activity content and app access, but your own designated organizer leads it making it more budget-friendly and schedule-flexible for remote, or in-office groups.
What Our Clients Are Saying
It was fun and different!
The participants enjoyed the Wild Goose Chase event. We loved all the pictures and the creativity of the challenges. It was fun and different!
Bok Financial
we will absolutely be returning customers, time and time again
The Bradford & Bigelow team had THE BEST time during our Wild Goose Chase event. Each of the challenges were different, and brought a lot of fun and excitement. My team has been asking me when we are going to do another event – we will absolutely be returning customers, time and time again. Thanks for such a fun and memorable experience! A+ customer service.
Bradford & Bigelow
A fun outdoor experience
Wild Goose Chase is a great team building activity. It allowed everyone in our group to have a fun outdoor experience.
Covance Central Labs
10 out of 10 for our overall experience
I would give Outback Team Building & Training and our Wild Goose Chase activity a 10 out of 10 because of our overall experience, the customer service, and the app’s ease of use.
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Immediately available when I needed them
Everyone enjoyed the Wild Goose Chase team building activity. Your team was immediately available when I needed them, and I would certainly recommend you to others.
DMJ & Co.
Called on a Tuesday morning, and we had the event on Wednesday
I’ve done Wild Goose Chase with Outback twice now, and it was very good for both a high school team and a company event. I called on a Tuesday morning, and we had the event on Wednesday afternoon the next day. AWESOME SERVICE!!!! Both groups enjoyed the event.
Des Moines Oak Leafs
The activity was very well done
I would 100% recommend Outback Team Building & Training to colleagues and friends. The activity was very well done, easy to understand, and you guys are quick to respond to questions. 10 out of 10!
Electronic Arts
The whole process was easy
I was told that the Wild Goose Chase was our best team event ever. The whole process was easy and the people I was dealing with were professional and friendly. I really felt the dedication they all put forth.
Extenet Systems
Very, very easy to implement
This is the second time I have done Wild Goose Chase. Such a fun event. Love the app! Challenges are fun. Pictures are even more fun. And you’re so responsive with my many questions. Very, very easy to implement. Thank you! 10/10!
Fiskars
Fun, challenging, and hit the mark with promoting teamwork
We had a great time with Wild Goose Chase. It was fun, challenging, and hit the mark with promoting teamwork. Our event coordinators were very professional, yet fun! Thank you for an awesome time. I have already recommended your organization to other managers looking for team building functions.10/10!
Greenville Dermatology
Already thinking about doing this again next year!
We had an excellent time! I would absolutely recommend Wild Goose Chase to other people. I give you a 10!!! We are already thinking about doing this again next year!
Guardian Life Insurance
You Guys are Top Notch!
Outback was always available for questions and called in to check to make sure I didn’t have any questions leading up to the event. You guys are top notch!
Arvest Bank
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