About this session
Teams get a box of surprise materials and a creative brief they have not seen before.
They inspect the box, choose a direction and build a physical response. Partway through, a new constraint arrives, and teams must decide what to keep, what to rebuild and how to finish with what they have.
There is no single correct answer and no creativity score. The challenge is working well with what is in the box.
What your people take away
- Open a box of surprise materials
- Respond to a hidden creative brief
- Adapt your build when a twist arrives
- Show your creation in a team gallery
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What each length covers
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Build and adaptParticipants open the box, explore ideas and choose a direction. They also build, adapt to a twist and show the result.
- Open the box
- Build and adapt
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Open the box and Build and adapt.
Half day
Half Day — Half-Day Mystery Box LabSeveral challenge rounds with different modes and twists, ending in a mystery box gallery.
- Open the box
- Build and adapt
- Lab rounds
- Gallery and reflection
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Open the box
Every length- DiscoverTeams open the box and inspect the materials.
- GenerateTeams come up with several possible responses to the brief.
- ChooseEach team agrees one direction to build.
Build and adapt
Every length- MakeTeams construct their physical response.
- The twistA new constraint changes the challenge partway through.
- Test and showTeams check their build still meets the brief and place it in a gallery.
Lab rounds
Half day only- More challenge modesThe half-day lab adds challenge modes such as structure and balance or everyday object remix.
- Build-test-change cyclesTeams go through several rounds of building and changing.
- Story in a boxTeams can turn their build into a short story.
Gallery and reflection
Half day only- Mystery box galleryEvery team shows its creation.
- Compare answersThe group sees how differently teams solved the same brief.
- What helpedTeams talk about what helped them adapt.
Tools and materials
- Mystery material sets
- Basic building tools
- Constraint and twist cards
- Gallery labels
Who it’s for
- Team socials and off-sites
- Company events and conferences
- Creative workplace programming
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Mystery Box Challenge
How long is Mystery Box Challenge?
Mystery Box Challenge runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Open the box and Build and adapt. A half-day session adds Lab rounds and Gallery and reflection.
Can Mystery Box Challenge be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Mystery Box Challenge?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Mystery Box Challenge to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.