AdVenture Games

What AdVenture Games does

AdVenture Games Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned US company specializing in theatrical, psychologically-driven corporate team building games and events. Founded by Chad Michael Hardy, the company designs interactive games combining strategy, performance, and humor, delivered both in-person (across all 50 US states via a nationwide facilitator network of 20+ performers) and remotely via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. Its core catalog includes espionage-themed SpyGame, escape-room-style Situation Room, musical competition Making of the Band, game-show format Minute Wars, outdoor geocaching GeoVenture, Apprentice/Shark Tank-inspired Industry Innovations, scavenger-hunt AdVenture Games Challenge, and a series of seasonal holiday and Halloween sub-products. Each program is customized to client goals, accommodates groups of 2 to 1,000+ participants, and runs from 30-minute sessions to multi-hour workshops.

The underlying technology stack centers on a proprietary GPS-enabled mobile application (SpyMaster, available on iOS and Android) for real-time team tracking and mission coordination, complemented by a scenario-based storytelling engine and a personalized real-time text-messaging system with web-link interactions. These systems integrate with mainstream video conferencing platforms rather than competing with them, and rely on professional facilitators and live character actors for in-room delivery. There is no public indication of in-house AI/ML capability; AI modalities in the source data are empty.

Commercially, AdVenture Games operates a direct, enterprise-focused go-to-market: customers request a quote via the website or by phone, followed by consultation and customized event design at per-person or flat-rate pricing, with rush fees available up to 24 hours prior. Customer segments are horizontal and weighted toward Fortune 500 enterprise (Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Verizon, Intel, Dell, Red Bull, plus healthcare and insurance references such as Cigna, Thermo Fisher, and Zurich). A secondary education vertical is served through AdVenture Games Academy, a Title Funding-aligned professional development program for educators launched in 2025, and a remote/hybrid segment addresses distributed workforces. Revenue streams span Team Building Event Services, Program Customization Services, and the Academy platform, all classified as professional services. The company is bootstrapped with no institutional funding, no parent entity, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

AdVenture Games

Legal name

AdVenture Games Inc.

Website

https://adventuregamesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AdVenture Games designs and delivers theatrical, GPS-enabled corporate team building games and events for Fortune 500 enterprises, with a remote delivery capability via Zoom, Teams, and Webex, and a newer Academy program for K-12 educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Team Building Events

NAICS

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

Keywords

• Corporate team building
• Virtual team events
• Leadership training
• Escape room games
• Scavenger hunt events

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevierville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Team Building Event Services: Primary revenue stream from facilitating team building games and events for corporate clients. Services offered in-person and remotely with per-person or flat rate pricing based on group size and program selected. Events range from 30-minute sessions to multi-hour experiences.
2. Program Customization Services: Custom-designed game scenarios and branded experiences for enterprise clients requiring specific corporate messaging or scenario requirements.
3. AdVenture Games Academy: Professional development programs for educators with 4-level curriculum structure (Quest Preparation, Communication, Innovation, Leadership) aligned with Title Funding goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AdVenture Games designs, customizes, and facilitates theatrical, immersive team building games and events for corporate groups, delivered in-person or remotely via video conferencing. Programs range from 30-minute interactive sessions to multi-hour experiences accommodating 2 to 1,000+ participants, with concierge-level customization and a nationwide facilitator network spanning all 50 US states.

Product overview

AdVenture Games offers interactive team building events and games as a portfolio of products designed for corporate groups, educators, and organizations. The core product line includes SpyGame (espionage-themed competition), Situation Room (escape room experience), Making of the Band (musical competition), Minute Wars (game show competition), GeoVenture (outdoor geocaching), Camp Basics (summer camp activities), Office Escape (office escape room), AdVenture Games Challenge (city-wide scavenger hunt), and Industry Innovations (business simulation), each available in-person and/or remote formats. Seasonal sub-products include Street Smarts Holiday/Halloween Editions, Merrymaking Holiday Party, Halloween Office Party, Office Party, and Game Closet variants. AdVenture Games Academy provides professional development programs for educators using game-based learning across four progressive levels. All games are delivered via video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex) with custom apps for certain products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SpyGame (In-Person) Action-packed 3-hour in-person espionage game where teams strategize, cooperate, and race against the clock to solve a mystery and take down a crime syndicate, featuring FBI agents, informants, double agents, and GPS-enabled app integration. Accommodates up to 500 participants.
• SpyGame Remote 2-hour online espionage game delivered via video conferencing with a custom interactive app. Teams work in breakout rooms, interact with live characters, and race against the clock to solve mysteries.
• Situation Room (In-Person) 90-minute mind-bending escape room-style interactive game set to a movie. Participants decode clues, interpret visual messages, and race against time to uncover a mysterious lost treasure while developing listening and problem-solving skills. Accommodates up to 1,000 participants.
• Situation Room Remote 90-minute remote escape room-style interactive movie delivered via video conferencing. Teams receive synchronized text messages with web links to interact with detectives in real-time while solving puzzles and cracking codes.
• Making of the Band 3-4 hour high-energy professionally produced musical competition show where teams create lip-synched performances with costumes, choreography, and backstories. Part American Idol, part Lip Sync Battle, reality TV-inspired experience.
• Minute Wars Fast-paced game show competition based on NBC's Minute to Win It. Led by a professional host, teams compete in head-to-head challenges requiring creative thinking and strategy under high-pressure time constraints.
• GeoVenture 3-hour outdoor destination geocaching experience where teams work with a U.S. Historical Commission representative to find a missing treasure through wilderness exploration and communication skills.
• Camp Basics Summer camp-inspired lawn event with teams rotating through head-to-head challenges testing mental and physical strength, teamwork, and strategy. Includes games like Landmine Labyrinth, Bobsled Racer, and Monster Pong.
• Office Escape 60-minute in-person escape room experience where teams must escape from their own office or meeting room by solving puzzles and riddles hidden throughout the space after a fake seminar setup.
• AdVenture Games Challenge City-wide competitive scavenger hunt with a strategic twist. Teams use a GPS-enabled app to complete challenge stunts, upload photos and videos for scoring, and make risk/reward decisions with bonus challenges and final wagers.
• Industry Innovations 2-3 hour workshop-style game combining The Apprentice and Shark Tank formats. Teams race against the clock to build products, create presentations, and problem-solve creative challenges with Shark Tank-like feedback from judges.
• Industry Innovations Remote 90-minute remote version of Industry Innovations. Teams in virtual breakout rooms compete to complete creative projects and present to an advisor panel via video conferencing.
• Street Smarts 1-2 hour high-energy interactive city tour using the local scene for team building through camaraderie and exploration. Teams compete in challenges ranging from straightforward tasks to ridiculous stunts with trivia bonuses.
• Street Smarts Remote High-energy remote competition with a live host guiding teams through a made-for-TV extravaganza of gags and trivia via video conferencing. Teams strategize to become virtual office legends.
• Street Smarts Holiday Edition Holiday-themed version of Street Smarts with festive competitions including Naughty or Nice, Ornament Express, and Frosty Frenzy challenges. Teams compete in 20-60 minute virtual sessions.
• Street Smarts Halloween Edition Halloween-themed version of Street Smarts featuring Freakshow talents, Friday Night Trivia, and Costume Contest. Teams compete in ghoulish interactive reality show-style competition.
• Merrymaking Holiday Party Interactive virtual holiday event featuring hand-selected holiday-infused party games and mixology lesson. Customizable party experience with festive-packed activities.
• Halloween Office Party Interactive virtual Halloween party with spooky hand-selected games and mixology lesson. Available in 60, 90, or 120 minute formats with customizable party ingredients.
• Office Party Interactive virtual office party featuring hand-selected party games and mixology lesson. Customizable experience hosted by AdVenture Games facilitators.
• Game Closet 30-minute interactive game show session featuring games based on American game shows and board games including Bingo, Family Feud, Jeopardy, Match Game, Pub Trivia, Scattergories, and Wheel of Fortune. Choose single games or combine for Party Packs.
• Game Closet Halloween Edition 30-minute Halloween-themed interactive game show with 6 games including Boo-Bingo, Family Feud Halloween, Fright Night Trivia, Jeopardy, Monster Match Game, and Wheel of Fortune Telling. Supports up to 50 players.
• Game Closet Holiday Edition 30-minute Holiday-themed interactive game show with 6 games including Bingo Bells, Holiday Family Feud, Jingle Jeopardy, Mistletoe Madness Trivia, Wheel of Fortune Holiday, and Winter Match Game.
• AdVenture Games Academy Dynamic professional development program for educators using interactive games and facilitated discussions. Four-level program (Quest Preparation, Communication, Innovation, Leadership) aligned with Title Funding goals. Includes Office Escape, Industry Innovations, Game Basics, SpyGame, and Camp Basics game experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events accommodate groups from 2 to 1000+ participants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Historical CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFictional representative character appears in GeoVenture game scenario to provide narrative context for treasure hunting experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wildly Different: Wildly Different is a corporate team-building and employee engagement company offering a wide catalog of in-person and virtual experiences to enterprise customers, directly overlapping with AdVenture Games' product range and buyer segment.
• The Go Game: The Go Game is a tech-enabled corporate team-building company offering in-person and virtual scavenger hunts and game-based events for Fortune 500 clients, with a similar product-and-app delivery model and Fortune 500 customer base as AdVenture Games.
• CityHunt: CityHunt designs team-building scavenger hunts and customized group events for corporate clients in multiple US cities, competing with AdVenture Games Challenge, GeoVenture, and Street Smarts as a comparable in-person experience provider.
• Outback Team Building: Outback Team Building is a corporate team-building provider offering in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs to enterprise customers across North America, with a broad product catalog comparable to AdVenture Games' portfolio.
• TeamBonding: TeamBonding is a long-standing corporate team-building and corporate events company providing in-person and virtual team-building programs to enterprise clients, directly competing with AdVenture Games for the same HR/L&D buyer.
• Confetti: Confetti is a virtual team-building and corporate events platform delivering interactive online experiences (game shows, mixology, classes) for distributed teams, directly competing with AdVenture Games' remote product line including Street Smarts Remote and Game Closet.

Emerging players

• Museum Hack: Museum Hack offers unconventional team-building experiences including corporate scavenger hunts and private museum tours, occupying a niche adjacent to AdVenture Games' themed scavenger hunt and espionage-style events for similar corporate buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Cvent is a large-scale enterprise event management and meetings platform with a broader portfolio than AdVenture Games, but increasingly expanding into virtual and hybrid team experiences, making it an incumbent competitor for enterprise event budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/adventuregamesteambuilding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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