the short version.
Why it has become the go-to format for work events, and how to do it without moving your event. We’ve been running activities at corporate events for years, in hundreds of venues, for brands including Spotify, McDonald’s, the BBC and American Express.
- What it is
- Playing games together, socially and competitively, alongside food and drink
- Popular games
- Karaoke, darts, shuffleboard, racing simulators, crazy golf, table tennis
- Why companies use it
- It breaks the ice, mixes teams and gives everyone a shared reason to talk
- Two ways to do it
- Take your group to a competitive socialising venue, or bring the games to your own
- Event Pods
- Karaoke pods, AR and interactive darts, racing simulators and shuffleboard, brought to your venue and hosted by our team
go to a venue, or bring it to yours.
at a competitive socialising venue
You book a slot at a games bar, move your guests there and share the space with the public.
at your own venue, with Event Pods
The games come to your hotel, office, marquee or conference centre, set up around your event and your timings.
your brand, your rules
At your own venue the pods, screens and leaderboards can carry your branding, and the league runs to your format.
one team runs it
We plan the layout, power and timings, then host every activity on the day.
what is competitive socialising?
It’s a way of socialising built around games such as darts, karaoke, shuffleboard or racing simulators, usually with food and drink. The game gives people an easy reason to talk and mix.
why is competitive socialising popular for corporate events?
It breaks the ice, mixes people from different teams and gets everyone involved, including guests who wouldn’t dance or give a speech.
what games count as competitive socialising?
Common ones are karaoke, darts, shuffleboard, racing simulators, crazy golf and table tennis. Event Pods brings karaoke pods, AR and interactive darts, racing simulators and shuffleboard to your venue.
can we do competitive socialising at our own venue?
Yes. Event Pods delivers, sets up and hosts competitive socialising activities at hotels, offices, marquees and conference centres anywhere in the UK.
how does a competitive socialising league work?
Guests are split into teams, score points on every activity and follow the standings on live leaderboards, with the winners crowned at the end of the event.
how much does it cost?
Each activity is priced separately: Darts hire from £1,350 + VAT, racing simulators from £1,800 + VAT, shuffleboard from £1,850 + VAT and SingPods karaoke booths from £1,950 + VAT. Prices include travel within London; for other locations, travel is included in your quote. The final price depends on your date, location, hours and how many activities you book. Send us the details and we’ll quote within one working day.