VR Bomb Defusal
Race the clock to solve puzzles and modules to defuse a virtual bombs as a team.
Experience Details
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane + More Locations
10-100
1.5 hours
Indoors
VR Bomb Defusal - Team Communication Activity
Experience the ultimate test of communication with our immersive VR Bomb Defusal challenge.
Picture this: one player is trapped in a virtual room with a ticking time bomb that must be defused. The other players become the ‘experts,’ tasked with offering instructions from a bomb defusal manual. Here’s the twist – the experts can’t see the bomb, so fast and clear communication is key.
Our rounds are lightning-paced, intense, and often quite loud. Whether you’re deactivating a bomb or interpreting essential details from the guide, each participant has an important part to play.
Seize the opportunity to excel in teamwork and communication through this thrilling virtual reality team building adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is each artwork and how many people does it suit?
Each artwork is 3m x 1m and is suitable for up to 12 people to complete at one time. Any more than that and people aren't actively engaged.
Will we get paint on ourselves?
On your hands, possibly, however we provide aprons, gloves and masks to keep everyone paint-free.
Can you set up at our office or venue?
For sure! We just need to chat with you to ensure that the space meets our safety requirements for this experience.
What if it rains?
Unfortunately rain and paint don't mix well. If it looks likely to rain we can either postpone your experience or move it to an indoor venue.
We make it easy for you by bringing the VR Bomb Defusal experience to your office or chosen venue. It’s space-efficient, fitting in most conference and meeting rooms without the need for power or WIFI. VR Bomb Defusal is a cost-effective team building activity for any occasion.
We use a combination of Meta Oculus VR headsets that we bring to your office or venue. The VR experience is not motion-based so there should be no issue with people getting nauseous.
Chat to our team if you have a large team size or would like to discuss how we can tailor VR Bomb Defusal to your team.
We can also assist you with finding a venue if you’d prefer to get offsite
Plus, you have the flexibility to enjoy VR Bomb Defusal outdoors in some locations.
Requirements: Any office space or room. No WIFI or any AV is required.
Experience the thrill of team building with our VR Bomb Defusal challenge. Teams will face a series of puzzles and modules to complete in order to defuse the bomb successfully.
- Each bomb timer lasts 3 or 5 minutes.
- Bombs feature up to 6 modules (puzzles) that teams must solve.
- Teams have three strikes to allow them to work through any errors.
- Teams can complete modules in any order, making clear communication imperative.
This interactive VR experience engages teams in a high-pressure situation where they are racing the clock. Regardless of their success, teams are encouraged to spend 2 minutes at the end of each bomb to self-improve and discuss areas where they did well and where there is room for improvement.
Just like real workplaces, our VR Bomb Defusal is based around understanding and improving how we communicate to achieve an outcome.
VR Bomb Defusal immerses teams in a fast-paced environment. The goal is for teams to work out a clear and effective form of communication to achieve an outcome. It also leans into elements of effective delegation and time management.
Just as in any workplace, teams may encounter failure. Teams will self-evaluate and look for ways to improve.
This VR experience naturally engages teams to assign roles, create forms of clear and efficient communication, and to collaborate towards a shared goal. The rotation of the bomb defuser role ensures collective responsibility and provides everyone with a VR experience.
As a team building activity, conference breakout or a fun icebreaker, VR Bomb Defusal is a great experience that suits people of all ages, enhances communication and work corroboratively towards a shared common goal
Some outcomes you can expect are:
- Sharper Team Communication: Clear, concise instructions are critical to success — and there’s no room for crossed wires.
- Improved Listening Skills: Each team member must process quickly and listen with full attention.
- Fast-Paced Collaboration: A real-world test of how people handle stress, urgency and ambiguity as a group.
- Inclusion Through Roles: Everyone contributes in a meaningful way, regardless of tech confidence or experience.










WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Hidden Door provided our team with a wonderful experience. You created a safe space for us where we felt like we could be ourselves, have fun and let our hair down.
The laughs were non-stop and it was GREAT having a facilitator to take the pressure off so the whole team could participate. THANK YOU!
The laughs were non-stop and it was GREAT having a facilitator to take the pressure off so the whole team could participate. THANK YOU!
The VR Bomb disposal activity was excellent, it enabled team members of different backgrounds and generations to work together.
The host guided us through, kept the energy up and made the overall experience one that will continue to be talked about.
The host guided us through, kept the energy up and made the overall experience one that will continue to be talked about.
From start to finish the team at Hidden Door were great – they were very informative and came in at a cheaper cost then other similar companies.
I dealt with Natalie and Sam and could not be happier with the event. We will be back AGAIN for our next event. Thank you
I dealt with Natalie and Sam and could not be happier with the event. We will be back AGAIN for our next event. Thank you
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