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Movement challenge

Desk Olympics

Gentle, silly movement challenges you can do at your desk, judged live by your host. Balance holds, stretch relays, the sock-ball biathlon and medals for everyone who dares.

Duration
45–60 minutes
Team size
Up to 10 per team
Group size
Any size
Price
£12 per person

About the game

Welcome to the only sporting event you can enter in your slippers.

Teams compete in a series of short, silly movement challenges, all done at their desks on camera: the balance hold, the stretch relay, the sock-ball biathlon, the slowest possible sit-down and the synchronised desk routine. Your host judges, commentates and awards points for skill, style and team spirit.

Every event has a seated version and a gentler alternative, so everyone can take part however they're feeling. Between events come quick quiz rounds to get your breath back. It's a brilliant way to get a desk-bound team moving and laughing, and it finishes with a medal ceremony.

What to expect

  • Short, silly movement events done at your desk
  • A seated version and a gentler alternative for every event
  • Live judging and commentary from your host
  • Quick quiz rounds between events
  • A medal ceremony for the winners

Sample agenda

  1. 0–5 minutesThe opening ceremony and team names
  2. 5–10 minutesA gentle warm-up
  3. 10–45 minutesThe events, with quiz rounds in between
  4. 45–55 minutesThe synchronised desk routine final
  5. 55–60 minutesMedal ceremony

Questions

What if someone can't or doesn't want to do the movements?

Every event has a seated version and a gentler alternative, and anyone can be their team's judge, coach or commentator instead. Nobody is ever singled out.

Do we need any equipment?

Just a pair of rolled-up socks. Everything else is found at a normal desk.

Is it safe?

The movements are gentle and low-impact. People should only do what feels comfortable, and the host will remind everyone of that.

How does a hosted virtual game work?

Everyone joins your usual video call. We split the group into teams of up to 10, each in its own breakout room with a dedicated host who shares the game on screen and types in the answers the team agrees on. A live leaderboard keeps the competition going.

How far ahead do we need to book?

At least 48 hours ahead, Monday to Friday. Same-day sessions are sometimes possible on request: book as usual and we will confirm as quickly as we can.

Is there a minimum or maximum group size?

There is no maximum. The minimum booking is £150 + VAT, so groups under 13 people pay the minimum.

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