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Immersive journey

The Midnight Express

An overnight train journey across Europe on Christmas Eve. Every stop is a puzzle built on a local tradition, and the train must reach the final station by morning.

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

About the game

All aboard. It's Christmas Eve and the Midnight Express is setting off across Europe. Your team must reach the final station by morning.

At every stop, a puzzle built on a local Christmas tradition stands in the way: Krampus in Austria, the Yule Lads in Iceland, La Befana in Italy, the Caga Tió log in Catalonia and the Lucia procession in Sweden.

Teams discover how Christmas is celebrated around Europe as they go. It feels like an adventure rather than a quiz, and it's a lovely choice for international teams.

What to expect

  • An immersive journey with a puzzle at every stop
  • Christmas traditions from across Europe
  • Something new to learn for everyone, wherever they're from
  • A live leaderboard as teams race to the final station
  • A host who plays the part of the conductor

Sample agenda

  1. 0–5 minutesWelcome aboard and split into teams
  2. 5–15 minutesThe first stops
  3. 15–40 minutesAcross Europe through the night
  4. 40–55 minutesThe race to the final station
  5. 55–60 minutesArrivals, results and winners

Questions

Do we need to know about European traditions?

No. Everything you need is in the puzzles, and you'll learn plenty along the way.

Is it good for international teams?

Yes. It celebrates traditions from several countries, so it's a great fit for teams spread across Europe or beyond.

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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