Survival strategy

Zombie Mall

A quick stop at the shops before the Halloween party goes badly wrong. Plan your route, pick your kit and get your team to the security office in one piece.

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

About the game

You only popped into the shopping centre for a party present and a costume. Then you notice how quiet it is. There's rubbish everywhere, the escalators have stopped and something is moving behind the shutters of the coffee shop.

Your team needs a plan to reach the security office on the top floor. Choose which shops to raid, what kit to carry and which route to risk. Just as the plan comes together, the mall throws something new at you and you'll need to think again.

Along the way you take on missions that test how well you share information, make decisions under pressure and keep everyone's spirits up. Expect plenty of laughter and some very questionable shopping choices.

What to expect

Strategy calls where the team weighs up kit, routes and risks
Surprise events that force a change of plan
Missions and puzzles in each part of the mall
A running survival score and leaderboard against the other teams
A host who narrates the chaos and keeps every voice heard

Sample agenda

0–5 minutesWelcome from your host and split into teams
5–15 minutesArrive at the mall and choose your kit
15–45 minutesFight through the floors and complete missions
45–55 minutesThe final dash to the security office
55–60 minutesResults and the survivors' leaderboard

Questions

Is it scary?

Not really. It's spooky and silly rather than frightening, with no gory images, so it suits everyone.

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.