Many managers are specifically looking for an activity that strengthens collaboration, ownership and cross-functional communication within their team.
Both Chain Reaction and Before Mars are designed to communicate these themes powerfully – and bring them to life in an engaging way.
Chain Reaction is an ideal choice to strengthen team collaboration and stimulate creativity. It is a fun and interactive way to solve problems and work together towards a common goal. Silos are broken through this hands-on activity.
Before Mars is aimed at teams looking for an even greater challenge and wanting to explore their strategic thinking. Before Mars is a complex business simulation where your team takes on the challenge of sending 10,000 people to Mars. This ambitious mission requires not only strategic thinking, but above all excellent cooperation within the team. It is the perfect test of your ability to solve complex problems together and achieve shared goals.
What makes Before Mars unique?
- Real-world relevance: The challenges in Before Mars reflect the complexities of the real world.
- Sustainable impact: The insights you gain during Before Mars can be directly applied in your daily work.
- International Standard: Before Mars is a globally recognized business simulation, developed by experts in the field.
- In-depth analysis: Using our application, we can objectively measure and analyze the performance of your team.
What are the similarities between the Chain Reaction and Before Mars?
- Ownership: Both activities focus on ownership and responsibility among each team member.
- Problem-solving skills: Both activities encourage out-of-the-box thinking and finding innovative solutions.
- Improved communication: By working together on a complex problem, team members learn to communicate effectively and provide feedback.
- Strengthening team spirit: A moment full of fun and cooperation boosts team spirit and a sense of community.
When would you choose Before Mars instead of Chain Reaction?
- Measurable results: If you want to collect concrete data about your team’s performance.
- Comparison with other teams: If you want to benchmark your team against other teams within or outside your organization.
- High-performing teams: If your team already works well together and is looking for a new challenge to grow further coherently.
- Strategic Thinking: If you want to focus on strategic decision-making, analytical skills and complex problem solving.
When would you choose Chain Reaction over Before Mars?
- Hands-on experience: If you are looking for a more practical and fun activity.
- Quick Results: If you are looking for an activity that is quick and easy to set up.
- Creative Solutions: If you want to stimulate your team’s creativity and generate new ideas.
- New Teams: When your team is still in the start-up phase and the focus is on getting to know each other and building trust.
In short, “Easy fun” versus “Hard fun”:
Before Mars is a business game that challenges teams to get the best out of themselves. It is this “hard fun” that leads to sustainable growth and development.
If you are looking for ‘easy fun’, then Chain Reaction is an ideal choice. This fun and interactive activity guarantees a moment of relaxation and at the same time strengthens cooperation within your team
Did you know that….:
- Moodmaker has already organised the Chain Reaction across Europe.
- Our smallest Before Mars was for 6 people, our largest for 168 participants!
- Our smallest Chain Reaction was for 7 people, our largest for no less than 620 people!
- For each Chain Reaction we take several hundred kilos of material with us. Don’t worry, we’ll handle the logistics!
- A CEO was so impressed with Before Mars that he invited Moodmaker to organize this business game for his American team.
Would you like to know more?
- View the information from Chain Reaction (pdf) and Before Mars (pdf).
- Read the reviews from other customers. Discover why so many companies choose Moodmaker and get inspired for your own event.
- Schedule an online meeting . Ask all your questions directly to our experts and find out how we can tailor the program to your goals.
We look forward to organizing a successful activity together with you!