About Before Mars
Launch your team into the future with an exhilarating business simulation that challenges strategic thinking and execution skills in a race against time. In the year 2059, Earth is on the brink of collapse, and it is your mission, as a team, to establish a thriving settlement on Mars before it’s too late. Collaboration is crucial for success—can your team align towards a unified objective in time?
In this immersive experience, you’ll collaborate as a team while navigating the complexities of competition. Each team will face the real-world challenges of breaking down silos, adapting to change and working towards a unified goal, all while being benchmarked against a global playing field.
By analysing your decisions and drawing parallels to workplace dynamics, you’ll uncover powerful insights into how your team can enhance their performance. Will teams prioritise individual gain, or will they make sacrifices for the greater good?
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Location
Indoor activity that requires 1 table per team
Key Facts
The Before Mars team building event will see your delegates divided into teams of approximately 3 – 8 people.
This game simulates real-world corporate challenges in environments that demand strategic thinking, long-term planning, change management, and collaboration—especially when not all facts are known.
This indoor activity requires one table per team, with each team receiving an iPad and physical game pieces to help manage resources and projects as they work toward establishing a colony on Mars.
Your team’s scores can be benchmarked against a global playing field, allowing you to see how you measure up against industry averages and colleagues around the world.
Your professional host will facilitate a comprehensive debrief at the end of the game. Detailed reports will provide insights into decision-making, collaboration, strategic planning, and performance, offering valuable lessons applicable to real-world scenarios.
Inclusions
- 2 – 4 hours
- A Pinnacle host / MC & assistant Pinnacle facilitators to run the event
- 1 x iPad per team
- Post-event report & debrief
- All facilitation and equipment required
- $20 million Public Liability insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
A team-building activity debrief can be invaluable for members to reflect on their learnings and interactions. If you’re interested, we can align your desired outcomes with the best activities and tailor the debrief questions to maximise lessons that promote productivity and success.
Upon completing the activity, our facilitator will lead a discussion to provide insights into your team’s performance through the simulation. This session will enhance your understanding of the team’s decision-making and offer valuable insights for real-world performance.
We require an indoor space with 1 x table per team of 3 – 8 participants. We also recommend a projector & screen, as well as a microphone for groups of 20+ participants.
Yes, Before Mars is a fun and engaging game. Its complexity makes achieving a high score challenging, providing valuable learning opportunities. Best described as an intellectual board game, Before Mars balances competition and collaboration while simulating a dynamic business environment.
“Our facilitator was very professional whilst providing an element of fun and laughter. He was highly organised and ensured that the project ran smoothly. This is the third time we have engaged Pinnacle and, on all occasions, we have been most impressed with the staff and how the activities have run.”
“Once again this year our staff have been raving about the Pinnacle Event Days! This year was even better than last year – which was fantastic. Thank you again to the entire Pinnacle Team!”
