How YTL Group Cracked the Vault in a High-Energy Bank Heist Escape Room Challenge
- Sam Middleton
- 13 hours ago
- 3 min read
The YTL Group recently partnered with us to deliver a lively, competitive and fully immersive team-building experience at the Wessex Water Operations Centre in Bath. Their chosen activity the Bank Heist Table Top Escape Room brought 42 colleagues together for a fast-paced puzzle challenge designed to strengthen communication, strategic thinking and collaboration under pressure.
With six teams racing head-to-head to break into the bank vault first, the atmosphere was electric from the moment the timer started. One team stormed ahead, completing the full challenge in an impressive 42 minutes, well under the 60-minute completion time.
About the Client
Client: YTL Group
Industry: Utilities / Infrastructure
Location: Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
Participants: 42
Activity: Bank Heist Table Top Escape Room
YTL Group were looking for a team-building activity that was exciting, collaborative and easy to run within their office environment. Their main goal was to bring staff together in a shared, high-energy experience that encouraged communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
What the Team Needed from the Experience
The ideal activity had to:
Engage all 42 participants at the same time
Encourage teamwork, communication and logical thinking
Be set up easily within a meeting-room setting
Provide a fun and competitive challenge
Deliver a memorable shared experience
A table top escape room turned out to be the perfect fit. With no need for complex setups or props, the format created an immersive experience that could be delivered seamlessly onsite.
What We Delivered
To support the client’s objectives, we designed a fast-paced, fully facilitated mobile escape room challenge.
🔐 Six Bank Heist Escape Stations
Teams of seven worked through a sequence of clues, locks, puzzles and evidence in a bid to crack the vault first.
⏱ 60-Minute Timed Challenge
All teams competed simultaneously, pushing collaboration and time management to the forefront.
🎤 Professional Event Facilitation
We delivered the briefing, supported teams as needed and ensured a smooth, energised run of play from start to finish.
🧩 Immersive, Hands-On Puzzles
The puzzle structure required teams to communicate, delegate tasks and utilise everyone’s strengths.
Event Atmosphere & Engagement
The energy in the room escalated quickly as teams settled into the challenge. Some opted for structured delegation, while others approached the heist with rapid-fire problem-solving and enthusiastic teamwork.
As the minutes ticked down, excitement built across the room—especially when one team dramatically cracked the final lock at 42 minutes, securing first place. The blend of competition, teamwork and laughter kept every participant fully engaged throughout the entire session.
Outcomes & Results
⭐ 100% Participation
All 42 participants were actively involved from start to finish.
⭐ Standout Winning Time
One team completed the full 60-minute challenge in 42 minutes, beating the clock and their competitors.
⭐ Improved Communication & Collaboration
Teams demonstrated strong teamwork, strategic thinking and fast decision-making.
⭐ Positive Client Feedback
The YTL Group praised the session for its energy and effectiveness as a team-building activity.
Why This Escape Room Format Worked
This style of table top escape room excels in corporate environments because it:
Works in almost any indoor space
Engages groups simultaneously, from small teams to medium-sized departments
Encourages communication, teamwork and problem-solving
Blends fun competition with meaningful team dynamics
Requires no complex venue logistics
It’s a streamlined, powerful way to bring colleagues together through shared challenge and achievement.
Plan a Team-Building Event Like This
If you’re organising a staff development day, wellbeing session or conference activity, our Bank Heist and other mobile escape room formats can be tailored to suit any group size, venue or schedule.
📍 Escape Game Events — Mobile Escape Rooms for Corporate Teams Across the UKGet in touch today for a tailored quote.
If you want this blog edited for SEO phrases + hyperlinks, or want meta description + hashtags generated automatically, I can do that next!
