A kickoff in Stockholm in 2027 works when the team does something together that has a clear goal, a time limit and a winner. Below are 15 kickoff ideas for January and the rest of the season, from an escape room tournament at Questrooms on Södermalm to a spy game that comes to your own office. Each idea lists group size, duration and price wherever Questrooms has a fixed number, so you can compare options before you send a request.
What makes a good kickoff activity in Stockholm?
A good kickoff activity in Stockholm gives every person a role, mixes colleagues who rarely work together and ends with a result the whole company can talk about. Teams of 4 to 6 people work well, because nobody can hide and nobody gets lost in the crowd. A fixed 60-minute game keeps the day on schedule.
- Everyone plays at the same time: no waiting in line, no audience. Parallel games keep the energy even.
- Mixed teams: put sales, product and finance in one team. The new structure for the year shows up in how people solve problems together.
- A shared result: a ranking by time, an award or a debrief gives the afternoon a closing point.
- Room for every colleague: VR games can be played seated for the whole game, and VR, outdoor games and Quest to Go work for wheelchair users. The classic rooms have stairs and are not recommended for wheelchairs.
Kickoff ideas at Questrooms on Södermalm
Questrooms is at Kocksgatan 21A, a few minutes' walk from Medborgarplatsen metro station. The team building packages cover 8 to 44 people, and every package includes the private lounge.
1. An escape room tournament for 8 to 22 people
Split the team into groups that play at the same time and compete for the best time. Team Start covers 8 to 12 people in 2 groups, Team Boost covers 13 to 22 people in 3 groups. Both last 1.5 hours.
2. Play and fika in rotation for 23 to 32 people
In Business Challenge, 4 groups play in two rounds. Two groups play while the other two have fika in the lounge, then they swap after one hour. The format takes 2.5 hours and gives people time to talk between rounds.
3. The whole venue for 33 to 44 people
Corporate Takeover splits the company into 6 groups. Three play while three have fika, then they swap. The whole venue is yours for 2.5 hours.
4. A VR match, team against team
Questrooms has no two identical physical rooms, so a fair race between two teams happens in VR. With BACK-TO-BACK, up to 10 players split into two teams, one in each VR room (up to 6 and up to 4 players), and race each other in the same VR game in two parallel sessions. The team that finishes first wins. Every VR game supports this versus mode.
5. One shared VR mission for up to 8
In co-op mode, up to 8 players join the same game and work toward one goal. Escape the Worlds is built for this: one door leads to a series of different worlds, each with its own puzzles.
6. Pick the room by the team's appetite
Teams that want a hard challenge can take Russian Mafia, the hardest classic room at difficulty 5 of 5. Teams that want a scare can take Horror Escape, which is recommended for 18+; write "light version" in the booking if you want the game without the live actor. Mission Sigma VR and Signal Lost VR suit first-timers and are not scary.
Kickoff ideas outside the venue
Some kickoffs need to stay at the office or the conference hotel. These ideas move the game to you or into the streets of Södermalm.
7. A spy mission on the streets of Södermalm
Operation Mindfall is an outdoor AR game for ages 16 and up. Each team of up to 6 gets a bag with an iPad, and the game starts and ends at Kocksgatan 21A. It takes about 1.5 hours, at a slow walk through the Katarina-Sofia area. In January, plan for the weather: outdoor games can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before the start, and if the weather turns on the day, Questrooms offers an indoor game, if one is free, or a free reschedule.
8. Quest to Go at your office
Quest to Go brings iPads and spy kits to your location and turns it into the spy thriller Operation Mindfall. It works for 19 to 500 people in teams of 5 to 7, who all play at the same time. The game lasts 60 to 90 minutes and ends with a debrief and an award ceremony with prizes and photos. You only need one room for the intro and the awards.
9. Quest to Go at a conference hotel or off-site
The same game runs indoors or outdoors: an office, a hotel conference room or a park. Questrooms travels across Stockholm, and to other cities for large events. A location outside Stockholm adds about 2,000 SEK for transport.
10. Your company inside the puzzles
For Quest to Go, Questrooms can add 2 to 3 custom puzzles built on company trivia for 1,950 SEK. It is a simple way to put the year's goals or the company's history into the game itself.
11. A video intro from the management team
A custom video intro costs 1,750 SEK, and a full scenario adaptation costs 3,499 SEK. All add-ons must be agreed well in advance, so mention them in the first request.
Kickoff formats that shape the day
The last four ideas are about timing, language, food and the evening, not a specific game.
12. Strategy in the morning, the game after lunch
Event arrivals at Questrooms are possible at 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00 and 20:30, and the game starts about 15 minutes after arrival. A 13:00 arrival on a weekday means a start inside the 12:00 to 15:00 window, where the price is 349 SEK per person; ask us which package it applies to.
13. A kickoff in English for international teams
The puzzles do not depend on language, and the classic rooms contain almost no text. Game masters give instructions in English or Swedish, and Quest to Go runs in both. More detail is in the guide to team building for international teams.
14. An alcohol-free kickoff evening
Questrooms has no alcohol licence, and no drinking on site is a safety rule. That makes an evening slot at 17:30, 19:00 or 20:30 a kickoff where the activity carries the night. For dinner afterwards, Questrooms works with restaurant partners such as Udda: email hello@questrooms.se for the options.
15. Lunch or fika in the lounge with your own catering
During a team building booking, the company may bring its own catering into the lounge. That turns the lounge into the place for lunch, fika or the closing words, without moving the group to a restaurant between the game and the summary of the day.
Which kickoff format fits your group size?
The right kickoff format depends mainly on how many people join. Groups of 7 to 10 fit BACK-TO-BACK in VR, groups of 8 to 44 fit the packages at Kocksgatan 21A, and companies of 45 or more fit Quest to Go at their own venue. Outdoor games at the venue take 2 to 10 players.
| Group size | Format | Where | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 to 10 | BACK-TO-BACK VR, co-op or versus | Kocksgatan 21A | 60 min game, about 1.5 h visit |
| 8 to 12 | Team Start, 2 groups | Kocksgatan 21A | 1.5 hours |
| 13 to 22 | Team Boost, 3 groups | Kocksgatan 21A | 1.5 hours |
| 23 to 32 | Business Challenge, 4 groups | Kocksgatan 21A | 2.5 hours |
| 33 to 44 | Corporate Takeover, 6 groups | Kocksgatan 21A | 2.5 hours |
| 19 to 500 | Quest to Go, teams of 5 to 7 | Your office or venue | 60 to 90 min game |
What does a kickoff at Questrooms cost?
A kickoff at Questrooms costs 389 SEK per person for the team packages. On weekdays with a start between 12:00 and 15:00 the price is 349 SEK per person (ask us which package it applies to), and groups over 35 people also pay 349 SEK per person. All prices include VAT, also for companies that pay by invoice.
Quest to Go is quoted per event, based on group size and distance. The indicative rate is 389 SEK per person up to 50 people, and for larger groups the price is given on request. The event price calculator gives an estimate for your group before you write.
How early should you plan a january kickoff?
Plan a January kickoff in November or early December, because add-ons such as custom puzzles must be agreed well in advance. Questrooms answers event requests within a few hours and no later than one business day. For Quest to Go, a tailored offer follows within 24 hours of your request.
Changes have a deadline too. A booking for more than 6 people, or 2 or more rooms, must be cancelled or reduced at least 48 hours before the start. A late cancellation costs 1,000 SEK per room. Questrooms charges for the players who actually play, as long as the number of rooms stays the same.
FAQ
How many people can join a kickoff at Questrooms?
The team packages at Kocksgatan 21A cover 8 to 44 people, split into 2 to 6 groups that play at the same time or in two rounds. For 45 people or more, Quest to Go brings the game to your office or venue for 19 to 500 players in teams of 5 to 7.
Can we pay for the kickoff by invoice?
Yes. Companies can pay Questrooms by invoice. Add the company name, a reference person, the billing address, the invoice email and a phone number in the booking comment or by email. The PDF invoice is sent by email through Zettle. All prices on the website include VAT, also for invoice payment.
Does the kickoff work for colleagues who don't speak Swedish?
Yes. The puzzles at Questrooms do not depend on language, the classic rooms contain almost no text, and instructions come in English and Swedish. Quest to Go runs in either language. Mention in the request which teams prefer English, and the game masters run the briefing and the clues in English for them.
Can colleagues with bad knees or a wheelchair take part?
Yes, in VR and outdoor formats. In VR you move with the controllers and can sit for the whole game. VR, outdoor games and Quest to Go are accessible for wheelchair users. The classic rooms are not recommended for wheelchairs, and the venue has stairs, so tell Questrooms in advance.
Plan your kickoff
Send the date, the number of people and any add-ons through the team building page, or ask for a Quest to Go offer if the kickoff stays at your office. You get an answer within one business day, with times and a price for your group.