Scam or Fortune

Get ready for a high-stakes escape adventure where teams race to uncover Dr. Idu Nogud’s hidden fortune! Perfect for team-building or corporate fun, this immersive experience is packed with puzzles, secret messages, and clever twists that will test your group’s logic, teamwork, and creativity. Can your team crack the code and claim the prize before time runs out?

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"Scam of Fortune" is an exciting and thrilling team-based escape experience designed for groups of 7-10 players. Ideal for team-building events, corporate retreats, or any group looking for an interactive and engaging challenge, your team will need to solve intricate puzzles, decode secret messages, and connect clues to unlock the ultimate treasure: Dr. Idu Nogud’s fortune. With layers of mystery, secrecy, and cryptic clues, each phase of the game will challenge your team’s wit, collaboration, and ingenuity. Are you ready to out-think, out-solve, and escape?

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Did You Know?

Escape room-style team building experiences like Scam of Fortune can boost workplace performance by improving problem-solving, communication, and collaboration under pressure. Studies show that engaging in immersive challenges strengthens group dynamics, enhances decision-making skills, and helps teams perform more effectively in high-stakes real-world situations—all while having fun!

Why Choose Scam or Fortune?

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Team-Building Excellence

Teams must think fast, solve intricate clues, and race against time—perfect for sharpening critical thinking and collaboration.

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Designed for Maximum Team Interaction

Success depends on strong communication, shared problem-solving, and collective strategy, making it ideal for building real team cohesion.

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Custom-Built for Corporate Groups

Tailored specifically for 7–10 players per team, it’s a scalable, immersive activity suited for team-building, off-sites, or leadership development sessions.

How It Works

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Time allocation: 1.5 hours

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Level of physical activity: 1/10

Phase 1: Case File Folder

Teams will be given a case folder at the start of the Game, which has 5 documents inside.

Teams will then split their team, and each pair can work on a document at one time.

Each document has a hidden code or clue to unlock 5 Combination box, as well as I hidden map coordinate which team need to use in Phase 2 of the game.

Newspaper Article:

The Death of the rich Nigerian Uncle Dr Idu Nogud, Teams will receive a News Article with a hidden code (the date on the article and the combination ++-) 15-09-21 (code 691)

The Scam Email.

Teams will receive the scam email addressed from DR Idu Nogud and teams will need to solve the Cryptogram and find the hidden combination into the safe. (Answer code 691)

Police Report:

Teams will receive a police report with the scrambled code and a cypher wheel, solve the code to reveal the combination code the safe. (Answer code 185)

Pigpen Cypher:

Teams will break the code and solve the problem and find the hidden code to unlock the safe. (Answer code 8,5 6,5 4,5)

Financial Report:

Teams will receive Dr Idu Nogud’s Financial Report, and with a crib sheet teams will need to solve the hidden combination to unlock the box. (Answer code 853)

Phase 2: Challenges

Map in the Bottle: Inside will be a Map of Dr Idu Nogud Pass travel plans. The Map in the Bottle. (Code 864) teams will place the coordinates on the map, and connect the dots, and find a number which is code for one of the phase 3 box)

Box Two: Inside will be Tangram Puzzle with a UV Code (Code for one of the final box)

Box Three: Inside will be Jigsaw Puzzle with a code to solve. (Hidden Clue for the cryptex)

Box Four: Inside will be UV Torch. (No Code for the next box)

Box Five: Inside will be Post Card, Lotto Ticket and a Coin. (Code for the final box)

Phase 3: Final Steps

Box One: QR Code Lateral Thinking Random Challenge.

Box Two: Final Journal hidden (Code Trusts)

Box Three: Clue that opens the treasure chest.

Phase 4: Treasure Chest

Solve the Cryptex wheel, (Trusts)

Inside will have the final combination for the treasure chest.

There is only one Cryptex Wheel and it’s a race for the first team to complete the escape boxes and open the treasure chest wins Dr Idu Nogud’s Fortune.

All hints and clues that will assist teams in challenges will result in a timed penalty per clue.

Good Luck.

Expected Outcomes

Team-Building Excellence

This immersive experience fosters communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—essential skills for high-performing teams.

Challenging Puzzles

Engage your team with layered puzzles, cryptography, and lateral thinking challenges that require both creative and analytical skills.

Customizable Experience

Tailor the difficulty and pace of the game to suit your team’s needs, ensuring an experience that’s both fun and challenging.

Memorable Adventure

Perfect for corporate team-building, group outings, or any special event. Your team will leave with a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie.

What Our Clients Say

“Get Connected was a game-changer for our team. The activities were fun and engaging, and we left feeling more united than ever!”

“The team-building exercises were fantastic! We saw immediate improvements in communication and collaboration within our team.”

“Adventure Works provided an unforgettable experience. The challenges were well thought out and really brought our team together.”

“I highly recommend Get Connected for any company looking to boost team morale and foster a positive work environment.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this experience unique?

A: Unlike typical escape rooms, this experience emphasizes collaborative storytelling, layered mystery, and progressively challenging puzzles. It also integrates roles and dynamics that enhance real-time communication and teamwork.

How many people can play at once?

A: Each session is optimized for 7 to 10 players. This ensures balanced puzzle complexity and maximum engagement.

Can we book for multiple teams?

A: Yes, larger groups can be split into multiple teams running in parallel or consecutive sessions. Coordination support is available for larger company events.

Is the game competitive?

Absolutley! While it’s designed to encourage collaboration, multiple teams can compete to be the first to unlock the treasure chest and claim the “Fortune”.

How long is the experience?

A: The game typically lasts 90 minutes, including a short introduction and debriefing. The puzzle phase itself is around 60–70 minutes.

Is there a time limit to escape?

A: Yes, your team has 60 minutes to unlock the fortune. If the time expires, the facilitator will reveal what was left unsolved.

How difficult are the puzzles?

A: The puzzles are designed to challenge teams across a range of problem-solving styles—logic, pattern recognition, decoding, and teamwork. No prior escape room experience is needed.

Is the experience accessible for everyone?

A: The game is primarily table- and clue-based, with minimal physical movement required

What space is needed to host the experience?

A: A medium-to-large room (boardroom, hall, or breakout area) with tables and seating for each team. We’ll bring all necessary game materials.

Is this an indoor or outdoor experience?

A: It is entirely indoor, making it weather-proof and suitable for office environments.

What do we need to prepare as participants?

A: Just bring your curiosity and team spirit! No prior knowledge or materials are required.

What team-building goals does this experience support?

A: It promotes communication, creative problem solving, collaboration under pressure, and trust-building. Teams often discover new strengths in themselves and each other.

Is there a debrief session?

A: Yes. A short debrief follows the game to reflect on team dynamics, highlight key insights, and celebrate success (or near misses!).

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Scam or Fortune

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Get ready for a high-stakes escape adventure where teams race to uncover Dr. Idu Nogud’s hidden fortune! Perfect for team-building or corporate fun, this immersive experience is packed with puzzles, secret messages, and clever twists that will test your group’s logic, teamwork, and creativity. Can your team crack the code and claim the prize before time runs out?