Corporate Team Building Activities Ottawa
[Updated: September 2026]
Teams looking for fun team building activities for work and corporate events can enjoy an engaging murder mystery game. These specialized team building activities Ottawa encourage colleagues to communicate and collaborate outside their normal workplace roles as the mystery unfolds.
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- Boxed murder mystery games delivered straight to your office in Ottawa
- Instant downloads
- Corporate team building, staff training, conferences or workplace events
- Run at the office or in any venue
- Get a staff member or professional host to present your game
- See our full list of murder mystery games here
- Small group games 4 to 6, 7 to 10 people
- Medium group games 9 to 15, 16 to 30 people
- Large group games 31 to 60, 61 to 120, 121 to 300, 301 to 600 people
- Any mix of male, female or gender neutral players
What is a murder mystery team building activity?
A murder mystery team building activity gives every participant a role within a fictional investigation. Colleagues communicate, question each other and share clues as they work together to uncover the murderer.
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★★★★★ Great murder pack, easy to use. Our guests had a great time.
Murder mystery games designed for corporate team building
Team members become part of the mystery rather than simply watching an event unfold. Each player has a role and information that can help the group reach the solution. Working together to connect the clues creates a memorable team building experience with plenty of conversation and laughter.
- Colleagues become suspects, witnesses and detectives in the story.
- The presenter guide provides everything needed to run the game.
- Even reluctant performers can participate without having to act.
- Team members can be added or removed with minimal disruption.
- The final outcome stays hidden from the players.
Popular team building event activities in Ottawa
Training and Development Events
Make workplace training more interactive with fun team building activities for work that go beyond basic icebreaker games. Our murder mystery offers better engagement than standard quick team building games as participants practise communication, collaboration, and problem solving in an entertaining environment.
- Adds an interactive element to training days
- Encourages active listening and communication
- Provides a practical problem solving challenge
- Gets participants actively involved in the activity
- Combines professional development with fun
Staff Christmas Parties
If you are looking for creative large group team building ideas, give your staff Christmas party something extra with an interactive murder mystery. Rather than simply sitting around a table, colleagues become suspects and detectives and work together to solve the crime.
- Makes staff Christmas parties more interactive
- Gets colleagues involved rather than simply watching
- Works alongside Christmas food and celebrations
- Creates plenty of laughs and memorable moments
- Suitable for workplace teams of different sizes
Corporate Retreats
A murder mystery is an entertaining option for outdoor team building activities during a corporate retreat, giving colleagues a chance to relax and interact outside their normal workplace environment. The shared investigation encourages teamwork while creating plenty of opportunities for conversation and laughter.
- Ideal for corporate retreats and team away days
- Helps colleagues connect in a relaxed environment
- Creates a shared challenge for everyone
- Encourages communication and collaboration
- Adds plenty of fun to your retreat programme
Corporate Conferences
Add an entertaining challenge to your next corporate conference in Ottawa with our indoor team building activities. Delegates can step away from presentations and spend time communicating, investigating clues, and solving a murder mystery together.
- Suitable for corporate conferences in Ottawa
- Gets people talking and collaborating
- Can form part of a conference social programme
- Encourages creative thinking and deduction
- Provides entertainment without requiring specialist skills
Workplace Team Events
A murder mystery is one of the most effective small group team building activities to bring workplace colleagues together in Ottawa. Players step away from their everyday roles, interact with people they may not normally work with, and share information as they attempt to solve the crime.
- Great for workplace team building and staff events
- Gets colleagues communicating and working together
- Can be played at the office or a private venue
- Suitable for small teams through to large corporate groups
- Creates a shared experience your team will remember
Customer Testimonial
Hi, we certainly had a very different, but enjoyable night! Myself and one of my colleagues ran the night, but it was a lot of hard work. I would definitely recommend hiring one of your staff to do this, as I do not think we did it justice. Loved the character names and the printable invites, and everything that went with it. It was a great workplace Christmas party and everyone commented that they enjoyed it. Thanks Katie.
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Because the solution is not revealed beforehand, the host remains an active participant throughout the mystery.
Whether your event involves a handful of guests or a much larger crowd, a murder mystery can provide memorable entertainment.
Delivery Options
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: Receive a professionally printed game package delivered to Ottawa in 8 to 10 days.
- Downloadable: Enjoy immediate access to our powerful online murder mystery game system.
Why choose murder mystery corporate team building in Ottawa?
- Turns colleagues into detectives, suspects and witnesses for an engaging team challenge.
- Encourages communication between participants throughout the game.
- Players must question one another and listen carefully to discover useful information.
- Every participant can make a contribution to the investigation.
- Teams develop theories and work together to identify the murderer.
- The combination of mystery and social interaction creates a memorable team event.
How do I host a murder mystery team building event in Ottawa?
Hosting a murder mystery team building activity in Ottawa is simple and gives your staff a fun challenge to work on together. Follow these six steps to organise an engaging corporate team building event.
- Order an amazing team building murder mystery game – Choose a game that suits your team size, event and workplace.
- Decide who will run the game – You can host it yourself, ask a staff member or colleague to present, or hire a professional murder mystery presenter.
- Choose your venue – Run your team building activity at the office, at a function venue or in another suitable private space.
- Invite your team – Let everyone know when and where the event will take place and get them ready to become suspects and detectives.
- Plan the food and extras – Organise food, drinks and optional decorations or costumes to create a fun team building atmosphere.
- Have an awesome team building event – Get your colleagues communicating, sharing clues, solving problems and working together to uncover the murderer.
Ready to plan your murderous team building event in Ottawa?
Choose one of our murder mystery games below and start planning an unforgettable team building event experience for your guests.
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FAQ
Does the murderer know they are the murderer?
No, but they play the game the same as everyone else. The murderer is a specific character that the host will pick at the start of the night but that person does not know they are the murderer.
Our experience has shown that this is the better strategy. When someone knows they are the murderer they often act "nervous" or "different" and this can cause people to choose them just by how they are acting. We want everyone to enjoy the game whether they are the murderer or not.
There will be kids at the party, is that OK?
Yes. Kids are often present and they can join in or just be around. If they are not going to be involved just make sure they have something else to do.
How many people do I need for a murder mystery team building event?
Boxed games are for 9 to 60 or 61 to 120 people.
Downloadable games are for 4 to 6, 7 to 10, 9 to 15, 16 to 30, 31 to 60 and 61 to 120 people.
How long does a murder mystery party take?
A typical team building murder mystery party lasts between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the game format, number of players, and how quickly guests engage with the mystery. Smaller groups often finish closer to 2 hours, while larger groups may take up to 3 hours as more players interact and share clues.
Do staff have to act?
Absolutely not! No acting experience is required. Players can participate at their own comfort level. The murder mystery places participants in groups and this is even better. The more gregarious players can take the spotlight while the more reserved players can share clues or sleuth away in the background.
Can we use our own venue?
Because murder mysteries involve playing games and your guests doing lots of fun and silly things, they need a quiet venue with lots of space.
You can hold a murder mystery at home or in a function venue. Try any venue which:
- Is completely private i.e.: not a restaurant or public spaces.
- Is very quiet i.e. no bands, piped music or DJ's next door.
- Has lots of room to move around. Imagine all your guests standing in a circle.
- You need one central area big enough for all guests at one time.
Should we hire a professional murder mystery presenter?
A professional host brings experience, structure, and energy to your event. They help get all guests involved, guide the game, and ensure everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy the party.
However it could be a really fun aspect of your team building event that one of your staff runs it.
Can remote staff join?
Absolutely! You can either host a fully online murder mystery or have a hybrid approach where some staff are in the room and some are remote.
Are murder mystery parties good for team building in Ottawa?
Yes, they encourage communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, making them ideal for corporate events and team-building activities. They can be played at the office or in any venue of your choice.