The Jazz Heist – A 1920s Mystery Dropped into the Workplace
Client
What the customers say:
"This was one employee's first escape room. He loved it so much, escape rooms have since become a treasured tradition between him and his son!"
Challenge: In-office Immersion
The Google Bard team needed an analog, in-office experience that got the team working together and off their screens. Employees were putting in extraordinary hours to launch a great AI product (Bard is now Gemini, and the execs wanted to meet them in the moment - easy logistics, on-site, and no scheduling headaches.
Handstand Magic
We brought the adventure to them! We created The Jazz Heist, a fully portable 1920s speakeasy escape room experience complete with mystery storylines, laser-cut game boards, interactive oil paintings, immersive 3D wallpaper props, and an 8’ London-style phone booth.
Favorite Moments
“Such an exhilarating and just fun event. Lots of creativity and thought put into each aspect.”
“Thank you so much - such a nice break during a busy time.”
“I appreciate all the thought that went into the installation - it was all very thoughtful & very fun!”
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