Case Study: KPMG Back to the Office Scavenger Hunt

KPMG | London Offices → Pizza East | Weekly Team Events

The Brief

KPMG approached Big Smoke Events looking for a fun, inclusive bonding experience to welcome teams back to the office after more than 18 months of working from home.

The brief was to create an outdoor activity that could be delivered weekly for one of their larger departments, helping colleagues reconnect in a relaxed environment. With many people returning to the office at different times – and some having never met in person – the experience needed to feel accessible, flexible and genuinely enjoyable.

The Solution

We designed a weekly outdoor Scavenger Hunt, delivered to groups of 30–50 people, starting from KPMG’s offices and finishing at Pizza East.

Each three-hour event encouraged teams to explore the local area while completing a series of challenges designed to spark conversation, collaboration and laughter. The outdoor format made the experience more inclusive for anyone with COVID concerns, while the structure allowed new starters and long-standing team members to mix naturally.

The hunt provided the perfect opportunity for people to break out of their usual routines, build stronger connections and get to know colleagues they hadn’t previously met – all while having plenty of fun along the way.

The Result

After such a long time away from the office, it was clear the teams were ready for a laugh and eager to reconnect. The events were met with overwhelmingly positive feedback, successfully bringing colleagues together week after week in a relaxed and social setting.

KPMG were delighted with the outcome, and the Scavenger Hunts became a much-loved way to ease teams back into office life – combining movement, conversation and shared experiences in a way that felt effortless and enjoyable.

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