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    How it works

    Get ready for Best Cake Wins, the ultimate cake decorating showdown where things go gloriously wrong (and that’s the point).

    This experience is all about creativity, laughter, and embracing imperfection.

    In the first phase, teams compete in cake-themed trivia and quick-fire challenges designed to test teamwork, communication, and problem-solving (with a few unexpected twists). Rack up the most points, and your team earns a major advantage: you’ll choose the final cake theme and unlock the best decorating supplies.

    Then it’s time for the main event.

    Teams roll up their sleeves and design their cakes with results that are often more abstract interpretations than masterpieces. Think leaning towers of frosting, wild color choices, and designs that somehow took a turn along the way.

    And that’s exactly what makes it fun.

    As teams collaborate, laugh through the chaos, and cheer each other on, the real win isn’t a perfect cake; it’s the shared experience. At the end, a winner is crowned based on creativity, effort, and overall execution (however questionable it may be).

    So grab your team, embrace the mess, and get ready to prove that sometimes the best memories come from things that don’t go according to plan.

    We come to you

    Best Cake Wins runs anywhere — pick the setting and our hosts handle the rest.

    Originals are unique, fun team building with real results

    Best Cake Wins is designed and produced by us, and it's impossible to book anywhere else.

    • World-class hosts

    • Actually fun — even for the skeptics

    • One price, everything handled

    • Backed by our Happiness Guarantee

    Learn more about Originals

    What it's like

    Celebration A full-on party
    Teamwork Wins only come as a team
    Creativity Pure creative expression
    Energy Lively and fast-moving

    Agenda · 1h 30m total

    1. Welcome and Intro to event host and teambuilding.com
      5 minutes
      Host will explain what is going to happen and how the first trivia and creative challenges will help with picking secret ingredients as well as the perk of selecting the cake decorating theme.
    2. Team Formation
      5 minutes
      Teams pick a team name and team captain.
    3. Cake Trivia
      15 minutes
      - Cake-themed trivia where participants must write answers down on their whiteboards, buzz in, or shout out the answers. - There are bonus challenges in between the trivia as well.
    4. Cake Challenge 1
      10 minutes
      A creative challenge where teams practice collaboration as well as piping skills to get themselves in a cake decorating mindset.
    5. Theme selection and Secret Ingredients
      5 minutes
      The team with the most points gets to pick the theme of the cake decorating competition as well as getting first dibs for the secret ingredients. Each team will get at least one secret ingredient.
    6. Cake Decorating
      30 minutes
      Teams work together to decorate their cakes to fit the theme.
    7. Pitch Session
      5 minutes
      Teams must present their cake to the group. They can do this through aesthetics, song, dance, you name it! Why is their cake the best?
    8. Voting
      5 minutes
      Participants vote on the best cake using digital forms/typeform or the client can pre-set celebrity judges.
    9. Eating
      5 minutes
      Teams get a chance to cut into cakes and eat while the host calculates the winner.
    10. Winner and Wrap Up
      5 minutes

    Included with your booking

    • Expert facilitation

      90-minute experience led in person by our host.

    • Dedicated support crew

      A co-host runs logistics, plus a VIP contact before, during, and after.

    • Flexible venue support

      We fit the experience to your space and schedule.

    • All materials included

      Game assets, props, and supplies.

    • Memorable team moments

      We capture share-ready team photos.

    Plans might change? No problem.

    Reschedule free up to 3 days before your event, or cancel 7+ days out for a full account credit.

    Full account credit Cancel 7 or more days before the event date.
    Guest count updates Adjust guest count up to 7 days before the event (difference issued as account credit).
    Free reschedule Free reschedule up to 3 days before the event.
    50% account credit Cancel 3–6 days before the event.
    No credit Cancel within 3 days of the event.

    Insurance coverage

    Verified for every teambuilding.com Original — active coverage maintained by teambuilding.com.

    Certificate of Insurance · General Liability · Workers Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews for Best Cake Wins

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many people can join Best Cake Wins?

    Best Cake Wins works for groups of 15 to 75 guests. Planning something bigger? Our client advisors can split larger teams across multiple sessions.

    How long does Best Cake Wins last?

    The full experience runs about 90 minutes, guided by your host from kickoff to wrap-up.

    Is Best Cake Wins virtual or in person?

    This experience takes place in person. The exact meeting point is confirmed when you book.

    How much does Best Cake Wins cost?

    Pricing starts at $80 per person. Use the guest counter on this page to see your exact total instantly — no email or phone number required.

    What if our plans change?

    You can reschedule free up to 3 days before your event. The full cancellation policy on this page covers credits and cutoff dates.

    How does booking work?

    Pick your dates, customize your experience, and check out online — it takes about a minute. We confirm availability with your host right after checkout.

    Ready to bring your team together?

    Grab your date for Best Cake Wins — booking takes about a minute.

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