How it works

A beloved holiday recipe has vanished, and only your team can crack the case. In Holiday Heist, you'll journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans, following a trail of clues inspired by the city's rich history, lively jazz culture, and holiday traditions. Working in small teams, you'll gather evidence, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects as the mystery unfolds.

Every challenge brings you one step closer to recovering the missing Milk Punch (or Eggnog!) recipe before it's gone forever. Along the way, your team will combine logic, communication, and creative thinking to piece together the clues in a fast-paced, collaborative adventure that's equal parts escape room, scavenger hunt, and detective story.

Whether you're celebrating the holidays with coworkers or looking for a fresh alternative to the typical virtual party, Holiday Heist offers a festive experience full of teamwork, friendly competition, and plenty of New Orleans charm.

What you'll do

  • 🔎 Search for clues, solve puzzles, and unravel a holiday mystery with their team.

  • 🎺 Explore the culture, music, and traditions of festive New Orleans through interactive challenges.

  • 🏆 Race against other teams to recover the missing recipe before time runs out.

Perfect for

  • Remote and hybrid teams celebrating the holiday season.

  • Teams looking for an engaging virtual holiday event with a unique, inclusive theme and a healthy dose of friendly competition.

  • Groups that enjoy escape rooms, puzzles, mysteries, and collaborative problem-solving.

Originals are unique, fun team building with real results

Holiday Heist 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

Teamwork Wins only come as a team
Problem solving A serious mental workout
Energy Lively and fast-moving
Connection Builds real closeness

Agenda · 1h 30m total

  1. Welcome & Intro
    15 minutes
    The host brings the group together and sets the stage for the crime that has been committed. Teams are formed.
  2. Puzzles & Mini-Challenges
    60 minutes
    A mix of team-based and large-group puzzles and challenges.
  3. Mystery Solving, Conclusion, & Wrap-Up
    15 minutes
    Teams put their clues together, solve the mystery, and share their theories. Your event host reveals the true solve, takes a group photo, and wishes everyone a wonderful end to 2026.

Included with your booking

  • Expert facilitation

    90-minute live session led by our host.

  • Dedicated support crew

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

  • Virtual-ready setup

    Runs on our Zoom — no downloads or prep.

  • All materials included

    Game assets, props, and supplies.

  • Fully insured

    COI, general liability, and workers' comp maintained by teambuilding.com.

  • Memorable team moments

    We capture share-ready team photos.

Available add-ons

  • Cocktail Kit!
    $49.00 per guest
    Send your guests a cocktail or mocktail kit right to their front door! Options rotate seasonally so there's always a fresh new drink for your group to enjoy. Your guests will be able to choose from two or three different alcoholic kits, which include mini bottles of alcohol and enough fix-ins to make two drinks, or a non-alcoholic kit with everything needed for a delicious mocktail. For 100 or fewer kits, addresses are due at least 10 days before your event. For 101 or more kits, addresses are due at least 15 days before your event. This add-on is only available for participants within the continental United States. Alcohol cannot be shipped to the following states: AL, AR, ID, VA, MI, NC, OH, TN and UT, though we can ship a complete mocktail kit to guests in those states. Adult signature is required. Packages not signed for will be returned to sender after three delivery attempts. Please provide your guests' email addresses for tracking information.
  • Prize Wheel With Prizes!
    $300.00 fixed
    We’ll spin a prize wheel three times and choose three lucky winners to each receive the gift of their choice from our Tasty Treat and Gift Box options. Most options include four to eight selections. For example, if a winner chooses cocktails as their prize, they’ll get to select four different types of cocktails. After your event, the winners will receive an email to input their address and select their chosen prize!
  • Mini Tasty Treat Box ℹ️
    $29.00 per guest
    Who doesn't love a delicious treat shipped right to their door? During your event, your hosts will announce that your team will receive Tasty Treat eCards within 24 hours, inviting them to choose from 1-2 types of candies, cookies, brownies, and more! Your guests will each get to choose what goes in their individual boxes and the box will show up on their doorsteps post-event for everyone to enjoy! Pricing includes shipping to all 50 states and US territories. International shipping to Canada available for an additional $8 per box and select other countries for $20 per box.
  • Premium Tasty Treat Box ℹ️
    $39.00 per guest
    More Tasty Treats? Yes, please! This is the upgraded version of our Mini Tasty Treat Box. During your event, your hosts will announce that your team will receive Tasty Treat eCards within 24 hours, inviting them to choose from candies, cookies, brownies, and more. Your guests will each get to choose between 2-4 types of their preferred treat, and the box will show up on their doorsteps post-event for everyone to enjoy! Pricing includes shipping to all 50 states and US territories. International shipping to Canada available for an additional $12 per box and select other countries for $25 per box.
  • Gift Box
    $45.00 per guest
    Finish your holiday planning in one fell swoop and include your team members’ holiday gifts, with their choice of wine, jewelry, candles, or cocktail mixers! Your team members can choose two of their favorite wines (includes 2 100ML samples), a piece of jewelry, a candle, or two cocktail mixers (non-alcoholic) to celebrate the holidays! Prices include US shipping.
  • Premium Gift Box
    $65.00 per guest
    Supercharge your team's gifting! Your team members can choose four of their favorite wines (includes 4 100ML samples), a premium bottle of wine, two candles, an elevated piece of jewelry, or four cocktails to celebrate the season! Prices include US shipping.
  • Bingo (without prizes)
    $150.00 fixed
    Extend your event by 15 minutes to include three rounds of Bingo, with one winner per round. (Prizes are not provided, but you’re welcome to supply your own.) ✨ Upgrade option: Instead of three individual winners, the first two rounds will each have one winner, and then we’ll “rig” the final round so that everyone wins at the same time. It’s a huge surprise moment that fills the room with energy and gives you the chance to send everyone off with a prize of your choice.
  • Bingo (with prizes!)
    $350.00 fixed
    Extend your event by 15 minutes to include three rounds of Bingo, with one winner per round. Three individual prizes are included from our standard prize menu. ✨ Upgrade option: Instead of three individual winners, the first two rounds will each have one winner, and then we’ll “rig” the final round so that everyone wins at the same time. It’s a huge surprise moment that fills the room with energy and gives you the chance to send everyone off with a prize of your choice. Note: Upgrading to include everyone wins with prizes coming from teambuilding.com is priced between $29-$49pp, depending on the prize selected from our options.

You should know

  • All participants need a computer with webcam, microphone, and internet connection capable of video calls. No downloads required.

  • For groups of more than 75, we recommend splitting into concurrent sessions.

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.

Ratings & Reviews for Holiday Heist

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Frequently asked questions

How many people can join Holiday Heist?

Holiday Heist works for groups of 10 to 1000 guests. Planning something bigger? Our client advisors can split larger teams across multiple sessions.

How long does Holiday Heist last?

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

Is Holiday Heist virtual or in person?

This is a fully virtual experience. It runs on our Zoom account by default, so there is nothing to download or set up — just join and play.

How much does Holiday Heist cost?

Pricing starts at $45 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?

Booking is instant: pick a date, add your details, and pay online — your session is confirmed right away.

Ready to bring your team together?

Grab your date for Holiday Heist — booking takes about a minute.

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