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Crime Time Winter Edition
- 5 – 1.000
- 60 - 120 minutes
- Virtual | Hybrid | Face to Face
- Indoor | Outdoor
- Level 1
- Strengthen communication and observation in a playful way
- Perfect for all types of teams
- Ideal for Christmas parties
- A team event that brings people together and stays in their minds for a long time
- Excitement and winter flair in one experience
- Travel costs and expenses included
When a Christmas party turns into a murder mystery
This Crime Time Winter Edition combines a wintry atmosphere with suspense, humour and interactive role-play.
Colleagues become suspects, investigators or perhaps even the culprits – right at the heart of a story full of secrets, motives and surprising twists.
An event that not only brings people together, but also immerses them completely in a different world.
Event schedule – excitement, role-playing and a wintry atmosphere
Arrival & Casting – Welcome to the Winter Hotel
The moment you step into the room, the atmosphere is just right: wintery music, roll-up banners and the setting of a remote hotel immediately transport the participants into the story. The murder victim is already lying in the centre of the room – and suddenly, a party turns into a murder mystery.
The roles are assigned and the participants gradually get into character.
Anyone who wishes to can dress up in a suitable costume and really get into the role.
Character development & preparation – Suspiciously good stories
Each character is given their own script, complete with a backstory, relationships, motives and memories of the night of the murder. Now the preparation begins: What do I know? Who can I trust? And how credible is my own alibi?
The participants learn their roles, begin to form their first suspicions and prepare for the investigation round.
Even at this early stage, there are already laughs, discussions and unexpected dynamics.
The investigation phase – Between truth and perfect lies
Now the pieces are falling into place and the real investigation begins.
There is discussion, deduction and scrutiny. Clues emerge, alibis start to crumble, and suddenly everyone seems to have a possible motive.
The wintry atmosphere creates a very special ambience:
it’s like an interactive murder mystery evening in the heart of the mountains – only with your own colleagues in the leading roles.
The Finale & The Solution – Who killed Anna Weimann?
All the teams are gathering again.
Now it’s time to vote: who is the culprit?
The presenter takes on the role of the investigator and leads the final questioning. Once again, motives are examined, statements are scrutinised and any remaining grounds for suspicion are discussed.
Then comes the big reveal – often accompanied by surprise, loud laughter and the realisation of just how convincingly some colleagues can lie.
Crime Time Winter Edition – Also available online and as a hybrid event
The Crime Time Winter Edition can also be easily run online or in a hybrid format.
With virtual roles, digital investigation sessions and atmospheric storytelling, it creates a shared experience even when participants are apart, bringing teams together and providing plenty to talk about.
And as soon as summer returns, the Crime Time Summer Edition offers just the thing:
a laid-back barbecue evening in the Black Forest – complete with a murder mystery and plenty of suspects.
Crime Time Winter Edition as part of the BITOU event tour
The Crime Time Winter Edition is a classic Level 1 format:
maximum engagement, shared emotions and an experience that brings people together.
- Level 1 – Classic team event (Crime Time Winter Edition)
→ Fun, connection & shared experiences - Level 2 – Intelligent team building (e.g. Cake Factory)
→ Making collaboration visible in a playful way - Level 3 – Team development (e.g. Before Mars )
→ focus on dynamics and team issues - Level 4 – Team coaching
→ personal, sustainable development
In this way, a shared experience can, if desired, become a genuine journey of personal development.
The benefits of the Crime Time Winter Edition at a glance:
✔ The perfect setting for winter and Christmas parties: This winter-themed story immediately evokes emotion and draws everyone in.
✔ People get to experience life outside their everyday working routine: Colleagues interact with one another in a humorous, creative and surprisingly different way.
✔ Highly entertaining thanks to authentic role-play: The combination of tension, roles and improvisation creates an extraordinary dynamic.
✔ Encourages communication and interaction: If you want to be a good investigator, you need to listen, piece things together and ask the right questions.
✔ Shared memories that make for great conversation: The stories, characters and plot twists stay with you for a long time.
✔ Low barrier to entry for all participants: No prior knowledge is required – anyone can pick up the game straight away.
✔ A change of perspective through fictional characters: Participants get to see themselves and their colleagues in a completely new light.
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Classification within the BITOU 4-level system
The Crime Time Winter Edition is part of Level 1 of the BITOU 4-level system and deliberately focuses on fun, interaction and shared emotions.
It’s not about traditional professional development or serious reflection – it’s about switching off together, having a laugh and getting to know colleagues in a completely new way.
Anyone who fancies more interaction or development after that can continue the event journey in Level 2 with formats such as the Cake Factory or puzzle-based events like Get the Code.
Frequently asked questions about the Crime Time Winter Edition – FAQ’s
Do participants need to be able to act?
Is this event only suitable for Christmas parties?
Can roles or groups be defined in advance?
Is the Crime Time Winter Edition also available online or as a hybrid event?
What makes this Crime Time Winter Edition so special?
At a glance
General services
- Travel costs and expenses included
- Provision of the required materials
- Preparation of set-up
- Supervision by experienced moderators and trainers
- Moderated reflection session and debriefing
- Follow-up feedback discussion
- Invitation to a non-binding development meeting
- Data protection, server is located in the EU
- Deletion of participant data after the event
Product-specific services
- Winner voting
- Award ceremony
- Winner prize
- Costumes for the roles
- Flexible organization of the event: e.g. for dinner
Facts
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5 – 1.000
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60 - 120 minutes
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Virtual | Hybrid | Face to Face
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Germany, EU and Switzerland
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Year round
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German, English
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outdoor and indoor
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1.5 sqm per person
Suitable for:
- Teams at any hierarchical level
- Small teams
- Large teams
- International teams
- Mixed teams
- Young Leadership Teams
- Lower Management
