The Chimes of Da Vinci
Problem solving team building inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Solve the puzzles, earn the blueprints and build giant wooden chimes together, at your office or venue anywhere in the UK.
- Group size8 to 40
- Duration1 to 2 hours
- WhereNationwide
Tailored ideas and clear costs within 24 hours. No obligation.
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- Group size8 to 40
- Duration1 to 2 hours
- WhereNationwide
Modern challenges, ancient genius.
Five hundred years ago, Leonardo da Vinci filled his notebooks with machines the world had never seen. The Chimes of Da Vinci hands your team his secrets, one locked puzzle at a time. Crack them, earn the blueprints and build something remarkable before the clock runs out.
Every team builds its own part of the chimes, and no team can finish alone. It all comes together in one final moment, when the chimes ring out and the whole room realises what they have created together. It is problem solving team building at its most rewarding, and a brilliant fit for away days, leadership teams and conferences, for 8 to 40 people in one to two hours, at your office or venue anywhere in the UK.
- Inspired by the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
- Puzzles, clues and hidden blueprints to unlock
- Teams build their own part of the giant wooden chimes
- No team can finish alone
- A finale your team will talk about for weeks
- 8 to 40 people, one to two hours, anywhere in the UK
Four stages, one grand finale.
- 01
The challenge begins
Teams race to solve the first of the puzzles. We will not spoil the surprise, but sharp minds and good listeners shine.
- 02
Earn the blueprints
Every puzzle solved unlocks part of a blueprint, and each team must earn theirs before they can build.
- 03
Build the chimes
Teams bring their blueprints to life, building their own section of the chimes against the clock.
- 04
The final chime
Only when every team comes together does the full structure take shape, and the chimes ring out for everyone.
- Since 2001
Team building you can trust
Seriously Cool Events has run corporate team building since 2001. As a corporate event management company and the direct supplier, we bring the kit, the hosts and the challenges to your venue, plan every detail with you and cover every event with up to £10 million public liability insurance.
Perfect for every kind of team day.
Tell us what the day needs to achieve and we will shape the challenge around it.
Team building days
A one to two hour challenge that gets everyone talking, laughing and working together, whatever their role.
Ask about thisLeadership and management development
A light touch way to explore communication, trust and decision making, with plenty to talk about afterwards.
Ask about thisConferences, away days and off site meetings
Slots neatly into an agenda and sets up in a breakout room or the main room.
Ask about thisOnboarding and team integration
Brings new starters and newly merged teams together through a shared win.
Ask about thisTeam building where no one wins alone.
Nobody can finish the chimes on their own, so the puzzle lovers, the builders and the natural organisers all have a job to do. You'll soon see who takes charge, who listens and who quietly saves the day. It's brilliant fun, everyone can join in, and it gives you plenty to talk about back at the office.
Strategic problem solving
Every puzzle rewards a plan, not just a lucky guess.
Communication across teams
No team can finish alone, so talking to each other matters.
Creative and analytical thinking
Logic for the puzzles, imagination for the build.
Precision and attention to detail
Every piece has to be just right for the chimes to ring.
Teamwork against the clock
Calm heads and clear roles win the race.
Seeing the bigger picture
Everyone sees how their part fits the whole.
Add Raiders of the Lost Art
Turn the chimes into the grand finale of a race for the lost blueprints of Da Vinci.
Discover Raiders Not sure yet?Talk it through with a member of our amazing team
A relaxed 20 minute call to shape the perfect challenge for your team.
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What is The Chimes of Da Vinci?
The Chimes of Da Vinci is an indoor team building event from Seriously Cool Events, inspired by the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. Teams solve a series of puzzles to earn their blueprints, build their own section of a set of giant wooden chimes, then come together for a finale where the chimes ring out as one. It runs for 8 to 40 people in one to two hours, at your office or venue anywhere in the UK.
Why is it such good problem solving team building?
Every stage needs a different kind of thinking. Teams have to plan before they act, share what they know and check the work of the others, and nobody can finish without the rest of the group, so everyone learns to solve problems together rather than alone.
How many people can take part?
The Chimes of Da Vinci is team building for small groups, and works best for 8 to 40 people. For larger groups, The Big Picture and our drumming events work for hundreds, and we are happy to suggest the right fit.
How long does it take?
One to two hours, depending on your numbers and how much time your agenda allows.
Where can it run?
Anywhere with clear floor space for teams to build, such as your office, a meeting room, a conference hotel or a private venue. It works outdoors too on a fine day. We bring everything and set it up for you, anywhere in the UK, and we can find you a venue free of charge.
Do we need any special skills?
None at all. There are puzzles to solve, things to build and plenty to organise, so puzzlers, makers and natural organisers all have a part to play.
Is it competitive or collaborative?
Both. Teams race through the challenges, but no team can finish the chimes alone, so the event ends with everyone celebrating as one team.
Is it good for leadership teams?
Yes. Because no team can succeed alone, it shows in a light hearted way how much results depend on communication, trust and working across teams, which makes for a great conversation afterwards.
Can it run alongside a conference or meeting?
Yes. At one to two hours it fits neatly into a conference agenda, after lunch or at the end of the day, and it sets up in a breakout room or the main room.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your numbers, venue and date. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear, itemised quote within 24 hours, with no obligation.
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