Showgame: Team Activity in Brighton, Sussex and London

Forget the ordinary pub quiz. Showgame brings TV-style games to your own venue, mixing questions, puzzles, physical tasks, and comic surprises. I like the flexible format and the way hosts such as Adam and Laura tailor the event to birthdays, hen parties, stag weekends, and office groups. The main drawback is the price: at $185.16 per person, it makes most sense for a special occasion or organized team event rather than a casual night out.

You get about two and a half hours of hosted entertainment, with equipment and audio-visual gear supplied. I also like that the activities are designed for different ages and abilities, including people who would rather compete from their seats. Before booking, confirm the exact venue and town, since the experience is associated with Brighton and London but can also be arranged around Manchester, Sheffield, Buxton, and the Peak District.

Key points at a glance

• A portable gameshow: The Showgame team brings the hosts, equipment, and full audio-visual setup to your office, accommodation, or event space.
• Inspired by familiar television formats: Expect rounds influenced by The Cube, Taskmaster, The Crystal Maze, The Chase, and The Price Is Right, along with original games.
• Built for mixed groups: Activities can suit different ages, confidence levels, and physical abilities, with both seated and active challenges.
• Suitable for 6 to 100 people: Larger groups are divided into teams, making this useful for corporate events as well as family parties.
• Personal touches matter: The hosts can tailor questions and activities around your group, birthday person, bride, groom, or workplace.
• A private event: Only your group takes part, and the session ends back at the chosen meeting venue.

A television studio feeling without the studio

Showgame works because it borrows the best parts of a television gameshow without asking you to sit quietly and watch someone else compete. You become the contestants, your friends become the opposing team, and the hosts keep the pace moving.

The format combines general knowledge with problem solving, quick decisions, teamwork, and silly tasks. You may be good at trivia, but that alone will not carry your team. Another person may shine at a puzzle, a physical challenge, or a task that rewards calm thinking under pressure.

That mix is valuable for groups with very different personalities. A stag party may include the sports-minded friend, the quiz expert, the shy cousin, and the person who claims to hate organized fun. A company event may bring together staff from several departments who rarely work together. Showgame gives each person a possible way into the game.

The tone is playful rather than intimidating. The supplied information describes activities for all abilities, with options to compete on your feet or from your seat. That does not mean every challenge will suit every person equally, so it is sensible to share mobility or access needs when arranging the event. It does mean the format is broader than a standard quiz that rewards only fast recall.

What the 7:30 pm start looks like

The listed start time in Brighton is 7:30 pm, and the session lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes. The activity begins and ends at the meeting point, which is useful if you are holding it at a private venue, office, or hired event space.

The exact running order is tailored to the group, so you should not expect a fixed public-tour itinerary. A typical session is built from several question and activity rounds, with hosts introducing each game, explaining the rules, keeping scores, and maintaining the energy in the room.

The early part of the evening is likely to focus on getting everyone involved. That matters because groups often arrive with different levels of enthusiasm. A good host needs to turn a room of separate conversations into competing teams without making anyone feel foolish. Feedback about Adam, Laura, Bruce, Fern, and other Showgame hosts repeatedly points to friendly presentation, comic timing, and an ability to read the mood of the room.

As the game progresses, the challenges become the evening’s main event. You might answer general-knowledge questions, solve a problem as a group, or tackle a task inspired by a familiar television show. The details are deliberately not fully revealed in advance, which helps preserve the surprise.

The final part brings the competition to its finish. Scores, prizes, and the winning team provide a clear ending, rather than leaving the event to fade out after a collection of unrelated games. If you are arranging this for a birthday or wedding-related party, the hosts can make the guest of honour part of the action.

The Cube, Taskmaster, and Crystal Maze influences

The television references give you a useful idea of the atmosphere, but Showgame is not simply a copy of one programme. The session draws on several styles of challenge.

The Cube influence suggests tasks involving pressure, precision, or problem solving. The Crystal Maze connection points toward team cooperation and varied challenges. Taskmaster brings a more mischievous quality, where creative thinking and the ability to interpret an odd instruction may matter as much as skill.

Other supplied details mention formats associated with The Chase and The Price Is Right. This broad range keeps the event from becoming a typical pub quiz. You are not spending 150 minutes answering one question after another while the fastest reader dominates.

The original rounds are just as important as the familiar references. They come from the Showgame creators, so you will not know every trick in advance. This gives the hosts room to shape the event around the group and add personal details for a birthday, hen party, or company celebration.

I especially like this combination of recognition and surprise. Familiar television ideas help people understand the type of fun on offer. Original challenges stop the evening from feeling like a simple imitation.

Why the hosts make or break the evening

A mobile gameshow depends heavily on its presenters. The equipment can look polished, but a weak host can make even a good game drag. Here, the hosts are central to the experience.

Adam and Laura receive particularly strong praise for their work at offices, hen parties, birthdays, and corporate Christmas events. Bruce and Fern are also singled out for hosting hen parties and other celebrations. The most useful point is not simply that the hosts are funny. It is that they appear to adjust their style to the group.

That matters at a private event. A group of 14 on a stag weekend needs a different tone from a mixed-age 40th birthday party. A company team may want plenty of competition but still need the atmosphere to remain comfortable for everyone. Personal preparation can make the difference between a generic activity and an event that feels made for your group.

Several examples show how far this can go. A 50th birthday group included six adults and six teenagers, and the games were tailored to create a battle between generations. A family 40th birthday incorporated family details into the challenges. A hen party had the bride placed at the center of the action.

You should provide useful information before the event. Tell the organizers about the occasion, the age range, the group’s interests, and any physical limitations. The more they know, the more room they have to shape the questions and tasks.

A good fit for mixed ages and abilities

Showgame is strongest when your group has no single shared hobby. Not everyone wants paintball, escape rooms, karaoke, or a physically demanding activity. A hosted gameshow gives you several ways to take part.

Families can include teenagers, parents, grandparents, and people who do not normally attend organized activities. Colleagues can compete across departments without needing specialist knowledge. Hen and stag groups can enjoy a party activity that is more interactive than a meal but less demanding than an outdoor challenge.

The stated capacity is 6 to 100 people. For a small group, this should create a more intimate contest in which everyone has a visible role. For a large event, teams let the organizers include many people at once, though the experience may feel less personal when the room approaches the upper limit.

Physical ability is handled with a mix of active and seated games. Still, you should not assume every task will work for every participant. Share access requirements in advance, and ask how the selected rounds can be adapted for your group.

One useful detail from the feedback is that even an office dog was allowed to join in. That is a humorous example, not a promise that pets are part of every game, but it captures the relaxed spirit of the format. Service animals are allowed.

Choosing a venue in Brighton, London, or elsewhere

This is a bring-the-show-to-you experience. It can take place at an office, private accommodation, or local event space. If you already have a suitable room, that can make the event easy to fit into a birthday weekend, Christmas party, or team day.

If you do not have a venue, the organizers can help find one. You will want to confirm the practical details before paying, especially room size, seating, power supply, noise restrictions, and access. The full audio-visual setup is provided, but the room still needs to work for teams, movement, and clear sightlines.

The location information needs careful checking. The experience is presented for Brighton, Sussex and London, while the stated availability also includes areas around Manchester, Sheffield, Buxton, and the Peak District. That suggests a regional mobile service rather than a single permanent attraction.

For that reason, do not assume that booking Brighton automatically means a central Brighton venue, or that a London booking includes a fixed meeting point. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. Ask for the precise address and venue arrangements before finalizing plans.

What $185.16 per person gets you

The listed price is $185.16 per person, which is a serious spend for a two-and-a-half-hour activity. It is not priced like a pub quiz or a self-guided city game.

You are paying for private use, professional hosts, preparation, custom content, transport of equipment, and a full audio-visual production. The group size can range from 6 to 100, and the event is brought to your chosen venue. For a birthday, wedding-related party, or company event where entertainment is the main purpose, that package may offer solid value.

The value improves when you compare it with hiring several separate activities. You get quiz rounds, physical or practical challenges, team competition, hosting, scoring, and a planned finale in one session. The format also avoids the risk of splitting a large group between different venues or activities.

Still, the price may be hard to justify if you have only a small group and are looking for a simple evening diversion. Food, drinks, venue hire, and transport may be additional costs, since they are not included in the information provided. I would treat Showgame as the main entertainment for a special event, not as a minor add-on.

The strongest reasons to book

The clearest strength is the event’s broad appeal. A group of 20 can include people with different personalities and physical abilities, yet still find common ground in team games. The same applies to a corporate Christmas party with a mixed staff group.

The second strength is personalization. The hosts have prepared games around milestone birthdays, brides-to-be, and family members. That extra work can turn a general gameshow into a shared story about your own group.

The third is the pace. Descriptions of the experience repeatedly emphasize quick movement between challenges, frequent laughter, and a strong competitive edge. The two-and-a-half-hour duration is long enough to feel like a full event, but short enough to fit into an evening schedule.

The fourth is the social value. At work, you are not just answering questions. You are collaborating with colleagues, watching different people take the lead, and relaxing outside normal office roles. That makes it useful for team days when the goal is connection rather than formal training.

The overall rating record is also unusually strong, with a 5 rating and 100 percent recommendation figure across 37 reviews. Numbers cannot guarantee that your group will enjoy the tone, but they support the idea that the format has worked well for birthdays, office events, family parties, and large weekend groups.

The main drawbacks to consider

The price is the obvious concern. At $185.16 per person, a group of 20 represents a substantial entertainment budget before venue hire, meals, or drinks.

The exact activities are not listed in detail. That protects the surprise, but it makes it harder to judge the event if your group dislikes public performance, physical tasks, or competitive games. If someone in your party is uncomfortable being singled out, ask how the hosts handle participation.

The venue arrangement also requires planning. Since the team travels to you, you are responsible for choosing a suitable place unless you ask them to help. The title and location details cover several regions, so confirm availability for your exact town.

Finally, a two-and-a-half-hour gameshow can feel long if your group is tired, heavily focused on nightlife, or not interested in structured entertainment. Showgame works best when people arrive ready to take part, not when it is squeezed between several more demanding activities.

Who should book Showgame?

I would recommend it for a birthday group that wants personal touches, a hen or stag party seeking something more original than a pub crawl, and a company that needs an easy shared activity for people with different interests.

It is also a strong option for families with teenagers and adults together. The mix of question rounds, creative tasks, and active or seated games gives different generations a chance to contribute.

I would be more cautious for a very small group on a tight budget, or for anyone seeking a quiet, self-guided activity. This is hosted, social, competitive, and deliberately a little silly.

Book it when the Showgame itself is meant to be the centerpiece of the evening. Give the team details about the occasion and group, confirm the venue, and ask about adaptations for access needs. Those steps should help you get the best value from a fairly expensive but highly personal event.

FAQ

Where does Showgame take place?

Showgame can take place in Brighton, London, and other listed areas including Manchester, Sheffield, Buxton, and the Peak District. The team can bring it to an office, private accommodation, or event space, so confirm your exact location before booking.

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

What time does it start in Brighton?

The stated start time is 7:30 pm.

How many people can take part?

The experience is designed for private groups of 6 to 100 people.

Is the activity suitable for all ages and abilities?

Yes. The activities are described as suitable for all ages and abilities, with options to compete on your feet or from your seat. Share specific access needs when arranging the event.

Is the experience private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours in advance are not accepted for a refund.