At Secret City Scavenger Hunts, we love bringing teams together through fun, challenging, and unforgettable experiences in New York City. This week alone, we ran four unique scavenger hunts for four incredible companies—each with a very different business focus, but all sharing the same goal: building stronger, more connected teams.
Who We Hosted This Week
1. Lower Manhattan Historic Hunt with Trace Security
Trace Security specializes in cybersecurity solutions, helping businesses protect against threats and safeguard critical data. Their team took on our Lower Manhattan Historic Hunt, uncovering secrets around Wall Street and the Financial District while sharpening their problem-solving and collaboration skills.
2. Midtown Manhattan Historic Hunt with Cigna
Cigna is one of the world’s largest health services companies. For their hunt, they explored Midtown’s history and landmarks while boosting teamwork and communication outside the office.
3. Grand Central Terminal Hunt with Lattice
Lattice provides an AI-powered HR platform for performance management, engagement, and employee growth. Their Grand Central Hunt gave their people-first culture a tangible boost—solving puzzles, racing the clock, and building trust in one of NYC’s most iconic settings.
4. Central Park Hunt with Google
Google needs no introduction. Their team of Googlers returned to us once again, this time taking on our Central Park Scavenger Hunt. From the West Side starting point at the Dakota to the East Side at the Plaza Hotel, they uncovered hidden gems and collaborated their way to victory.
The ROI of Team Building: Why It Pays to Invest in People
Too often, companies think of team building events as perks or “nice-to-have” activities. In reality, team building is one of the smartest investments a business can make. Research consistently shows that engaged employees deliver stronger performance and greater loyalty.
- 93% of employees who feel valued are motivated to do their best work (APA, Workplace Study).
- Companies with highly engaged teams report 21% higher profitability (Gallup).
- Employees who feel connected to their peers are more than twice as likely to stay with their company (Harvard Business Review).
Scavenger hunts, in particular, create the perfect environment for engagement:
- Collaboration: Teams must work together to solve puzzles and uncover hidden clues.
- Communication: Success depends on listening, sharing, and strategizing.
- Problem-Solving: Employees practice creative thinking under time pressure.
- Engagement: Everyone gets involved—regardless of title, role, or seniority.
These aren’t just fun moments; they’re exercises in building the trust, communication, and morale that fuel workplace success.
Why Scavenger Hunts Work for Every Industry
The companies we hosted this week couldn’t be more different—cybersecurity, healthcare, HR software, and tech. But whether protecting data, improving health, developing talent, or building the future of the internet, their leaders all recognize the same truth: people are the foundation of business success.
A team that trusts and enjoys working together is more innovative, more resilient, and more productive. That’s why companies like Trace Security, Cigna, Lattice, and Google come to Secret City again and again.
Ready to Invest in Your Team?
If you’re looking for team building activities in NYC that are fun, meaningful, and designed to strengthen company culture, our scavenger hunts are the perfect choice. From Central Park to Grand Central, from Midtown to Lower Manhattan, we turn New York’s most iconic locations into playgrounds for teamwork, problem-solving, and connection.
Contact us today to talk about team building!
