Showgame: Team Activity in Brighton, Sussex and London

The clever part of Showgame is that it comes to you. Instead of taking your group to a fixed attraction, Pendragon Project brings the hosts, games, audio-visual equipment, and full quiz-show setup to an office, private accommodation, or event space in Brighton. You then tackle a mix of quiz questions, physical tasks, problem-solving rounds, and games inspired by The Cube, Taskmaster, The Crystal Maze, The Chase, and Price Is Right.

I like two things right away. The format suits mixed groups, since some rounds can be played from a seat while others get people moving. I also like the custom work: the hosts can shape parts of the show around your birthday, hen party, stag do, family gathering, or company event. The main thing to consider is the price, listed at $185.16 per person. That is a serious spend for a 2.5-hour activity, so it makes the most sense when you want a complete hosted event rather than a simple pub quiz.

Key points before you book

• A mobile gameshow: Pendragon Project brings the show to your chosen Brighton venue, office, accommodation, or event space.
• Built for 6 to 100 people: The format works for small birthday groups and large corporate gatherings.
• Not just general knowledge: Expect a blend of quiz questions, timed tasks, puzzles, physical challenges, and original rounds.
• Hosts make the difference: Adam, Laura, Bruce, Fern, Des, and other Pendragon Project hosts have led highly personalised events.
• Good for mixed abilities: You can compete on your feet or from your seat, and the activity is described as suitable for all ages and abilities.
• A private group experience: Only your party takes part, with a listed start time of 7:30 pm and an approximate duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

What the Brighton Showgame actually is

Showgame is best understood as a portable television quiz show with a party-event feel. You are not simply sitting at tables answering rounds of general-knowledge questions. The show shifts between different kinds of challenges, so one person may shine at a puzzle while another handles a physical task, quick calculation, memory test, or unusual bit of teamwork.

The exact selection is tailored to the group. That matters because a family birthday party needs a different tone from a corporate Christmas event or a large stag gathering. Pendragon Project also asks you to choose the venue, or it can help find one if you have not arranged a suitable space.

The supplied information places the experience in Brighton, while also describing the wider service as available around Manchester, Sheffield, Buxton, and the Peak District. For a Brighton booking, confirm the final venue and local availability before paying. The activity is mobile, so the meeting point is not necessarily a permanent Showgame site.

Arriving at 7:30 pm and meeting your hosts

The listed start time is 7:30 pm, and the activity finishes back at its meeting point. Since the show lasts about two and a half hours, it works neatly as an evening centerpiece. You could schedule dinner before it, follow it with drinks, or use it as the main event in a birthday or work-party plan.

Your hosts run the room, explain the rules, keep track of scores, and set the pace. Names connected with past events include Adam and Laura, Bruce and Fern, and Des and Fern. You should not assume that a particular host will lead your booking, but these names give you a sense of the personal, hands-on style involved.

The setup includes a full audio-visual system and all game equipment. You do not need to build the show yourself with a laptop, printed answer sheets, and a borrowed speaker. That is one reason this costs more than arranging a home quiz, and it also reduces the work for the person organizing the party.

The opening rounds: familiar quiz-show energy

The first part of the event helps your group understand the scoring and get comfortable with the hosts. The questions and activities draw on well-known television formats, but the experience is not presented as a standard pub quiz.

That distinction is important. A traditional quiz can quickly favor the one person who knows the most about sport, music, geography, or history. Showgame spreads the action around. The format includes problem solving and activity rounds, so the best team is not always the one with the strongest quiz specialist.

You can expect some rounds to reward speed, some to reward logic, and others to reward calm teamwork. The precise games are not fully revealed in advance, which helps preserve the surprise. It also means you cannot prepare for a fixed list of questions or challenges.

For a group of friends, that mystery can add to the fun. For a very competitive group, it is worth remembering that the balance of rounds may not match everyone’s favorite skill. The organizers can tailor the event, so share useful information about your group during the planning stage.

The Cube, Crystal Maze, and Taskmaster-style challenges

The show takes its strongest cues from The Cube, The Crystal Maze, and Taskmaster. These references tell you the general mood: timed decisions, oddball tasks, creative solutions, and a willingness to laugh when a plan goes wrong.

The Cube influence suggests pressure and precision. A simple task can feel much harder once a clock is running and your team is watching. The Crystal Maze connection points toward a mix of puzzles and practical challenges, while Taskmaster brings the comic element of interpreting a strange instruction in your own way.

You may compete on your feet or remain seated, depending on the round and your group’s needs. That is useful for a family group with different physical abilities, or for a company gathering where not everyone wants a high-energy activity.

The organizers describe the activity as suitable for all ages and abilities. I would still tell them about any specific needs before the event, since the games are tailored and some rounds may involve movement, handling objects, or quick responses.

Original rounds and personal touches

Showgame is not only a collection of copied television ideas. It also includes original rounds created by the Pendragon Project team. Those additions are where the event can feel less like a generic party package and more like a show made for your group.

Past bookings have included personalised material for a 30th birthday, a 40th birthday, a 50th birthday with six adults and six teenagers, hen parties, stag events, and office gatherings. Family names, inside jokes, or details about the guest of honor can be worked into the games when the organizers have enough information.

That custom approach is one of the strongest reasons to book. A generic activity can fill two hours, but personal details give people something to talk about afterward. It also helps bridge age gaps. One event brought adults and teenagers into the same competition, with the show built around the family rather than aimed at one age group.

Give the hosts useful material during planning. The more clearly you explain the occasion, group size, personalities, and interests, the more room they have to shape the experience.

How the event works for different group sizes

The stated group range is 6 to 100 people. A six-person booking should feel more like a private challenge among friends, while a group of 20 or more can divide into teams and create a livelier competition.

Large groups bring energy, but they can also create dead time if only a few people are active at once. The hosts’ job is to keep everyone involved, and past events have included groups of 14, 19, 20, and 22. For a booking close to the 100-person maximum, ask how the room will be arranged and how each team will take part in the different rounds.

The private format is a plus. You do not have to compete against strangers, adjust to another party’s pace, or worry about an unrelated group taking over the room. You can also set the tone you want, from friendly family rivalry to a fiercely contested office championship.

For company events, the format gives colleagues a reason to cooperate outside their normal roles. A strong manager may not be the quickest puzzle solver, and the quiet person in the office may become the key player in a task. That mix can make the evening more revealing than a meal where everyone remains in familiar social circles.

Why the hosts matter so much

A mobile gameshow lives or dies by its presenters. The equipment creates the setting, but the hosts control the rhythm, explain unclear rules, manage the score, and decide how much attention to give the loudest and quietest people.

Adam and Laura have been associated with office events, hen parties, corporate gatherings, and birthday celebrations. Bruce and Fern have also hosted hen and family events, while Des and Fern led a 40th birthday booking. Across those examples, the useful pattern is personal involvement rather than a hands-off activity kit.

The strongest praise focuses on hosts who are funny, relaxed, professional, and able to read the room. That combination matters. Too much forced presenting can become tiring, while too little energy leaves a room of teams staring at a screen.

You should also expect some playful embarrassment. A gameshow works because people are willing to make quick guesses, attempt strange tasks, and laugh at their own mistakes. If your group dislikes public competition or being called on, tell the organizers in advance so they can adjust the tone.

Choosing a Brighton venue

The show can be held at your office, private accommodation, local event space, or another suitable location. If you already have a venue, check that it can handle the audio-visual setup and the number of participants. The space needs to support both seated participation and any activities that ask people to stand or move around.

If you do not have a venue, Pendragon Project can help find one. That is useful for a birthday weekend or work event where guests are coming from different places, though you should confirm whether any venue costs are separate from the listed activity price.

A hotel function room, office, or private party space can all work, but the feel will differ. An office makes sense for a team day or Christmas party and keeps the event simple. Private accommodation can be more relaxed for a birthday or hen party, provided there is enough room for the equipment and teams.

Because the experience comes to you, you do not spend time moving a large group across Brighton during the evening. That is a practical advantage, especially for parties with older relatives, teenagers, or people who do not want a complicated night of transport.

Price, duration, and what you receive

The listed price is $185.16 per person for an experience lasting about 2 hours 30 minutes. That is not a bargain activity, particularly if you are booking for 20 or more people. You are paying for private use, hosts, custom planning, equipment, an audio-visual setup, and a complete event delivered at your chosen location.

The value improves when you compare it with the cost and effort of arranging several separate activities. You do not need to hire a presenter, write a full quiz, source props, organize scoring, or keep a large group occupied. For a birthday or corporate event, the reduced planning burden may be worth a large part of the price.

The price is harder to justify if you only want a quick quiz or have access to a good venue and a confident organizer. A homemade quiz costs far less, though it will not offer the same production setup or professional hosting.

At 2.5 hours, Showgame is long enough to feel like the main event but not so long that the format should become exhausting. Build your evening around it rather than treating it as a short warm-up.

Who should book Showgame

I would put this near the top of the list for:

• Hen parties and stag events needing an activity for a mixed group
• Birthday groups with several generations
• Corporate team days and Christmas parties
• Friends who enjoy competition but do not want a standard pub quiz
• Groups of 6 to 100 that want a private event
• Parties with different physical abilities or comfort levels

It is especially useful when your group has no obvious shared hobby. You do not need everyone to be a sports fan, trivia expert, or thrill-seeker. The mix of rounds gives different people a chance to contribute.

I would be more cautious if your group wants a quiet meal, a fixed sightseeing experience, or a clearly predictable itinerary. The surprises and changing rules are part of the fun, but they may not suit people who dislike being watched while attempting a task.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Free cancellation applies if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time; changes or cancellations inside that period are not accepted for a refund.

My verdict on this Brighton team activity

Book Showgame if you want a full evening of hosted competition and can gather a group large enough to share the cost. The personalised rounds, professional hosts, and mix of seated and active games give it more range than a normal quiz night.

The key question is not whether you like television game shows. It is whether your group enjoys laughing at itself, working under light pressure, and cheering for friends. If the answer is yes, the 2.5-hour format should give you a memorable centerpiece for a birthday, hen party, stag event, or office gathering.

If your budget is tight, compare the per-person cost with a self-organized quiz and venue hire. If you value convenience, private use, polished equipment, and a show shaped around your group, Showgame earns its higher price.

FAQ

Where does Showgame take place?

The activity starts in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, and ends back at the meeting point. Pendragon Project brings the show to a location chosen by your group, such as an office, private accommodation, or event space.

How long does Showgame last?

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. The listed start time is 7:30 pm.

How many people can take part?

The activity is designed for private groups of 6 to 100 participants.

What kind of games are included?

You can expect quiz questions, activity rounds, problem-solving challenges, and original games inspired by The Cube, The Crystal Maze, Taskmaster, The Chase, and Price Is Right.

Is Showgame suitable for different ages and abilities?

Yes. The experience is described as suitable for all ages and abilities, with options to compete on your feet or from your seat. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.