Looking for truly interactive virtual events for companies that go way beyond just logging in and watching a screen?

Here are six of our best virtual interactive events — all professionally hosted, expertly organised and designed to keep your team fully engaged from start to finish. Made with remote and hybrid team in mind, these aren’t your average online meetings. With the latest tech, including custom apps, Augmented Reality and clever interactive challenges, your team will be collaborating, competing and laughing together in no time.

Stick around, because we’ve also included a bonus idea at the end — something extra special and fun that everyone will love. Let’s dive in!

1. Virtual Around the World

Bring your team together for an unforgettable global race without anyone leaving their home office! Virtual Around the World virtual corporate event takes your group on a thrilling journey across 22 countries, covering 40,000 virtual miles in just one epic day! Before the adventure begins, participants receive a digital pack with simple instructions to log in on their laptops and use their phones with our custom-built app to play along. It’s easy to join — and even easier to get hooked on the fun!

An energetic live host kicks things off and splits everyone into breakout rooms in smaller teams to begin their adventure. Starting in Argentina, you’ll race against the clock (and each other), unlocking new destinations by completing interactive, culturally inspired activities. Along the way, you’ll learn fun facts about world cultures, pick up trivia and experience local traditions in creative ways.

Collect Travel Credits to buy plane tickets, watch out for surprise bonuses and rack up points to climb the leaderboard. The day wraps up with a lively awards ceremony to celebrate the ultimate globetrotters!

Virtual Around the World team building theming

2. Virtual Master of the Tasks

Get ready for a wildly entertaining and seriously addictive virtual event for companies inspired by the hit game show! Virtual Master of the Tasks delivers huge laughs, surprising twists and creative challenges straight to your team’s screens — perfect for bringing everyone together, no matter where they’re located.

In advance, everyone receives a welcome pack with joining instructions for the experience. It’s then one simple link into the virtual arena where the fun begins.

Hosted live by a professional MC playing the all-powerful Taskmaster, teams will compete head-to-head in a series of unpredictable, laugh-out-loud challenges. Each task is revealed just seconds before the action begins, straight from golden envelopes designed to build suspense and keep everyone on their toes. From brain-busting puzzles to bizarre physical tasks and creative team stunts, challenges can be tailored to fit your group’s vibe and goals.

It all leads to one final showdown, where teams battle for bragging rights and the title of Master of the Tasks!

Virtual Master of the Tasks golden envelopes on the table

3. Virtual Gameshow Bonanza

Bring the excitement of TV’s biggest game shows straight to your remote team with Gameshow Bonanza! This high-energy virtual interactive experience is packed with quirky challenges and laugh-out-loud moments, hosted live by a professional MC who keeps the fun rolling.

Before the big day, participants receive digital packs with simple instructions to join the action from home. When it’s game time, your lively host will welcome everyone, split the group into teams, and explain the rules before launching into multiple fast-paced gameshow rounds with unexpected twists.

Get ready for challenges like Real or Not Real, where teams must gamble on mystery boxes that could earn them big points — or hilarious penalties; or Guestimate, where you’ll attempt to guess bizarre quantities (like how many M&Ms fit in an iPhone case!). Or, Movie Mash-Up, where teams race to identify two movies from a mashed-up clip.

With surprise mini-games and live score updates, it’s anyone’s game until the final round!

Gameshow Bonanza virtual studio for virtual team building event

4. Virtual Murder Mystery

A shocking crime has rocked Cadaver Manor, and your team is called in to solve the case before the killer vanishes without a trace! In this fully interactive virtual murder mystery experience, your group will transform into detective squads, working together to crack clues, uncover motives and expose the guilty party.

Before the virtual corporate event, all participants receive digital event packs with easy step-by-step instructions on how to join using their laptops, while playing along on their phones with our custom app. This unique platform features Augmented Reality, an interactive map and image recognition tech to bring the mystery to life right on your screen.

Your lively host, fully in character, sets the dramatic scene and splits the group into smaller teams to begin the investigation. Teams explore the crime scene, analyse suspect interviews and tackle trivia, photo and video challenges to gather evidence.

In the end, teams present their theory on the killer, the weapon and the motive. Which team will be closest to the truth?

Creepy manor house in virtual murder mystery team building event

5. Virtual Escape Room

Your team has just 60 minutes to escape from a mysterious locked study! Can you crack the clues and break free before time runs out? In this fully immersive virtual escape room, your group will work together to solve puzzles, unlock secrets and race the clock in a high-stakes interactive virtual event.

Before the event, participants receive digital packs with easy step-by-step instructions to join on their laptops while playing along on their phones using our custom app. The platform features Augmented Reality, interactive touchpoints and hidden surprises that bring the experience to life right on your screen.

Presented live by a charismatic host, teams are split into smaller groups, each “trapped” in their own virtual study. You’ll need to explore the room carefully, tapping on objects to uncover clues, crack codes and complete interactive challenges. Every puzzle solved earns your team points and gets you closer to freedom.

Will your team make it out in time — or stay locked inside forever?

Virtual Escape Room Study

6. Virtual Horse Racing

Ready to bring the thrill of race day right to your screen? Virtual Horse Racing is a fast-paced, fully hosted interactive virtual event that puts your team in the heart of the action. Whether you’re a racing pro or placing your first bet, this virtual experience delivers non-stop excitement, energy and laughs from start to finish.

Before the event, participants receive a digital pack with everything they need, including race programs, betting slips and plenty of Fun Money to get started. Hosted live by our themed ‘bookie’, your group will be guided through a series of exciting races, complete with live commentary, odds updates and plenty of banter.

Played either in teams or individually, you will study the horse stats, check the odds and decide which horse to back before placing your bets. Once all wagers are in, it’s race time! Expect big reactions as your team cheers their horse to the finish line!

Winners head to the virtual tote to cash in their winnings before moving on to the next race. Who will walk away with the biggest fortune?

Horse race on virtual paddock

Bonus Idea: Virtual Cocktail Making

Add a little extra fun to your virtual team experience with this bonus idea: Virtual Cocktail Making is the perfect way to get people laughing, talking and shaking things up. After all, who doesn’t love a hands-on activity with a drink in hand? This fun virtual event for companies works brilliantly as a warm-up to break the ice before any of the challenges on this list, or as a relaxed way to wind down afterwards and keep the good vibes going.

Before the event, your team receives cocktail kits straight to their doors. With both alcoholic and alcohol-free options, everyone can join in the fun!

Led live by an expert mixologist, you’ll learn how to mix, shake and stir classic cocktails before creating your own signature drinks. Teams will even invent a brand-new cocktail, complete with a name and presentation!

Woman holding mojito during cocktail making virtual team building event

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Virtual Events FAQs

Why host an interactive virtual event for your team?

Interactive virtual events are one of the best ways to connect remote and hybrid teams, helping people bond and have fun no matter where they’re working from. These experiences are designed to get everyone involved, whether you’re racing across the globe in Virtual Around the World, solving puzzles in a Virtual Escape Room, or laughing your way through creative challenges in Master of the Tasks.

How do interactive virtual events work?

Our interactive virtual events are hosted live on your chosen platform (like Zoom or Microsoft Teams) and your team can join easily from anywhere. Most activities are played using both a laptop for video conferencing and a smartphone with a custom app to complete challenges. A professional host guides the experience, keeps the energy high and helps everyone feel involved from start to finish. You’ll receive clear instructions before the event, making it simple for everyone to join, compete and have a great time together online.

What are the benefits of interactive virtual events?

Interactive virtual events are a fantastic way to connect teams who work across different locations, with no travel or venue required. They’re easy to join and participate in, making them accessible to everyone. At GOTO Events, we manage everything for you with our expert team of event managers, project managers and professional hosts, so you can enjoy a hassle-free experience. Plus, virtual events help boost communication, reduce feelings of isolation and leave remote teams feeling more connected, motivated and productive.

How many people can join an interactive virtual event?

Our interactive virtual events are designed to work for teams of all sizes. Whether you have a small group of 5 or a large team of 1,000+ participants, we can tailor the experience to suit your numbers. With breakout rooms, team competitions and expert facilitation, everyone gets to take part — no matter the group size.