The annual message arrives: it is time to organise the company Christmas celebration. The restaurant search begins, dates are discussed, and someone suggests returning to last year’s venue because everyone already knows the menu. That settles the booking, but leaves another question unanswered: what will colleagues actually do together, beyond sitting down for a meal?

Dinner can be a good choice. But if you are looking for a team-building activity this December, it is worth thinking first about the experience you want to share. A change of setting and a shared game can spark conversations and interactions that rarely happen between people who always sit in the same places at the office.

Choose an Activity That Fits Your Team

Novelty can generate interest, but it is not enough to build a company event around. The activity needs to suit the people attending, the time available, and the tone of the celebration.

Perhaps you want to bring together departments that rarely interact. Or give colleagues working in different locations a chance to get to know each other. The goal might also be simpler: to end the year with an enjoyable activity, without speeches or a packed agenda.

Defining that intention makes choosing easier. For a Christmas celebration, having a good time together is a perfectly valid expectation. Avoid promising that one session will solve communication problems or transform relationships between teams. A one-off activity creates an opportunity to interact; what happens afterwards depends on many other factors.

Virtual Reality for Your Company Christmas Event

In a free-roam virtual reality experience, participants wear a headset and physically move around a playing area while seeing a digital environment. Their movements are part of the game: they walk through the real space and act within the virtual setting.

EVA combines this format with proprietary games and shared experiences in its arenas. For a Christmas event, it offers an activity where colleagues take part in the same game rather than simply watching.

The difference is easiest to understand through what people actually do. Depending on the game, they may need to communicate, pay attention to what is happening around them, or coordinate their decisions. Afterwards, they have something in common to talk about: a move, a misunderstanding, or the moment someone found a way to help the group.

That shared memory can give people something to discuss beyond their usual work topics. It does not need to become a lesson in productivity to have value.

Plan for Different Levels of Experience

Within the same company, some people will play games regularly, while others will never have worn a VR headset. Some will enjoy competing, while others take it at a gentler pace.

When considering virtual reality team building, explain that mix to the arena team. Ask which experience might suit the group, how participants are prepared, and what they should know before arriving. The activity should be easy to explain without expecting attendees to know technical terms or specific video games.

It is also worth checking participation conditions, mobility requirements, and any individual circumstances that could affect headset use. If someone cannot or does not want to play, you need to know what alternative they will have during that time.

A celebration works better when nobody arrives to discover that the plan excludes them. In general, EVA experiences have relatively few restrictions: you do not need gaming skills or previous experience, and people from the age of 7 to over 65 can take part. We know that everyone who tries it thoroughly enjoys it.

Make Time to Spend Together Before and After the Game

The game may be the centrepiece of the event, but the gathering starts before anyone puts on a headset. Colleagues arrive, greet each other and get ready. Afterwards, they need time to talk about what just happened, with space to share food and drinks or even hold a planning session if needed.

When asking about Christmas event packages at an EVA arena, review how the full visit will work. Arrival time, preparation, activity duration, and group organisation all matter. If people play in turns, ask what those waiting will do and how much time everyone will spend together.

If you want to combine the game with food, drinks, or a gathering afterwards, confirm what the chosen arena offers and exactly what the proposal includes.

An overly tight schedule can mean leaving just as the conversation gets going. And in our experience, people at company events always want to play more, so you can plan enough games for everyone to have another go!

What to Confirm Before the Event

Finding a December date that works for the whole team already takes some effort. Travel, holidays, and other commitments add to the challenge. Having an approximate number of attendees and a few possible dates allows you to request a more useful proposal from the outset.

Before booking, clarify these points with the arena:

• How many people will attend, and how will they be organised during the activity?

• How long will the full visit last, including preparation?

• What does each package include, and which services are booked separately?

• What conditions apply to changes in dates or participant numbers?

• What information should attendees receive before the event?

With those answers, you can assess the full budget and send a clear invitation.

December team building does not have to follow the same script every year. A virtual reality activity can be a good fit if you want colleagues to play together, step outside their routine, and share an experience they can talk about afterwards.

Contact your nearest EVA arena to organise your Christmas event and explore the available corporate packages.