How is this different from other team building?
Traditional team building is infrequent, forced, and forgettable. QuestWorks is:
• Daily instead of quarterly
• Voluntary instead of mandatory
• Drop in-drop out instead of scheduling nightmare
• Skill-building instead of just socializing
• Measurable with real progress tracking
• Fun without being awkward or cringe
Think of it like a virtual water cooler meets a dynamic virtual escape room.
Is this like a virtual escape room?
Not quite. Escape rooms have fixed puzzles with predetermined solutions. QuestWorks is totally dynamic and player-driven - every session is new and different based on player choices and strengths. While we include immersive music, ambience, voice acting (and more) like escape rooms, our focus is on developing real collaboration skills through open-ended storytelling. Think of it more like a living, breathing 'third place' for the remote workplace.
How much time does QuestWorks take away from work?
QuestWorks is capped at 1 hour per player per week. Players control how to use their time between 10-55 minute sessions. Quest lengths are clearly displayed before joining any lobby, so players can choose sessions that fit their available time.
How do players coordinate their schedules?
They don't have to. QuestWorks integrates with your team's calendars to automatically identify when 2+ players have overlapping availability. When a potential session forms, eligible players receive an invite with the quest length clearly displayed (10-55 minutes). Players simply click "Join" or "Decline"—no penalty for declining. This eliminates the coordination friction that kills most team activities.
What does this cost?
We offer a free 14-day trial with unlimited seats. After that, pricing is $20 per active player.
Do we need to know anything about D&D or gaming?
Not at all. The system is designed to be instantly accessible to everyone, regardless of gaming experience. The onboarding gets everyone up to speed in minutes.
Do players play with the same groups each time?
Not necessarily! QuestWorks features a company-wide lobby, so they'll often play with different colleagues from various departments. This helps them build broader connections and practice their teamwork skills in diverse group settings. They can also 'favorite' colleagues if they enjoy playing with them, so they will be notified when they're online.
Can we try it before committing?
Yes, we offer a free 14-day all-access trial with unlimited seats. Pricing is dynamic based on the number of active players who onboard.
Can we see how our team is doing?
Absolutely! The QuestDash gives you visibility into how your team is progressing. You can see metrics like sessions attended, XP earned, skills developed, and overall engagement trends across your organization.
How long does it take to get started?
Just minutes! Simply add the QuestWorks Slack app to your workspace, then team members can onboard at their own leisure. Individual onboarding takes just a few minutes per person.
What happens after the trial ends?
After your 14-day trial, billing begins for all active players. New players who onboard mid-month are added to your bill for the next month and charged a prorated amount for the portion of the prior month they used. If players leave, you receive a credit.
What if someone has to leave a session early?
No problem at all! The AI facilitator adapts seamlessly, and other players continue with the quest. There's no penalty for leaving early.
Do you support international teams?
Yes! We fully support teams across different time zones. Currently, sessions are English-only, but we're working on multilingual support for the future.
Can we cancel anytime?
Individual players can leave at any time. To cancel your entire company subscription, simply reach out to us and we'll take care of it.
How do I use QuestWorks in Slack?
Getting Started:
After installation, type /onboard in any channel to create your character (takes ~2 minutes). You'll choose a Hero Type, name your character, and optionally connect Google Calendar for automatic scheduling.
#questworks Channel:
Automatically created on install—your hub for weekly leaderboards, merchant visits, quest highlights, and team celebrations.
Session Invites:
You'll receive DMs when sessions are scheduled with quest details, duration (10-55 min), and a magic link. 5-minute reminders are sent before start. Click the link to join in your browser (mic required, camera optional).
Player Commands:
• /onboard – Create character and connect calendar
• /mystats – View XP, level, progress
• /leaderboard – Company rankings
• /inventory – Your items
• /merchant – Browse shop
• /buy / /sell – Trade items for gold
• /loadout / /equip – Manage gear
• /levelup – Spend XP to level up
• /moves – View abilities
• /trade @player – Propose trades
• /summon @player – Invite to session
• /reschedule – Change session time
• /herogpt – AI coaching
• /settings – Privacy and data controls
Admin Commands:
• /admin stats – Engagement metrics
• /admin budget [n] – Set player cap
• /admin pause/resume – Control signups
Privacy:
Use /settings to view, download, or delete your data anytime.