The concept of “Team” is more important than ever.

Our story begins three years ago. Trevor had a challenge, as a Scrum Master he wanted to show—rather than just tell—why diverse, cross-functional teams outperform siloed ones. He reached out to Jake with an idea: What if they could create a hands-on experience that made this lesson undeniable?

The two of them got to work, crafting a scenario inspired by tabletop games and adult learning theories. The premise was simple yet powerful: a team needed to cross a bridge to reach their goal. But there was a catch—a towering, 20-foot troll stood in their way.

In one version of the scenario, the team had a mix of roles—a cunning rogue, a brave knight, a wise wizard—each with unique abilities to navigate the challenge creatively. In another, the team was made up entirely of knights, limited to one skill: battle. The outcome? Teams with diverse skill sets consistently found smarter, more effective ways to overcome the obstacle. What started as a short exercise for Trevor’s teams quickly proved to be something more. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Fast forward three years, and we realized we weren’t just running a quick Scrum demonstration—we had the foundation for something much bigger.

That’s when NorthStar Team Building was born.

Our mission? To take your team on an adventure—one that strengthens relationships, sharpens problem-solving skills, and brings them closer to the North Star you’ve set for them. Whether you’re a leader looking to inspire creativity, build trust, or simply create a space for fun and connection, we’re here to guide the journey.

Are you ready to cross the bridge? Let’s begin.

Bringing Fun to your Team!

Connecting collaborative story-telling with team-building theory, we empower your team to create fun through fast-paced, story-rich role-playing games. Structured so that your team can dive in during the lunch hour, at the end of the day, or as a convenient way to celebrate the end of a project, our games are designed to celebrate each team member's strengths and reflect on ways to grow.

Why NorthStar Team Building? Why Now? 

Persistent challenges including employees’ sense of connection, burnout, and team consistency continue to challenge team dynamics. Today, leaders continue to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and are working to bridge connections amid hybrid working conditions by investing in employee-centric approaches to community building. 

• 42% of all workers report experiencing loneliness.
• Employees enjoy the work-life balance of remote work, but can feel isolated during working hours and disconnected from their colleagues.
• Talented employees are leaving for greener pastures with a different company, teams are disrupted and leadership is left filling the gaps.