Engie GBS
The context and challenges behind this corporate onboarding programme
To welcome its new joiners, Engie GBS wanted to showcase all of its support functions through an engaging company offsite that would bring teams together from day one.
Familiarise every employee
Share concrete insights into each role while strengthening team spirit.
Build teamwork
Encourage new recruits to get to know each other and work towards shared goals.
Offer a playful format
Deploy a self-run learning game that makes training genuinely enjoyable.
The bespoke setup designed by our corporate gamification agency
To tackle this onboarding challenge, we designed a programme that blends play and substance, proving you really can create a bespoke game for your company.
A learning game built around 7 stages
Each Escape Box contains 7 compartments built around a storyline, each representing one of the subsidiary’s areas of expertise (legal, consulting, finance and more). Split into small groups, participants simulate the acquisition of a fictional start-up, project NeoMundo, and solve puzzles linked to each function. Completing a section unlocks a summary sheet recapping that department’s priorities — learning through play while building team cohesion.
Portable kits, replicated for induction sessions
Built in a run of 10 copies, this compact kit brings together 80 employees at the same time in a session lasting 60 minutes. So organisers can run it on their own, the package includes an immersive introduction video and a debrief booklet — a great way to unite your teams, just like our ready-to-play games for large organisations.
Impact and feedback
This onboarding serious game has already introduced more than 500 employeesto the business, creating real collective momentum and making it easier for functions to work together.
Corporate onboarding escape room: frequently asked questions
How do you tell if an HR onboarding game is serious and effective?
Effectiveness comes from the balance between learning through play and realistic business scenarios. The storylines must mirror the teams’ day-to-day reality while keeping the gameplay smooth, so participants stay motivated and the learning sticks.
Why choose gamification over a traditional training seminar?
A playful format drives active engagement and strengthens team cohesion. By replacing top-down presentations with immersive simulations, every employee takes ownership of their learning and absorbs the company culture far more quickly.
Go further on your onboarding challenges
👉 Improve how you welcome new recruits: explore our methods for successful employee onboarding.
👉 Run a large-scale gathering: explore our ready-to-play games for large organisations.
👉 Build a dedicated learning tool: create a bespoke game for your company.
Free, no-obligation scoping session for your onboarding or HR project.
