Have you ever noticed how the winter season always seems to mean a lot more eating and less moving and fresh air for your family? And, spending a lot more time indoors when it's cold outside could lead to boredom as well. Yes, it just seems to go along with the winter months, but it doesn’t have to. You just need to be armed with some great outdoor group activities that involve getting the family outside to have some fun. Fortunately, we have a few remedies for that stuck-indoors feeling, and we hope that you and your family will try a few of them.

Winter Sports
It's a great time to take advantage of seasonal sports like ice skating, skiing, or sledding. You might find a public ice rink in your town, however, there’s something exhilarating about skating on a local outdoor ice rink. And, you don’t need the perfect double axel to just have a great time. So, lace up those skates and have some fun!

If you are lucky enough to have snow, the kids in your family are probably eager to try out their sleds and locate the nearest hill. OK, maybe there aren't any really big steep ones nearby but it's usually easy enough to find an embankment for sliding down. All that's needed is an inner tube, sled, piece of cardboard, or a trash can lid for zooming over the snow.

On the other hand, if you and your family members love skiing, then why not head for the nearest ski resort? Once you're there, jump on the lift, and get in some skiing while there's fresh powder on the ground. And, when you're all done with that healthy exercise, try building a snowman, ice painting, or a snowy scavenger hunt. Then, head inside for some hot chocolate. You've earned it after all!

A Winter Hike
Enjoying a new view of nature with a brisk winter hike could be just the thing your family needs! A brisk walk around the neighborhood (and don't forget your dogs) will do quite nicely, but if you happen to be close to some hiking trails, why not take a break from the neighborhood sidewalks for a change? You'll be enjoying all of that scenic foliage and glistening snow. Don't forget to bring along some bottled water and to take regular breaks if you or someone else in your family tires easily.

Outdoor Adventure Games
Exploring your city with Outdoor Adventure Games is another great way to get into the great outdoors and have some fun. Get Beyond the Walls adventure games provide affordable, safe, year-round fun for all ages! Games are currently available for outdoor group adventures in these US cities:

• Austin
• Chicago
• Cincinnati
• Columbus
• Fort Wayne
• Indianapolis

Types of Games
Outdoor escape room games start at a specific point in the city. From there, you are guided by the story along a predetermined path. Players use supplied props and elements from the environment to solve riddles and puzzles while also finding special codes for completing their particular story goal. Through the course of the story, players hunt for and discover all kinds of things in their city that they may have never even seen before.

These super-fun theme-based outdoor adventure games are great family bonding activities. Finishing your story and comparing your score with others makes it even more challenging and excellent as a family or team building activity. Can your team beat the high score?

Route-based games are also available and offer a set path that makes them easier to play, especially for beginners. As a player, you're guided through your city one challenge at a time along a special app-based route. During your amazing outdoor winter adventure, the app leads you from place to place as you complete puzzles to unlock obscure facts about your city.

Short on time? No problem. All our Outdoor Adventure Games are started and stopped on your schedule. The app allows you to stop playing and then pick the game back up later right where you left off. And, everyone that plays can enjoy earning points at the same time! Will you make the top of the leaderboard?

Buy Now, Play Later Gift Vouchers
If you are thinking this would make a great gift for someone you know, we agree! With Get Beyond the Walls gift vouchers, you can purchase a code now to redeem for a game at any time - winter, spring, summer, or fall.

Why will your lucky gift recipients really appreciate a Get Beyond the Walls gift voucher for fun things to do year-round? Well, that's actually quite simple! It's because they'll really enjoy this type of unique adventure with friends while discovering special things in their city. Clearly, this is a must-have gift for all of your adventurous friends and family members alike no matter what the occasion.

Log In Today
So, whether you're looking for a family adventure, party game ideas, or just an alternative to game night, we've got you covered. They can make the winter months more exciting and incredibly invigorating at the same time. We know that you'll find that games or gift vouchers from Get Beyond the Walls are fun for the whole family. So move this up to the top of your shopping list and get moving this season!

You can log in and start playing a game today or order gift vouchers for giving the amazing gift of adventure. There are also lots of new fun games to play with friends that will start appearing in both our current locations as well as some new cities nationwide very soon — follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest to hear about the latest releases.

The time you spend and memories you make with friends and family are priceless. That's why you should log in today and see all the fun games and party ideas for adults — and groups of all ages — to enjoy together!
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​If you have been searching for new family bonding activities, you've come to the right place. We know the difficulty: you want something that's not just fun but also challenging for all ages and affordable. Your options are more limited now with the pandemic, but you’re tired of virtual game nights and zoom meetings. Beyond the Walls just might be the answer to all your group activity challenges. And, getting started with these fun family activities with your team is really easy. All you have to do is select your city, choose a game, then log in to set up your account. You're now ready for joining the game and having some fun. You can start route-based scavenger hunt games anytime. You can also buy now and schedule a game for later.

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Unique Christmas Gifts 2021
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The games that are available at Get Beyond the Walls make great gifts for people who are impossible to shop for. This time of year, we all start racking our brains trying to figure out what to give as gifts to those who are close to us. On the other hand, they could be for a Secret Santa gift, an office or business associate gift, or even just last minute gifts for people that you unintentionally forgot about this year. These games are great for people of all ages, genders, and walks of life, so your lucky game recipient will never suspect that you picked up this last-minute gift. They'll be way too busy having fun!

Have people in your life who are hard to buy for? Do you agonize over finding the proper gifts for people who are impossible to shop for? And, often the hardest ones to find are great gifts for families with older kids. Right? But, not anymore. You'll find that these innovative and entertaining games are ideal gifts that are fun for family and friends alike. You can count on them appreciating your thoughtfulness and will applaud your innovative gift-giving. They'll also undoubtedly find their game(s) to be as much fun and just as fascinating as a good scavenger hunt.


Choose Gift Vouchers

Get Beyond the Walls gift vouchers offer your gift recipients the opportunity to purchase their game now for having outdoor family fun and receive a special code for redeeming later to play outdoor route-based games. Games include escape-room-style puzzles, scavenger hunt elements, trivia, and more. Learn about local history and engage your family or friends in fun outdoor play. So, give someone a family adventure that's the perfect gift for the whole family, social groups, or even parties, and you'll be giving them an unforgettable experience.

Some of the other benefits include the fact that there's no shipping required and these new and innovative games make excellent Christmas gifts for $50 or less. In addition, they're unique and so much fun for people of all ages. All you have to do is form a team of two to five people or just play alone if you prefer. Get Beyond the Walls makes mobile games that allow you to visit popular city attractions and learn something about their history when you solve challenges and puzzles with your colleagues, family members, and friends.


About Get Beyond the Walls

After many years and countless hours of searching everywhere for affordable, fun, family-friendly, safe activities, owners Kim and Jay created the company. Thanks to them, you no longer need to worry about having to spend hours planning events, or wondering whether everybody will have a good time. Now, you know for sure that they definitely will. These addictive, competitive, challenging, and even educational, games have all of that covered for you. So, if you need a break, a special gift for someone, or simply want to discover something new and interesting about your city or some other city, then maybe it's time to create some new memories that'll last a lifetime!


Path-Based Games

These games start by introducing you to new facts about your city and perhaps even some places in it where you've never been before. You can even test-drive a game without ever having to leave home. In games that are path-based, there's a particular point for starting the game. Then, it will guide you along a pre-determined path where you can see breathtaking landmarks while discovering more info about the entire area that'll prove entertaining by both amazing you and solving some puzzles. Check out the game descriptions for information about where they start and stop as well as the distance you'll be walking, and the approximate amount of time it takes to play. You earn points with each challenge you complete — compare your results with past teams and compete for the high score.

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Theme-Based Games

In these games, there is a specific point from which to start the game. The game tells a story by guiding you along a predetermined path. You will solve puzzles and riddles and find codes to complete a story goal or find a final solution. You'll be guided through the city on an app-based route where you will learn how to get from one place to another, completing tasks that depend on where you are in the city. Finish the story and compare your score with other players. Themed games are more challenging, too. In addition, more game formats are coming soon, so be sure to check back later.


​Your Santa List

So, whether you need a last minute gift or unique and interesting best gifts for a INTP (aka introverted, intuitive, thinking, perceiving) person, then Get Beyond the Walls games should be at the top of your Santa list. You can order the games and gift vouchers at GetBeyondtheWalls.com and give the gift of fun and adventure! And, plenty of new games will soon be appearing in both currently existing and new cities nationwide.
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​Are you planning a company meeting or convention? We can help! We’re Beyond The Walls, a new gaming app that adds major value to corporate events. Our new and highly-customizable app delivers a fun, memorable, and educational experience to your attendees. We can create a scavenger hunt, trivia game, or indoor/outdoor digital race unique to your company and event. We can even include your company’s logo, art, and photos!

Customize Your Game

​You name the setting and our programmers will work with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience your guests can’t get anywhere else. Teammates will bond as they work to answer trivia questions, complete exercises, and solve puzzles to find the next stop in their hunt.

Games can be created for individual play or for groups at any level of difficulty. A Beyond The Walls game is a great activity for building camaraderie. We encourage friendly competition while increasing your attendees’ knowledge of any subject you choose. And the game is fun, too! Our programmers can even incorporate a point system and leaderboard to amp-up the competitive spirit.

Give Us a Try

We’re Beyond The Walls, a new app-based game that brings adventure to life. Our app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. Go to https://www.beyondthewallsapp.com to check it out! You can play our free tutorials and view some of the location-based games available to the public.

You can also visit our website at www.getbeyondthewalls.com for more information. Our Game Masters are always in creative mode and our website features a series of location-based games for purchase to the public. Have a look and tell us what you think. We even offer free games and tutorials to help familiarize you with our product! (You’ll need a smart phone to fully experience Beyond The Walls, but you can get started on any computer.)
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Let’s get creative! Email us at info@getbeyondthewalls.com or call us at (800) 454-3927 to get started customizing.

When you think about how many hours per day, week and month are spent in a work environment with colleagues, getting along as a productive team is important. According to Brian Scudamore, contributor to forbes.com, team cohesiveness “builds trust, mitigates conflict, encourages communication, and increases collaboration. Effective team building means more engaged employees, which is good for company culture and boosting the bottom line. It can also be adventurous and enjoyable if you do it with a little pizzazz.” (forbes.com).
 
The key to effective team building is to provide your employees with an interesting, engaging activity to keep them wanting to participate and grow stronger as a team. Sure, there are outdoor company picnics, family-friendly cookouts, morale-boosting games and other ways to keep employees engaged—but what if your company chose to do something out of the box and ‘beyond the walls’?
 
Companies can benefit from boosting morale and enticing employees to try out something they might not have otherwise considered. “Trying new things with your staff can generate good vibes among employees, which in turn benefits the business itself. Choosing something unique and slightly outside of people’s comfort zones can encourage them to come together in new ways,” says Scudamore (Forbes.com).
 
Beyond the Walls is an outdoor scavenger / adventure hunt that encourages team participation, group problem solving, and working together to reach a common goal. Successfully completing tasks and finding answers to clues results in a stronger group of people who have worked effectively as a cohesive team. This transfers over to the workplace, reinforcing a team mentality with a common goal in mind. Making an investment for your employees with a team building activity like Beyond the Walls is a great way to improve your company overall.

​Convincing kids to keep on learning during summer vacation can be a battle. Worksheets, bridge books, and math challenges aren’t exactly top priorities for a ten-year-old. Not to mention getting them to play outside! But don’t worry, Beyond The Walls is here to help. We’ve got an app that gets parents and kids outdoors together while they learn about history, geography, and more!

Who Can Play
Beyond The Walls is an app featuring interactive games you can play as a group. It’s appropriate for all ages. All you need is a smartphone and an email address. (Groups can share a smartphone and each registered user who wants to compete for points should provide a unique email address.) Our games are located in cities across Indiana and Ohio, with more coming soon. Click here for an updated list of games and locations.

How To Play
First, visit beyondthewallsapp.com. You can start by playing one of our free sample games until you get the hang of things. Games for purchase are location-based and last anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. Up to five people can play in the same gaming session.

Once you’ve tried your first game, we know you’ll want to play again. Try all the games in your area and search for games when you travel. The more you play, the more fun you’ll have. You could even find yourself at the top of the Beyond The Walls leaderboard!

What if There’s No Game in My City?
If we’re not located in your city and you still want to play Beyond The Walls, drop us a line. We’re growing rapidly and would love to explore your city as soon as we can! In the meantime, you can commission a personalized game unique to your group or event. That’s right – We’ll design and create a game just for you! Call us at (800) 454-3927 or email at info@getbeyondthewalls.com to inquire about pricing.
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Summer learning doesn’t have to be a battle. Beyond The Walls is a win-win for parents AND kids who want to make the most of summer vacation!

When it comes to enjoying history, there are generally two types of people: those who love it and those who don’t. History buffs tend to read about the past for fun, watch special documentaries on television, and are quick to offer a litany of historical trivia bits in just about any conversation. But to those who could either take it or leave it, history just doesn’t appeal to their interests. Maybe the way we have been traditionally taught about history in the form of dull textbooks and boring lectures is one of the reasons people can be turned off by the subject. But exploring different ways of learning about history can lead to a new (or renewed) interest in a not-so-favorite subject.
 
Outdoor adventure games like Get Beyond the Walls are a great way to learn about the history of a city through fun game play. By participating in a real-life adventure, team members will explore their city and its early foundational days. Perhaps your city was established on a system of rivers that were integral for early settlers and trading? Or maybe your town’s founders built military forts for protection during wars, and those structures are still standing today after several hundred years? Most cities have such a rich history that locals know very little or even nothing about. Who knows, maybe a once-famous artist, controversial journalist or powerful civil rights leader was one of your city’s first residents… you’ll never know until you GO!
 
Discover all the fascinating facts your city has to offer by actually taking part in a real-life adventure full of exploration, puzzle solving, and scavenger hunting. You might end up being more of a history buff than you ever knew—and you might even find how much fun it is to learn about the historical beginnings of your hometown!
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​Being active outdoors has been proven to offer several benefits, including improved sleep, boosted academic performance, and overall increased happiness.
(https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/unexpected-benefits-of-outdoor-play/)

In an age where technology seems to rule, the simplicity of outdoor exploration has been all but lost to many. Think back to the days of tree climbing, creek stomping, bike riding, fort building and just plain outside fun—in today’s world it’s becoming rarer for families and kids to truly enjoy the great outdoors and everything it has to offer. While our children may be able to teach us endless amounts of information about technology, we too, can be teachers—we owe it to our kids to share all the wonderful things about being outside!
 
Think of a traditional scavenger hunt, combined with clues for solving puzzles, all while exploring your very own city. Get Beyond the Walls is a great, unique way to incorporate game play through an app that focuses on exploring your city and everything there is to learn. You and your friends or family can check out unexpected local treasures and historical facts while playing a fun scavenger hunt-style game. You’ll walk through neighborhoods you’ve never before seen, see historical landmarks you might miss on a regular basis, and learn fun, new things about your city from a totally new perspective through playing a fun game!
 
Outdoor activities like Get Beyond the Walls appeal to the younger generation with a smartphone-friendly app that allows teams to track their progress. It’s a great way to try something new and encourage them to participate in a group activity that’s a blast, yet at the same time is educational! Team members all utilize various skills like problem-solving, working together toward a common goal, and drawing upon social and historical knowledge. Teach your loved ones that being outside is FUN—and a great learning opportunity for anyone at any age!