Your whole group enters a high-tech room full of light, sound and special effects, where an AI called SYNERGY 1.0 lies dormant, waiting for a team worthy of operating it. Guided by a dedicated gamesmaster, you'll take on puzzles, communication tasks and active team challenges, all in the same room and all at once. The core game is the same for every group, though we may make small tweaks to suit different types of booking.

Yes. Up to 24 people can play in a single session (20 children for Spy Academy), and we run back-to-back sessions for bigger groups. While one group plays, the rest can use a meeting room, with catering if you'd like. Get in touch and we'll plan the schedule with you.

Because each booking is for a specific date and time, bookings are non-refundable. You can reschedule free of charge by emailing info@team-machine.co.uk at least 48 hours before your start time, subject to availability; with less notice we will be unable to move the booking. Full details are in our terms and conditions, and your statutory rights aren't affected.

It's a mix of puzzles, communication and teamwork, with some physical activity: moving around the room, hands-on challenges and the occasional short dash. Spy Academy involves a bit more moving around than Synergy 1.0, but both are only as energetic as your group makes them. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes.

It has moments of mild tension and threat, along with darkness, lighting effects and some moderately loud sound effects (within safe limits). It's exciting rather than frightening, it takes place in a large room and you're never locked in. If anyone in your group has concerns, let us know before your visit; we can often adapt the experience.

No. SYNERGY 1.0 is a fictional AI character and the game doesn't run on a real AI model; it's all designed and simulated for entertainment. Our games are created by our small Edinburgh team, and some AI tools were used during development.

Win or lose, the experience lasts about an hour. We want you to succeed, but the result is down to your team. Your gamesmaster is watching throughout and can give extra help and clues whenever you need them.

Yes. Spy Academy is fully replayable, as it mainly tests spy skills rather than puzzle-solving. Synergy 1.0 can be replayed too and is unlikely to unfold the same way twice, though the story and main activities stay the same. New experiences are on the way: join our mailing list in the website footer to hear first.