
SAVE CHRISTMAS: THE ELVES’ QUEST
When magic fades, teamwork becomes the only hope.
Christmas is at risk. The Green Goblin is up to no good and is going to destroy the magic of the season, and time is running out.
Participants step into the roles of elves tasked with saving Christmas — together.
This is a playful, fast-paced story that quickly reveals how teams communicate, adapt, and support one another under pressure.
Why Choose This Story
It lowers defences fast. Laughter opens the door to honesty — and real learning follows naturally.

The Challenge It Mirrors
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Low morale
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Burnout
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Poor communication
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Siloed working
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“It’s busy, we don’t have time to talk”
What Teams Practise
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Clear communication
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Collaboration under time pressure
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Creative problem-solving
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Mutual support
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Decision-making as a group
Best For
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Team bonding
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Morale boosts
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Seasonal engagement
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New or stretched teams
What did the participant enjoy most:
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Working with the team to creatively problem-solve and find out how they would approach situations
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I enjoyed hearing the story unravel from the storyteller and how our actions defined what happened
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I loved character creation and solving the problem as a group
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The climax of the story, when every character is engaged and thinking creatively
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Creative description, making decisions, incarnating a character
What did participants find particularly good:
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Michael's Retelling of the events was amazing - so much life
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Great props, maps, character sheet - easy and clear
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Michael grasps the story, but his flexibility in allowing the group to lead it
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The story!
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Michael Enthusiasms
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How it all tied together, Festive storytelling and introduction, the role-play, making it accessible
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I love the character creation
Key Learning or Insight participants have experienced:
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How to work better in a team
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Use my strength, count on others for them
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Consider what resources I have on hand and how they might be used to problem-solve unexpectedly
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Humor and creativity work hand in hand and together can strengthen a team
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I thought it was great teamwork
