Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap challenges your engineering abilities and your skills as a team player
A snapshot of the activities characteristics on how it may impact your team
Driving collective success through synchronized engineering
Bridging the Gap is a high-stakes engineering challenge where teams must design and construct functional racetrack segments using limited materials like dowels and cardboard. Under a tight deadline, participants must meet strict technical specifications before their individual sections are joined to form a complete circuit for a high-octane remote-control car Grand Prix. This fast-paced exercise forces teams to master resource management and rapid communication while navigating unexpected obstacles. It serves as a powerful metaphor for cross-departmental alignment, proving that the success of the final product depends entirely on the seamless integration of every team’s contribution.
Moments from the Build
Teams engineering their way to the finish line
Program details
Bridging the Gap challenges your engineering abilities and your skills as a team player. One of Jambar’s trademark creative activities, this indoor challenge sees you and your teammates tasked with building a section of elevated racetrack out of simple materials.
At the start of this activity, teams are assigned a segment of racetrack with strict specifications. It’s up to you and your teammates to translate the materials at hand such as dowels, tape, and cardboard, into a functioning roadway. The build phase will see your team bonding and forging new relationships as players race to build their section of bridge in the time allowed.
Following the build phase, the segments of track are chained together to form a full racetrack. Teams then present their work to one another, and each team is judged on their design and engineering results. Then remote control cars are brought out, and teams engage in a mini-Grand Prix! Will you and your teammates burn rubber, or simply crash and burn?
Elevate your next corporate function with this exciting activity and build bridges between you and your colleagues.
As with all of our activities, Jambar offers customised content for Bridging the Gap. Talk to us about making this event completely unique for your team.
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Activity Specifications
| Format | Indoor |
| Duration | Up to 3 hours |
| Group Size | 10 to 500 pax |
| Suitability | Suitable for all age groups and genders |
| Delivery | Physical materials |
Frequently Asked Questions, answered
What happens in Bridging The Gap?
Each team gets the exciting challenge of designing and building a section of racetrack from dowels and cardboard, working to a technical spec and a tight deadline. Once every section is complete, the teams join them into one circuit, present their designs to be judged, and then cheer on the remote control cars as they race around the finished track.
What happens if one team’s section doesn’t fit?
This is where the biggest learning happens, and it’s why the spec matters. Teams that check in with the groups beside them end up with a track that works beautifully. To make sure everyone enjoys the final race, the other teams step in during the last 10 minutes to help any team running behind, so every section connects and the cars can race.
What kind of teams is it best for?
It’s ideal for teams that want to strengthen communication and collaboration, especially those who usually work independently or in separate areas. The activity shows how work passes from one group to the next, and gives your teams a hands-on way to build the connections between them.
Can we run it in our own office, or do we need a venue?
You have plenty of options! We can run it at a venue, in your own office, or even outdoors. What matters most is floor space, since teams need room to spread out and build, rather than how many seats you have. Send us the dimensions of your space and we’ll happily confirm it’s a great fit.
