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Center Parcs Erperheide strengthens partnership with City Battle in Peer
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16 June 2026

After an inspiring morning centered on the theme of collaboration, Center Parcs Erperheide opted for an active and playful afternoon in the center of Peer. With 44 participants divided into eight teams, management, floor managers, and other employees headed into the city for a SpongyFun City Battle. The result? A sunny afternoon full of teamwork, healthy competition, surprising discoveries, and plenty to talk about afterwards.


-- Looking for an original team building activity in your own city --

For their team day, Center Parcs Erperheide gathered its employees at CC 't Poorthuis in Peer. The morning was entirely dedicated to collaboration, with a lecture on teamwork.


For the afternoon, the organizers sought an activity that seamlessly aligned with the theme. The participants did not all know each other equally well, creating a need for an accessible activity that brought people together. Through a search for a city game in Peer, they came across SpongyFun and City Battle.


-- Eight teams, one mission --

Under a radiant summer sun, eight teams took on the challenge. Each team was tasked with collecting as many points as possible by successfully completing assignments, puzzles, creative challenges, and search tasks.


It soon became clear that each team had its own approach. Some groups first took ample time to review all the assignments and develop a strategy. Other teams hit the ground running and started the first challenges without much consultation.


These different styles made for a fascinating competition. Some participants literally ran from task to task to lose not a second, while other teams deliberately opted for a slower pace.


-- A city full of surprises --

During the City Battle, the center of Peer became the playground for dozens of creative challenges. Photo assignments proved particularly popular: more than 80 percent of all 'Foto Fun' assignments were successfully completed.


The 'Village Fool' round, in which participants have to make creative videos and sometimes step out of their comfort zone, also proved to be a huge success.


According to the mayor (aka the jury), a few videos really stood out. The videos regarding 'Look at my sunglasses', 'The pigeons in the vegetable garden', and 'Two Italians after a Vespa accident' brought plenty of smiles during the judging.


An unexpected starring role was reserved for a road worker who carried out work in the center of Peer during the game. Because various assignments required taking a photo of specific people, objects, or colors, he appeared multiple times in the submissions of different teams.


-- Flamingo hunt adds extra excitement --

One of the most striking storylines of the day was the search for the hidden flamingos.


For the first time in the history of City Battle, all eight flamingos were found. The tips shared via Instagram Stories during the game undoubtedly helped with that.


The flamingos not only yielded bonus points but also gave teams the opportunity to snatch points from competitors. The Yellow Showmakers and the Red Guardians, in particular, took eager advantage of this and engaged in a head-to-head battle that caused the standings to fluctuate constantly.


The red team held an unassailable lead for a long time. The yellow team followed in second place for almost the entire game, but eventually dropped back to sixth place in the final stages.


-- Puzzles for the persistent --

Not all challenges were equally easy. The 'Pears All Over The World' and 'City Secrets' rounds proved to be a tough brainteaser for many teams.


The Mystery of the Pear Seeker also demanded the utmost from the participants. Only two teams managed to fully unravel this word search.


During the award ceremony, several solutions were reviewed together, which repeatedly led to recognizable 'Aha!' moments among the participants.


-- An exciting climax at the Market --

After two and a half hours of playing, all teams gathered again at the kiosk in the Market Square of Peer. There, the final scores were processed and the winners were announced.


The battle at the top of the leaderboard remained exciting until the end, although the eventual winner surprised few. The Red Guards held the lead for almost the entire game and maintained that lead until the finish.


Final score

1. Guardians – 272 points

2. Happy Sellers – 261 points

3. Glansbrigade – 236 points

4. Fix Team – 230 points

5. Welcome's Crew – 211 points

6. Showmakers – 205 points

7. Aqua Heroes – 132 points

8. Stable Heroes – 118 points


Fun fact: City Battle is also a healthy activity. The mayor on duty recorded more than 11,000 steps while evaluating and monitoring the game.


-- Collaboration as the true winner --

What stood out most was the enthusiasm with which almost all teams participated. From creative videos to search tasks and puzzles, the participants fully embraced the story.


After the awards ceremony, the group moved to a terrace to relax and enjoy a refreshing drink. There, they continued to discuss at length the memorable challenges, funny videos, and exciting moments from the game.


For Center Parcs Erperheide, the City Battle proved to deliver exactly what the organization had envisioned: colleagues getting to know each other better, working together outside the familiar work environment, and above all, having a lot of fun. A successful conclusion to a team day that was entirely dedicated to connection and collaboration.

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