Spuds of Thunder

Peel away the ordinary. In Spuds of Thunder, your team becomes a legendary guild in the Potato Kingdom - building mighty fortresses and defending the realm in a spud-slinging showdown unlike anything else out there.

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12-500+ people
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1–3 hours
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Everything you need to know about the Spuds of Thunder

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Welcome to the epic world of Spuds of Thunder, where potatoes meet thunderous fun. Get ready to peel away the ordinary and dive into a spud-tacular adventure unlike any other.

Teams transform into legendary guilds in the Potato Kingdom, tasked with one noble mission: construct the mightiest fortresses known to spud-kind. Armed with wits, creativity, and a heap of starchy goodness, teams set out to protect the sacred treasures of the realm.It's wild, a little crazy, and — guaranteed — something you won't find anywhere else.

How the Spuds of Thunder works

1
Teams are formed into rival guilds
2
Plan and design your fortress
3
Build the mightiest fortress in the realm
4
Defend your territory in the showdown
5
Crown the champion guild — plus a debrief
Unforgettable by Design
Spuds of Thunder is built to be the event people still talk about months later. Its wild, original format breaks people out of their shells, sparks creativity, and bonds a team through pure, ridiculous fun.
Builds Deep Team Connection
Shared purpose creates powerful bonds. Teams collaborate, problem-solve, and celebrate together — creating memories and relationships that last.
Expertly Facilitated Experience
Our professional facilitators guide every step, from icebreakers to debrief, ensuring meaningful engagement and maximum team learning.
Duration
1–3 hours (customizable)
Venue
Outdoor space required
Space Per Team
12 to 500+ participants
Team Size
4–8 people per team
Setup Needed
All provided by Full Tilt (bottle, cardboard, tape, egg)
Format
Build-and-battle competition
Charity
Fully managed by Full Tilt
Coverage
Available nationwide with local facilitators

What your team will experience during the Spuds of Thunder

Step 1

Welcome and guild formation

Teams meet the facilitators and are sorted into rival guilds of the Potato Kingdom.

Step 2

The quest is set

Teams learn their noble mission — build a mighty fortress and protect the realm's treasures.

Step 3

Design and planning

Each team designs its rocket and its parachute or braking system, balancing height against a soft landing.

Step 4

Design the fortress

Each guild plans its fortress, balancing defense, creativity, and a little theatrical flair.

Step 5

Build the stronghold

Teams construct their fortresses from their starchy arsenal, racing rival guilds.

Step 6

Prepare your defenses

Guilds ready their territory and strategy for the showdown to come.

Step 7

The battle

The spud-slinging showdown erupts as guilds defend their realm in the main event.

Your team walks away from the Spuds of Thunder with more than a completed activity.

Stronger Team Bonds
Shared purpose creates lasting connections
Improved Communication
Practice clear, collaborative dialogue
Enhanced Problem-Solving
Work through challenges as a unit
Greater Empathy
Understand different perspectives deeply
Aligned Purpose
Unite around common goals and values
Trust and Collaboration
Build confidence in each other
Boosted Morale
Pride in meaningful accomplishment
Sense of Impact
Tangible contribution to someone's life

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“On behalf of the Management team, I would like to officially Thank You for leading our teams today through “End Hunger Games”! The feedback from our community was overwhelmingly positive and a great way to end our day. The donation to the Food Bank resonated with us all and was the best part of the exercise.”

Microsoft

End Hunger Games

“I am so happy that we worked with you for Capco’s event in Puerto Rico. I really can’t say enough good things about Kerry and his team. They were all incredibly helpful, fun, professional, and just plain great at their jobs. Such amazing attitudes, professionalism, and willingness to adapt. The feedback from participants has been overwhelming, everyone had such a great time.”

Capco

Beach Olympic Games

“I liked that different people can come together quickly when genuine effort is applied. We learned how to work together effectively. Teams can work well together when everyone is given space and opportunity to do what they do best. Teamwork can be achieved in a hectic setting.”

Teranet

Cross Boundary Comms Training

“Kerry, it was a pleasure meeting you. How you incorporated our characteristics and traits were perfect. I loved the elements to the boat building as well from negotiating, consulting, showcasing the product-all of it-YOU were the perfect fit for this dynamic team. What was created yesterday was epic and it will last with them for a lifetime. Thank you and thank you photos. I am sure we will be in touch.”

FCCS Consulting

Cross Boundary Comms Training

“The event was a huge success! Tom was amazing to work with! It created the common thread we wanted to pull through the entire meeting and beyond. Many mentioned how in the beginning they were skeptical and it seemed like an impossible task yet somehow over a short two hour period we were able to build a functional mechanism within our group AND connect the motions with two partner groups to achieve an extraordinary outcome.”

AstraZeneca

Cross Boundary Comms Training

“Kerry, the event was a HUGE success. People raved about how fun it was. This morning over breakfast, one participant told me they had participated in a lot of team-building activities, and this was by far the best 😊
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Thank you so much - we will definitely reach out in the future!”

Elekta

Cross Boundary Comms Training

“We had a great experience with Fulltilt and still have people from the field who enjoyed it so much. They've reached out to get contact information for their own partner's event to help with recommendations. The event itself was easy because the team set everything up, it created an incredible experience for those involved. I've never hosted an event where EVERYONE participated in a way like they did with the raceway.

As someone who has planned multiple in-person events / activities, I truly feel this was an actual unique activity that none of our field members had done before. They were excited, engaged, and had fun with it. If we have another in-person event, we will absolutely leverage Fulltilt (maybe even the same activity) again.

Can't recommend enough! If there are any other questions I might be able to provide, happy to!”

Kat Gerlich

Cross Boundary Comms Training

“It really was quite spectacular! It went better than I could have expected. Everyone was engaged and enthusiastic and Kerri did a great job running it all! Our Angela was amazing too and kept everything running smoothly!
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I will definitely share the feedback survey and pics with our team. Thank you for your help setting this all up and please let Kerri know we thought he did an amazing job!

I think the good word will spread and you will be getting some requests for info on your events.”

Spero Therapeutics

“The event was absolutely incredible. We received an outpour of feedback from the field sharing their gratitude for the event and many shared that this was the best event they've ever done. It allowed for incredible creativity, and the team really came together.”

BetterUp

Vice President, Head of Clinical Operations

“You and your team are rockstars! Everyone had an amazing time, lots of laughs and you nailed the theme of our building event. We simply couldn't have asked for anything more. We appreciate your enthusiasm and energy, it was contagious!

We really appreciate you taking pictures and videos for us!!”

Tokio Marine

“The event was really good. Tom is a self proclaimed Airbus fan, so that helped get us on side immediately!

The whole event was managed very well, the team learned a little more about each other as well as about themselves. Easy to follow activities creating a sense of understanding that while the activities were a game for us, to others it is their reality day in and day out.
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Tom and August did a lovely job and we go to meet the non-profit from where the chairs will be distributed.”

AirBus

Cross Boundary Comms Training

"The event was a success! Initially, my group was nervous about what this "culture activity" would entail, but the activity exceeded our expectations. I'm grateful for your help and look forward to future opportunities.

Again, thank you so much; it was an absolute pleasure working with you all!"

Capital Impact Partners

Cross Boundary Comms Training

"We built cardboard boats and sailed them in the hotel pool during our first offsite as a team since PepsiCo Labs doubled its size. Our time in Miami was revealing and energizing, reinforcing our tight-knit culture as we bring innovative tech solutions to solve PepsiCo's challenges.." 😊

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PepsiCo

"The Team Building went great and Kerry did a terrific job of integrating salient points with our morning Keynote. We did have some participants that wished we had spent more time on the Domino Effect and a little less on the paper challenge, but I think a lot of take aways came from both activities and the overall group wanted to keep trying. We are gathering feedback with a survey and will share more with you next week.

Thank you!"

Pitney Bowes

Cross Boundary Comms Training

“All was great! very flexible and accommodating despite the time challenges we faced last minute.”

Reynolds America

Helping Hands Program

“Loved this session and we received great feedback.”

Abbott ITPDP

Art of Flight

“We had such a good time. I received great feedback from the leaders that the event was exactly what they wanted and the teams had a lot of fun. Matthew and Jo were great facilitators. They provided good insights, kept the room moving and made the event seamless. Thank you all again!

Expedia Group

Mission Incredible

“Very Nicely done from start to finish! Scott was amazing to work with, he understood our team's needs and offered different team-building program options to deliver to our Sales Leaders. The result was a fun, memorable, and engaging event experience. I would absolutely recommend FullTilt Teams to other organizations looking to strengthen their teams and build relationships.”

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Mini Golf Masters

“Some tweaks required but, overall, amazing!”

Walker Environmental

Iron Chef

“All was excellent! Adapting to the changing climate and maintaining a positive attitude helped boost team morale. We are very happy with the relationship that is being created with Fulltilt and we hope to maintain it for the following years.”

Motherson

Fantasy Island

“I believe it has been one of the best training we have ever had. The activities were well planned, it kept the staff well engaged and generated a lot of reflection. We were able to get some tools and skills that can be implemented in our personal lives and professional careers.
I think, time was the only thing that we were short of but I know we were trying to cover a lot of topics within the limited time that we had."

ECE - DCPS

Optimal Time Management

“5 stars! Scott & Mike were so wonderful to work with. They both answered every single question we had and jumped on numerous calls leading up to our event. They made the entire process seamless and handled everything professionally. Our leadership team really enjoyed all of the challenges and the bike build. Mike was energetic and we had a blast! It was a great way to get to know each other better and have some fun outside of our meetings. Thank you so much Scott, Mike, & FullTilt team!”

Cat Financial

The Art of Presenting

“Our facilitator Christy did an amazing job. FullTilt fully met our agency's training expectation.”

DC Public Schools

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What is the Spuds of Thunder team building activity?

Spuds of Thunder is a wild, one-of-a-kind outdoor team building activity where teams become rival guilds in the Potato Kingdom, building mighty fortresses and battling it out in a spud-slinging showdown.

How does Spuds of Thunder work?

Teams are sorted into guilds, design and build a fortress from their materials, defend their territory in a showdown, and crown a champion guild, followed by a debrief.

Why is Spuds of Thunder so unique?

It's an original, slightly crazy format you won't find anywhere else — part build challenge, part themed battle — which makes it the kind of event people remember and talk about.

How many people can do Spuds of Thunder?

It scales from about 12 participants to 500 or more, in teams of 4–8, so it works for a single team or a large group.

How long does Spuds of Thunder take?

Most events run 1–3 hours, including the build and the battle. Timing can be tailored to your schedule.

Is Spuds of Thunder indoor or outdoor?

It's an outdoor activity — outdoor space is required for the build and the showdown.

What does Spuds of Thunder build in a team?

It develops collaboration, creativity, and strategy while breaking down barriers — all through high-energy, lighthearted competition.

How much does Spuds of Thunder cost?

Cost depends on group size, location, and customization. Request a custom quote with your headcount and date for an accurate figure.

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