Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express

All aboard. Teams build a full-sized, animated cardboard train β€” locomotive, caboose, and cars β€” big enough to carry every person on the team. Colorful, creative, and everyone has a role.

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12-500+ people
Indoor & Outdoor
1-3 hours
Medium activity
Nationwide
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12–500+
Group Size
Indoor &Β Outdoor
Best Venue
1–3 hours
Duration
Medium
Activity Level
Competition & Fun
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Is the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express right for your team?

HR and People Teams

Strengthen culture, build empathy, and create meaningful connections across your organization.

Leadership Offsites

Develop executive alignment, collaboration skills, and shared purpose through hands-on giving.

Large Groups and Conferences

Give a big room one shared, high-energy experience that scales smoothly to 500+.

Everything you need to know about the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express

The Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express is a colorful, engaging program that's guaranteed to get everyone participating.Teams are tasked with building a full-sized, animated train β€” complete with a locomotive, caboose, and cars β€” that's actually capable of transporting every person on the team.To pull it off, teams have to hold a clear collective vision and delegate tasks among themselves. It's creative, engaging, and a true test of coordinating a large, diverse group.

How the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express works

1
Teams are formed and given the mission
2
Agree on a shared vision for the train
3
Delegate roles and divide the build
4
Construct the locomotive, cars, and caboose
5
The whole team boards β€” plus a debrief
Coordinating a Large, Diverse Group
The TRAIN-ing Express is all about using your people effectively. Every participant is part of the final product, and moving together takes real communication and leadership β€” exactly like managing a dynamic workplace.
Builds Deep Team Connection
Shared purpose creates powerful bonds. Teams collaborate, problem-solve, and celebrate together β€” 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 (flexible up to 4)
Venue
Indoor or outdoor
Space Per Item
Enough open area to comfortably fit your full group
Team Size
4–8 people per team
Setup Needed
5+ tables and chairs (flexible, varies by group size)
Charity coordination
Fully managed by Full Tilt
Coverage
Available nationwide with local facilitators
Customisation
Add company branding, themes, or messaging

What your team will experience during the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express

Step 1

Welcome and team formation

Teams meet each other and the facilitators, get divided into balanced groups, and receive an overview of the mission.

Step 2

The shared vision

Teams align on what their train will look like and how all the pieces will come together into one moving whole.

Step 3

Delegate and plan

Roles are assigned and tasks divided β€” the heart of the challenge is using everyone's strengths well.

Step 4

Build the cars

Teams construct their sections β€” locomotive, cars, and caboose β€” with creativity and color.

Step 5

Connect the train

Sections are joined into one full-sized, animated train that has to hold together and move.

Step 6

All aboard β€” the ride

The whole team climbs aboard and the train comes to life, proving the build actually works.

Step 7

Showcase and debrief

Teams celebrate the finished train, then reflect on the communication and leadership it took to move together.

Your team walks away from the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express 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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Testimonials

Real teams. Real results. Real impact.

β€œOn behalf of the Management team, I would like to officially Thank You for leading our teams today through β€œEnd 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

β€œI 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

β€œI 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

β€œKerry, 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

β€œThe 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 ANDΒ connect the motions with two partner groups to achieve an extraordinary outcome.”

AstraZeneca

Cross Boundary Comms Training

β€œKerry, 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

β€œWe 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

β€œIt 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

β€œThe 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

β€œYou 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

β€œThe 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.." 😊

#team #culture #fun

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

β€œAll was great! very flexible and accommodating despite the time challenges we faced last minute.”

Reynolds America

Helping Hands Program

β€œLoved this session and we received great feedback.”

Abbott ITPDP

Art of Flight

β€œWe 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

β€œVery 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

β€œSome tweaks required but, overall, amazing!”

Walker Environmental

Iron Chef

β€œAll 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

β€œI 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

β€œ5 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

β€œOur facilitator Christy did an amazing job. FullTilt fully met our agency's training expectation.”

DC Public Schools

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Elevated Raceway

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Have questions about the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express? We've got answers.

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What is the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express team building activity?

The Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express is a large-group team building activity where teams build a full-sized, animated cardboard train β€” locomotive, cars, and caboose β€” big enough to carry every person on the team.

How does the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express work?

Teams agree on a shared vision, delegate roles, and build their sections of the train. The sections connect into one moving train, and the whole team boards it, followed by a debrief.

Why is it spelled TRAIN-ing?

It's an intentional play on words β€” β€œtrain” and β€œtraining” β€” because the activity complements training programs and reinforces lessons in coordination and leadership.

How many people can do the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express?

It scales from about 12 participants to 500 or more, in teams of 4–8. Because everyone is part of the final product, it's especially good for large groups.

How long does the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express take?

Most events run 1–3 hours and can flex up to 4. Timing can be tailored to your schedule.

Is the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express indoor or outdoor?

Both. It runs comfortably indoors or outdoors, as long as there's enough open space for the full group and the finished train.

What skills does the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express build?

It develops communication, delegation, leadership, and project management β€” the skills needed to coordinate a large, diverse group toward one shared product.

How much does the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express 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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