The Search For
The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine
Are you a trainer looking to elevate your sessions?
This immersive Business Simulation focuses on fostering a Growth Mindset, Strategic Thinking, Playing to Win, Asking for Help, and Maximizing Resources through Collaboration.
Highly engaging and impactful, it’s the perfect tool to inspire teams and drive real-world learning outcomes.
The Search For The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine is a highly engaging, immersive, and inspiring Business Simulation perfectly suited for teams and organizations for installing…
Collaboration
Productivity
Maximizing Resources
Protecting the Goal
The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-3)
The LD-3 Kit is ideal for smaller groups, supporting up to 3 teams and a maximum of 18 participants. It is tailored for team-building sessions where smaller teams can engage deeply in strategy, collaboration, and decision-making. The kit includes all necessary tabletop materials and detailed facilitation guides, making it easy to set up and run the simulation.
$1,495.00
The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-4)
The LD-4 Kit expands the scope, accommodating 4 teams with up to 24 participants. Designed for medium-sized groups, this kit strikes the right balance between individual engagement and group dynamics. It includes robust facilitation materials to manage gameplay smoothly, even with multiple teams competing simultaneously.
$2,295.00
The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-6)
The LD-6 Kit is built for larger teams, supporting up to 6 teams and 36 participants. This kit is ideal for organizations aiming to engage cross-functional teams or multiple departments in a single session. It provides comprehensive materials, including game props and facilitator tools, to create an immersive experience.
$3,695.00
The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-Pro)
The LD-Pro Kit is the ultimate solution for large-scale sessions, designed to accommodate unlimited participants. Ideal for professional facilitators, this kit provides unmatched flexibility to conduct impactful sessions for diverse group sizes, whether at a single location or across multiple sites. It comes equipped with advanced facilitation tools, detailed guides, and materials to manage complex sessions seamlessly.
$9,995.00
What comes with your purchase of the LDGM kit
- Laminated Team Forms
- Electronic Files containing various PowerPoint and informational files for preparation and everything needed for successful gameplay and debriefing
- Grub Stake and Team Form Envelopes
- Game Board Posters
- Resource Cards
- Weather Forecasts (Days 5, 10 and 15)
- DVD-cased informational “Videos” (case, inserts, and cards, not actual working videos but used to represent such during gameplay)
- Tracking Maps
- Results Summaries
- Toy trucks, toy binoculars, sheriff’s badges, foam cell phones, and bendable figures (for tabletop fun!)
FAQ's
What is The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LDGM)?
The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine is a highly interactive and versatile team-building simulation designed to enhance collaboration, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. It is a proven tool for leadership development, organizational training, and building effective team dynamics. The simulation is centered on a search for gold in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona and is designed to replicate real-world challenges in a fun and engaging way.
How does LDGM benefit the mid and senior management?
Junior to Mid Management: Participants learn to think strategically, communicate effectively, and manage resources efficiently while building foundational teamwork skills. They are ready to answer the stakeholders with accountability.
Senior Management: The simulation sharpens leadership abilities, encourages cross-functional collaboration, and aligns teams toward shared goals, emphasizing influence without authority.
How scalable is the simulation?
The simulation is flexible and accommodates teams ranging from 8 to 600+ participants. It can be tailored to various group sizes and contexts, making it ideal for diverse organizational needs, from small team events to large-scale corporate retreats.
What is included in the LDGM kit?
The LDGM kit provides everything facilitators need to deliver the simulation, including materials for participants, instructions, and guides for debriefing. Facilitator certification is also available to ensure trainers can effectively lead sessions for groups of any size.