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The Search For The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine – LDGM Trainer Kit

Collaboration | Trust Building | Risk Taking | Strategize | Team Building

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What is The Search For The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine – LDGM Trainer Kit?

It’s a hands-on business simulation kit that helps trainers and facilitators run powerful sessions on collaboration, risk-taking, and execution.

Teams race against time and each other to mine gold, but success depends on how well they plan, communicate, share resources, and support each other.

As a trainer, you’ll get all the tools to deliver an immersive experience where teams learn to break silos, think ahead, and work together toward a shared goal in this LDGM trainer kit.

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Since its introduction in 1993, The Search for Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine has become a global phenomenon in organizational development

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What Actually Happens in The Search for the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine?

Participants are grouped into teams and set off on a race to find and mine as much gold as they can from the Search for the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine and return safely within the limited number of expedition days.

Each team must plan their route, manage limited resources like fuel and food, and respond to challenges along the way. The goal is clear, but how they reach it is entirely up to them.

Do they plan in isolation or align with other teams?
Do they hoard resources or share for mutual gain?
Do they stick to their plan or adapt as the game unfolds?

The simulation creates a competitive, high-pressure environment where choices reveal real team behaviours, highlighting what helps or hinders success.

By the end, what seemed like a game opens the door to deep insights, stronger collaboration, and collective performance.

Duration

Total gameplay – 3.5 hours

Team Size

20 to 300+ in a conference seating

Ideal Participants

Cross-functional teams, managers to senior / top management teams

What Outcomes Can You Deliver with LDGM

  • Align teams around a common goal
  • Break silos and collaborate across boundaries
  • Build trust, initiative, and ownership at every level
  • Reflect on real behaviours in a safe, engaging environment
  • Share resources and information to drive collective success
  • Plan smarter and make intentional decisions under constraints

What Trainers Who Bought LDGM Kit Say

Collaboration in Action at UFO Movies, Steve Welland, Owner – Strategic Development Institute, Urbana-Champaign, IL

Simply Superb! We use this program all over the country with our clients and it is ALWAYS rated as one of the best programs delivered. Works in all types of companies and drives organizations toward Collaboration and Teamwork! The debrief options allow you to fully customize the delivery to any audience. Well designed and easy to deliver. That, combined with all of the knowledge and support of Dr. Scott, and you have the best Team Building simulation out there…BAR NONE!

David Simpson Co-Founder + Director of Learning & Development Team Building Asia

We have been using The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine for over 15 years. Our clients love the activity and are always greatly impressed with its great metaphors and linkage to their day-to-day business. These are then used to create meaningful Action Plans with real and tangible outcomes that aid strategic planning, closer collaboration and more. Highly recommended!

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The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-3)

$ 1,495

LD-3 is a PowerPoint CD edition for 2 or 3 teams of 6 people each

(18 players maximum)

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.

    The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-4)

    $ 2,295

    LD-4 is a PowerPoint CD edition for 2 to 4 teams of 6 people each

    (24 players maximum)

    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.

      The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-6)

      $ 3,695

      LD-6 is a PowerPoint CD edition for 2 to 6 teams of 6 people each

      (36 players maximum)

      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.

        The Search for The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (LD-PRO)

        $ 9,995

        LD-Pro is a PowerPoint CD edition for unlimited participants

        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.

          What’s Inside the LDGM Trainer Kit?

          • Tracking Maps
          • Resource Cards
          • Results Summaries
          • Game Board Posters
          • Laminated Team Forms
          • Weather Forecasts (Days 5, 10, and 15)
          • Toy trucks, toy binoculars, sheriff’s badges, foam cell phones, and bendable figures (for tabletop fun!)
          • DVD-cased informational “Videos” (case, inserts, and cards, not actual working videos but used to represent such during gameplay)
          • Electronic Files containing various PowerPoint and informational files for preparation, and everything needed for successful gameplay and debriefing
          • Grub Stake and Team Form Envelopes
          • Tracking Maps
          • Resource Cards
          • Results Summaries
          • Game Board Posters
          • Laminated Team Forms
          • Weather Forecasts (Days 5, 10, and 15)
          • Toy trucks, toy binoculars, sheriff’s badges, foam cell phones, and bendable figures (for tabletop fun!)
          • DVD-cased informational “Videos” (case, inserts, and cards, not actual working videos but used to represent such during gameplay)
          • Electronic Files containing various PowerPoint and informational files for preparation, and everything needed for successful gameplay and debriefing
          • Grub Stake and Team Form Envelopes

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