If you’re thinking of doing Race Across The World: The Experience with your partner, you’re not alone.
Unsurprisingly, competing in the race as a couple is one of the most common team dynamics we see on the leaderboard.
Maybe people are taking inspiration from the show or perhaps they’re looking for a challenging experience, either way, they’re out there as we speak, racing against the clock.
So what would it be like if you competed with your partner?
Read on to find out…
Choosing a Team Name
As soon as you’ve secured tickets to Race Across The World: The Experience, you’ll come across your first challenge: choosing your team name.
You can be creative or just stick with your own names, the choice is yours—but honestly, this is the very first bonding exercise that you have to get past before starting, so you might as well choose something that is unique to the pair of you!
Learn to Agree to Disagree
We know, it’s easier said than done, but Race Across The World: The Experience is all about decision-making. Sometimes, you’ll do the right thing. Other times, you might wish you’d done something differently. That’s when the good times happen!
From taking care of a budget to tactically deciding which next step to take, it’s a good idea to weigh up your options and give your partner a chance to agree or disagree with your opinion before hitting “SEND”.
Communication and Team Dynamics
Speaking of which…Race Across The World: The Experience is a really fun way to examine your collective approach to the race and how you handle decision-making.
Some couples naturally take turns leading depending on what the challenge demands, others fall into natural roles without hesitation.
No matter who you’re racing with, you can expect problem-solving to affect your team’s dynamics. Does pressure bring out your competitive side, or your empathy and patience?
Only one way to find out!
Laughter Mends All Mistakes
So you got an answer incorrect or you splurged when you should have saved. The good news is that you still have each other!
If there’s one thing we love to see when we review a team’s photo submissions, it’s seeing genuine smiles on teams’ faces. If you can laugh your way through silly mistakes, you’re probably going to go far!
Appreciate The Unexpected
Race Across The World: The Experience is a race, but it’s also an adventure.
Along the way, you can expect to see hidden corners of London or Manchester that neither of you have seen before (even if you’re locals!), as well as local history and street art.
While you’re out there racing to reach the finish line, don’t forget to enjoy the moments in between. Especially if you run into fellow racers along the way!
Romantic Race Moments
If you like taking pics with your partner, you’re going to love Race Across The World: The Experience.
We’ve incorporated loads of selfie moments along the way against some stunning backdrops. You won’t earn any points for completing them, but take it from us, it’s lovely to go back and review them at the end (you’ll find them on your team’s dashboard at CityDays).
Between the selfie spots, there’s also loads of room for appreciating small moments of connection: a shared joke over a clue or if you’re especially nice, helping each other with tired feet!
Challenge vs. Playfulness
You might be the most competitive couple there is, but if you’re open to suggestions, we’d like to remind you that winning is important, but not more important than having fun.
What we’re trying to say is that you shouldn’t focus too much on the end goal: the magic happens along the way.
The puzzles are there for your enjoyment, so make the most out of solving them!
Ready to Race?
So there you have it! A sneak peek into what doing Race Across The World: The Experience is like with your partner!
Hungry to explore more? There’s plenty more to uncover during the race!
If you’re ready to race, book your tickets now from Fever if you want to play in London, or directly from our website for Manchester.
Check out our FAQs for answers to any questions you may have or feel free to contact us. See you on the leaderboard!