Candy Through Time

Taste Your Way Through History.
Starts at
$55/per person
Buckle up, candy adventurers—you’re about to take a flavor-filled trip through time! In this one-of-a-kind Virtual Candy Time Machine experience, you’ll travel from the soda shops of the 1950s to the neon snack aisles of the ’80s, all the way to today’s wildest sweets…and perhaps even into the future of space candy!

Event Overview

4-500 guests
45-60min options
Virtual

Before the event, each participant receives a specially curated candy time capsule, packed with iconic treats from each decade of the 1900s and beyond. You’ll unwrap history as you taste your way through treats ancients made thousands of years ago, retro childhood throwbacks, and the futuristic novelty candy that’s making Tik-Tok trends.

It’s more than a tasting. Led by a live, charismatic host, this experience is packed with fun games and challenges, nostalgic stories, and surprising trivia. Learn how your favorite candies were invented, discover decades-old treats you’ve never tried, and vote on your team’s favorites.

Perfect for groups of all kinds, this candy-fueled time hop is inclusive for everyone—no alcohol, and dairy-free options are available. Whether you’re a history buff, a sugar fanatic, or just here for the laughs, this event is sure to sweeten your team’s week.

Joining couldn’t be easier—just click the meeting link from any device. No downloads or technical setup required, making it ideal for remote and hybrid teams of all sizes.

Shipping is included to the US and simple. Provide guest addresses or share our link for them to provide their address directly, and we take care of the rest. We deliver anywhere in the continental US, with international shipping options available.

To make sure every tasting kit arrives before your event, please provide addresses at least 10 days in advance. Rush shipping available on request.

This Event Supports:
Dietary needs
Any location
Shipping Included
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How It Works

It’s easy to get started. Playing is as easy as clicking on a Zoom link! Here is how it works:

Select Participants: Pick the number of participants that will be on the team. You can change this later if you need to.

Duration: Pick a date, your desired duration, and any options for your event.

Make a Reservation: Complete your reservation and make payment to secure your selected date and time. You’ll receive a private link to collect each guest’s shipping address.

Start bonding: Within 24 hours, you’ll get a link to join your event. At the start time, have your team click the link to join your live host! Your team is all set to have a great time and create memorable moments. 

Real Teams, Real Results

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Amy Middleton
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Our team is small and this was the perfect price point for a hosted event. Brit was a great host guiding us along in entertaining ways. It was great to see our team work together in a relaxed and fun way. We will be back!
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Matthew Wong
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The event was fun and well organized!
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Yasmin
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We had a blast playing murder mystery with Janitor Brit! Definitely recommend
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Rebecca Bergeron
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Our Host was super amazing, Loved being able to do this since I work from home, would def be up for doing it again AND again!
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Daniel O'Rourke
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Janitor Brit was a great host. We had fun time and hope to take part in one of those adventures again in the future!
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Allison Roy
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Such a fun group event hosted by my employer. Amazing host Janitor Brit!
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Rohan Damagatla
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Fun gameeeeee
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Michael Fearing
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Was a fun team-building experience!

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Cancel or modify a reservation for free anytime 10 full days before the event start time. After this time, for all cancellations, a cancellation fee of 50% of the event total or $100.00, whichever is greater, will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will receive no refund.

Rescheduling & Changes Policy

Reschedule, change your number of participants, or modify the event date or time with no fee up to 10 days before the event start time. Less than 10 full days before the event start time, there is a rescheduling fee of $100, and the participant count may not be able to be changed. Less than 24 hours before the event start time, there is a rescheduling fee of $125 or 10% of the booking.

FAQs

How long are events?

Most events have 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minute variations. Pick the length that works best for you! 

Each of the variations promises the same five-star event experience, reworked to best accommodate your schedule. Event length can be specified when booking.

Our events are built to support teams of any size! From 2 players to 1000+, we’ll be able to host teams of any size, no problem!

Depending on the event, some large teams may be split into smaller groups unless requested that everyone stays in the game group. You can tell us how you would like to split up your team, or leave it to our best judgement.

Nope! You just need an internet connection. All you have to do is click a link and start playing. 

We handle all the technical details to ensure a smooth experience.

We do! Every game is facilitated by our live hosts, who will assist the team with fun, laughs, and high-quality leadership training from start to finish.

Yes, our online escape rooms and other team building events are ideal for remote teams. Players can join from anywhere in the world and have the same fun experience while fostering teamwork and camaraderie.

Certainly. Our platform is user-friendly and accessible. We provide clear instructions and support to ensure that even teams with limited tech experience can easily join and enjoy our online events.

We recommend starting with Ghosts of Craven Manor or Dark Tower for those newer to video conferencing.

Absolutely! We understand the challenges of coordinating teams across various time zones. You can schedule multiple sessions to accommodate different departments or regions, ensuring that all team members get to participate.

What's in the candy kit?
A curated capsule of treats spanning ancient times to the future, including retro classics, novelty candies, and real freeze-dried space candy. Exact candies may vary, and extras are included so the fun continues after the event.
At the end, your group votes on titles like Most Main Character Energy, Gives Off Villain Vibes, Most Surprising, and the coveted Best of Show.
We can work to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Just tell us when you book.
Each guest enters their address through a private link, so nothing personal is shared with the group. Kits ship throughout the US. Just book at least 10 days ahead so every kit lands in time.
The event supports 4 to 500+ participants in one sitting, making it a solid option whether you’re planning a small team celebration or a large company-wide holiday party. It’s one of the more flexible ways to run white elephant online across a distributed workforce because every player regardless of where they’re located gets the same experience and the same gift.
Perfect for them. Guests join from anywhere in the US with one click, and the whole group travels the candy world together no matter where they are.
Every session is led by a live Vortex Events host from start to finish. They run the mini-games, manage the gift exchange order, keep energy up, and handle anything that comes up on the technical side. Your team just shows up and enjoys it.
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