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    Participants pose together during the Gilead Sciences Classic Adventure event in San Mateo.
    Gilead Sciences team event · San Mateo ·

    Gilead Sciences · Classic Adventure

    A downtown adventure before dinner

    Roslyn had a clear schedule for Gilead Sciences: a downtown San Mateo adventure followed by a dinner reservation. Her brief requested local landmarks, bar stops, and company trivia, all within a compact game window. The team booked a Classic Adventure, with the evening's timing shaping the plan as much as the game itself.

    Booking organizer
    Roslyn, Gilead Sciences
    Group in the planning brief
    Booked for up to 55 people
    Plan your San Mateo event

    San Mateo's thriving downtown on the San Francisco Peninsula offers a welcoming team building experience with diverse dining and easy transit access.

    Suggested Venues in San Mateo

    Pausa Bar & Cookery1Game Show Ready

    Pausa Bar & Cookery

    Up to 25 guests
    Private room

    GAME ZONES IN SAN MATEO

    Downtown San Mateo in San Mateo

    Downtown San Mateo

    Downtown San Mateo blends bustling B Street, neighborhood cafés, and the historic Japanese Garden into a lively Peninsula adventure.

    Suggested Venues and Game Zone

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    Pausa Bar & Cookery in San Mateo
    4.5(1,280)

    223 E 4th Ave

    Stylish trattoria for wood-fired pizzas, Italian mains & cocktails, with a chef’s table option.

    Pausa Bar & Cookery in San Mateo
    4.5(1,280)

    223 E 4th Ave

    Stylish trattoria for wood-fired pizzas, Italian mains & cocktails, with a chef’s table option.

    Recently used by Gilead

    Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie in San Mateo
    4.4(590)

    2 N B St

    Light-filled, industrial-style eatery with a patio offering wood-fired pizzas & rotisserie chicken.

    The Blue Door in San Mateo
    4.2(317)

    40 E 3rd Ave

    Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.

    OTHER VENUES IN SAN MATEO

    14 additional spots we use in San Mateo that aren't grouped into a zone above.

    Grand Hyatt at SFO
    ★ 4.7 (1,466)

    55 S McDonnell Rd

    Grand Hyatt at SFO
    Oracle Conference Center
    ★ 4.7 (154)

    350 Oracle Pkwy

    Redwood Shores
    Red Morton Park
    ★ 4.7 (1,117)

    Red Morton Park

    Roosevelt
    500 Oracle Parkway
    ★ 4.6 (308)

    500 Oracle Pkwy

    Redwood Shores
    Beach House Hotel
    ★ 4.6 (1,178)

    4100 Cabrillo Hwy N

    Beach House Hotel
    Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
    ★ 4.6 (446)

    935 Washington St

    Box, Inc
    ★ 4.5 (144)

    900 Jefferson Ave

    Centennial
    Pasta Moon
    ★ 4.5 (1,433)

    845 Main St

    Seapot
    ★ 4.4 (960)

    1952 S El Camino Real

    Beresford Park

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    Planning team building in San Mateo

    The practical details to settle before your team arrives.

    How long does a team building event in San Mateo last?

    The scavenger hunt itself typically lasts 90 minutes. Plan on up to 3 hours for the full experience, including the kickoff and awards show afterward. Game Shows run for 90 minutes. Tell us about your meeting schedule or dinner plans so we can help the fun fit your day.

    What group sizes can you accommodate in San Mateo?

    The practical minimum is usually 8 people or at least two teams, depending on the game. We also plan events for hundreds of guests and larger conferences. Share your expected headcount so we can confirm the right format, venue capacity, team sizes, and staffing.

    How much walking is involved, and can the event be adapted?

    For a downtown San Mateo game before dinner, choose the game area and restaurant together so the transition fits your schedule. Tell us about walking limits, alcohol-free preferences, and any steps or access restrictions at the venues you are considering. Stops and permissions are confirmed during planning.

    Can you help us find and secure a venue?

    Yes. If you would like help with the location, our venue coordinator can help you find and secure a venue that suits your group and event. Venue coordination is optional, so you can also use your own office, hotel, or meeting space. We will confirm the venue arrangements and any associated costs with you.

    What happens if the weather changes?

    If rain is in the forecast, we can switch your scavenger hunt to a 90-minute indoor Game Show with enough advance notice to secure a suitable venue and arrange the change. Our venue coordinator can help find and secure that space if you choose. Talk with your producer early to confirm availability, timing, and any changes to your package.

    What does The Go Game handle, and what does our team arrange?

    We help you choose the game and location, prepare the game content, and coordinate the event plan. With an on-site host, we lead the kickoff and awards show; self-hosted packages give your organizer a different role. You share your headcount, schedule, access needs, and company content. If you choose, our venue coordinator can also help you find and secure a venue. Your proposal confirms the hosting, venue arrangements, food and drinks, AV, prizes, and custom additions included in your event.

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