Survivor Games in Myrtle Beach: Team Challenge Course

Eight competitive challenges score by placement, not by individual performance.

Survivor Games is a team-based challenge course near North Myrtle Beach where groups of 2 to 24 tackle eight outdoor puzzles and physical games scored by finish order. Teams of 1 to 4 players compete head-to-head, earning points for placement on each challenge (first place gets 6 points, second gets 5), and the highest total wins. Kayaking is included but optional. The whole experience runs about 2 hours and sits on the river, so you can grill, relax or paddle before or after your challenges.

The experience

The course sits 7 miles outside North Myrtle Beach on the river and runs eight distinct challenges back-to-back: Balls in the Balance, Block Stacking, Stick Building, a 5 Piece Square puzzle, Color Memory, Bean Bag toss, 3 Layer Cake, and a Blind Water relay. Each one tests a different mix of speed, coordination, memory and problem-solving. Teams finish in an order, get ranked, and the points stack across the whole course, so a team that places second on three challenges and first on two can still win if another team stumbles on the later ones.

You bring a group of 2 to 24 people and split into teams of 1 to 4 per team, with a maximum of 6 teams running at once. A live English-speaking guide runs the scoring and moves the group through each challenge. The whole thing takes about 2 hours. No kayaking is required to play, though it's included if you want to paddle before or after. The same goes for grilling or just sitting by the river. Kids from age 6 can join, and the course is built for mixed fitness levels and ages. You're competing on the same challenges as everyone else, just at your own pace within each game.

The scoring system is what makes it work as a team-building activity: it's not about being the strongest or fastest overall, but about how your team stacks up against the others on each individual challenge. A group that struggles on the physical games might dominate the puzzles, and the points reset with every new challenge.

What’s included

• Eight team challenges scored by placement.
• live English-speaking guide.
• kayaking on the river (optional).
• use of the riverside grounds for grilling or relaxing before or after play.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 to 98 years) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by River Island Adventures

Is this one for you?The live guide speaks English and keeps the pace moving through all eight challenges, so groups with mixed ages and fitness levels stay together and follow the scoring without confusion. This works for families with kids from 6 up, corporate teams new to each other, and friend groups of any size.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the eight challenges on the Survivor Games course?

The course includes Balls in the Balance, Block Stacking, Stick Building, a 5 Piece Square puzzle, Color Memory, Bean Bag toss, 3 Layer Cake, and a Blind Water relay. Each challenge scores teams by finish order, with first place earning 6 points and subsequent places earning 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

How many people can play Survivor Games at one time?

Between 2 and 24 people can participate in a single session. Teams are formed with 1 to 4 players per team, and a maximum of 6 teams compete simultaneously on the course.

Is kayaking part of the Survivor Games experience?

Kayaking is included but not mandatory. You can paddle on the river before or after your challenges, or skip it entirely and spend the time grilling or relaxing by the water.

How long does the Survivor Games course take?

The entire experience runs about 2 hours from start to finish, including all eight challenges and the scoring at the end.