Charlie's Labyrinth: find your way, together

A player in a purple shirt at Charlie's Labyrinth, with teams behind him, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, 2026

Some games are about speed. Some are about strength. Charlie's Labyrinth is about something every team thinks it has, until it is tested: finding a way together.

It was one of the six games the mixed teams played at Hercules Trophy Dubai on 31 October 2026, at The Sevens Stadium. Who Charlie is, and what is waiting inside, we keep for the day itself.

Why it works for mixed teams

In a team of men and women, of different ages and different countries, people look at the same problem in different ways. In most games that is a nice extra. In Charlie's Labyrinth it is the whole point. The team that listens to every voice gets further than the team that follows the loudest one.

A player in a yellow shirt concentrating, with his teammates behind him

What you see from the side

From the sidelines, Charlie's Labyrinth is one of the best games to watch. You see a team decide, change its mind, laugh about it and try again. You see who takes the lead, and who quietly holds the team together. After a few minutes you know more about a team than after a year of meetings.

What a team takes home

A team that has found its way out of a labyrinth together walks a little differently afterwards. Not because it won, but because every member had a part in it. That is what we want every Hercules Trophy team to take back to the office, the club or the group chat on Monday.

Want your team to try? Build a team of friends or club members, or see what a company package includes.

Frequently asked questions

What is Charlie's Labyrinth?
One of the six games of Hercules Trophy Dubai 2026. What it asks of a team, players discover on the day itself, and that is half the fun.
Can men and women play in the same team?
Yes, that is what Hercules Trophy is in the UAE. Ladies teams play Pink Ladies Games on the same day and the same field.
Can friends or a club enter a team?
Yes. Hercules Trophy is open to friends, clubs and companies. See https://herculestrophy.ae/individuals.
How does a company enter teams?
See https://herculestrophy.ae/whats-included for what a company package includes.

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