It’s PlayTyme Game Shows: Top Team Building Service Provider in New Jersey, NYC & CT
Meet the team behind more than 3,000 unforgettable group experiences since 2012.
All About “Lisa KottonCandy”
Meet the Founder Behind It’s PlayTyme Game Shows
Lisa Lawrence, better known as “Lisa KottonCandy,” founded It’s PlayTyme in May 2012 after noticing the same challenge at meetings and events time and time again: only a handful of people participated while everyone else became spectators.
With more than two decades as a choreographer and lifelong experience entertaining large audiences, Lisa knew there had to be a better way. She built It’s PlayTyme around one simple belief: when participation is built into the experience, people naturally connect, communicate, collaborate, and have fun.
Today, after producing more than 3,000 live events, Lisa helps Fortune 500 companies, private and charter schools, colleges, and community organizations transform passive audiences into fully engaged groups through professionally facilitated game show experiences.
For you, that means a well-organized event, higher participation, and a memorable experience your guests will be talking about long after it’s over.
Who Are We?
It’s PlayTyme Game Shows is more than just event facilitators; we’re a team-building service provider located in North New Jersey (Bergen County), delivering high-energy, game-show experiences throughout the NYC Tri-State area that get everyone involved, without the awkwardness.
We bring fully turnkey group engagement solutions to your location so there is no guesswork, no stress, just structured gameplay that drives real audience participation.
What We Typically Bring to Your Event
Professional Host/Facilitator
Sound Engineer & Production Support
Audience response keypads or cellphones for large groups
TV-style podiums, buzzers, and LED lighting
We handle everything so you don’t have to.
Our Unique Approach to Engaging Large Groups
Most Team Building Activities Miss the Mark
They rely on:
- Volunteers stepping up
- Forced interaction
- People “getting into it”
That’s where participation breaks down, and why events feel awkward or low-energy.
Participation is Built In, Not Forced
We structure every experience so:
- Everyone plays as part of a team
- The format feels familiar (no learning curve)
- The pace stays fast and engaging
- A professional host guides every moment
There is no pressure, no confusion and no dead space.
Real Engagement That Happens
Our game show formats, like Face-2-Face Feud, Word Play, The Challenge, PlayPad Mania, and 60 Seconds of Fame are designed to:
- Get people involved quickly
- Keep energy high
- Turn passive groups into active teams
Because when participation is built into the structure… it just happens.
Why Organizations Trust Us
We make it very easy to create engaging, high-energy events where everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Structured Participation
Nobody gets left out.
Professional Facilitation
No awkward moments.
Large Group Specialists
20 to 300+ people.
Fully Managed
We bring everything.
Customized
Questions tailored to your audience.
Proven
3,000+ successful events.
Meet The Team Behind The Engagement
Lisa Lawrence
aka KottonCandy
Founder, CEO & Game Show Facilitator
Umer Qureshi
aka Girl Dad
Chief Technology Officer
Mark Lucas
aka Quiet Storm
Tech Engineer & Marketing Director
Renee Porter
aka Smiley
Growth Strategic Consultant
Alexis Grace
Mrs. VIP
Director of Community Inclusion & Partnerships
Elijah Grace
aka Former Firefighter
Business Development
Jasmine Wimberley
aka The Lioness
Social Media Director
Seth Vaden
aka The Pro Gamer
Production Assistant – Social Media Coordinator