Kickball - or ‘KIXBALL’ as it’s called here at KIXEYE - is universally known for being the world’s most serious and competitive sport. A combination of dodgeball, baseball, and soccer, KIXBALL brings out only the most ferocious competitors. Twenty of those badasses comprise KIXEYE’s league-topping, undefeated team, The KIXBALLERS. Representing a wide swatch of the company from finance to engineering to artists, The KIXBALLERS gather every Tuesday evening to let loose, do handstands, and win. It’s become an office tradition organized by their fearless captain, Senior QA Analyst John C. Rodenburg (aka JCR).
Around 5pm, work clothes are exchanged for black shirts, black shorts, and bright flashes of neon socks, undershirts, and headbands. Slowly, the number of neon-clad team members multiply on every floor. While walking through the halls, The KIXBALLERS are cheered on as they pack up to leave. Gathering in the lobby and confusing the other building tenants with their game faces (read: smiles and enthusiasm), the team makes the trek into SoMa where their challengers await. Intimidation is the name of the game of the game as The KIXBALLERS enter the field together, as a team. After a brief warm up (which includes their signature handstands), it’s time to slay.
With the fastest pitches in the west….
…and an ever-vigilant team…
….The KIXBALLERS pridefully represent KIXEYE’s passion and will to succeed.
Many companies have regular team outings or sport teams, but KIXBALL at KIXEYE is a byproduct of a culture that encourages fun. KIXEYE understands the value of blowing off steam and celebrating accomplishments. The KIXBALLERS aren’t just a clique of office friends who decided to do something after work together. They’re a ragtag team from nearly every department who want to represent KIXEYE in their free time. Their impossible-to-ignore neon in the halls every Tuesday is one small part of what makes their coworkers excited to be in the office. KIXEYE makes videogames. KIXEYE creates fun. It’s okay to have some too.
