Welcome to the world of escape rooms, where the tension is high and the excitement is unmistakable. In these live-action games, you’ll become a character in a story and use your problem-solving skills to solve puzzles and overcome challenges to escape. Keep reading if you want to know what it’s like to be thrown into the deep end of our escape rooms.
Getting Started
Assemble Your Team
Getting the right team is key to escape room success. Aim for 4-6 players with unique skills and personalities, and make sure to include a mix of problem solvers, innovators, and detail-orientated people.
Talk to your team about which themes or difficulty levels they want to tackle. That way, you can choose a room that will excite the whole team.
Plan Your Strategy
Before coming, discuss with your team how you’ll handle the challenges. Decide your objective: Are you looking to break the room record, or are you just looking to have a great time together?
It’s also important to figure out how you’ll communicate during the game. Will you call out clues as you find them or regroup at intervals to share what you’ve discovered?
Entering the Escape Room
Pay Attention to the Briefing
Game masters give crucial information before the game. Pay close attention to the guidelines, time restrictions, and any additional instructions.
Take mental notes on the game’s theme or storyline, as these details may have some hidden clues or context for the puzzles.
Initial Room Scan
When you enter the room, look around for any obvious clues, locks, or things you can interact with. Look for unusual objects, patterns, numbers, symbols, or items that look out of place.
Communicate with Your Team
Share what you observe with your teammates immediately and discuss any theories you may have. Setting up a system to keep track of which puzzles you’ve solved and which ones are still unsolved will help. It will be easier this way to stay organized and figure out what to tackle next.
Give specific roles to players and have some focus on searching while others tackle puzzles or keep track of time. Always be flexible and ready to switch roles in the middle of the game if needed.
Throughout the game, always have open communication and share ideas freely. Listen to everyone’s ideas, as you never know who might have the solution for a breakthrough.
During the Game
Search for Clues
Look everywhere for clues. Search in drawers or behind picture frames. Don’t forget to check the corners, ceilings, and even under the furniture—sometimes, the best hints are hidden in unexpected places!
Don’t overlook seemingly insignificant details like numbers, symbols, or colors. You may need these clues to solve puzzles later on. If you find a locked container or box, keep it in mind as you search for keys or combinations.
Your team should also have a central spot where items that have been found can be organized. This way, your team can easily keep track of what you’ve found and see how the clues fit together.
Solve Puzzles and Challenges
Puzzles in escape rooms typically involve logic, math, or wordplay. First, try to work out the type of puzzle it is and what kind of skill you need to approach it. If the puzzle is too complex, break it down into smaller parts to make it easier to solve. Try various approaches if you’re stuck. Sometimes, the solution is more straightforward than it seems.
Don’t forget to make full use of your team members’ skills and discuss ideas with them.
Manage Your Time
As you’re racing against the clock, don’t forget to keep an eye on the time. It’s a good idea to have someone keep track and give updates every 15 minutes so you know how you’re doing.
If you’re spending too long on one puzzle, it may be best to move on to another. You can always come back later with new ideas. Use your time wisely by splitting the group to tackle different puzzles simultaneously and cover more ground quickly.
Excited To Take On The Challenge?
Experience escape room games for yourself and go on an exciting adventure that makes you think outside the box as you solve puzzles, tackle challenges, and race against the clock. It’s like stepping into your own real-life movie. Book your escape game with us today—you might just find a new passion!