If you enjoy working under pressure, solving puzzles and working with others, then escape games are a fun way to spend some of your free time. So, how do escape games work? While escape games have spread all over the world, the basic concept remains pretty much the same. Players are placed in a room to work in teams and solve a series of puzzles to escape the room. 

How do Escape Games Work

The typical escape room game will involve looking for hints and clues in a room with the aim of finding away to ultimately break free. For instance, you may find a lock that needs a key or an unhidden clue hidden in another hint. Work well as a team and you’ll be able to find hidden items, open locks, figure out passcodes, and ultimately escape the room. Besides that, though, anything goes. Escape games have plenty of variables.

Specifics such as the number of players allowed, costs, puzzles and themes vary widely from place to place. Fortunately, most escape room venues have websites that allow you to plan your visit beforehand. Nonetheless, here are a few things to bear in mind before going to an escape room.

Costs

The costs to play an escape room vary according to the venue and how they charge their customers. Some escape rooms will charge per individual while others will charge per team, for example. As such, expect to see a range of prices from one area to another.

Number of Players

Just like the cost, the number of players allowed into an escape room varies depending on where you go. While the global average is about five players, some escape rooms tend to allow more players. Some escape rooms will allow up to ten players per room. One other thing to consider is that some escape rooms will give your group an entire room while others will fill up a room with players from different groups. In the latter case, be ready to meet some new friends.

Rising Popularity

Given the rising demand of escape rooms in the past few years, you’re probably better off reserving your tickets ahead of time. However, some venues will allow you to buy tickets at the door. The last thing you want is to get all the way to a venue only to find that it’s fully booked. As such, take advantage of the online purchasing systems typically found on escape room websites.

Escape rooms are great for all groups of people. Men, women, couples, children and families – really anyone looking to have some fun with others. This is a great activity for an upcoming surprise trip. Over the past few years, they’ve become especially popular for team building exercises in an effort to build trust and cooperation among coworkers.

Bottom Line

How do escape rooms work? A team of players is placed in a room (usually themed) and given a mission. The team has to find hints and clues to solve a problem and work their way to eventually free themselves.