If you’ve ever stepped foot in an escape room, you know that things aren’t always as easy as they appear to be. The seemingly endless puzzles, riddles, and secret tricks and “red herrings” can feel intimidating as the clock ticks towards your dramatic finish. In short: it can be stressful to make it out in time! But luckily for you, we happen to be experts in the art of escaping! We’ve got 5 foolproof tips to make your next escape experience a thrilling and enjoyable success!
1: Be in the Moment
No matter what is going on in the world outside your adventure, the best thing about escaping is that you get the opportunity to forget about it for a while and really be present for those precious 60 minutes of excitement, spine-tingling suspense, and mayhem! If you and your team all stay focused on the here-and-now, you’ll be able to stay on track and complete each challenge as it comes.
2: Take Chances
Ever work on a challenge for what seems like ages, but you just can’t seem to come up with a solution? You’ve tried all the usual tricks, but nothing seems to be working. Why not think outside-the-box to come up with the solution! You’ll never know until you try, and chances are that crazy idea that you might have been hesitant to suggest might just be the answer to your problem! Besides, the worst thing that can happen is that it doesn’t work. You can try as many solutions as you want! (Plus, your teammates will be super impressed!)
3: Talk Things Through
What’s that saying about there being no “i” in “team?” We cannot emphasize this enough: communication, communication, communication! Make sure everyone’s voice is heard, no matter who is in charge of a particular puzzle, and the more you talk through things, the less chaotic and confusing things get. We guarantee that many voices make light work in the world of escapes, and everyone brings their own skills and problem solving techniques to the table!
4: Celebrate Small Wins
There’s no better feeling than working with your teammates on a tricky puzzle and then suddenly, magically coming up with the perfect solution–so celebrate it! Encouraging each other and hyping each other up is SO important as you go through an experience, because that energy will fire you up as you move on to the next part of the game. Be each others’ greatest cheerleaders!
5: HAVE FUN
This seems obvious, but it’s true: the main point of an escape room is to have the BEST time. Whether you escape in time or not, the most important thing to always remember is that you and your friends and family are in this game for the joy of it–after all, what’s more fun than running around solving mysteries with people you love? So no matter how spooky or last-minute things get in there, always make time to take a moment to remember that the only thing that really matters is how great a time you’re having!
While these tips can definitely help you complete an escape room, the REAL fun is getting to work with your favorite people to accomplish something great! So assemble your crew and book your next challenge.
Your adventure awaits!
