How Do Escape Rooms Work? The Complete Guide

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According to recent statistics, there are around 2,800 permanent escape rooms set up around the world. This incredibly lucrative industry is only growing, and why wouldn’t it? Groups of people looking for something to do go to escape rooms for a fun, immersive experience that they can’t get anywhere else.

But how do escape rooms work, exactly?

Here, we’re going to get into the specifics of what escape rooms are and how they work. We’ll also talk about why they’re an amazing experience for any person or group. Read on to learn more about one of the biggest and most long-lasting fads in the worldwide entertainment industry!

What Are Escape Rooms?

Escape rooms are basically rooms that you and others are locked into for a period of time from the outside. The only way for you to get out is to use your critical thinking skills and solve a series of real-life puzzles. Once you’ve completed the given tasks in the order that you’re expected to, you can then escape.

There are lots of themed escape rooms around the globe. While most of them are themed after modern kidnappings (with varying levels of scariness), there are also specific situations that you can enter into escape rooms for. If you’re a fan of pirate movies, there are escape rooms that look like the brigs of ships that you need to get out of. Sherlock Holmes fans will love Victorian-themed escape rooms in which you need to escape using 1800s technology amidst the posh decor.

You can rent out one of these rooms for an escape room party or simply head to one for your next date night or family outing. Either way, you’re sure to have an amazing time with the people that you’re with.

How Do Escape Rooms Work?

In any escape room, you’ll be given a period of time during which you need to escape. This will generally be an hour, though you can also get longer or shorter experiences in some places. If you don’t get out within this time frame, you’ll be let out of the room, so don’t worry about being trapped there forever! Still, the goal is to escape successfully- that’s the only way that you can “win” at an escape room.

You’ll be given a mission that you need to accomplish within the room using the hints and clues that surround you. No matter what theme your escape room is, there will be challenging puzzles hidden around it that lead to these clues. Many escape rooms also come with backstories, including the reasons that you’re trapped in the room, what you did to get yourself into the situation, and what your character is like. These issues may factor into the ways you need to escape.

In order to move on and get the next clue that will ultimately lead to your escape, you’ll need to solve the previous challenge. It’s a lot of detective work, so… mystery fans? This one’s for you.

Why Are Escape Rooms Awesome?

Now that you know what escape rooms are and how they work, it’s time to take a look at why they’re one of the best forms of live-action entertainment out there. Read on for some info on how they get the blood pumping and create a memorable experience with the people you’re bonding with!

They Get the Adrenaline Pumping

While you may associate adrenaline with fear, this isn’t always the case. Adrenaline’s actually really awesome for you and is associated with excitement and invigoration. Experiences will be heightened, pain will be blocked, and you’ll get to tap into a little bit of additional strength (both mental and physical) that you didn’t know you had.

When you enter into an escape room, you’re going to be invigorated with the need to solve puzzles and think while the clock is ticking. Despite the fact that you’re in a totally safe environment, you’ll feel as though it’s a high-stakes challenge… in the most fun possible way.

They Build Relationships and Trust

Escape rooms are generally done in groups. They’re actually a pretty common team-building exercise for employees in any given workplace. School sports teams and clubs also can reap the benefits of age-appropriate escape rooms since it brings participants closer together and forces them to perform tasks as a team.

However, large teams aren’t the only people brought together by escape rooms. Families can also enter into them and bond over quick decision-making. This is sure to be an experience that you’ll all remember for a lifetime and be able to reflect on positively in the future.

Also, did you know that shared adrenaline rushes between two people who are attracted to one another makes the process of falling in love a lot faster? This means that if you’re going on a date with someone you really like, taking them to an escape room might be a great way to go. Additionally, your date is sure to think that you’re a lot of fun and a unique person- anyone can do dinner and a movie, and it gets old after a while. Escape rooms are unique and exciting date spots.

They’re a Lot of Fun

The main reason that escape rooms are so popular is that they’re a lot of fun. They allow you to live in an interactive fantasy for a bit and leave reality behind you. If you start to feel like real life is getting a bit boring, an escape room can transport you to a more exciting reality for a little while.

Beyond Escape Rooms

So, how do escape rooms work? It’s complicated, but it’s a lot of fun. You’ll be able to test your problem-solving skills in an interactive roleplay setting complete with puzzles, collaborative teambuilding, and more.

Now that you know all about escape rooms and why you should enter one, it’s time to look into other entertaining options for team building. Check out the ‘entertainment’ tab on your page to learn where to go on your team-building day after escaping from your simulated survival situation!

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