Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Writer / Story Design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Aural (audio puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Win as many escape rooms as you can

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, Lack of interested friends

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Words, Kinetic (physical puzzles), Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?

A few hours away by vehicle

Free time, Lack of interested friends

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Riddles, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search)

High school graduate, diplomo or the equivalent (e.g. GED)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?

A few hours away by vehicle

Cannot meet room minimum, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

Because we wanted to solve it. It was set-up to be played again.

Finances, Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, Lack of interested friends

Same price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Escape Room Enthusiasts Facebook group / escapetalk.nl

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Words, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles), Aural (audio puzzles), Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?

A few hours away by vehicle

Different group of friends

No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

High school graduate, diplomo or the equivalent (e.g. GED)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

A few hours away by vehicle

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Words

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?

The room had multiple story endings and we wanted to experience another one

No unplayed rooms near me, The only rooms left to play are most certainly a waste of time and money.

2x the price of a movie ticket

Sometimes, as we write reviews, but increasingly I will not. I don't want to give money to these poorly designed and run plans.

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Writer / Story Design, Marketing / Promotion

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

A few hours away by vehicle

I'm pretty broke, so it's a special treat to do one.

2x the price of a movie ticket

Honestly, there's pretty limited reviews for the options in the area

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Marketing / Promotion

Complete as many escape rooms as you can

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver)

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?

A few hours away by vehicle

Run through puzzles, updates, etc

Free time, Transport, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Writer / Story Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction, Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?, people's skills and availability?

A few hours away by vehicle

Since i work at one, other local escape rooms usually let me play for free

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical engagement with actors, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Terrorist room-was very racist

Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Words, Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?

Finances, Health, mostly memtal

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Words, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Puzzle Design, Technology / Programming, Marketing / Promotion

Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

A few hours away by vehicle

Free time, Transport, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Technology / Programming

Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, Transport, No unplayed rooms near me, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

3x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Primary / Secondary Education

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people's skills and availability?

A few hours away by vehicle

To introduce friends and families to escape rooms

Finances, Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, No unplayed rooms near me, Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Lack of interested friends

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Technology / Programming

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

2x the price of a movie ticket

Sometimes. For reviewing purposes...

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Just one astonishingly shocking horror/slasher theme encountered with real photos from old crimes. Felt authentic, but was a bit much. I prefer to know my entertainment is not real.

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Searching, Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?

A few hours away by vehicle

Free time, Transport, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Google Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Puzzle Design, Sound Design

Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Words, Logic deduction, Aural (audio puzzles)

2x the price of a movie ticket

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Logic deduction, ciphers

escape rooms you've played?

Finances, Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, No unplayed rooms near me, Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Lack of interested friends

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

recent events (living memory) themes eg 9/11, anne frank, harold shipman

Puzzle Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design

Complete as many escape rooms as you can

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?

This one room i came back to play twice had a unique addition with mini quests each player had to complete where one of them was very unique, so knowing the owner I came back with other group and got this unique quest assigned, avoiding helping out solving the puzzles so they had a chance to solve without me interrupting.

2x the price of a movie ticket

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?

A few hours away by vehicle

No unplayed rooms near me

3x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Words, Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

A few hours away by vehicle

No unplayed rooms near me, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Recreational Facilities & Services

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Sound Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Learn about escape room design but take in all of the puzzles, how they fit together, and check out the set design and props

Searching, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?

No, my business pays for it as research ;)

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Maybe, just to try it or if we're really bored and have played all others in the area. Or to basically see what not to do in our business.

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts, Facebook Enthusiasts Recommendastions

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Logic deduction, Aural (audio puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?

The owner wanted to show us the improvments (she invited us)

I don't budget, we are lucky enough to be invited almost all the time

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Win as many escape rooms as you can

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

Same price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Information Technology & Services

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Sound Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Learn about escape room design

Searching, Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles)

A few hours away by vehicle

Cannot meet room minimum, Lack of interested friends

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Logic deduction, Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

A few hours away by vehicle

Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Finances / Free time of friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Only if friends pushed me to go

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts, Sometimes will enter blind

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Words, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

A few hours away by vehicle

Room was designed for that to happen. SCRAP Japan Game Center series, USD5 per try.

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Words, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles), Aural (audio puzzles), Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?

A few hours away by vehicle

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

Finances, Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts, Enthusiasts Facebook group

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Math, Logic deduction

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts, Friends

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming

Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, Cannot meet room minimum

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Sonar placing yourself in 4 specific distances

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Sound Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Have Fun! Sucker for Stories

Searching, Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Math, Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?

A few hours away by vehicle

Free time, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

Finances, Cannot meet room minimum

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Yelp Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design

Learn about escape room design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important)

escape rooms you've won?

2x the price of a movie ticket

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Some college credit, no degree

Puzzle Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Sound Design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles), Aural (audio puzzles), Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Some college credit, no degree

Puzzle Design, Graphic Design, Web Design

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

Finishing room as far as possible.

Finances, Cannot meet room minimum, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Words, Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?

Almost got to the second room, so after our time was up the GM cracked it open and offered us a discount to play again to see the second chamber.

Finances, No unplayed rooms near me

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Logic deduction, Kinetic (physical puzzles), Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?

A few hours away by vehicle

It have been refreshed and partially redesigned

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me

Same price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, lockme.pl

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Learn about escape room design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Sound Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business, Performance

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Math, Words, Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?

A few hours away by vehicle

Free time, Extreme suspicion about the quality of the rooms (Houston metro)

2x the price of a movie ticket

Is it so bad, it's good? Then yes.

Escape Room Review Blogs, Sometimes I snoop in standard review sites, but they say very little of consequence.

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Words

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?

No unplayed rooms near me

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Some college credit, no degree

Puzzle Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Words, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles), Aural (audio puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

Other friends wanted to play

No unplayed rooms near me, Lousy rooms

2x the price of a movie ticket

Depending on how expensive and how bad, sometimes just to review it

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Complete as many escape rooms as you can

Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Words, Logic deduction, Brute Force (permutation through locks)

escape rooms you've played?

A few hours away by vehicle

I don't budget yet, just do it

Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Google Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Government Administration

Searching, Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Kinetic (physical puzzles), Opening locks

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

A few hours away by vehicle

Repeat with different participants

Same price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

2x the price of a movie ticket

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

I don't like when things jump out at me

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Searching, Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

A few hours away by vehicle

Transport, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Trade/technical/vocational training

Recreational Facilities & Services

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Words, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?

Free time, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

2x the price of a movie ticket

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Writer / Story Design, Event planner

Complete as many escape rooms as you can

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

A few hours away by vehicle

The first time I didn't get very far and forgot some of the answers a while after so I figured we could try again and invite new people with us.

Finances, Cannot meet room minimum, No unplayed rooms near me, Lack of interested friends

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Smell, Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Primary / Secondary Education

escape rooms you've played?

Finances, Free time, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Smell, Social engagement with actors, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Writer / Story Design

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

no budget. We can expense them :)

Transport, No unplayed rooms near me, We live on an island - it's really expensive to go to other locations

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Complete as many escape rooms as you can

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Math, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

2x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

Finances, Free time, Cannot meet room minimum, Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Kinetic (physical puzzles)

Finances, Do not wish to play with people I do not know, Lack of interested friends

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Research using information sources, Riddles, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Information Technology & Services

Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've won?

Finances, Free time, Lack of interested friends

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Counting, Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Complete as many escape rooms as you can

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?

Cannot meet room minimum, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

2x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

High school graduate, diplomo or the equivalent (e.g. GED)

Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, solve time?, people you've played with?

Finances, Cannot meet room minimum, Lack of interested friends

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

how do you know a room is bad if you haven't tried it yourself?

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Facebook Page Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Smell, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, nervous farts

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?, people's skills and availability?

I don't so much budget as realize I've accidentally spent $60 in one week then don't go for the rest of the month

Finances, Free time, friends' finances and free time

Same price of a movie ticket

if it's relatively cheap and hilariously bad

Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Math, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, people you've played with?

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me

3x the price of a movie ticket

Escape Room Review Blogs, Local Enthusiasts

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?, escape rooms you've won?, people you've played with?

A few hours away by vehicle

Finances, Free time, Do not wish to play with people I do not know

1.5x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Yelp Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs, Google Reviews, Facebook Page Reviews

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Touch, Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Compartmentalization (make sense of the whole), Communication, Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Words, Logic deduction, Visual / Spatial (visual puzzles), Kinetic (physical puzzles)

escape rooms you've played?

A few hours away by vehicle

Same price of a movie ticket

Facebook Page Reviews, local review yelp equivalent for escape room industry

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Puzzle Design, Prop / Set Design, Technology / Programming, Writer / Story Design, Graphic Design, Sound Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Searching, Observation & Discernment (knowing what's important), Correlation (relate clues to solution, Aha! solver), Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Logic deduction

escape rooms you've played?

Free time, No unplayed rooms near me

2x the price of a movie ticket

Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hearing, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Mazes, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Research using information sources, Riddles, Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)

Some college credit, no degree

Information Technology & Services

Puzzle Design, Writer / Story Design, Marketing / Promotion, Business

Learn about escape room design

Pattern recognition (i.e. sequence puzzles), Memorization, Math, Brute Force (permutation through locks)

people's skills and availability?

A few hours away by vehicle

3x the price of a movie ticket

Trip Advisor Reviews, Escape Room Review Blogs

Abstract logic (such as Sudoku), Algebra and other Mathematics, Assembly of a Physical object (such as a jigsaw puzzle), Ciphers without a Key (such as letter substitution), Counting, Hand-eye Coordination (such as shooting a target), Hearing, Knowledge of facts not provided in the room, Light (such as black light, darkness, redirecting light), Liquids, Logic puzzles, Mazes, Mirrors, Noticing something obvious in the room, Pattern identification (such as visualizing a shape in a set of dots), Physical Agility (such as a laser maze), Physical engagement with actors, Research using information sources, Riddles, Rope or chains (such as undoing complex knots), Searching for objects in images, Searching for physical objects hidden in the room, Shape manipulation (such as a matchstick puzzle), Smell, Social engagement with actors, Strategic thinking (such as Chess), Symbol substitution with a Key (such as looking symbols up in a book), Taste, Team Communication, Temperature, Touch, Traditional Word Puzzles (such as crosswords or word search), Using something in an unusual way (Aha! thinking)

Occasionally (if done well)

Occasionally (if done well)