In an earlier article, we explained in detail what is an escape room from our point of view. Now, let’s look at the 10 frequent questions about an escape room experience, as collected by players on the internet:
#1. What is the trick to escape a room?
You don’t need to use any special tricks to get out of an escape room. We always recommend that you need a good look around a room first. It’s an escape room, so you need to look at things in great detail because you never know whether a book is just decoration or a clue to solving a puzzle. Don’t be in a hurry. The team divides the tasks or puzzles between them. Don’t have everyone trying to solve one puzzle because then you can waste a lot of time.
#2. How should I dress for an escape room game?
We don’t need to force ourselves too much. Simple casual wearing is perfect. Remember, we’re going to an escape room, not a ball. So don’t wear a suit and cocktail dress with high heels. Rather than go in a sweatshirt.
#3. What is the success rate of escape rooms?
This depends very much on the room. It is not possible to give a general figure, because apart from the room, the probability of getting out is affected by the number of players in the team and the experience of the players. If I had to give a magic number, I would say that 60% of the time teams get out of the room.
#4. What is the best escape room game for adults?
I think the answer to this question is very subjective. We loved the rooms at PanIQ Escape Room Atlanta and PanIQ Escape Room Boston. The best thing about these two locations is that they have rooms specifically for adults. The Medieval Madness and The Cartel Crackdown were something to behold. If you want more room ideas specifically for adults check out Best scary escape rooms.
#5. Can a 7 year old do an escape room?
I honestly don’t recommend it for such small children. Unfortunately, they are too small for most of the puzzles. They don’t understand the connections between the clues and the puzzles and they can’t solve them. I think from the age of 10, they can enjoy an escape room.
#6. Can you be drunk in an escape room?
NO! Under no circumstances should you go to an escape room drunk. The whole thing doesn’t even make sense. You can’t concentrate and use your brain. If you want to have fun in that state, go play pool or just go home and sleep it off!
#7. Can I bring my phone in an escape room?
Of course, you can bring it, but most places specifically ask you not to use it during the game. I totally agree with that, because what’s the point of the whole game if you’re on your phone the whole time? In fact, there are escape rooms where it’s explicitly dark. If you take out your phone and use it as a flashlight, you completely ruin the experience.
#8. Can you go to the bathroom during an escape room?
Yes, at least in the newer generation of rooms. In these rooms, the ultimate goal is not to get out through a locked door. For this reason, and to ensure adequate security, there are always emergency exits through which you can exit. I strongly recommend going to the bathroom before the game starts. One hour seems like a long, but it flies by while you are solving the puzzles. Don’t lose a single minute of this amazing experience.
#9. How early should you arrive at an escape room?
You should arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. In most places, you will also need to sign a waiver before the game, which can usually be signed at home a few days before the game. However, if you forget, you must sign it on-site. Also, it is better to go to the restroom before the game. No one likes to rush into a program at the last minute. Before starting, the game masters will also tell you the room’s important rules and the basic story. Give yourself and your team time to savor every minute of the escape room experience.
#10. Are escape rooms good for your brain?
There is no scientific experiment to support or even refute this statement. I believe that an escape room is good for your cerebral cortex. In the most modern rooms, this happens without you even noticing it, because you are so captivated by the atmosphere of the game and the theme and story of the room. Also, I’ve noticed that since I’ve become an escape room fan, I’m much more able to concentrate on a task at hand…maybe it’s because of the escape rooms?