An escape room is a real-life interactive game where players are locked in a themed room and must solve puzzles and find clues to accomplish a goal within a time limit, usually one hour. The game begins with an introduction to the rules. Players enter the themed room as a cooperative team.
Origins and Business of Escape Rooms
Escape rooms originated from video games and became popular tourist attractions in Asia before spreading globally. Now a service business, key factors in opening an escape room include: understanding the game, offering various themes and settings, having quality rooms and puzzles, and providing an immersive experience.
Experience and Accessibility
An escape room is an interactive, entertaining activity requiring teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills where participants race against the clock. Games can be played with friends, family, colleagues, or strangers. The experience builds relationships and confidence.
Online escape rooms take the adventure onto phones, computers, and tablets. Escape rooms are appropriate for people of all ages and genders. Most have no physical requirements.