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02.09.17
Have you ever been in a real life escape room? If your answer is no, you definitely should read this article.
The main concept of real-life escape rooms is that you have manage to escape from a locked room with your teammates in time. This game is usually played by between 2 and 6 players so it’s an ideal free time activity for families or for a group of friends. If you are looking for an exciting rendezvous, this could be a great way to have fun and get know each other. Coporates often choose escape rooms for team building. If an escape room offers ’Forever alone’ mode, it means you can go to play this game alone, and your teammates will be strangers.
The time limit is between 1 and 1,5 hour. By this time, you have to solve some logical puzzles with your mates. You don’t have to be phisically strong, and it's not required to know how to solve super-complicated mathematical problems. You willing to search for hidden objects and to use your brain.
The main reason, why the minimum number of players is two because you have to work as a team. If you find something you should tell it to your teammates. Without communicating it’s almost impossible to get out from the room by time. The organizers are monitoring the games so if you are struggling, they will help you moving in the right direction.
Most of the escaepe rooms has different levels, so newbies can try an easier game, and experts can also test themselves. If you can’t solve the puzzle in time, you loose, but the doors will be opened and you will win a great and fun experience.
Real life escape games are getting more and more popular, so you can be sure that there is at least one escape room near to you, no matter where you are on Earth. You can check which is the nearest on our map at the top of the home page, or use our search tool. Different escape rooms has different themes. The most popular rooms are horror themed, but escape from the jail or defuse a bomb is also coud be very exciting mission. There are also some child friendly themes like escape from the jungle.
You don’t have to bring special items with you. Wear comfortable clothes, and if you have reading glasses, don’t forget to bring them with yourself. Unfortunately you can’t take photos at most of the escape rooms, but probably you won’t have time for that anyway.
If you have any problems, you can leave the room any time if you want. The doors are really locked, but every room has an exit button, and the organizers are monitoring the room.
The prices are between €25 and €60 per person. If you play in a bigger team, usually you have to pay less than if you only play with one teammate.
Are you looking for more useful tips? Read our article for escape room beginners!