So how to choose the best escape room from such a wide variety of offers?
There are a few things you should check before choosing an escape room.
But in any case you join, know that this is a one-time and special experience, each room is unique and not the same as another in any complex (unless it is a duplicate room).
There can always be a situation that a room you played will be better or less than other rooms you have enjoyed. What's more, this is an individual experience, so even if they recommend a certain room to you, you may be the type of other rooms 🙂
There are many other parameters that can affect the experience, for example if there is a player in the room, if the room depends on activating a remote operator, the participants of the group you arrived with, your mood and more...
Here are some more tips:
reviews
First of all, read reviews, if there are a lot of good reviews about the room you might want to add it to your list of escape rooms.
Location of the escape room
Location is important. Since most escape rooms are located in urban centers, it is recommended to find out about parking arrangements (free/paid) in the immediate vicinity before you book a room. Also, there are rooms that provide free parking to their customers.
Difficulty
Undoubtedly, experienced players choose more challenging rooms, to haggle over complex puzzles until the last minute. However, beginners are advised to pay attention to the level of difficulty when choosing their adventure, otherwise they will end up in a dead end or have their operator help them more often, leaving the room with a bitter feeling. We recommend beginners choose an "easy" level first. After you've been to a few escape rooms, you can switch to "medium" and "hard" levels.
Who are you planning to go with?
First of all, you need to decide how many of your friends or relatives would be willing to help you find your way out of an escape room. It is absolutely possible to win with the help of only your best friend, as long as you correctly assess your strengths and manage to manage within an hour.
Certain escape rooms are adapted for groups of 2-7 people, while others (or as they are called "double rooms" - the same room is only duplicated and can be played at the same time by a large number of players and thus compete with them, etc.), or in different escape rooms that each group chooses for itself . There are specific complexes that host groups of +20 people (a perfect option for a degree/studies graduation party or a company event).
Therefore, it is recommended to make sure for how many people this or that room is adapted for before you book it. This requirement is important, because if there are too many people, you may solve everything too quickly, and the room will not feel challenging enough or will be too crowded and the whole experience of the room will disappear for you. On the other hand, if there are too few people, you may have difficulty solving all the puzzles or more "group" puzzles will be less suitable for you.
Topic
As you probably know, there are hundreds of different themes and scripts for escape rooms. Be it hospitals, hotels and motels, prisons, or secret laboratories and space stations, they will all be interesting and mesmerizing! Moreover, some of the escape rooms recreate the atmosphere of well-known movies and books. Therefore, it is better to consult with the friends before choosing an escape room, because maybe some of them are fans of horror movies or detective stories.
Book an escape room
It should go without saying that you should book your escape room in advance. Thursday evenings and weekends are undoubtedly the favorite leisure times. Besides, if you want to participate in an adventure game only with your friends for example, then you should book the entire window of time you plan to be there. This rule usually applies to escape rooms that can accommodate more than 6-7 players. Luckily for you, escape rooms also host adventurers during the day, which is a big plus for students and people with dynamic work hours.
Types of escape room
Before you book an escape room, we recommend that you answer the following questions:
- Are you looking for escape rooms that can accommodate large groups of over 6 players?
- Are you interested in an escape room based on a certain book/movie?
- Do you want to solve other puzzles, besides finding the way out?
Escape games can be based on computer games, movies, or popular books, or simply have a unique script. There are several types of escape rooms, such as classic escape rooms based on well-known movies or action games in the style of well-known TV shows, scary rooms, a fascinating journey in a mysterious place in nature like "Amazons", or solving a mystery in a lost continent in the depths of the sea "Atlantis", a flight to the galaxy "Andromeda" "In search of alien power and more"
Check with friends and choose wisely
If you know friends who have been to an escape room, ask them if they would recommend visiting it. The best option is always to choose an escape room that is managed by professionals who know their job, because a poorly made escape room may ruin the whole experience and even lead you to the decision that an escape room is not something cool and you don't understand what all the fuss is about.
Now you are ready to choose the best escape room for you! Successfully!
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