Sometimes the answer is right in front of you, but you just need to think about it differently.
Playing escape room games can be a great family bonding experience
Tips and Tricks
Escape room games are one of the most popular activities for groups of friends and family members looking for a fun, challenging, and unique way to spend some time together.
Ask for hints
If you’re stuck on a puzzle and can’t figure it out, or if your group has been working on a puzzle for too long, don’t be afraid to ask for hints. I’ve found that some escape room staff are very open about giving hints when asked. It helps move things along and keep people playing for longer. If you don’t come in with a group of people, you’ll notice that multiple groups are separated by the same puzzles. This is designed to make it easier for everyone to solve them, but it takes time and makes the game more tedious and less fun. If you have a smaller group, separate them into different teams so that each can approach the lock on their own.
Vague Clues
This may seem like an obvious one, but it’s important to take in your surroundings when you’re in an escape room. Look for clues that may be hidden in plain sight and try to piece together how the different elements of the room fit together. This was the best tip I received as a newbie to escape rooms. Some puzzles naturally have more vague clues to help you figure them out. If there’s a puzzle that looks confusing, try to break it down so that you can understand the elements of it and look for passages or hints in the description.
Contributor
If you're watching someone solve a puzzle on the other end, it can be easy to get bored and leave the room. You may also get frustrated because they take too long.
Hidden Clues
Being in one place for too long can make it harder for you to find those hidden clues and start piecing together the solution. The best way to do this is to get up and walk around the room as much as possible.
Outside The Box
The best way to solve an escape room puzzle is to think outside the box. If something doesn't seem to be working, try approaching it from a different angle.
Escape rooms are great fun to play with and can even become addicting. In a lot of cases, it's fun to go back and beat the puzzles you struggled with the first time around. They are a great way to challenge yourself and your friends. By following these tips, you'll give yourself a better chance of making it out and having a great time.
Left Open
A lot of clues are hidden in plain sight but are left open-ended so that you can apply them to the puzzle on your own. If you’re in a group of people, find ways to contribute to solving the riddle and go beyond just standing around and waiting to solve it yourself. Offer solutions or ask questions that help everyone along. Look for clues and if you happen to be standing in a location where you find a clue, grab it before someone else does.
