We’re going to look at why Escape Rooms are so addictive this month. Many different types of people come here to take part in our games because they have so much fun. We believe it’s an unforgettable experience you’ll want to repeat once you’ve tried it.
You need to find a team for your Escape Room Games. You’ve booked the room and now you’re ready to put your team together. We can’t stress enough the importance of putting the right team together because if you don’t, you’ll have less chance of winning. We’d love you to have a fighting chance so we’re going to give you some tips on how to get the right team together and that way when you arrive, you’ll be ready to win the game.
The dabbler is someone who tinkers about with everything from locks to furniture and will leave no stone unturned as he/she goes through everything in order to find a clue. This is good because the clues are hidden just about anywhere. You’ll need to have your eyes peeled and prepared to look up and down and around to find them.
The delegator is someone who won’t necessarily take much part in the game but rather look on from a distance while shouting out instructions. They’ll have worked out what needs to be done pretty early on and is prepared to shout out directives and encouragement while not actually taking part in the game itself.
The organiser is good at organising teams, people and objects, and you can bet they’ll be good at taking care of all the clues you find, and neatly placing them somewhere where you’ll be able to work through them once they’ll all been found. Someone you can trust to not lose anything and be perfectly adept at communicating to others what needs to be done to solve the clues. Communication is key in this game so better choose someone with organisation and communication skills in abundance.
That person, of course, will be the one who’s an expert at solving riddles and puzzles. Once they’ve been found, it’ll be this clever person who can unravel their mystery and solve them. They’ll be able to look at a problem in a variety of different ways and quickly come up with different workable solutions.
Now you know what kind of team you need to put together; we know you’ll be busy getting the right people for the job. Once you’ve done that you can book your chosen themed room over the phone, where you can speak to a dedicated team member about your choice of room and which one is best for you, or you can book online. On our site, as you’ve probably seen there’s a list of themed rooms so you can see which one you like best, you’re bound to find one that suits you, so once you’ve done that, book your room online or over the phone and we’ll see you down here!
So you’ve arranged a date with someone you really, really like and you’re kind of looking forward to it while feeling really nervous at the same time. You like the person but, guess what? You’re going on a dinner date and you know how this will end, or you suppose you know how it will end, with spaghetti down your front and a desperate attempt to make interesting conversation when you’re already nervous.
Or perhaps you’ve arranged a night at the cinema where you’ll sit next to each other, not speaking for a good two hours and still feel like you don’t know each other at the end of it because you’ve had no interaction whatsoever. Welcome to the world of dating. It could be you already know this person, perhaps it’s a long-term girlfriend or boyfriend, you fancy taking them somewhere different, somewhere unique and fun.
We think you'll have a fabulous time here, the reason being that you’ll have such an amazing time and you won’t be sitting silently in each other’s company (which is nice sometimes) but interacting for an hour while you find a load of clues, solve them and then unlock the door to your eventual escape.
All rooms are themed, with ideas taken from popular culture. It could be anything from Harry Potter to Area 51, it’s a place where you can forget the world outside and focus on each other. At the same time, you have plenty of opportunity to talk, have a laugh, watch each other and how you both react to different things and generally get to know each other. Perhaps you already feel you do, but there may be things you don’t know and this is a perfect opportunity to find out more.
You’re locked in with your most favourite person in the world, what’s not to like? In this scenario, you’ll be looking, searching, running around the room and once you’re done, you’ll have so much to talk about. It’s unique, fun and the most original way to start off your evening together, it has the hallmarks of one of the best dates you’ll ever have...even if it’s your last.
We hope we’ve convinced you of the fantastic time you can have if you choose to have your date with us here at Escape Games London. Forego the pub, the club, the cinema and the restaurant and come on down here to our Escape Room Games. We know you’ll have a great time so come on down after booking your room, either online or over the phone.
We’re going to be looking at what you must not do in an Escape Room, so you can fully engage and have a great time. We love to give our visitors the opportunity to win the game, but sometimes they get too preoccupied by things they shouldn’t be doing, so by setting out the do’s and the don’ts from the beginning, we know you’ll have a great time when you visit us at Escape London.
If you see signs which say don’t touch, then that’s exactly what it means. We design our rooms and set everything up in a particular way, and we do this so you’ll get the most out of the game. There’ll be props in the room that have stickers on them and they’ll ask you not to touch them. Therefore, it’s probably wise to do as the sign says, because if you don’t you could damage something, and unfortunately, we’ll have to ask you to pay for it. Therefore, heed the signs and enjoy your time simply playing the game.
Please be careful with the items you find in the room while you’re playing. If you break something, we’ll have to ask you to pay for it. Stay calm and take your time, then you’ll enjoy the experience much more. And you don’t want to be left with a hefty bill to pay - let’s leave that there.
Yes, we can replace some things. However, these replacements do run out eventually, and it adds to our costs to keep replacing them all the time. No matter how tempting it might seem, please don’t do it, just look at them and handle them as part of the game – but no slipping them into your bag.
What we mean by that is – don’t climb over the furniture like you’re on a children’s climbing frame because it’s really not necessary. You could cause break something so that’s irreparably damaged and we’d have to replace whatever it is you’ve broken. And whatever you do, don’t turn up drunk, because we’ll have to ask you to leave. We make rules because they’re there to keep you safe. It also stops us from having to interrupt you and stop the clock – when you could be having a great time without the interruption, so don’t spoil things for yourself.
We’ve told you what you shouldn’t do, and you’re now left with what you can – which is great, because there’s lots you can do! We’d love to see you here so you can forget the outside world as long as you obey the rules of no climbing, touching what you’re not supposed to or getting ever so slightly drunk, (you can do that later) – stick to the rules and you’ll have a fabulous time here.
It’s a special birthday, you know it makes sense to create a memorable, special event that no one will forget. The thing is the “oooh it’s a party surprise” thing gets a little tedious year in, year out. Even a meal, I mean how many times has that been done before? No, what you want is something that’s unique and original that they’re really not expecting. If you go with the meal or the party, then you know they’re going to guess, and it won’t really be a surprise. The answer?
We strongly suggest you book an escape room birthday party, because it’ll be like no other birthday that’s gone before. Rather than sit awkwardly round a dinner table or watch your friend or family member squirm their way through a party, thanking everyone in the most awkward fashion imaginable, they could instead be having the most fun in an hour they’ve ever had.
Well, there are no height or age restrictions. As long as they’re supervised, kids can go too. We usually recommend they’re over the age of 10 so they get full enjoyment out of the experience, but other than that it’s a great idea. They’ll need an adult with them, but you’d do the same at a traditional birthday party.
They’re such great group activities. You and the team can work together to achieve one goal you all share, it’s interactive and it’s fun. There’s up to 6 of you working together to escape a locked room. It’s a situation filled with pressure and excitement. You can even buy a team photograph at the end of the game to commemorate this fun event.
Escape Games are becoming increasingly popular all over the world, and not just here in the UK. They were once obscure, but have become more mainstream, with people of all ages playing the game and enjoying the whole experience.
Now you don’t want to have a boring birthday nor do any of your family or friends, so you really need to shake things up a bit and try something different. It’s a whole new form of entertainment and there’s never any dull, awkward or dreary moments throughout this game. You’ll have 60 minutes in which to escape the room and they’ll be filled with heart stopping searches for clues, overcoming obstacles and cracking the code so you can all escape.
Not everyone succeeds the first time, but there’s always a second and third, or as many times as you like before you’re successful. We want you to win and we’ll do all we can to spur you on, but most of all, we want you to enjoy your time here. This could be the best birthday party you or your friends or family have ever had.
Come on down we can’t wait to see you here at our escape rooms in London. Book your room online or over the phone, they’re all themed so pick the one that appeals to you the most, or perhaps the one you think whose birthday it is will love the most. Then we’ll see you here, for the best birthday part of all!
So which type of Escape Room player are you then? Are you the geek that really goes in deep and is all about the detail, or are you the relentless hunter who won’t give up until the final whistle blows? We’ll take a look, and we’ll see that every type of player has their role to play. Don’t give in to your weaknesses and make sure that regardless of the type of player you are – you’re a team player and you play to win.
Are you the one with a fixed stare, the one who starts searching, looking and interrogating people and objects from the get-go? Are you the one everyone else is just a little bit scared of? Perhaps then, you’re the Relentless One, he/she who must win at all costs and find every single clue and not give up until the very last second of your hour has been devoured. You’re determined and you’ll never give up, you’ll be an asset to the team, just make sure you’re not still looking after the game’s over and the lights have been switched off!
Perhaps you visit Escape Rooms all over the country in a bid to try them all or beat your own time. You love it so much you know all the rooms and don’t care who knows it. You may even have a scrapbook of your Escape Room adventures. No one will know the game better, no one will be able to work the way you do, because nobody knows the game the way you do, inside and out.
Are you the one who takes control – but in a good way? You’ll be the delegator, leader and peacemaker in one. The person who makes sure everyone is on task and getting on with it. You can stop the arguing, if there is any, in its tracks and you’re always the voice of calm. Yes, the game wouldn’t work without you there to delegate and smooth over any disagreements.
Yes, he or she who picks at every lock, goes over every single clue meticulously and knows each clue and riddle intimately. You’ll be discussing each one in detail at the pub later to anyone who’ll listen. In the meantime, you’ll be the one with the focus while you’re in the room, finding the clues, solving them and understanding every single riddle and rhyme until you know it off by heart.
You’re the one who is here now and then somewhere over there later. You’re all over the room, all over the clues - and frankly all over the place. You can’t seem to decide what your role is, and you can’t make your mind up about what to do next, there doesn’t seem to be much method in what you’re doing and you’re desperate to help, but can’t seem to focus very well. This could cost everyone the game if someone doesn’t knock it on the head. It could be a matter of someone keeping an eye on you, and you’ll be glad of it, making sure you’re given one task at a time that you can stick to, focusing your attention where it’s most needed.
So, have you recognised yourself yet? Are you any of the characters above, or do you know someone who fits the bill for at least one of them? Choose your team carefully and then book your themed room with us either online or over the phone? You and your team can then weave your magic once you get here.
