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What is an escape room? (Gameplay (Players must solve puzzles to escape…
What is an escape room?
Themed
A single game will have a consistent theme
Affects of all aspects of the game
Scenario
Decor
Puzzles
Sounds
May have one or more sub-themes
Gameplay
One or more players
Generally intended for a team of players
Players must solve puzzles to escape
Generally multiple puzzles
Solving one puzzle may yield part of a clue or solution to another
Clues or solutions to puzzles may found within the rooms
Various types
Consistent with the game's theme
May require the use of items found around the room
Game operators may mandate certain conditions
One key, one use
All clues in same room as puzzle
May or may not include red herrings
Clues/items/puzzles that do not contribute to completing the escape room
In some cases, escape may not be the goal
Alternative goals
Activate a machine
Enter a code
Complete all the puzzles before time runs out
Escape meaning to exit the room or rooms the game takes place in
Time Limit
To win, players must escape within the time limit
Play area is limited to one more connecte rooms
If one room, goal is generally to escape that room
If multiple rooms, players may advance from one to the next, with goal of escaping the final room
Exit may be in the first room, but access is prohibited untill players achieve or obtain something in another
Real Life
Players physically partake in a game
Play space consists of one or more physical rooms
Players are locked in
Physically or implied
If implied, players may be allowed to leave at any time, but will forfeit the game by doing so