Escape rooms have become a very popular activity in recent years, as they offer a unique fun experience and a mental challenge. However, to solve an escape room it is not enough to be intelligent or have specific skills, but an appropriate strategy and a positive attitude are required. To prepare this entry we have racked our brains, thus managing to find the ten best tips that we can give you when solving an escape room.
Form a proper team
To solve an escape room it is essential to have an adequate team, since each member can contribute different skills. It is important that the team is made up of people who complement each other and know how to work as a team, so that a varied and multidisciplinary team usually works better than one in which its members are very similar.
Observe everything. Analyze everything. Search everything. EVERYTHING!
Before starting to solve the escape room, it is important to observe everything carefully. Examine the space, the objects you find, the clues and everything that may be relevant. Look for patterns and connections that can lead to the solution of things, using common logic. Remember that in an escape room it is NOT necessary to have specific knowledge, so normally you will not need to know horoscopes, music theory, ancient Greek history or chemical formulas. Everything you need is INSIDE the room.
In fact, you should consider meticulously searching the entire room, since it is very common for almost all escape room games to have at least one or two well-hidden object. Most of the times being stuck in a game we have suffered throughout our experience as players have mostly been due to not searching the room carefully, or not wanting to unmake a bed or look under a rug. Look in every corner, furniture, compartments, drawers, etc… and don’t be afraid to touch and move things around, always without using force. If something should not be moved, the object will be anchored or held securely.
Communicate clearly
Effective communication is key to solve an escape room. It is important that the entire team is aware of what is happening and the clues that have been found. In addition, it is essential to listen to the ideas and opinions of all team members. We advise you that after discovering something relevant or solving a puzzle, you communicate it to your team in a brief and summarized way.
Work in team
Yes, young Padawan. Teamwork is essential to solve an escape room. Seriously, this is an irrefutable fact and generally the reason some inexperienced teams are able to play with almost no clues. It is important that all team members get involved and work together to find solutions. Don’t be left behind and try to organize yourself well with your colleagues. An extra tip: ask before starting the adventure if it is advisable to divide or concentrate, since there are very different games in this universe.
Prioritize and “Keep it simple”
Don’t waste time on objects or elements that don’t seem relevant or don’t lead anywhere. It is important to prioritize and focus on what can lead to the solution. It is also important not to complicate your life by looking for twisted solutions. A coherent game will always have universal and clear solutions for any player who pays attention to details and clues in a logical way.
Don’t be discouraged, EVER!
Solving an escape room can be challenging, and at times even impossible, but don’t be discouraged. Maintain a positive attitude and continue working as a team. Forget about the timer: you have to fight for every second of the game. Ever onward to victory!
Use the information and clues in the game
Read carefully any text, instructions or signs you find, unless they are entire books or excessively long texts. In those cases it is usually either irrelevant, or you have to look at “something else more general.” If you find yourself in a blockage or traffic jam, do not hesitate to ask the Game Master of the escape room for clues. Clues usually give new ideas, reorient and thus lead you in the right direction.
Manage time
Time is limited in an escape room, so it is important to manage it properly. Don’t get obsessed with a puzzle unless you and your team are clear that you have everything you need to solve it. If you discover that you have to do things in parallel, it is still a good idea to divide the tasks. However, when solving the most complex puzzles, it is a good idea to have the entire team present, to be able to find the solution as soon as possible.
Be creative
Solving an escape room requires creativity and lateral thinking. Don’t limit yourself to the obvious solutions if something doesn’t fit, think about different possibilities and experiment. Try the simplest thing first; If it doesn’t work, think of alternatives, and give free rein to your imagination.
Have fun!
Logically, the most important thing is to fully enjoy the experience. An escape room is a fun and exciting activity, so don’t take everything too seriously and enjoy the moment.
Final conclusion
In summary, to solve an escape room it is advisable to have the right team, effective communication, work well as a team, analyze everything carefully, know how to prioritize, maintain a positive attitude, use the right clues, manage time, be creative and enjoy the experience. By following these tips, you can achieve success in practically any escape room you set your mind to.
Remember that the key to solving an escape room is above all practice, so don’t be discouraged if you can’t solve it on your first attempts. Keep trying and improving your strategy! In addition, each escape room is unique, so it is important to adapt to the particularities of each one. There are rooms that are more complex and demanding than others, although it is true that in recent years horror games and experiences that are less demanding than in the past on a logical or deductive level have become popular.
If you are looking for a challenging and unique escape room in the province of Malaga, we recommend you come to Torre del Mar and visit us. We promise the journey will be worth it! We have super immersive themed rooms, we take care of the details and offer you unique and unrepeatable adventures, where the challenge is guaranteed.
Don’t miss the opportunity to test your problem-solving and teamwork skills with true escapism enthusiasts!
