Player feedback is essential in escape room design. Before launching a new game we both conduct tests of individual puzzles as well as the escape room as a whole. Even with through testing, we run into surprises all the time, especially when implementing cutting edge technology. Understanding player dynamics is essential. Observing how players interact … Read more
What is an escape room? Escape rooms are immersive experiences designed to challenge players’ problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities. In these engaging environments, team members work together to solve puzzles, riddles, and challenges within a set time limit. The nature of escape rooms encourages teamwork and creative solutions, making them one of the best team … Read more
Working at an Escape Room: Welcome Aboard Over a year ago I was scrolling through Indeed looking for a part-time job (while I finish my bachelor’s in Computer Science at San Francisco State University), when I came across a role for a game master (AKA, an event host) at Reason. The details of the job … Read more
Lessons from AI By incorporating artificial intelligence into puzzle building, we’ve learned some valuable lessons that are guaranteed to blow your mind. From the complexities of algorithmic decisions to the unpredictable nature of machine learning (ML), building puzzles using artificial intelligence has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. But fear not, fellow puzzlers … Read more
Audio escape rooms offer a unique and innovative twist on the traditional escape room experience. Instead of relying solely on visual clues and puzzles, audio escape rooms utilize sound to take you on an audio adventure–a whole new world of mystery and intrigue. By immersing players in a rich auditory environment, these escape rooms not … Read more
Looking to exercise your creativity? Looking to exercise your creativity? Join a team of fellow participants in an escape room event for a competitive and challenging experience. Work together to solve puzzles, decode clues, and advance from one riddle to the next in a limited amount of time. The immersive experience will stimulate your problem-solving skills … Read more
What is game development? Game development refers to the process of creating video games. Many game developers work tirelessly to bring the best games to players. From AAA titles to indie games, the game development industry is diverse and constantly evolving. In the development cycle of a game, game designers and developers collaborate to design … Read more
How escape room puzzles are great for team building Escape room puzzles are a great way to promote team building among groups of all ages. Whether it is a physical escape room game or a virtual escape room, participants are required to work together and solve puzzles in order to “escape the room”. A digital … Read more
Let’s cover the growing medium of animated adaptations of video games in this article. With the rise of video game culture and the continuous popularity of these games, it comes as no surprise that we are now seeing an increase in animated shows and movies based on video games. From classic games like Mario and … Read more
Introduction to Board Game Escape Rooms Escape rooms as a concept stem from text-based computer games, so it is no surprise that the escape room board game (or tabletop escape room) market is thriving. These games are great for when you need a cozy home fix, want the escape experience without the time pressure, or just don’t … Read more