Escape Room Strategies: Tips for First-Timers

Never done an escape room before? Don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll provide you with valuable tips and tricks to help you conquer the challenges that lie ahead. 

1. Assemble a Team: The key to conquering an escape room lies in effective teamwork. When forming your team, try to gather individuals with diverse skills and strengths. A mix of logical thinkers, creative minds, and quick problem-solvers can greatly enhance your chances of success. 
2. Communicate Effectively: Clear communication is essential in an escape room! Share your findings, observations, and ideas with your team members to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Don’t be afraid to speak up or ask for help when needed. 
3. Pay Attention to Detail: Escape rooms are designed to test your observation skills. Pay close attention to every clue, object, or symbol you come across. Even the smallest detail can hold the key to unlocking the next puzzle. Many escape rooms use clue signaling to help determine which puzzles correlate to each other. There might be similar stickers or branding in two different parts of the room that tell you the puzzles are connected! Always remember to read clues in their entirety – there may be a play on words that can be a helpful hint. 
4. Work Efficiently: Time is of the essence in an escape room, so work efficiently and avoid getting bogged down on one puzzle for too long. Here at Escapopolis, we give unlimited clues! So if you find yourself stuck, don’t hesitate to ask your game master for help, or move on to another clue and come back to the other one later with a fresh perspective.
5. Think Outside the Box: Escape rooms often require creative thinking and unconventional problem-solving strategies, BUT DON’T OVERTHINK IT! Sometimes a clue really might be exactly as you see it!
6. Use Your Resources Wisely: Take advantage of the resources available to you in the room. Gather props that are similar and see if you can find a place for them to go! Or maybe all of the props together will help with an order sequence. Don’t overlook any potential clues or hints that may be hidden in plain sight. 
7. Stay Calm and Focused: It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the high-pressure environment of an escape room, but remember to stay calm and focused. Keep a level head, trust in your team, and approach each challenge with a clear, open mind. 
8. HAVE FUN! Above all, remember that the primary goal of an escape room is to have fun and enjoy the experience. Embrace the thrill of the challenge, celebrate your victories, and don’t be discouraged by setbacks. Win or lose, the memories you create with your team will last a lifetime. 

With these tips and tricks in mind, you’re now equipped to tackle your first escape room adventure with confidence and determination. So gather your team, sharpen your wits, and prepare to unlock the mysteries that await you.