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How to play escape games, useful advice for beginners.

How to get started with escape room games if you’ve never tried them before?  The next few points to consider for any type of game and any team can help you succeed. 

Choose the type of escape room that suits you

Choosing a theme: different escape rooms have different themes, such as scary stories, prison breaks, or mysteries to solve. Choose a theme that interests you and your team.

Understand the rules and objectives of the escape game

Understanding the purpose of the game will help players to solve tasks effectively. It is important to know which direction to go and which information may be important to solve the puzzles hidden in the room. Understanding the objective can also motivate you to complete the game as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

In escape rooms, rules can help to make the game safe. In addition, knowledge of the rules can also be beneficial during the game, as it can help us to solve the puzzles more efficiently and complete the game successfully. So it is worth paying attention to the rules and following them.

Let’s consider the possibilities 

  • Have a look at the room and the objects in it to see which ones might be useful for the solution.
  • Let’s examine what is available in the room and what can be used to solve the puzzles
  • Find clues, solve puzzles and make connections with objects to discover the secrets of the room.
  • Think creatively: be brave to find new solutions, don’t be afraid to experiment and think outside the box to solve puzzles.
  • Let’s make sense of objects: notice what objects are available and how they can be useful.
  • Work as a team: collaborate with other players to explore opportunities and use them together.
  • Check your results and adjust your strategy if necessary.
  • Have fun and the main purpose of the escape room is to have fun.

Watch the time available for escape

Timekeeping is also important, remember to keep track of your time and report in time if you need help.

Use the power of the team

Cooperation is important, working together we can move faster and more efficiently. If you’re taking part in a team-building session, look for new allies.

Be persistent

Finally, don’t give up too early, it’s worth it to carry on because failures can teach you lessons and help you solve the next puzzle.

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