How to Create a Real Escape Room Experience

1. Choose a Theme and Create a Story

Start by selecting a theme you like, such as Spy, Bomb, Lab, Wizard, etc., and create a story where you have to accomplish a mission in less than an hour.

2. Select the Location

Choose the place where the game will be played. It is recommended to have some furniture in the area to hide game objects.

3. Choosing Materials for the Game

To create a Real Experience Escape Room, you always need boxes and locks. However, obtaining these items can be easier and cost-effective. For example, you can use bottles, cardboard boxes, paper envelopes, etc. See the examples below:

Another alternative to traditional padlocks are QR padlocks, which can be used to save money on traditional locks. See the examples for the Real Experience Escape Room games that I sell:

4. Plan the Decorations and Hiding Spots

Think about the decorations and objects you can use to hide the puzzles. You do not need to buy new materials; use what you have at home like clothes, shoes, books, trash cans, carpets, etc. For a Laboratory theme, you might print Biohazard ribbons, labels, and danger signs:

5. Create the Puzzles

Making the puzzles is often the most complex part of creating an escape room game. Use your imagination to incorporate secret codes and puzzle pieces that reveal a code upon completion. Make sure the puzzles match the desired age and difficulty level. Check some free puzzles.

6. Organize the Game Flow

Create a chronological structure of how clues should be found and boxes opened sequentially until the final clue is revealed within the mystery's solution.

7. Final Touches

Once everything is set up, choose some music that fits the theme to enhance the atmosphere, and get ready to enjoy!

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