![]() In Pirate Captives, pirates have captured your ship and locked you in the brig. I like to compare it to James Bond or Indiana Jones-you do something here, and something else changes.” ![]() “Our rooms are extremely authentic to the theme of the room, and our gadgets are very sophisticated and high tech. “We have the highest level of production,” said Krylov. It’s hard on them, but everyone loves the game so much that they enjoy watching their loved ones doing it too.” But Krylov said, “I have had several people play and love it so much, that they came back with different family, friends or coworkers, and they just have to sit back and try not to give anything away. Most rooms discourage a repeat because you’ll likely get pretty far through the game and the staffer will tell you what you missed. Rachel Krylov of Maze Rooms Austin said two more rooms would open soon. You book the room for the hour so you will never be placed with strangers. Maze Rooms Austin allows 2 to 7 people to escape the Spy Safe House. Here is a sampling of Escape Rooms available in the Austin area. All of the owners/managers we spoke to felt strongly about providing a good experience for customers. They rely on word of mouth and positive reviews for new customers. Remember that these games are “one and done” -once you’ve played one, you likely won’t play it again. During the chaos of an Escape Room adventure, you will be working on one puzzle while others are solving something else. Many teams gather for coffee or a meal after the game to find out who did what when. Staffers will tell you what you can/should touch and what you cannot-particularly helpful if there is a MacGyver in the group. Are you serious about the deadline, or will you allow an extra minute or two if we are really close to the solution?.Can a staffer clarify information during the game or should you be seeking a particular tool?.Be sure to ask questions beforehand, such as: You really have to try one-or three-to get a sense of what they are about. Many of the rooms offer coupons on social media such as Groupon, which can be a good way to sample these outings. At least one Escape Room assures players they will never be matched with strangers. If you feel comfortable playing with strangers, you can buy one or several tickets if more tickets are sold to that game, you will be playing with people you don’t know. The number of players varies on the room. Some accept 10-year-olds some will make exceptions to that. ![]() Parents wanting to participate with children can check the minimum age limits. Want to foil a Russian spy? Escape from pirates? Stop a CIA rogue from detonating a bomb? You can find a nearby escape room to give you that challenge. If you’ve got 60 minutes and $20 or $30 (per person), you can participate in one of these real-time adventures. Why would you participate in an Escape Room adventure? Think family celebrations, having fun with friends or work-related teambuilding.įrom San Marcos to Leander, the Austin metro area has at least a dozen escape or puzzle rooms with a wide variety of themes and levels of difficulty. Most games last 60 minutes, but require a 15-minute briefing beforehand with a 5-minute debriefing afterward. When all is said and done, you are there to enjoy the experience and have fun. While it is satisfying to escape the room by the deadline, for many that is not the ultimate goal. If the group fails on its mission, a staff member walks the group through the puzzles and solutions. At lease one Escape Room charges for an extra 15 minutes. If a game has not been solved when time expires, some rooms may allow an extra minute or two if the group is close to solving the final puzzle. Often an escape room staff member monitors the team to offer clarification-or in some cases clues-upon request. Of course red herrings-misleading clues-will be plentiful, and that’s part of the fun. What are they looking for? Perhaps codes needed for a safe or lockbox, which will hold clues to other puzzles. The complexity of the game requires the group to divide into smaller teams to examine the room, looking for clues. What is an Escape Room? For the most part, it is a room where usually six to ten people gather to uncover clues and solve puzzles to reach an overall goal within a given timeframe-usually 60 minutes. You must escape in sixty minutes-or else-using only the wits of your group (as this group did).ĪUSTIN – Looking for something different to do with family or friends? If you enjoy challenges, solving puzzles and uncovering clues-all while the clock is ticking-you may enjoy the interactive adventure of an Escape Room. Escape Room craze hits Austin-here’s your complete guide January 8, 2016 ![]()
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