How to Beat an Escape Room (Fast!)

Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? Do you enjoy puzzles and cracking clues in high-pressure situations? Then you're probably a fan of escape rooms. These real-life games offer an opportunity to try your skills at solving mysteries and escape from a themed room in under an hour. Although the experience is exhilarating, the possibility of failure is high if you don't optimize your gaming strategy. So if you want to conquer an escape room, keep reading for some tips to succeed with speed.

There are several things you can do to prepare for your escape room before it even begins. Take a few minutes to discuss group roles and strengths. Designate one person to keep track of time, one person to manage the clues, and one person to take notes if necessary. Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses, and discuss the game's theme so everyone is on the same page. 

Organize the clues, puzzles, and tools on one table or in a designated clue command center. Keep used and unused clues separate to reduce confusion. Stay focused on solving one puzzle at a time and avoid clutter. 

A good rule of thumb in an escape room is to try to solve something at least every five minutes. If no progress is made in five minutes, ask for hints to stay on track. Remember, time is of the essence. 

If you're not sure whether you're on the right track, ask the game master. They can confirm whether you're following the correct line of thinking or not. This can save you valuable time and avoid wasted efforts. 

Some items in escape rooms can likely be ignored. The ceiling, electrical components, and identification numbers on furniture are likely just a distraction. Focus on clues, puzzles, and tools that are relevant to the game's theme. 

With a sixty-minute countdown, escape rooms are a high-pressure situation. But if you prepare well, search the room carefully, and don’t waste time on what’s not needed, you will succeed. Follow these tips, and you'll be well on your way to escaping from an escape room, with time to spare!

Ready to try out these tips? Book your next escape room.