6 Traits of the Best Escape Room Players

What makes some “good” at escape rooms? How do people break out in a crazy short amount of time? Or have a perfect escape room record with no losses?

Escape room success rates can depend on many factors: group size, room difficulty, escape room experience, and number of hints used. However, there are several traits in common that the best escape room players have. 

To beat an escape room, you have to pay close attention to what’s around you. You may have to find well-hidden clues or notice not-so-obvious patterns. The best escape room players are highly observant.

You knew this one was coming. Escape rooms are a team activity. You have to work together to win. The best escape room players collaborate well with their group. They don’t take over, withhold ideas, or talk over anyone. They listen well, encourage their teammates, and communicate their solutions clearly. There’s truly no I in team… or escape rooms!

While escape rooms are meant to be fun, it can sometimes feel frustrating as you’re struggling through a long math problem or a complex logic puzzle. The best escape room players patiently work through these problems. They stay persistent without giving up. 

To beat an escape room, you have to be willing to try… and fail. It’s rare that you’ll come up with the right solution right away. You have to cycle through some wrong solutions before you can find the answer. The best escape room players aren’t afraid to share their ideas. And they’re not afraid to try something new if a solution isn’t working. 

Escape rooms allow you to immerse yourself in a suspenseful storyline. The best escape room players lean in to the fun and the story of the room. They’re passionate about solving the room before the time runs out. They take the game seriously, but they’re not overly competitive. They focus on fun as well as breaking out. 

It takes time and practice to become a skilled escape room player. We always say not to feel bad if you don’t escape, especially on your first or second time playing an escape room. The more escape rooms you play, the easier it will become. You’ll get used to the different types of escape room puzzles, and you’ll get better at solving them.

The good news is, you don’t have to play a bunch of escape rooms to practice. You can also practice solving puzzles and riddles on your own. We post new puzzles every week on our Instagram, so give us a follow if you want to practice your skills regularly.

There’s no “magic” or “secret” to becoming an excellent escape room player. And the good news is that anyone can practice the skills to get better. Beating escape rooms takes observation, teamwork, passion, and patience. If you have those qualities, in our book, you’re a great player!

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