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How Is Immersion Used In Escape Room Games?

There are many elements to a successful escape room. An engaging narrative, the story that brings the players into the game, is one. Challenging, but not impossible, puzzles can be another. But one quality that is mentioned by players time and again is immersion.

November 1, 2022

Written by David Watermeier

There are many elements to a successful escape room. An engaging narrative, the story that brings the players into the game, is one. Challenging, but not impossible, puzzles can be another. But one quality that is mentioned by players time and again is immersion.

To completely bring the players into the narrative and give them a sense of being completely a part of the story of the escape game, you need immersion. This is done through qualities like a gripping story, convincing performers (when there are performers), and detailed set decoration. This last quality can be incredibly effective for the players in any escape room.

Lush set dressing, as in The Overgrown, a scenario at Escape Room Era, can provide a genuine sense of place for the players, contributing to the sense of being transported elsewhere during their game. Attention to detail can visually stimulate players, prompting them to pay close attention to their environment when looking for clues.

Puzzles, hints, and clues can also contribute to immersion. Engage players’ minds in the scenario as they figure their way of the room. The story in particular can be immersive, as a popular escape room in Orange County has players search for all the incriminating evidence in a dissident friend’s apartment before the secret police arrive. The time element of a fun room escape will raise the stakes, increase the tension, and drive players deeper into the narrative as they try to find their way out.

Attention to detail also shows a commitment on the part of the creators of the escape room to providing an experience the players will remember. That commitment can inspire the players to throw themselves into the game; truly immerse themselves. And that will lead to an enjoyable experience for everyone.

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The hide

In this scary escape room you have been hired as private investigators to try and gather evidence against a terrifying serial killer.

Theme

Murder +
Horror

duration

75 Minutes
Per Game

capacity

4 to 7
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OVERGROWN: ZOMBIES EDITION

In this escape room, you are post-apocalyptic survivors looking to find and learn the cure for the zombies!

Theme

Zombie
Apocalypse

duration

60 Minutes
Per Game

capacity

2 to 7
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PRINCIPAL`S OFFICE

You have failed one of the most important tests in your school life, and now you need to fight for your future.

Theme

Comedy +
Sci-Fi

duration

60 Minutes
Per Game

capacity

2 to 4
Players

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CHRISTMAS AT FRANKLIN'S

In this escape game, you and your team are Seal Team ELF-A, tasked with acquiring Ben Franklin's latest toy invention. So that General Claus can distribute it out on Christmas Eve.

Theme

Christmas
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duration

60 Minutes
Per Game

capacity

4 to 9
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