Escape Rooms originated in Japan circa 2006, when Takao Kato saw a friend playing an escape room game style, point-and-click game on a PC. He then imagined a real-life adventure with the same concept. He created and implemented a unique theme, let people try it, and found great success. Live-adventure escape room games were born!1.[…]
We are now entering into a “mind share” world – No longer dealing with analytical and procedural problems that, alone, require rational solutions. We are being asked to think together in ways that are innovative and relational. People who have never met each other now have to come up with breakthrough solutions to complicated problems[…]
If you’ve ever played an escape room challenge before, you know how overwhelming the experience can be for a newbie. Do you think this picture means anything? Do you think they hid a code under the table? Try the numbers backwards!   It can be easy to get distracted by red herrings (read: time-wasting puzzles)[…]
Many people are involved in jobs that encourage them to follow to rules and not to stir the pot. This conformity can stifle innovation and prevent new ideas from developing. Following these 5 conditions will help to counterbalance this social norm by creating a space that is more creative and innovative.   1. You’re Responsible[…]
Before diving head-first into an escape room challenge, you want to have a killer strategy for your team to make it out in time! Here is a list of 10 strategies that your team should use for your next escape room adventure:   1. Create A Clue Pile   Creating the “clue pile” should be[…]
Do your memories of team building activities involve sitting elbow to elbow in a cramped office space while playing ice breakers and “get to know you” games with coworkers? Team building is an essential component to improving the performance of any collaborative group.   Not only does it provide team members the opportunity to get[…]