Whether you are considering playing Escape This Perth CBD or Escape This Northbridge, escape rooms are a fun and immersive way to test your puzzle-solving skills and teamwork. To help you get the most out of your first experience, here are some essential dos and don’ts to keep in mind as you prepare for your first ever escape!

The "Dos" for a Successful Escape Room Experience

Do Work as a Team (two heads are better than one!)

Teamwork makes the dream work! All of our escape rooms are designed for partners or groups, emphasising the need for collaboration. While some tasks can be completed solo, working together and bouncing ideas off each other makes the experience much easier. Sharing thoughts, ideas, and actively listening to others is the best approach to escaping the room. This makes escape rooms perfect for corporate events, and team building activities.

Do Pay Attention to the Rules (And Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Clarification!)

To play a game, you must know the rules! Once checked in an prior to your escape, our Gamemasters will provide instructions on the rules, what to expect, and how to ask for clues. Make sure you listen carefully and understand everything before you begin the game. And if the rules seem unclear, don't hesitate to raise your hand and ask some follow-up questions. You don't want to be stuck on 'GO'!

Do Stay Calm, Be Persistent

It can be daunting to be in an escape room, where you're locked in with tasks you need to complete to 'escape.' When struggling with a puzzle, take deep breaths, stay calm, and try to approach it from a new perspective—panicking won't help you solve it. Sometimes taking a step back and reassessing the situation can reveal insights you were missing before. Likewise, perseverance is your best friend! When you're stuck on a puzzle, taking a step back can really help. Try looking at it from a different angle or take a short break to clear your mind. But if you do find yourself properly stuck, don't be afraid to ask for a clue!

Do Plan Your Group Well

The last thing you want is a negative influence in the room for an hour! Bring along friends who enjoy puzzles and possess diverse strengths. Consider having a visual learner, someone adept at math or patterns, and maybe even a friend who can find someone on social media just by knowing their height and hair colour—those detective skills could come in handy! Variety in skills is the key to successfully tackling an escape room challenge.

Do Choose the Right Room for Your Group!

Selecting the right escape room for your group is essential for a fantastic experience. At Escape This, our rooms start at a difficulty rating of 6 out of 10, ensuring an engaging challenge.

Beginner Level (6/10): A great starting point is The Wizard's Chamber, or Pirates: No Pray, No Pay! These rooms offer a nice balanced challenge. Perfect for first-timers and families!

Intermediate Level (7/10): For those with some experience, rooms such as Zombie Apocalypse, Bank Heist, Pirate Island, High Noon, The Haunting, Dead Man's Chest, The Dunny and Captain Nemo provide a fun yet challenging experience, ideal for mixed-experience groups.

Advanced Level (8-9/10): Not your first rodeo and need more complexity? Try Cannibal, The Possession, Buried Alive, Asylum and Entombed. These rooms require sharp observation and critical thinking, perfect for corporate team-building activities or date nights.

Expert Level (10/10): For a true test, rooms like Hitman and Dracula offer intricate puzzles for experienced players seeking a serious challenge. So have a think about which room would suit your group's experience!

Do Be Curious

Clues will never be above arm's reach or under the floor in an Escape This room. However, hidden clues can still be found in various places. Explore thoroughly by looking under, behind, and inside objects—hidden clues could be anywhere! Remember, things aren't always as they seem, so stay curious and keep searching!

Do Think Outside the Box

Sometimes the craziest solution is the right one, and other times, it's surprisingly simple. Always approach challenges with a mindset of thinking outside the box! Be open to wild ideas because you never know what our escape room clues are capable of revealing.

The "Don'ts" to avoid common escape room pitfalls

Don’t Hog the Clues

No one likes a clue hog. Our rooms thrive on collaboration. Dominating the room and excluding others isn't the way to go! Ensure that everyone has an opportunity to contribute and solve the puzzles. Collaboration is key to success!

Don’t Force or Break Anything

Here at Escape This, you won't find clues below the floorboards or above head height, and none of the items in the room require brute force or superhuman strength. If things are meant to open or move, they will. If something doesn't open easily, it probably isn't meant to, or it may be missing something necessary for it to open. If you encounter difficulty, it's best to ask for a clue rather than resorting to force! 

Don’t Fight with Your Team

While frustration is normal, directing it at your team isn't helpful. Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial. Stay patient and supportive, as arguments won't speed up your escape. Instead, focus on collaboration—it's the path to victory. Once again, teamwork is the key! Don't attempt to solve everything alone. Share your ideas, solutions, and discoveries with the team. Remember, sharing is caring, and teamwork makes the dream work!

Don’t Waste Time

It's common to come across difficulties with a puzzle, but don't get stuck. If you feel like you've spent too much time on one, don't hesitate to ask for a clue. Remember, they're there to help you progress. Don’t Be Afraid to Split Up Sometimes, the best strategy is to divide and conquer! By splitting up tasks and embracing different perspectives, you can cover more ground and solve puzzles more efficiently..

Don’t Get Stuck on Previous Expectations

No two rooms are the same! Each presents its own unique challenges and requires different solutions and strategies. Approach each room with an open mind, and be prepared to adapt to its distinct puzzles and surprises.

Don’t Guess Lock Codes

Did you know a 3-digit lock has 1000 different possible combinations? That's just for a basic lock. Random guessing won't get you very far. Instead, focus on finding the right clues for the codes. It's about using your detective skills, not luck!

Now that you're equipped with the dos and don’ts, it’s time to put your skills to the test!  Gather your team, embrace the challenges ahead, and immerse yourselves fully in the excitement of an Escape This escape room.

So, what are you waiting for? Escape This Perth CBD, the largest escape room venue in the southern hemisphere(!), offers a wide range of adventure themes for you to experience! For those who love to be spooked, Escape This Northbridge has a variety of horror themed rooms. Join over 180,000 escapees who have experienced the excitement! Step into the unknown, unlock your potential, and escape into a world of endless possibilities. 

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