Escape Rooms

The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Working through linked puzzles with a small team to get out of a themed room within an hour.

Games & Strategy beginner-friendly quiet sociable beginner-friendly an hour at a time

~$55Cost to start

ModerateDifficulty

Mostly indoorsWhere

2 setup steps, ~$55 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.

Is it you?

Nobody has scored this against your answers yet. $55 to find out whether it sticks.

What you need4 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$55

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The path15 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order

Find a room near you and check its difficulty
Agree to say everything out loud

Then the quests

Do your first escape room with friends
Find every clue in a room before your group needs a hint
Communicate and share clues with the team

12 more, revealed as you go

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