Anointedtoday.blogspot.com: The Great Escape Room

Have you ever been to an escape room? If so, how was your experience? Would you go again?

Think About This. . .

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1. What is an Escape Room?

An escape room is a live-action game in which participants work together to solve puzzles, find clues, and complete a mission before time runs out. Wholebrainescape.com talks about this. A theme is chosen, you meet the gamemaster, learn your mission, attempt to escape the room, and receive clues as needed. Have you ever been to one? There are several in Michigan. I went once with my family. I wasn't too interested, but it was impressive how some family members excelled at decoding and solving codes. Also, we were given a time limit in the room.

The room that we were in had a supposedly deadly chemical that would be released if we did not escape. One of the family members was encaged within the room near the furnace which was another part of the puzzle. We had to rescue him as well. The scenario makes you think about real life situations. That day it was kind of hot in the room too. We finally found a way out.

2. When Were Escape Rooms Invented?

The first real-life escape room was created by Japanese game designer Takao Kato in 2007. By the mid-2010s escape rooms had exploded in popularity worldwide. This is talked about at cognitionescapes.com. They further added that some of the escape room themes involve horror-themed, historical and adventure, sci-fi, and immersive experiences with actors.

3. Where can I find escape rooms near Flint?

Escape Rooms near Flint are as follows:

· Spymaker Escape Room, 1235 S Center Road, Burton, Michigan

· Adventure Mode Unlocked, 725 N. State Road, Davison, Michigan

· Great Lakes Escape Game, 566 S. Main St. Frankenmuth, Michigan

· Escape Rooms at Crowne Pointe Center, 3045 Grange Hall Road, Holly, Michigan

· Michigan Escape Games, 9023 Davison Road, Davison, Michigan

Michigan Escape Games was the room I attended. Escape room prices range from $30 to $40 per person and require appointments.

4. Benefits of an Escape Room

Are there benefits of playing in an escape room? Sure. Escape rooms boost communication, build trust, and develop problem-solving skills, all of which help teams solve puzzles more effectively. Numberanalytics.com further adds to remember to stay calm and have fun.

5. Cognitive Augmentation: Sharpening the Mind Through Play

Can Escape Rooms Sharpen the Mind? Sure. According to Masterescaperoom.com escape rooms foster problem-solving and critical thinking, enhances memory and pattern recognition, cultivates creativity, and forges bonds under pressure.

This brought to my mind the scripture Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. This reminds me because I believe God’s word is alive I know that I can search His words for problem-solving and critical thinking.

6. What are Some of the Themes of Escape Rooms?

This is something to think about. Some themes might reflect real-life situations. Escape room themes include:

· Kidnapping

· Haunted schoolhouse

· Rescue mission

· Espionage

· Christmas

· Wild West

· Runaway Train

· Egyptian Explorer

· Search for a Cure

These are just a few. Teambuilding.com gives much more information about the themes. I really can relate to the runaway theme. As I watched the movie Unstoppable with Denzel Washington, it was amazing to see a man attempt to control a runaway train that was speeding out of control. Watching the movie reminded me that this movie was based on a real-life situation where a runaway train traveled nearly 66 miles through Ohio. It could have been you, me, or a loved one on that train.

7. Escape Rooms During the Pandemic (COVID-19)

COVID-19 had a great impact on everything and everyone. In order to keep customers safe escape rooms offered private experiences only, booking in advance, sanitizing with disinfectant the doors and windows after every game, mandatory temperature checks for all the employees and players, players were asked to wash their hands with soap and water upon entering the venues and once again before playing the game, and hand sanitizer was made readily available everywhere.

7. Virtual Escape Rooms

Have you ever been to a virtual escape room? The first type of virtual escape room is similar to the in-person version and is hosted through a video platform and the group controls a “field agent” in real-time, directing the agent to complete the challenges instead of doing it themselves. The second variation is a fully virtual experience where the individuals are completing challenges on a virtual platform to solve the escape room. This is talked about at bookelevent.com. They further added that the cost may range from $20-$50 per person. Now this to me sounds very interesting. A Virtual escape room is something I would try. Also, you can view a virtual escape room experience below on youtube.

https://youtu.be/ZmAvNC8P0aA?si=t1BGi-wreXeM6Yfv

8. Team Building

Are virtual escape rooms good for team building? They surely are. Bookelevent.com states that team activities help members communicate effectively and create learning opportunities together.

9. Theme Rooms for Virtual Escape Rooms

Did you know that there are theme rooms for virtual team building? Some of the virtual escape rooms might include Snowglobe slip-up, All I want for Christmas is to get out of here, Escape the Yeti, and Honey I shrunk my coworkers. This is all talked about at letsroam.com.

Source:

What is an Escape Room? - Whole Brain Escape

Escape Room Socializing 101

Unlocking Potential: The Multifaceted Benefits of the Escape Room Experience - Master Escape Room

21 Creative Escape Room Themes for Teams

COVID-19 AND Its Impact On the Escape Room Industry

Virtual Escape Room FAQs

Virtual Escape Room

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