[fibosearch]
Your Cart
Item added Item updated Item removed No more products on stock You entered wrong value.

No products in the cart.

Find a kit
Boom! Player's win Lost Mummy

Tips for Escape Room Puzzles: How to Excel at These Incredibly Fun Games

Yes, escape room puzzles can be hard! But don't worry, these tips will help refine your puzzle-solving skills. Ready?
SHOW US THE SECRET
Shirley watson puzzle master
With these quick tips, you'll be cracking escape room puzzles and leading your team to victory in no time!  Let's get started.

Tips On How to Excel At Escape Room Puzzles

Escape room puzzles can be deceptively difficult. They can drive you insane if you don't know how to approach them. Maybe that's the whole point. They're designed to test your limits and push you to your breaking point.

Getting stuck is part of the escape room experience. It's frustrating, but it's also what makes these games so fun. Imagine yourself being part of Inception movie where you have to escape from a dream within a dream. You're in the room, and the door is locked. How do you get out? That's what escape room puzzles feel like.

Players must use their wit and lateral thinking to escape the room before time runs out. But never fear! Here are some tips on how to excel at escape room puzzles.

Solving a puzzle is all about understanding how the pieces fit together. In an escape room, you're looking for clues and patterns to help you unlock the door.

mr-george-players-sad-lose-2-400x400

Search High and Low

happy-face-graffiti-decal

It's said that you find what you're looking for when you stop looking for it. The same is true for escape room puzzles. Sometimes, the clue you're looking for is in plain sight. But other times, it's hidden in the most unlikely places, just like in the game "Where's Waldo?"

So don't just focus on eye level. Be sure to check under the furniture and in nooks and crannies. You never know where that elusive clue might be hiding.

Break The Rules

In escape rooms, there are no rules. Well, there are rules, but they're meant to be broken. Think outside the box, and don't be afraid to break the rules.

For example, if you come across a locked door, don't just assume that you need a key to unlock it. Maybe there's a hidden lever that will open the door. Or it could also be the hidden door to Moria in "The Lord of the Rings." Where all you would need is "the key to open the door," which is "the word friend."

The point is, don't be afraid to experiment. Try different things and see what works. Use your imagination and think outside the box. After all, escape rooms are all about using your creativity to escape! So have fun and enjoy the challenge.

Laughing while playing Lost Mummy

Start With Small Sections

lost-mummy-adams-party-solving-puzzles-8-400x400

When solving a puzzle, it's often helpful to start with small sections. This is because escape room puzzles are usually made up of smaller puzzles that are connected.

So if you're feeling stuck, try focusing on one small section at a time. Once you solve that section, you'll often find that the rest of the puzzle falls into place.

Communicate With Your Team

Communication is key in escape rooms. This is because you often have to communicate with your team to solve the puzzles.

For example, if one person is looking for clues in the room, they will often have to communicate with the other team members to see if they've found anything.

Or, if one person is working on a puzzle, they will often need to communicate with the other team members to see if they've made any progress.

So be sure to communicate with your team, and don't be afraid to ask for help. After all, escape rooms are all about working together!

whistling-face-graffiti-decal

Focus On Small Groups

Epic game night with a printable escape room game

It's often said that two heads are better than one. But when it comes to escape rooms, smaller is usually better.

This is because escape room puzzles are designed to be solved by one or two people. Having more people in your group can often lead to more confusion and less progress.

Do you think the Fellowship of The Ring would have been able to escape from Moria if there were more than nine members? Probably not. So when you're solving escape room puzzles, it's best to focus on smaller groups.

Don't Waste Time. Come Back Later

If you're feeling stuck, it's often best to take a break and come back later. This is because escape room puzzles are designed to be challenging. There can be situations where you feel like you've been stuck for hours and making no progress.

So if you find yourself in this situation, it's often best to take a break and come back later with fresh eyes. You'd be surprised how often this can help you escape!

zombies-players-reading-puzzle-400x400

Don't Give Up. Try The Same Solution Twice!

crown-graffiti-decal

If you don't succeed at first, try the same solution twice.

Escape rooms can be tricky, and with the clock ticking down, it's easy to get frustrated. And with that frustration comes the temptation to give up.

But don't give in to frustration! Try the same solution twice and see if it works. If it doesn't, then try something else.

But whatever you do, don't give up! Escape rooms are all about persistence, and with a little persistence, you'll be able to escape in no time!

Don't Forget To Have Fun!

People tend to get too competitive when playing escape rooms. They see the clock ticking down, and they start to feel the pressure. The key is to not take it too seriously.

Escape rooms are supposed to be fun! So relax, have fun, and enjoy the challenge. After all, that's what escape rooms are all about!

So there you have it! These are just a few tips to help you escape from escape room puzzles. But remember, the most important thing is to have fun! So go out there, solve some puzzles, and escape! Who knows, you might even have a blast doing it!

Do you have any tips for escape room puzzles? Let us know in the comments below!

mummy-kids-playing-a-diy-escape-room

Give It A Go. Play At Home With One Of These Printable Escape Room Games:

Graffiti arrow down decal
Adults
Kids
Rebel revolt spy kit half
Rebel Revolt (Spy Mission)
Teen parties (14+)
Treasonous spy mission to take down a government facility.
4+ Players
Show me
FAVORITE
Envy escape room box half logo
Envy (Murder Mystery)
Adult Parties 
1920's Gatsby-style murder mystery of debaucherous luxury.
4+ Players
Show me
Escape room z half
Escape Room Z (Zombies!)
Adult Parties
Comical zombie thriller with a deadly splash of infectious z-virus.
4+ Players
Show me
Frost escape box half
Frost (Magical Quest)
Kids parties
Can your kids help the magical forest Wisp in time?
Ages 8-12
Show me
FAVORITE
Lost mummy kit half
Lost Mummy (Adventure!)
Kids School Parties
Unearth Egypt's ancient secrets in the Lost Mummy.
Ages 10+
Show me
Escape Quest half
Escape Quest (Time Travel)
Younger kids parties
Fix the time machine using relics from across the ages.
Ages 6-9
Show me

Woah.

Save massive $$ by grabbing a whole box of escape kits:
  • Kids escape room box
    KIDS BOX $49
    4x Escape Room Kits
    Lost Mummy
    Rebel Revolt
    Escape Quest
    Frost
    Bonus: Treasure Map Pack
    Show Me

    $49

  • spooktacular-halloween-box-600x300
    HALLOWEEN BOX $49
    4x Escape Room Kits
    Envy
    Escape Room Z
    Lost Mummy
    Rebel Revolt
    Bonus: Halloween posters
    Bonus: Xtra Games + Puzzles
    Bonus: Treasure Map pack
    Show Me

    $49

  • VIP escape kits tmb
    VIP BOX $99
    All our Escape Room Kits (6x)
    5x kids edu-venture games
    VIP early access to games
    Envy, Lost Mummy,
    Escape Room Z, Rebel Revolt, Escape Quest,  & Frost
    Treasure Map pack
    Skulls Card Game
    Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas packs
    Lifetime FREE copies of all future games. Boom!
    Show Me

    $99

Kids escape room box
KIDS BOX $49
4x Escape Room Kits for
Lost Mummy
Rebel Revolt
Escape Quest
Frost
Bonus: Treasure Map Pack
Show Me

$49

family-thanksgiving-box-600x300
BIG BOX $49
4x Escape Room Kits
Envy
Escape Room Z
Lost Mummy
Rebel Revolt
Bonus: Skulls Card Game
Show Me

$49

vip-escape-kit-tmb-save193-600x300
VIP BOX $99
Our Biggest Box
All our escape kits (6x)
Envy, Lost Mummy,
Escape Room Z, Rebel Revolt, Escape Quest & Frost
VIP early access to games
5x kids edu-venture games
Valentine's, Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas packs
Bonus: Treasure Map pack
Bonus: Skulls Card Game
Lifetime FREE copies of all future games. Boom!
Show Me

$99

Copyright © 2023 Lock Paper Scissors Publishing.
Claim your free escape room kit
This DIY blueprint has the building blocks you'll need to get started, find puzzles, and CRUSH IT:
Post your party on our Facebook
If you enjoyed your escape room kit we'd love you to share a photo of your night as a Facebook review:
graffiti-arrow-right-graffiti-decal
usercartcross