Tired of that inevitable Weekend morning headache? Wish you could just do something for once that didn't compromise your enjoyment of the next 24 hours? We decided to do a quick survey around the office to come up with some of the best suggestions for random/alternative things to do in Nottingham - an alternative to what you ask? Well for the most part just getting absolutely sloshed but also things that are a little different to what you might usually get up to in your spare time.
Here at iLocked we are fascinated with hi-tech puzzles and most of our escape rooms incorporate the latest technology to make sure you have an experience like no other.
We are however by no means purists and we equally respect classical physical puzzles which also feature in our escape games.
During many of our coffee fuelled mornings a member of the team often insists on showing us a video of some crazy almost unsolvable puzzle.
Reddit users weigh in on the type of escape room puzzles they love the most!
Here at iLocked nothing is more important to us than feedback from our enthusiastic customers, it's what helps us constantly tweak our rooms to make them consistently more and more enjoyable to play.
I find my self-obsessed with escape rooms. I am curious about what tips and tricks you have for the best way to beat the game and win bragging rights?
I work at an escape room and actually get this question less than I thought I would; I have a few pieces of advice:
1- Look at everything, if it doesn't specifically say "NOT IN USE" or "DO NOT TOUCH" then make the assumption its an important part of the game in some way.
2- Be willing to be wrong. Don't worry about getting all of the locks on your first try, be willing to try a wrong code in a lock.
3- Communication with your group is key. Some people are more logical and some are more fluid thinkers and in a good escape room both are needed so if you're stuck on a puzzle bring someone else in-they might be able to see it differently.
3.5- Do some research on the room before you go. Some rooms have a recommended number and while its not impossible for a smaller group to do it the room is designed to entertain that larger number for a full hour so your smaller group is going to have to do the same amount of work with less people. Also, if its your first time don't try a room with a 2% success rate.
4- Be nice to your Escape Artist/Game Master/Game Runner. Don't try to fit 9 people in a room designed for 6, don't complain about how you didn't know you signed up for a scary one when it says it on the website, crack a joke with them when they grab you from the lobby, listen to their instructions before the game starts, don't say "oh, we've seen this video so we don't need to watch it" (when someone tells me that I've already decided I don't like them). They might be more likely to give you some free clues or push you in the right direction.
