Escape Game: definition
An escape game, or escape room, is a life-size adventure game in which players are locked in a room and must solve riddles and puzzles to find clues and escape before the time runs out. Players must use their creativity, logic and teamwork to solve the puzzles and progress through the game.
Escape games can have different themes, such as horror, espionage, science fiction, etc. They can be played with family, friends or colleagues. Escape games have become very popular in recent years and there are many game centres around the world.
What is the principle of an escape game?
The principle of an escape game is to challenge players to solve a series of riddles, puzzles and brainteasers to get out of a room or environment in a limited time.
The game usually begins with the players locked in a room or series of rooms, with a clearly defined story and objective. Players must search for clues hidden in the room and combine them to solve puzzles and progress through the game. The puzzles can be of different types, ranging from finding hidden clues to solving logic puzzles or codes. Players must use their teamwork, thinking skills and creativity to solve all the puzzles and get out of the room before the time runs out.
The main objective of an escape game is to provide an immersive and fun experience for the players. Escape games can be played with family, friends or colleagues and are often used for team building and communication.
What types of escape games are there?
There are different types of escape games, each offering a unique gaming experience. Here are some examples:
Physical escape game or Escape Room: this is the most common type of escape game. Players are locked in a real room and must search for clues and solve puzzles to get out before the time runs out. It is a room or set of rooms set up for use in an escape game. Escape rooms are usually designed around a particular theme and contain riddles, puzzles and hidden clues to help players solve the game and escape the room.
Escape rooms can be designed to accommodate a number of players, usually between two and eight people, and can be equipped with various locking and security mechanisms to prevent players from exiting before they have solved all the puzzles. Escape rooms can be designed to be played within a limited time frame, usually 60 to 90 minutes.
Escape rooms are often decorated with scenic elements to create an atmosphere and total immersion for the players.
Outdoor Escape Game or Urban Escape Game: Outdoor escape games are life-size adventure games played outdoors. Players must solve puzzles and find clues in a specific city or region. This is a new way of playing an escape game: in the city of one's choice and via a smartphone, very often one has to follow a route full of riddles and challenges.
Virtual escape game: virtual escape games are played online. Players must solve riddles and puzzles using their computer or smartphone. These types of escape games can be played individually or in teams from a distance.
Mobile escape games: Mobile escape games are game applications that you can download to your phone or tablet. These games are usually short and you can play them anytime, anywhere.
Themed escape games: These types of escape games have specific themes, such as horror, spy, science fiction or fantasy. Players must solve puzzles related to the theme to get out.
Educational Escape Game: Educational escape games are designed to help students learn while having fun. Players must solve puzzles related to an educational topic to successfully complete the game.
Home Escape Games: These are ready-made kits to organise an escape game at home. Easy to set up, there are only documents to print out, with an installation guide to help you.
These different types of escape games offer unique gaming experiences, but all have in common the challenge of solving puzzles to get out before the time runs out.
Which puzzles for an escape game?
There is a wide variety of puzzles for an escape game. Here are some examples:
Puzzles: Puzzles are riddles that often require you to combine different pieces or solve a picture or sequence to unlock a clue or lock.
Codes: Codes are combinations of numbers or letters that must be found or deduced to unlock a lock or object.
Logic puzzles: Logic puzzles are puzzles that require players to make deductions or reasoning to solve a problem.
Observation puzzles: Observation puzzles are puzzles that require players to look for details in the game environment to find clues.
Language puzzles: Language puzzles are puzzles that involve word games or riddles to unlock a solution.
Coordination puzzles: Coordination puzzles require players to work together to solve a problem.
Memory puzzles: Memory puzzles are puzzles that require players to remember information or details to solve a puzzle.
It is important to vary the types of puzzles to provide a balanced and interesting game experience for the players. Puzzles should also be logically linked to the story or theme of the escape game to create a consistent and immersive experience for the players.
The escape game scenarios at Coddy
To go on an adventure with Coddy and live an outdoor escape game experience in the city, here are the different scenarios you could meet and try with your family, friends or colleagues:
Investigation - The Alchemist: Explore the city and its medieval past to unravel the truth about witchcraft. 🧙🏼♀️
Escape Game - Zombie Invasion: Escape, run and surprise your teammates in an apocalyptic world. The important thing is to survive! 🧟♀️
Investigation - The Walter Case: Lead an intriguing police investigation through the city. Are you ready to discover the truth? 🕵🏼
Investigation - Red Nights: Face the dangers lurking in the city to save your strangely missing brother! 🩸Can you overcome the challenges that lie ahead? 😰
Scavenger Hunt - Explore - The Secrets of...: Challenge yourself with puzzles in the city centre to see the city like you've never seen it before! 🤩
Escape Game - Crazytopia : Take on the challenges of Crazytopia, this world full of ridiculous phobias 🤡 Will your logic get you home safely in time? ⏳
Scavenger Hunt - Peter Pan, The Lost Shadow : Live a magical adventure helping out Peter Pan 🧚🏼 Can you find the Lost Kids and bring them safely back to Neverland?! ✨ A game designed for 8-12 year olds.
Treasure hunt - Mates, Mess & Madness: Your mission? Save your friend's wedding! 💍 Your weapons? Your group of friends. 🤝 The problem? Your group of friends. 😰
Scavenger hunt - Save the Marsupilami! : Help the Marsupilami to find his family! Take up the challenges as a team and together, save the Marsupilami! A game designed for 8-12 year olds. ☀️
Treasure hunt - Kids Explore: Challenge your kids with puzzles in the city centre to make them see the city like they've never seen it before! 🤩
The Escape Games scenarios at Escape Kit
Heist of the century - Escape Game Money Heist 💸
Become the greatest thief in history by robbing the Central Bank of New York! An Escape Room inspired by the «Money Heist» series (Netflix). Can you open the 777 vault in one hour? Download, print, and play!
The cursed Treasure - Pirate Escape Game 🏴☠️
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Embark on an adventure with this Escape Room inspired by the world of Pirates in search of the Cursed Treasure... Print, set up and get on board!
The mysterious murder - Murder Mystery Party 🕵🏻♀️
Turn your house into a giant murder party and investigate the suspicious death of Mrs. Thompson! Who could have done this? Find the culprit!
Will you dare to enter? - Escape Game Horror 😈
A scary Escape Room that will plunge you into a terrifying universe… Ready to be scared? Print, install and play!
Arsène's masterpiece 🎩
Transform your home into a real treasure hunt with the famous Gentleman Burglar, Arsène Lupin. Find the masterpiece before it disappears with it! Are you up to the challenge?
Key to Wonderland - Escape Game Alice in Wonderland 🐇
Transform your home into a mad universe with an amazing treasure hunt and crazy challenges. Can you help Alice in less than 1 hour?
The quest for the magic diamond - Frozen Escape Game ❄️
An Escape Room adventure for kids, inspired by the wonderful world of princes and princesses, that transforms your home into a magical kingdom!
It's simple, download, and print the kit to enter to Derellia’s Kingdom.
Superheroes against Dr. Villain - Escape Game Superheroes 🦸🏻♀️
Surprise your kids with this Escape Room inspired by the universe of the most famous superheroes that transforms your house into the lair of Doctor Villain! Download and print our kit and go on an adventure…
The Sleeping Curse - Harry Potter Escape Game 🧙🏻
Surprise your kids with this Escape Room inspired by Harry Potter's universe that transforms your house into a wizard school! Download and print our kit and let the magic happen...
The Little Prince Journey - Little Prince Escape Game 🤴🏼
An Escape Room kit that takes you on a journey through the magical world of the Little Prince, a game created in collaboration with the Saint-Exupéry family. Ideal for young children to develop imagination and creativity. Print, install and play!
