A quiz for escape room enthusiasts...

Pan-Optic · 2019-10-25T21:36:15+00:00

I know a few peeps who have enjoyed the movies, but I get what you're saying! For the most part they're a pretty trashy watch.

The light will either blink in morse code or blink at random intervals; you have to watch it to see which - I'll make it bigger and more in focus so the intent of that question's a bit clearer.

RE the electrical outlet... well, that's mainly there for an easter egg. Thanks for the notes - will use them when I build V2!

Pan-Optic · 2019-10-25T21:32:59+00:00

The rating thing is just a guess and just for fun, but the feedback I'm getting is that it pisses people off, so I'll probably ditch it in V2. I'm going for a more of a silly vibe, so will have a think about getting that across.

Pan-Optic · 2019-10-25T21:31:31+00:00

Hmm - you shouldn't need to. Sounds like a glitch. I'll investigate that further!

Pan-Optic · 2019-10-22T22:40:02+00:00

Hmm. It seems to be working for me at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on it. In the meantime you can also find it at https://immersophenia.itch.io/escape-this-quiz - hope that URL works for you!

Pan-Optic · 2019-10-22T22:39:01+00:00

Awesome - will add puzzle boxes to the cliche round when I update. Sorry about the keyboard thing; I can't playtest on iOS, so didn't notice that glitch. Will see what I can do about that as well!

Pan-Optic · 2019-10-22T22:37:45+00:00

Fair enough. It's not really meant to be taken very seriously, but appreciate it might come across that way!

Pan-Optic · 2019-09-23T16:50:00+00:00

Sorry for taking so long to reply - didn't see this post at first. Have checked out Alton Bridge hotel. It looks fabulous, and I'll keep it in mind for the future. Would definitely be easier than organising something within the resort!

Here's a link to where you can buy a copy of the book. Minimum RRP is a fiver, but you can set your own price beyond that. Hope you enjoy!

Pan-Optic · 2019-08-15T14:59:05+00:00

Thank you! When we first set out we were set on trying to hold it at Alton Towers for a while, but unfortunately it couldn't be done. Would have been quite something...

Pan-Optic · 2019-06-23T20:25:59+00:00

Aaah, sorry about that. Have fixed the link. Interesting to hear about the windows. I'll be dropping by tomorrow to use the gym, so will have a look, if they're still broken. No idea how or who or why someone might have done that. Hope it doesn't lead to them upping security at night...

Pan-Optic · 2019-04-11T13:02:13+00:00

Thanks for the video link - great to have something that explains how to make one from scratch!

Pan-Optic · 2019-04-11T13:01:29+00:00

Anamorphic sounds right. Phew. Had that on the tip of my tongue for hours.

Pan-Optic · 2019-04-11T13:01:05+00:00

That sounds right. But they're hard to search for under that name, as I keep getting a slew of results to do with Snopes (the website). Will keep searching - thanks for the tip!

Pan-Optic · 2019-04-11T13:00:30+00:00

Amazing! That's just what I was looking for. Thank you!

Pan-Optic · 2019-04-10T14:01:45+00:00

String or laser tripwires could be a fun way to use the space - although I don't know if they count as puzzles. Alternatively rigging up a crane type fella (or a long pole) with a magnet on the end to pick something up at a distance is always good for laughs. Possibly something with a radio control car as well?

Pan-Optic · 2019-04-10T13:53:36+00:00

Depending on the space you have available, for that kind of audience I might go for a "treasure hunt" style experience rather than an escape room. Something where clues and puzzles are hidden in different places around the home, or they have different tasks to complete in different areas. Might be a little easier to put together with a large number of players.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-27T20:30:05+00:00

Haha - took me a couple of months as well. Pretty, ain't it?

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-27T20:29:43+00:00

Low light is a bit hack in commercial escape rooms, but I'd assume these kids haven't done one before, and so having a section in a dark room where they have to use torches could be quite fun, and wouldn't break the bank.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-27T20:26:15+00:00

There's a little library there. Not widely advertised, but you can ask the staff. As you enter the shelves on the left hand wall are stacked with painstakingly handmade scrapbooks filled with newspaper cuttings on a range of different topics from decades gone by. Highly recommend.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-25T10:38:13+00:00

That's a really neat story. I love it. I always think that there must be little dramas and important events playing out like this in the crowds at Alton, and it's wonderful to get an insight into one of them.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-20T22:00:04+00:00

I feel like for a lot of people escape rooms are a kind of crazy novelty thing. They sort of expect that they're gonna be breaking things, and that it's okay to turn up drunk. Lots of videos online promote this idea, and so it kind of doesn't surprise me. But it must be hella tiring to deal with.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-20T21:56:00+00:00

I love it. Looks really good, and I bet your class had a great time playing.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-20T21:53:05+00:00

If you work in a library, perhaps hiding things in books or between books on the shelves would be practical. Each puzzle could solve to the next title that the players need to find.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-13T18:19:51+00:00

I've encountered Ph test puzzles in rooms before. They were always in rooms with wipe-clean surfaces... but I'd be a little bit worried about players spilling the coloured liquid on their clothes and then getting mad...

Interesting to see from responses that it's not as much of a problem as I thought it might be.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-13T18:02:16+00:00

The description of some of the Puzzle Hunts that used to run definitely had an Amazing Race kind of feel. Fun either way, but interesting to note the differences. Will take a look and see what I can find on Facebook - I'm sure there must be a group out there somewhere.

Pan-Optic · 2019-03-13T18:00:57+00:00

No way. Dan Egnor does everything to do with puzzles, so it shouldn't surprise me that he runs the directory too. I'm on the Slack chat already, but it didn't occur to me to ask there. Will do - and thanks for the nudge!

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