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A Must-Try Escape Room Tip

Posted on August 19, 2022
by Will Gray
Here’s an escape room tip straight from our game masters that is going to help you  break out!

One of the hardest parts of playing an escape room is figuring out just how much of the room you have left. Are you ahead of time? Are you behind time? Is this the only room you have to solve, or is there a whole other secret room you've yet to unlock?

That's why the next time you play, you need to use…

*The 5 Minute Rule*
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The five minute rule means that you try to solve something at least every 5 minutes. This can really help you with the timing and pacing of the room. And it can help you know when to ask for a clue. If you've been working on something for more than 5 minutes with no luck, it's a good idea to go ahead and ask for some help from your game master!

If you want additional tips, check out this post, walking you through our top escape room strategies. If you're ready to give this tip a try, click here to book your room!