As the Enneagram skyrockets in popularity, the number of people wanting to understand the Enneagram types rises with it. And since escape rooms are the best way to learn people’s behavior under stress, we’ve researched how to spot each sign in a room and learn the Enneagram types in an escape room. Maybe you’ll even learn which one you are!
Type 1
Dubbed the “perfectionist”, this type excels at identifying and correcting errors. Ones love organization and order, so a chaotic escape room experience is a nightmare for them. When they’re under unhealthy stress they become hypercritical of themselves and others. They strongly value efficiency, so they’ll spend their time in the room working to ensure everything is running smoothly and everyone remains productive.
Type 2
Everyone needs a support system, and the “helper” type is your best bet for a ride-or-die. Especially under stressful circumstances, twos love to encourage their teammates and do whatever it takes to help everyone. This person is the type to be bouncing around the room and giving aid to anyone who is struggling. They’ll offer any advice they can. Twos can become irritable and when they feel unappreciated for their efforts- remember to say thanks!
Type 3
Threes are a bit of an enigma. On one hand, they’re considered the ambitious Enneagram type with exceptional work ethic. However, they can also be skillful procrastinators and highly apathetic. Because of this, threes are either leading the charge with the one and eight, or they’re dawdling with the nine. Either way, they’re a good addition to your team because they have the ability to either take the room seriously or just have fun.
Type 4
Enneagram fours value individuality and want to be valued by their team. They are able to fit any role and work hard to ensure the success of those around them. However, they become volatile and unproductive if their efforts either don’t benefit their team or go unappreciated. Understanding this Enneagram type and their desire to be seen and appreciated can be your ticket to success in an escape room.
Type 5
As the intense type, fives are typically one of the more independent people in the group. Especially in escape rooms requiring deeper thought, Enneagram fives are priceless additions to your team. Their independence can be an issue when stressed. It can cause the five to withdraw into themselves instead of playing as a team. It’s typical of this type to be reluctant to share their thought processes with others, but once they break this barrier there’s no stopping them.
Type 6
Loyal sixes are phenomenal teammates who stick with you and the group. They understand teamwork is the master of efficiency. However, they also may be the pessimists of the group because they can be chronic overthinkers. Once they can focus on the task at hand though, they can shoulder two teammates’ worth of work.
Type 7
Ever the scatterbrained type, sevens are constantly moving around the escape room. They are either solving multiple puzzles in the room at once or doing nothing at all. Like the three, they’re on one side of the pendulum or the other. Like sixes, it just takes a bit of focus to change the game. With the speed at which they move, when they’re on their A game, records can be broken.
Type 8
Enneagram type eights might be the easiest to spot. They will immediately assert themselves as a leader because they naturally resist being controlled- they know how to get things done. They may come off as abrasive, but it’s only because they want so badly to succeed. Understanding this Enneagram type’s drive and how it changes their behavior is the best way to work with them and follow their unstoppable lead to victory.
Type 9
The final Enneagram type’s behavior varies greatly based on their level of health and mentality, so they can be a bit difficult to type. Nines are chameleons, but you can always detect the nines when they give away their go-with-the-flow, conflict-resistant nature. They might end up being the least productive under pressure as they try to ease everyone else’s stress instead of solving the puzzles.
Are you ready to take your friends and family to an escape room? You might be surprised by their behavior, or maybe you knew all along! Learn their Enneagram types in an escape room- book a night of fun and make certain to re-read this post. You can also check out the Enneagram Institute before you set out to conquer an escape room to know how to best utilize the skills of the individuals in the room.
We did the Vampire Hunter room. It was just the two of us and it was just the right amount of challenging. Sean was our Game Master and he was incredibly engaging and just the right amount of helpful. He gave us time to process and figure things out before giving us the subtle nudge we needed to progress. The room was well decorated and extremely fun. We will be back for the rest!!
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Brandon J.
5/09/2025
We did the Vampire Hunter room. It was just the two of us and it was just the right amount of challenging. Sean was our Game Master and he was incredibly engaging and just the right amount of helpful. He gave us time to process and figure things out before giving us the subtle nudge we needed to progress. The room was well decorated and extremely fun. We will be back for the rest!!
Laura W.
5/09/2025
Our family had a great time with the “Egyptian Tomb” room and Dakota as our game master! The puzzles were fun and approachable for all of us, even though we had various levels of experience. The room also had a fun and realistic theme with some cool surprises that we discovered along the way!
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Laura W.
5/09/2025
Our family had a great time with the “Egyptian Tomb” room and Dakota as our game master! The puzzles were fun and approachable for all of us, even though we had various levels of experience. The room also had a fun and realistic theme with some cool surprises that we discovered along the way!
Breken R.
5/09/2025
Escape Works was an absolute blast! The experience was so much fun, and Harmony and her team were simply amazing. They made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for an unforgettable escape room adventure! - Emma's Brig-Breakers
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Breken R.
5/09/2025
Escape Works was an absolute blast! The experience was so much fun, and Harmony and her team were simply amazing. They made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for an unforgettable escape room adventure! - Emma's Brig-Breakers
Rina M.
4/18/2025
We had such a blast doing the Vampire Escape Room. We were greeted by Sky, who was so kind to us despite us running a couple of minutes late. She was enthusiastic and excited to get us started. The experience was super fun and challenging. I love that you get little hints along the way to ensure you move along and don’t get too stuck and frustrated. Perfect date experience for my husband and I. Totally recommend.
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Rina M.
4/18/2025
We had such a blast doing the Vampire Escape Room. We were greeted by Sky, who was so kind to us despite us running a couple of minutes late. She was enthusiastic and excited to get us started. The experience was super fun and challenging. I love that you get little hints along the way to ensure you move along and don’t get too stuck and frustrated. Perfect date experience for my husband and I. Totally recommend.
Katrina K.
4/17/2025
We completed the Vampire escape room and absolutely loved it! The puzzles were clever, creative, and kept us thinking the entire time. Everything was really well done. Huge shoutout to Wyatt--he did an awesome job setting the scene, getting us pumped to play, and offering just the right amount of help when we got stuck. Five stars all around!
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Katrina K.
4/17/2025
We completed the Vampire escape room and absolutely loved it! The puzzles were clever, creative, and kept us thinking the entire time. Everything was really well done. Huge shoutout to Wyatt--he did an awesome job setting the scene, getting us pumped to play, and offering just the right amount of help when we got stuck. Five stars all around!
Monique B.
4/16/2025
My group did the Vampire Hunters and the Egyptian rooms, Wyatt was our game master for both of them. Both rooms were absolutely epic! I was truly surprised at the quality of the rooms, decorations, props and puzzles. All of the riddles and tasks were unique, different and unexpected. We had a blast and highly recommend this experience to everyone. We plan to come back to complete the other rooms soon! Thanks Wyatt for a great experience! I love how you were fully in the experience with us and immersed us right at the beginning!
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Monique B.
4/16/2025
My group did the Vampire Hunters and the Egyptian rooms, Wyatt was our game master for both of them. Both rooms were absolutely epic! I was truly surprised at the quality of the rooms, decorations, props and puzzles. All of the riddles and tasks were unique, different and unexpected. We had a blast and highly recommend this experience to everyone. We plan to come back to complete the other rooms soon! Thanks Wyatt for a great experience! I love how you were fully in the experience with us and immersed us right at the beginning!
Ella M.
4/16/2025
Amazing experience! I went with my brother and we did the Casino Heist room—can’t say enough good things about our time there! The puzzles were very interactive and the perfect difficulty for us to solve, the room set-up was exciting, and the story behind the room theme perfect. Cooper, our game master, was very helpful in giving us hints during the game without spoiling any of the fun, and was extremely kind, funny, and informative. Overall, we had the best time and will definitely be revisiting and recommending to family/friends!
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Ella M.
4/16/2025
Amazing experience! I went with my brother and we did the Casino Heist room—can’t say enough good things about our time there! The puzzles were very interactive and the perfect difficulty for us to solve, the room set-up was exciting, and the story behind the room theme perfect. Cooper, our game master, was very helpful in giving us hints during the game without spoiling any of the fun, and was extremely kind, funny, and informative. Overall, we had the best time and will definitely be revisiting and recommending to family/friends!
Omar S.
4/16/2025
We had an amazing time at the escape room, and a big part of that was thanks to our game master, Cole! From the moment we walked in, he set the tone with his hilarious energy and welcoming vibe. He kept us laughing the entire night and made the experience even more memorable. Cole was not only super funny, but also a fantastic host—clear, helpful, and just all-around awesome. If you get the chance to go, hope you get Cole as your game master. He’s the best!
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Omar S.
4/16/2025
We had an amazing time at the escape room, and a big part of that was thanks to our game master, Cole! From the moment we walked in, he set the tone with his hilarious energy and welcoming vibe. He kept us laughing the entire night and made the experience even more memorable. Cole was not only super funny, but also a fantastic host—clear, helpful, and just all-around awesome. If you get the chance to go, hope you get Cole as your game master. He’s the best!
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