Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced player, every escape room is different and challenging; that’s what makes them addictive! Any experienced player will have their own escape room tips and methods, but here are some of our personal favorites. From our Game Masters to you.
Communicate
To start, communication is easily the most important rule when doing an escape room. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing with friends and family or complete strangers! No idea is a bad idea (unless it involves breaking something or climbing into the ceiling…) Try everything you can within the parameters you are given, but try not to overthink it! If it doesn’t work, at least you can say you went down with a fight. Don’t forget to mention when you’ve opened something or received a hint, too! We encourage shouting to each other. It’s an escape room, not a library! Don’t be afraid to seek help from your fellow players either.
Divide and Conquer
Escape rooms can seem a little overwhelming at first; you’re put into a room slam-packed with riddles and puzzles and are only given an hour to get through it all. Luckily, you’re not alone! You’ve got your friends- possibly even some new friends- to help you. Utilize your group’s size and split up to cover as much ground as possible. Everyone thinks a little differently and will have their own ideas and tactics- if you can’t solve it, maybe someone else in the group can! Not all rooms will have a non-linear play style to them, but at the very least it’s best to split up and search for clues or solutions!
Listen to your Game Master
Thirdly,as your game masters, we are in control of your fate for the next hour. (Mwahahahaha.) While we monitor your room to maintain safety and ensure rules are being followed, we are also there to provide help when prompted and make sure everyone has a good time! We know these rooms like the back of our hands and have plenty of escape room tips to get through them.
Linear vs. Nonlinear
Next, no escape room is the exact same– every room has a different atmosphere, puzzles, and even play style. The biggest difference from one room to another is whether it is linear or nonlinear! Linear rooms have puzzles that must be done in order- one thing will lead you to the next and so on! Nonlinear rooms will have puzzles or some puzzles that can be done in any order. This is when that divide and conquer tip can come in handy! Knowing what kind of room you are playing before you go into it can serve as a huge benefit to the team.
Organization
Things can get crazy fast when doing an escape room. Because of this, we recommend doing your best to stay organized! Leave props and clues in a place everyone can see and access easily- once you’ve used an item, set it to the side so that nobody confuses it for something that hasn’t been used yet (you may need to use some props or clues more than once, so be wary of this! This is another thing you can ask your game master before your room begins). The last thing you want to do is romp through the room and leave a trail of discarded pieces in your wake! There’s nothing worse than needing a clue you’ve misplaced, or a prop your friend has been carrying since they found it.
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Have Fun
Lastly, have a good time! Remember, an escape room isn’t only about the escape- it’s about the experience that comes with it! We know this technically qualifies as the sixth of our escape room tips but it’s easily one of the most important ones. You’re being given an hour to let loose, relax, and have fun solving puzzles! Work your brain and allow yourself to step away from the daily stressors and duties. Bring friends, family, or even make some new friends by going alone!
There is paid parking options near this location. Friendly, helpful staff and a fun experience! Felix was a great game master! We were able to make it out in under an hour with 4 people.
Sarah Kallsen February 27, 2023
Fabulous staff and had a great time with our teens. We usually do this in every major city we visit. This location was creative and we had a great time. We chose the hardest one with a pandemic, but succeeded!
Carolyn K December 27, 2022
Visited from Michigan to see some couples from the Black Love and Marriage Program and we decided to check this place out! We had some much fun! The staff was very helpful and hospitable. Their facility and restrooms we clean. We enjoyed our time and we ESCAPED!
Kenitha Rabb December 8, 2022
First time doing an escape room adventure for all members of our group(4). We did Blackbeards Brig. We had such a great time. Stephanie was a great host and explained everything very well. Because it was our 1st time we were a little unsure on what to expect. The clues were great, and we were able to win our adventure with 33 seconds to spare. The facilities were well decorated and clean. The clues were somewhat hard but yet achievable. Can't wait to go back for a different adventure.
Brig Church September 22, 2022
I had a great time at EscapeWorks Denver! We did the Egypt escape room, and it was wonderful! The team bonded wonderfully, and we now work stronger together in more business appropriate parameters. I had a great time dancing around in silly costumes and sifting through sand. However, I'm glad I came with a larger group. You'll definitely need a few sets of hands to escape (which we did!) though I'm sure the experience would be enjoyable regardless. I also did a prohibition themed room a few years back. I don't remember much about it except that I had loads of fun.
Rebecca H. August 22, 2022
Helen was an amazing worker! She helped us with our escape room and she was incredibly kind. Helen really made my experience completely worth it! I would come back just to talk with Helen!
Olivia Svenson August 17, 2022
We had a great time with the Speakeasy room. The setup was fun and the room was detailed. There was a variety of puzzles and it was fun to try to fit things together. Helen!!!! Helen was fantastic at setting the scene and helping us through with little hints when we had the right idea but just couldn’t get something to work because we were slightly off. Thanks!!
Kaitlyn Kelly August 12, 2022
We just did the Speakeasy and it was great! The puzzles were designed well; challenging but not impossible and really fun to solve. The rooms themselves were high quality filled with all sorts of fun props and hidden secrets. Helen, our host, was fantastic! Our unseen benefactor kept the action moving and just made the whole experience way more entertaining. Had a blast!
Brian Sankowski August 12, 2022
This was awesome! The escape room we did had everything—Ancient Egypt, Indiana Jones references, hieroglyphs to translate… It was challenging, but able to be solved in an hour. Our game master Tobi was really friendly & cool. And the “hints” sound was an “Easter Egg” of sorts 😉 Definitely check it out!
Doug “K'laamas” Johnson August 12, 2022
Just did the Egyptian tomb n I had a great time. They put a lot of effort into the design, and story. Helen helped us out and made the experience very fun. We almost went back to do a second escape!
Liy Taliaferro August 10, 2022
We had a great experience with 5 people in the Blackbeard room. Our first time with an escape room challenge and picked the easiest one they offered and thoroughly enjoyed completing the puzzle. Felix was a fantastic host and hints were given appropriately to keep it fun but definitely not excessively. Lots and lots of fun, would highly recommend. We will be back after having such a great time. Thank you!
Morgan Phillips July 30, 2022
This was an unforgettable experience! We did the virus outbreak scenario for a teambuilding event. Everyone raved about how fun this was, it far exceeded expectations even for a bunch of engineer dorks. The game was brilliantly designed, the puzzles were very challenging but not frustrating. Each stage or unlock brought a great sense of satisfaction and motivation to move onto the next. Many of the puzzles required unconventional thinking and multiple knowledge domains to complete. Teamwork was a must. Staff was super helpful and their hints were perfectly timed to keep us on track. 10/10, would do again. Thank you!
Jeremy Smolik July 14, 2022
Been to Escape Works twice now. Had an excellent experience both times. The puzzles are very clever and the rooms are fun and challenging. Particularly enjoyed the casino heist game. Stephanie was a great hostess and even spent some time with us afterwards to explain how things worked. Good fun!
Stephen Weitz June 26, 2022
Visiting my friends in Denver and we wanted something fun to do - we made the RIGHT decision here. We booked Blackbeard’s Brig and it was awesome. Well paced and not too difficult. Just the right amount of stress. Patrick was awesome he had our backs and made the experience so fun and enjoyable. He was an awesome host. Highly recommend!!!
Meredith LoRusso June 26, 2022
My friends and I went to Denver for the weekend and decided to do the Casino Heist room at EscapeWorks. We had so much fun trying to figure out the clues; we didn't end up 'winning' but had a great time anyway. Rose walked us through the clues to the end of the game which was a lot of fun. Thank you Rose and Felix for a fun night. If we are ever back in the area we would definitely to this again.
Deb Gregg June 4, 2022
We had the best time at EscapeWorks Denver. My friends and I traveled to Denver for a fun weekend and decided to do the escape room experience. We chose the Casino Heist and had the best time ever!!! A huge shout-out to Rose and Felix who did a fabulous job of making it so fun for us!!! They went above and beyond. Thank you Rose and Felix for making it so memorable!!! We will be back!!!
Signed..."The Fun Girls" from South Dakota
Kim Klundt June 4, 2022
I love this place! I went in March with my daughter and we did Blackbeard's Brig, the easiest one, since I was new at escape rooms. We were paired up with another family of three. We had a blast and escaped! It was such a positive experience, I brought my family back for my daughters birthday. We did the Egyptian Tomb as a private party, since we had a group of five, and escaped! That room was amazing too! My family still tells everyone about how much fun they had in that escape room.
The rooms are really well done. The puzzles are fun, unique, not easy but also not so hard you are frustrated the whole time. The themed rooms are spot on with the stories. Everything looks well maintained and clean. The staff is professional and kind. Next Denver trip we will be back for another escape room.
Thank you for making our trips fun and memorable.
Chena Kline May 7, 2022
The Casino Heist room was a challenge but extremely fun! It’s different than other escape rooms as you’re not allowed to ask for hints; the game master gives them to you at their discretion. Tobi was an awesome game master and only gave us hints when we were completely lost. Highly recommend!
Amanda Bertelli April 26, 2022
EscapeWorks in Denver is AmAzInG! The gamemasters we're great! We went first to play Blackbeard's Bring, ended up loving it soooo much that after we won, we immediately wanted to do another. We did Outbreak next which was a little more challenging but was a blast to play!!! We're going back to do the other games soon, and I recommend this place to everyone! They have weekday deals, and discounts if you do multiple on the same day!
Jazz Ramey April 26, 2022
We had a great time in the Egyptian Tomb! The puzzles and riddles were challenging and fun. Our game master Steph helped us stay on track with minimal hints. Definitely worth the money, for it was an exciting and bonding experience. It was very realistic and there was a lot of thought behind effects and puzzles. If we return to Denver again I would be happy to try out another room!
lilly M. April 15, 2022
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