The escape room is one place which has a 60-minute time limit providing ultimate fun along with excitement taking oneself to a completely different world. However, it is of the utmost importance of taking safety measures before we head towards our fun night. Normally, being aware of all safety issues is not always possible. Therefore, you ease your job and to keep you safe, we have penned down 34 ultimate lists of Escape Room Safety Tips and they are as under:
1. Carry your Sanitizers🧴🧼😷
As we all are aware of the current pandemic, we need to keep ourselves safe in the entire experience of escape room games. Though every escape room takes utmost care in sanitizing the rooms but at the same time for our safety, we should keep a bottle of sanitizer with us. This will keep our minds free and if we touch our eyes and mouth accidentally, we will not have to worry about anything.
2. Wear comfy clothes👖
An escape room has many physical tasks involved in finding clues and reaching the way to escape. Many a time, we will need to peek under rugs, tables or crawl on the floor and hide in tight spots. Such a task will want us to wear comfy clothes which are cosy and easy to jump around. Tight T Shirts are also a big no for an escape room. Take care of your personal belongings and have prior knowledge of the escape room rules regarding clothing from the staff member.
3. No jewelry😣💍
Wearing jewelry is not required inside the room. Mostly, the rooms are dark and it involves tasks. A piece of jewelry can get stuck into small objects and just cause hindrance. If you wear jewelry, we would advise you to keep it in the coat pocket and engross yourself in the dramatic atmosphere of the escape room game.
4. Emergency exits🚨🚪
You can sometimes be worried that you are trapped in a small room in the escape game room. Do not take any tension. Each escape room has an emergency exit which will have a tag of it in caps on the front of the door. If you are scared or trapped and want to get out of the room, call the game master and he will let you out of the escape room door in an appropriate manner. Do not use physical strength on any supporting pillar or on breaking things but inform your game host and use the emergency exit.
5. Do not carry food or drink📛🍽🥛
Most of the escape room will not allow you to take your food and beverage inside the room for safety reasons. Moreover, alcohol consumption can also not be allowed. If the staff member is aware of your condition, he will not allow you and ask you to head up to a safe environment. You will not have a minute to munch on a snack inside the escape room as you will be super busy in finding your way out. Hence do not carry anything with yourself. If you have carried it with you, we advise you to finish it in the waiting room and then enter the escape game room.
6. Do not come under the influence of alcohol⛔🍺 or drugs⛔💊
You will need your brains to fully perform in the escape room as you will be solving puzzles and tasks. If you are under any influence of drugs or alcohol, the most escape room will not allow you to even enter. Escape rooms are purely for fun when sane. Most of the task also involves a little physical activity which cannot be performed if you have had drugs or alcohol.
7. Supervise your children👨👩👧👦 all the time⌚
The escape room will mainly be dark and can also have many laser lights around. Most of the escape room does not allow children below 12 but escape rooms are fun with the family. It becomes of utmost importance that children accompany you, do not get hurt and at the same time do not break or damage any property which can cost you a bomb!
8. Special Lockers⛓🔒
An escape room will have special lockers to keep your belongings. It is always advisable to ask the game master regarding the locker room and only keep your things inside the lock and key. You can even keep your cell phone inside the special locker. It will have a combination lock so that you can feel safe about your cell phone and personal belongings.
9. Do not overeat📛🗻🍽
When you are coming for your immersive and mind-blowing entertainment for 60 minutes inside the live game of escape game room, do not overeat. If you plan to overeat and enter, you will not be able to enthusiastically move in the room. You will then pass off the quiz and feel lazy. It is best to have a great meal after winning your escape room game and celebrate it bigger by telling your thrilling story to your mates.
10. Visit the washroom🚽 before entering↩️ the room
As you will be trapped inside the game room for 60 minutes, visit the washroom and feel lighter. You will not have a minute to spare once you are inside the game room. If you would want to visit the washroom in the middle of the escape game, it will kill the fun. Moreover, you will not complete your task on time and it can ruin the enhanced experience.
11. Do not carry⛔ lighters🕯 and other forbidden items🚫 inside the escape room
If you always have a lighter in your bag, you must keep it at home before you head out for your escape game night fun. Most of the escape room will not allow you to have lighters. If you have an expensive lighter, there is a possibility that you will lose it as the team member can throw them away as a safety hazard.
Forbidden Items checklist:
- bags
- keys
- cameras
- mobile phones
- lighters
- paper with a pen or pencils
12. Do not break📛💔 anything
No clues will ask you to break something. If you think your clue wants you to break a prop, call the game master and ask him about it. If he allows you, then you can break it. If you break something without permission, you might have to pay for the same. So, don't break things!
13. Keep an eye on👁🔛 your watch⌚
It is safe to know what time you entered and how much time you are taking to complete the task. This will mentally allow you to focus on clues within the stipulated time and you will not panic in the end.
14. Communicate💬🗨
If you get scared inside the room about something, communicate to your team member or call the game master. Never get panic as games inside the escape room are just for fun. There will be nothing to scare you out.
15. Fire extinguishers🧯👩🚒👨🚒
The game master at the start of the game will prompt you about where the fire extinguishers are placed. In case of an emergency, you should be aware of their exact placement inside the escape room. Fire extinguishers keep the escape room safe.
16. Credit card💳
Every escape room usually recommends carrying a credit card for without touches safety payment. Caring cash will keep your mind diverted and hence being free about payments will keep you engrossed in the game.
17. Escape room policy📜
An escape room will have their own rules and regulations along with the policy. Being aware of them before joining the room is better. Ask the escape room staff or the game master to brief you regarding the same. As an example check:
18. Be aware of electrical sockets🔌⚡
Not even for fun try to put fingers into the electrical socket. They are extremely dangerous. If there is a mystery game involving electricity where the game master shows safety guidelines, then only go for it. As an escape room requires different lights, you will find many wires and lights. Ignore them altogether and solely focus on your game. An escape room is designed to be in a safe environment hence there is nothing to worry about.
19. Keep your eyes👀 safe from lasers🔦
An escape room has many games revolving around laser lights which make the games interesting and full of adventure. As cool as they may seem, keep your eyes safe from them. The laser should not touch your eyes.
20. Trust the game🎮 master🎓
A game master is aware of every instruction he says and hence daring against his instructions can cause harm. Every escape room will have pre-instruction guidance by the game host. Listen to GM with all ears in true scout fashion. Trust the game master to have an authentic experience in escape room game night with your friends. Bring in your unique skills in awesome rooms.
21. Wear sports shoes👟
As there are tasks which involve a little running around the game design and getting it completed as soon as possible, you will need your sneakers to make you feel comfortable. High heels will cause hindrance in playing. Avoid high heels in the game room.
22. Carefully dodge the sharp objects📐 and sharp items🪒
As a usual caution, there are no sharp objects in an escape room, but still if at all you come across one, dodge it carefully. All safety equipment is used in an escape room. Even if you see shared objects, it is advisable to tell your game master about the existence of the same in the room. Maintain a safe distance from sharp edges in the escape room for a positive and memorable experience. Contact the game host if you see a rare case of sharp edges.
23. Do not open⛔👐 the windows for clues🧩
An escape room will never have clues kept for you outside the window. Therefore there is no need to open and peep out of the window. Moreover, an escape room is built in a way where there needs specific lighting for a picture frame. Hence a window needs to be shut for the effect of such lights. Therefore ignore the existence of windows completely.
24. If you need to use extreme🌪️ physical force💪, you are probably doing the task wrong📛
Escape room quests will involve tasks which can revolve around physical activity. But definitely, there will be no such task which will need extreme physical strength to apply. If you think doing the task is not possible without the strength, shout for clues.
25. Play🎳 in a group👥
Escape room recommends playing in a group rather than playing alone. You will feel much safer and enjoy the game to the fullest. You can divide and conquer the escape room game but a perfect activity game is complete when you are with your friends.
26. Trust✔ the rule book📖
When the game master briefs you about interesting puzzles of the escape room rule book, stick to it and you will have unlimited fun. Trying something adventurous which is not recommended can put you and your group in trouble.
27. Show up📺🆙 15 minutes early🕒
Escape rooms are particular about their slot. Moreover, the game master will want to brief you regarding various rules which you will want to understand before you enter the game room. Hence be sure to show up 15 minutes early.
28. Do not panic📛🙀
God forbid if you are into a situation where everything seems wrong, do not panic at all. The game master is seeing you and will come for help. Call for help if you are unable to get useful clues. Moreover, if you see your friend in such a situation which is not right, do not personally go and help. Call the game master immediately. If you have bruised arms, numbed toes problem in night vision during the live game then immediately call the escape room game staff member and brief them without panicking. Use brilliant tips to solve certain parts and fix important objects in private rooms rather than getting scared to death.
29. Choose private games😎 with online booking🌐📗
Online bookings via escape room website will help you to book your slot easily. Plus you can even make payments online using your credit card. This will save time and efforts and help you to make your escape room game booking fast.
30. Small objects🤏🧩
Every escape room will have a game master who intentionally plants clues under small objects. Though you might get fascinated to uncover them, misplacing them is also easy. Every game master will know how many small objects are kept in the escape room and hence while uncovering them, you should be extremely careful. Also, supervise the children - they may eat or stick puzzle pieces up their noses. Divide and conquer with your team in the escape room but at the same time be careful with the small objects. If you find yourself in certain situations then call the game host to speak to them regarding related items.
31. Broken ❌ or damaged equipment 🚧
If you come across any broken or damaged equipment in the live game of escape room then immediately call the game master. The escape room game master will promptly take it away and you will be safe from sharp objects and sharp edges.
32. Mobile Phone 🤳
Cell phones and related objects are not required inside the perfect escape room as you will not have time to answer any call. For better game functionality, keep it in the provided storage facility. Moreover, escape room staff members usually arrange for a photoshoot with props to get product photography and capture fun memories. Hence you will not need any urge to carry your cell phone for pictures. You can give photo credit to the staff member.
33. Solution Possibilities🤯
Plan the escape by using helpful hints and find out solution possibilities. If the clues are difficult to answer then ask for hints. Do not get stuck to one quiz but call for help. You can google what kind of escape room puzzles are in a common context and then plan your activities fun stuff in Philly. This way you will have enhanced confidence in the safety and the unique design of the escape room.
34. COVID 19 precautions🧼
Keep a safe distance from each other before and from the moment you enter the escape room. Get a temperature check done and wear gloves. The game host may ask you to sanitize your hands before entering the escape game. The staff member will show you a storage facility which will be in a central location so that you can be rest assured of your belongings. Keep your sanitizer and other stuff in the maximum capacity locker and change into comfy clothes and then enter the escape room. Though our Gotham Escape Room in Philadelphia takes numerous safety precautions, still you should take your proper care by following stick safety rules as per
COVID 19 WHO guidelines and
Philadelphia COVID 19 guidelines. After that check out
Gotham Escape Room safety protocol.
If at all you have any other queries regarding the escape game room, it is advisable to call the escape room up beforehand and have a complete understanding. All this will keep your mind free on the game day and you can thus have the ultimate thrill and immersive experience in the escape room!
