Room Escape Artist
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Why Take Escape Room Tours?
Curtis & Christina Rolfe tell their story of joining Escape Immerse Explore Tours.
Room Escape Artist has been operating escape room since 2017 and have taken hundreds of players to countless wonderful games.
Companies depicted:
Sauve Qui Peut, Immersia, Escaparium.
Learn more at roomescapeartist.com/tour/
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Dreaming & Betting Big: Terry Pettigrew-Rolapp & Tommy Wallach of Hatch Escapes (REPOD S7E12)
zhlédnutí 140Před 14 dny
"Where Terry and I live is between games and theater." If you ask any escape room enthusiast to recommend a must-play game in Los Angeles, you'll hear about Lab Rat. When it first opened in 2018, it was ranked #8 in the world on the TERPECA list. It has maintained a ranking in the top 100 games ever since, which is no small feat. Hatch Escapes' highly anticipated new game, The Ladder, has wowed...
Everything Immersive: Noah Nelson of No Proscenium (REPOD S7E11)
zhlédnutí 89Před 21 dnem
“I have irrational exuberance about the future of immersive.” Whether you work in the immersive theater space, or have more than a passing interest in the immersive arts, chances are you’ve seen Noah Nelson at an immersive event, or listened to his coverage of it on the No Proscenium podcast. Or maybe you’ve read about it on their weekly newsletter. Whether it’s reviews of immersive theater sho...
Spoilers Club: Stay in the Dark Part 1 Preview
zhlédnutí 93Před 28 dny
This is a teaser from this month's Spoilers Club. David Spira & Peih-Gee Law take a deep dive into iconic or impactful escape rooms. The creators join us to share exclusive behind the scenes, commentary and insights about their games. This month explored Stay in the Dark; a remarkably enormous game of cat and mouse played through a five story abandoned chemical factory. Creator Gijs Geers from ...
Unlocking the Secrets of RECON LA with Lee-Fay Low & Theresa Wagner (REPOD S7E10)
zhlédnutí 83Před měsícem
“It's remarkable what happens when you stop practicing and spend a little bit of time teaching people.“ Do you own an escape room? Do you have a skillset that applies to immersive gaming experiences, such as game designer, prop maker, or tech expert? Are you an aspiring escape room creator? Are you an escape room enthusiast looking to take a deep dive into the craft and see behind the scenes of...
Captain of Heartfelt Shenanigans: Andy Crocker, Immersive Performance Director (REPOD S7E9)
zhlédnutí 62Před měsícem
"I think being silly is really important." Playing pretend together is powerful stuff, and Andy Crocker knows this better than anyone. If you’ve experienced heartfelt shenanigans at Ghost Town Alive, or exchanged thrilling secrets in the engineering room aboard Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, chances are you’ve come across Andy’s work. As an Immersive Performance Director, Andy’s work involves ...
2024 Golden Lock Award Ceremony
zhlédnutí 731Před měsícem
The Room Escape Artist crew announces the winners of the 2024 Golden Lock Award. This award recognizes outstanding escape rooms in 5 categories: Tabletop, Format Breakers, Virtual, Escape Room, and Correcting The Past - where we remedy a few mistakes from past years. We also announce some big changes to the Golden Lock Award moving forward. Edited by Cara Mandel Music by Ryan Elder
Influential and Experimental: Luke & Madison Rhoades of Cross Roads Escape Games (REPOD S7E8)
zhlédnutí 124Před měsícem
“We always want to make something that we haven't seen before.” There are few companies who have been as influential in the escape room scene as Cross Roads Escape Games. Not only are all their games highly polished with brilliant puzzles, gorgeous sets, and fun interactions, they’re also creatively experimental. The owners, Luke and Madison Rhoades, have made some of the most innovative and fo...
Game Design is Magic: Michael Borys of The 49 Boxes (REPOD S7E7)
zhlédnutí 185Před měsícem
"There's absolutely no difference between Magic and the Magical." We shuffle slowly into the basement, careful not to bump into anything. This is harder than seems, because everywhere we turn, there are boxes and objects. Collections of items are spotlit, dust motes dancing in the air. Curious, we split up and start exploring. In one hidden nook, there’s a display of antique brass locks, and in...
Engineering Fun: Al & Stacy Delcome of Confusion Escapes (REPOD S7E6)
zhlédnutí 82Před 2 měsíci
"A delightful dream world" Imagine walking up to the lobby of an escape room, only to be confronted by an enormous semi-truck that has smashed through one of the walls. Maybe you’re climbing up a massive, sprawling tree and ducking into the treehouse of your childhood dreams. Local favorite Confusion Escapes engineer all their games to maximize fun, which made a lot of sense once we discovered ...
REPOD S7E5: The Secrets of Wild Heart Ranch: Blake Hodges-Koch & Thomas Meston (REPOD S7E5)
zhlédnutí 90Před 2 měsíci
“The most Myst-like experience I have had in real life” You arrive at the Airbnb, ready for a fun-filled weekend with your loved ones. The ranch is gorgeously furnished with mid-century modern touches. Outside, the desert stretches off into the distance. You wander in after a soak in the hot tub and find a little piece of paper that says "Start Here." Before long, you're uncovering secrets abou...
Design From the Heart with Jason & Marketa Richard of Steal and Escape (REPOD S7E4)
zhlédnutí 108Před 2 měsíci
"Our love language is building together." “High on fun” is how David introduces the games at Steal and Esape, and that’s exactly how I felt after playing their creative and unique games. From popsicles to hilarious assessment tests, and challenges that gave me Survivor PTSD, the games created by husband-and-wife team Jason and Marketa Richard are maximizing the fun factor. Steal and Escape is a...
Season Wrap Up: Reflecting on a Season of Global Guests (REPOD S4E12)
zhlédnutí 39Před 2 měsíci
Season Wrap Up: Reflecting on a Season of Global Guests (REPOD S4E12)
The Struggle for Greatness: Lukas Rauscher of Crime Runners, Austria (REPOD S4E11)
zhlédnutí 26Před 2 měsíci
The Struggle for Greatness: Lukas Rauscher of Crime Runners, Austria (REPOD S4E11)
Digging for a Pony: David Spigner, CEO of Boda Borg, Sweden(ish) (REPOD S4E10)
zhlédnutí 27Před 2 měsíci
Digging for a Pony: David Spigner, CEO of Boda Borg, Sweden(ish) (REPOD S4E10)
Ukrainian Resilience: Tasha Tarkhanova, creator of Project Avatar, Ukraine (REPOD S4E9)
zhlédnutí 19Před 2 měsíci
Ukrainian Resilience: Tasha Tarkhanova, creator of Project Avatar, Ukraine (REPOD S4E9)
Expansion & Hospitality: Mark Flint, CEO of The Escape Game, USA (REPOD S4E8)
zhlédnutí 62Před 2 měsíci
Expansion & Hospitality: Mark Flint, CEO of The Escape Game, USA (REPOD S4E8)
Fandoms & Foodies: Prolific Escape Room Designer Gai Bosco, Israel (REPOD S4E7)
zhlédnutí 31Před 2 měsíci
Fandoms & Foodies: Prolific Escape Room Designer Gai Bosco, Israel (REPOD S4E7)
Blacklights & Blindsides: Dino Paulo, Survivor South Africa & owner of Hinthunt Africa (REPOD S4E6)
zhlédnutí 13Před 2 měsíci
Blacklights & Blindsides: Dino Paulo, Survivor South Africa & owner of Hinthunt Africa (REPOD S4E6)
Epic Proportions: Jonathan Driscoll and Sacha St.Denis, owners of Escaparium, Canada (REPOD S4E5)
zhlédnutí 48Před 2 měsíci
Epic Proportions: Jonathan Driscoll and Sacha St.Denis, owners of Escaparium, Canada (REPOD S4E5)
Holistic Game Design: Alexander Gierholz, creator of Amsterdam Catacombs, Netherlands (REPOD S4E4)
zhlédnutí 37Před 2 měsíci
Holistic Game Design: Alexander Gierholz, creator of Amsterdam Catacombs, Netherlands (REPOD S4E4)
Creative Game Mechanics with Leanne Yong & Aaron Hooper of Next Level Escape, Australia (REPOD S4E3)
zhlédnutí 47Před 2 měsíci
Creative Game Mechanics with Leanne Yong & Aaron Hooper of Next Level Escape, Australia (REPOD S4E3)
Paradox Project, Greece: Dimitris Varelas and the Three Hour Escape Room (REPOD S4E2)
zhlédnutí 35Před 2 měsíci
Paradox Project, Greece: Dimitris Varelas and the Three Hour Escape Room (REPOD S4E2)
Reconnecting with RECON (REPOD S4E1)
zhlédnutí 18Před 2 měsíci
Reconnecting with RECON (REPOD S4E1)
Kooky and Creative Networking: Brett Jackson, Creator of Imagi-Ne'er Do-Wells (REPOD S7E3)
zhlédnutí 79Před 2 měsíci
Kooky and Creative Networking: Brett Jackson, Creator of Imagi-Ne'er Do-Wells (REPOD S7E3)
RECON Boston 22: All About the Reality Escape Convention (REPOD S3E12)
zhlédnutí 42Před 2 měsíci
RECON Boston 22: All About the Reality Escape Convention (REPOD S3E12)
The Puzzler: Best-Selling Author A.J. Jacobs (REPOD S3E11)
zhlédnutí 51Před 2 měsíci
The Puzzler: Best-Selling Author A.J. Jacobs (REPOD S3E11)
Environmental Storytelling: Jeff Leinenveber and Jarrett Lantz Creators of The Nest (REPOD S3E10)
zhlédnutí 31Před 2 měsíci
Environmental Storytelling: Jeff Leinenveber and Jarrett Lantz Creators of The Nest (REPOD S3E10)
The Mailbag Episode (REPOD S3E9)
zhlédnutí 6Před 2 měsíci
The Mailbag Episode (REPOD S3E9)
Chris Waters: The Architect of Constructed Adventures (REPOD S3E8)
zhlédnutí 40Před 2 měsíci
Chris Waters: The Architect of Constructed Adventures (REPOD S3E8)

Komentáře

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 2 dny

    Rachel 1:4

  • @traumagirl24
    @traumagirl24 Před 2 dny

    I love Scott!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 3 dny

    The whole feeder/meta puzzle discussion reminded me Haley's bookends and bottlenecks blog. Coming from a film and screenwriting creative experience where every character usually has a backstory, if I had one, my nom de plume would more than likely be lore!🤗

  • @AlgebraAce
    @AlgebraAce Před 4 dny

    So so so glad someone else couldn't resist too many energy drinks 😅

  • @TheGlassesPush
    @TheGlassesPush Před 8 dny

    I love this new format! TEG is my favorite franchise, and I have always had a great experience with their open booking system. I’ve either been paired with delightful people or gotten to solo the game at a deeply-discounted price!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 9 dny

    When AJ states they found "their people" at the crossword championship that's how I felt when I went to RECON Boston! The ER industry is my people!!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 12 dny

    Yes! Soundtracks are a huge area lacking in most all escape rooms. We curate a 90 minute track for all our experiences. Long live Three Dog!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 13 dny

    That beef and cheddar and Jamocha shake is fire!!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 13 dny

    Yes! Half of my time as an ER Creator is watching others enjoy my passion and the other half sometimes feels like a lone island or imposter syndrome.

  • @beljus1
    @beljus1 Před 15 dny

    I am stuck she didnt go into what ports things plug into on the Arduino, where the relay gets hooked up, how she hooked up the bread board for testing. ??? I am lost please help 7:28

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 16 dny

    Buzzshot quoted me! Yay!!!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 18 dny

    We've noticed that escape room misogyny as well! And because our gamemasters are live and real time, we've added that into the script; that if we see that we'll mention "that was a pretty clever observation, young lady/ma'am. Maybe you should tell the rest of the team." Or something like that.

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 18 dny

    I've found that most of my favorite escape games are created by a combo gamer/creative writers. Also, that COGS code is a huge $ saver!

  • @grkpektis
    @grkpektis Před 22 dny

    I'd like to suggest a category. Licensed Escape Rooms, rooms based on an existing IP like a horror movie or game. Those are some of my favorites. Also printable escape rooms

  • @grkpektis
    @grkpektis Před 22 dny

    Man I wish I could afford to go/ play every single one of these

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 20 dny

      It's a relatable problem. There are too many amazing games to play... and they are spread so far apart.

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 25 dny

    Love this episode. I dig the emphasis on "immersive" lexicon. Standardized terminology helps an industry grow.

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 24 dny

      Glad you enjoyed. We're on board with making sure that words have some meaning.

  • @dzyq
    @dzyq Před měsícem

    honestly blown away by how you explain this stuff. I've been trying to build something and using RFID, and wifi on figures (think Skylander) that light up. your project with puzzle, power, and sound, K POWWW, is so awesome. thank you for posting.

  • @trishbrown913
    @trishbrown913 Před měsícem

    Seed of Hope is definitely deserving of an award. Have played it twice, beating it the second time last Saturday. The finale is something to remember for sure!

  • @phirephly4588
    @phirephly4588 Před měsícem

    Congratulations to Oklahoma’s “The Seed of Hope” at The Sanctuary Escapes! 🎉

  • @B0rnToSlay
    @B0rnToSlay Před měsícem

    I've only played 2 of these, I have so far to go 😅

  • @LarsWestergren
    @LarsWestergren Před měsícem

    Perfect timing, just planning an escape room trip with friends to Berlin. Seems Netherlands should be our next destination. Congrats to the winners and thanks REA!

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před měsícem

      Netherlands is always worth a trip. Let us know how it goes for you?

  • @smileycindy
    @smileycindy Před měsícem

    Congratulations to all of the game designers who got their work and creativity recognized on this list! Félicitations spécialement à Immersia et Escaparium de figurer à cette liste internationale. 😁 I am so incredibly lucky to have two top games right here in Laval, a 5-minute drive away from my place.

  • @blakehodgesDOTcom
    @blakehodgesDOTcom Před měsícem

    This is so exciting! What an honor to have Wild Heart Ranch on this list of top notch experiences. Thanks REA team!

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před měsícem

      Congrats to the Wild Heart gang... y'all deserve this.

  • @DavidSpira
    @DavidSpira Před měsícem

    Congratulations to all of the winners

  • @mosespray4510
    @mosespray4510 Před měsícem

    This is such a great video. What you've done is completely in the spirit of what I'm hoping to do in Wisconsin. You two are wonderful.

  • @mosespray4510
    @mosespray4510 Před měsícem

    This is a great video. Thank you!

  • @usuallyawkeguy
    @usuallyawkeguy Před 2 měsíci

    Krampus was a delightfully terrifying experience where my own teammate almost killed me with that rake.

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 2 měsíci

      One of our teammates was clutching a broom. I made him put it down.

  • @Smileypeacefun
    @Smileypeacefun Před 2 měsíci

    Great episode. Please have them on the spoiler club sometime. :) ♡

  • @ConnerTDavis
    @ConnerTDavis Před 2 měsíci

    Your rooms are amazing! Tackled all 5 while I was there for the summer.

  • @deejed
    @deejed Před 2 měsíci

    somehow missed this one, but finally realized and caught up. Super excited to play both MoP games this august :D

  • @heikebohm4411
    @heikebohm4411 Před 2 měsíci

    I Rally really want to learn how to build Props for Escape Room but i just dont get it. I need a Dummy class, is there one? 😢

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 2 měsíci

      This talk is pretty approachable if you want to build escape room props from scratch. However, if you want something that's a little bit more plug-and-play, check out our podcast sponsor COGS by Clockwork Dog. Go to cogs.show and use code REPOD at checkout for a discount on their starter set.

  • @ConstructedAdventures
    @ConstructedAdventures Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks a bunch for having me on! It was so much fun chatting with you both!

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 2 měsíci

      It was an absolute pleasure having you on. Your episode is one that we recommend to people who have never listened to the show before.

    • @ConstructedAdventures
      @ConstructedAdventures Před 2 měsíci

      you let me know when you're ready for round two!@@roomescapeartist

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 2 měsíci

      @@ConstructedAdventures that will happen, for sure.

  • @CuteBlondeGuy
    @CuteBlondeGuy Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome interview, thanks!

  • @benrosner401
    @benrosner401 Před 3 měsíci

    You all have me jealous for the folks who get to go to RECON this year. Hope you all have a great time!

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 3 měsíci

    Benjamin's intro is so clever!

  • @HitsandHeadlines
    @HitsandHeadlines Před 3 měsíci

    Whoa black light 😂😂

  • @Smileypeacefun
    @Smileypeacefun Před 3 měsíci

    Some pretty fun puzzles to riddle along while listening. Thanks! :) ♡

  • @HeyTylerAustin
    @HeyTylerAustin Před 3 měsíci

    So excited for the new season!

    • @DavidSpira
      @DavidSpira Před 3 měsíci

      Us too. It’s coming in a few weeks.

  • @chatainedeline5324
    @chatainedeline5324 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you!! Amazing tutorial, everything is explained so well.

  • @kathybickley5117
    @kathybickley5117 Před 4 měsíci

    This is too advanced for me. Is there a super-beginner tutorial? I may be able to make the physical part, but not sure where the code fits in or how to write it? How does it communicate to the lock to open the door? So confused.... Except for the spray paint. I got that part. 😕

  • @Mercury13kiev
    @Mercury13kiev Před 4 měsíci

    You have really rickrolled us in that blue puzzle.

  • @KrazeeKraftZ
    @KrazeeKraftZ Před 4 měsíci

    Will definitely check your rooms out when I'm next in Sydney. Your advice is great, I like creativing things and am always complimented on my attention to detail. I do need to move things out of my garage and into a permanent location though!!

  • @KrazeeKraftZ
    @KrazeeKraftZ Před 4 měsíci

    Great information, thanks. I have previously done a marketing degree so much of this I already knew but adapting it and rehashing it is helpful.

  • @Jw-awesome
    @Jw-awesome Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this. I recently played some rooms at Doldrick's and they were amazing. Very cool to hear the story behind the team. Will check out more episodes.

  • @prodigyescapes
    @prodigyescapes Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing advice. We've designed three rooms so far and are just in the midst of our fouth. This video has lots of things that we've been considering with our development this far. We log all times of all puzzles and find this information vital in creating and refining the rooms. We aim for 100% completion which we find a good challenge to keep our puzzles accessible and enjoyable.

  • @EkwyFields
    @EkwyFields Před 5 měsíci

    I did start doing the puzzle with the solution you intended, but stopped halway through when it seemed like nonsense. Then went back and did it again when I realised the middle word of the clue text. Got halfway through THAT before throwing the paper aside with a groan. XD Well, at least I figured out I definitely had it right!

  • @a-zfan3229
    @a-zfan3229 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you offer any guidance or give resources on someone looking to get into the business of designing escape rooms

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 5 měsíci

      We offer a ton of resources on RoomEscapeArtist.com. This CZcams Channel as 3 conferences worth of talks on the business and design of escape rooms, we also have our podcast, Reality Escape Pod available on the channel (the earlier seasons are coming soon, or you can listen on any podcast app). That show is built around interviews with incredible creators of escape rooms and immersive games. Finally, we have a wonderful Patreon community where people are always talking about the finer points of escape rooms.

  • @paulabroussard1824
    @paulabroussard1824 Před 5 měsíci

    Do you have a link to the Escape Room Discord?

    • @roomescapeartist
      @roomescapeartist Před 5 měsíci

      Here you go: discord.gg/escape-rooms-560138831853125653

  • @LionTree
    @LionTree Před 6 měsíci

    This room looks so amazing! Such a great concept. Like the black and white room from a couple years back.

  • @thomasidzikowski1520
    @thomasidzikowski1520 Před 6 měsíci

    OMG, Summer! You're awesome! Locurio rocks!!