If you’ve never enjoyed an escape room experience before, you might be feeling a little anxious about jumping into the unknown. One of the questions many first-time players have is: ‘Will I actually be locked in for real?’ It’s often a common misconception that you’ll be physically locked in an escape game and quite literally have to find the key or code to exit, when in reality, it’s very rarely true. At The Escape Effect, the door to exit the game is open at all times throughout your experience, so you can step out for any reason, and at any time.
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Where Does This Myth Come From
Have you watched a few too many escape room horror movies, where the players meet an unfortunate end? Guilty as charged! We love an escape room movie, but thankfully, it doesn’t really translate to real life! Phew! Actual escape rooms are all about the illusion, without the threat of imminent danger.
Admittedly, there is some truth to this misconception, and worldwide a small number of these games do exist. Most escape rooms like to clear up any potential misunderstandings, often by using their FAQ page to clarify players will not actually be locked in their games. So, while there are a few games out there which physically lock the exit door, and some which even handcuff you to parts of the scenery, these days it is incredibly uncommon.
In Orlando, where we are located, this is absolutely not the norm. When you play a game on I-Drive, you can rest in the knowledge that you won’t be physically chained up inside a jail cell, or have to fight your way out to freedom.
Why We Never Lock Your Exit
Not only would locking you in violate fire safety codes and local building regulations, but there are so many other reasons why we would never lock someone in a game. Escape room themes sometimes play on our phobias, with claustrophobia and the fear of confined spaces being a common one. Making someone uncomfortable in an activity which is supposed to be enjoyable, makes no sense to us! At The Escape Effect you won’t experience anything like this, in fact, our spacious games are all 100% ADA accessible too.
Whether you need to step out just to get some fresh air, use the bathroom, take an important phone call, or anything else at all, the game exit door to the hallway in The Escape Effect will always be unlocked!
Some may argue that being locked in for real, would provide a more intense and exciting experience, however we strongly disagree. Safety is always paramount. When you’re in the moment, with your adrenaline pumping as you race around to uncover clues and solve puzzles, you’ll be so immersed in your environment that you won’t even be thinking about whether the door is actually locked or not. But just to clarify, it’s not!
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Now you know we don’t lock our exit doors, it’s time to get your game locked in!
