Escape Rooms have become an international phenomena, and with it has come the name ‘Escape Room’. But is this name good, or bad for the industry?
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Certainly for veteran players, it makes sense, it’s a name they are used to. But for new players it may be a bit confusing. And for local officials giving you a business license, it can be downright concerning.
On top of all of this, there is also the fact that many rooms that we go to now, have moved beyond ‘the escape’. We have been in rooms where the goal is to solve a mystery, find treasure, rob banks and a few other creative ideas.
But the question is, if we are going to go beyond the name ‘Escape Room’, what will we use?
Recently this came up in a meeting, and I was surprised at how difficult it was to describe the new pastime. Here are some of the names people brought up….
Interactive Gaming
Live Action Gaming
Live Adventure Games
Interactive Adventures
Interactive Mysteries
Puzzle Rooms
While each of these names is interesting, none seem to truly capture what a modern ‘escape room’ is, and many of the terms bring other things to mind, which may confuse the audience.
So the big question is, do we stick with ‘Escape Rooms’ or do we come up with something new?
Let me know in the comments area, and also let me know some of your ideas for a new name
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