Facts About Escape Rooms that Will Impress Your Friends
If you’re heading to an escape room with friends or colleagues, you’re probably really excited about what’s to come! You might even be brushing up on your escape room techniques, and making sure you’ve researched certain tricks and methods to help you get out quicker than the other team.
VR Escape Room Facts
If you’re competitive, no doubt you’ll want to try one of our VR escape rooms in London armed with all the tips, tricks, and facts you could possibly know. With that in mind, here are some awesome facts about escape rooms that will make you the most in-the-know player, and hopefully lead you to escape room success!
Fact 1: The first escape room opened in Japan in 2007
Japan is often the front runner for kitsch and quirky games / attractions, so it’s no surprise that they were one of the first countries to create escape-style attractions.
Fact 2: Escape rooms are constantly expanding
The demand for escape rooms is always growing, and people are always looking for new escape rooms to try. There are so many VR escape rooms in London, and the rise in demand shows just how much people love taking part in VR escape games.
Fact 3: There are escape rooms all over the world
VR Escape rooms aren’t just a UK thing – they exist all over the world in many different countries! From the USA, Australia, and Dubai! In 2017, it was estimated that there were 1800 escape rooms in the USA which was predicted to double each year following!
Fact 4: Prison escapes and zombie escapes are some of the most popular themes
There are many themes when it comes to VR escape rooms, and one of the most appealing things about them is the ever-changing variety of plot lines and puzzles. However, it seems the most common themes are prison escapes and zombie adventures. Why are these so popular? It might be a reflection of popular TV shows and movies. For more zombie games, check out our VR shooting experiences in London.
Fact 5: The longest escape concept in the world is 3 hours long
The “Paradox Project” in Greece takes up an entire house (sounds amazing doesn’t it?) and takes up to t0 3 hours to complete. It’s an escape room for absolute die-hard fans, and it’s something that you’ll be talking about for years afterwards.
VR escape rooms at Omescape
If you fancy trying your luck at one of our VR escape rooms get in contact with our team or book online now!