Am I Really Locked In A Room?

(note: this article was updated in 2019 to reflect more current practices and safety considerations)

The idea of being locked in a room with no easy way out is both exciting and exhilarating, giving adventure-seekers from all walks of life an unparalleled challenge.

Escape rooms have taken the country by storm, providing an amazing activity for birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette bashes, work events, and so much more. The concept is clear: groups of two to twelve participants are “locked” in a room full of puzzles, clues, and brain teasers with only 60 minutes to fight for freedom. With only 20% to 40% of participants making it out before time is gone, a successful escape is the ultimate goal.

As the door closes and the clock starts, however, one major question remains: am I really locked in a room?

Am I Really Locked In a Room?

The simple answer: No! When escape rooms were new, locking participants in rooms without means to leave on their own was the norm. As time has progressed, most escape rooms have moved away from this practice in the interest of safety and security.

At EscapeWorks Denver, most of our rooms are not actually locked – and for those rooms where the doors are locked, exit keys are provided right next to the door. Using these keys to leave the room is acceptable and allowed, but they are not part of the game, and leaving the room in this manner does not constitute accomplishing the goal! At all times at Escapeworks, you can always exit your room the way you came in without assistance or permission from anyone else.

A Focus on Safety

Our realistic escape rooms are designed to be a thrilling race against the clock. But while experience your game at Escapeworks, you’ll be under constant supervision by our game masters via cameras and microphones situated in every room. They are there not only to keep you safe, but also to ensure that everyone has a great time, and to help provide hints and assistance the group needs to enjoy the experience.

And of course, as you should expect from any building, exit signs, backup emergency lights, and multiple egress routes are there in the unlikely event that the building must be evacuated.

If intellectual stimulation, competitive spirit, and the ability to best your peers sound like a great way to spend an afternoon, you’re in the right place. With the heart-pounding, adrenaline-boosting power of escape rooms, you can put your skills to the test to come out on top. EscapeWorks Denver is the top-rated facility of its kind in Colorado, providing regularly rotating themes, puzzles at numerous skill levels, and some of the biggest twists and surprises in the industry. Every visit provides a brand new opportunity to break free, offering unlimited fun for those ages 12 and up.

Get in touch today to see what all the buzz is about!

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