8 Virtual Escape Rooms That’ll Keep You Puzzled For Hours
For those missing the panic, time pressures and discomfort of escape rooms, you can now spook yourselves silly at home thanks to the invention of the virtual escape room.
While we can’t go out and experience the real thing right now, escape rooms and thrill seeking fans have come together so that you can experience the unnerving sensation during lockdown…
From being stuck in an aircraft with zero gravity to trying to escape a haunted mansion, here are eight virtual escape rooms that’ll boggle your mind. Good luck to you – we hope you make it out alive…
Space Race
This one is perhaps more equipped for the hardcore escape room goers because even the site labels the difficulty as expert…
Ever wondered what it would be like to be Sandra Bullock in Gravity? Now’s your chance to experience the mystery of sci-fi in your very own escape room. Trapped In The Web has created ‘Space Race’, a virtual escape room that sees you thrust into a beaten up space station with zero gravity and zero power. It’s your challenge to try and escape the space station before the oxygen runs out…
Website: www.trappedintheweb.com
The Supervillains Lair
There’s no denying that cities can often be riddled with crime, crooks and scammers roaming the streets. All of these city fears come to life in Know Escape’s The Supervillains Lair. But, we always have our street heroes who come in to save the day. Only this game is a little different… There are villains still roaming and they’re targeting the heroes for themselves and it’s your challenge to stop the threat from spreading. Grab your lockdown buddies and become your very own lockdown hero as you try to save the day from the lingering city villains.
Website: www.knowescape.co.uk
Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
You’re a wizard, [insert name].
Now’s your chance to don all of your Hogwarts merch and to whip out the wand for this Harry Potter inspired digital escape room. You’ll begin your journey as a first year student, who’s just received their ticket, or rather letter, into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The experience, created by Sydney Krawiec, a youth services librarian all the way from Pennsylvania, will see you setting out to crack the codes and mysteries on this quick 15 minute magical experience.
Website: Join Here
Mansion Impossible
If you’ve spent your lockdown at your family house in the country, your idea of fun now probably consists of hoop rolling and hopscotch, like the good ol’ days. Luckily for you we’ve found a family friendly virtual escape room that even your little brother Timmy and old’ Nanna Pat can join in on.
The tale begins with Geoff the ghost who has been lingering in a mansion, never being able to figure out how to escape. Now you have entered the mansion and you must help Geoff and yourself break free from the mansion’s forbidding walls before the clock strikes midnight.
Website: www.thepanicroomonline.co.uk
Mr X
You may not be locked in a room here but you will still need to pop on your detective hat to solve this case.
Despite being stuck inside, Mr X is up to his worrisome ways once again and it’s your mission to keep his tormenting tricks under control. The first port of call is to unravel the mystery of his surname. You’ll need to use the sites such as Google Maps, YouTube, Twitter and local websites to see if you can gather information on his troublesome ways, but remember you’re under a time constraint.
Website: www.escapedurham.co.uk
Moriarty: The Last Stand
Escape Live has brought their terrifying experiences to the web and you’re invited…
Detective Sherlock Holmes has enlisted you to help him solve the case of Professor James Moriarty and his missing revolver.
While Moriarty was busy being detained, the only item linking him to the crime – his revolver – went missing. Holmes has a hunch the revolver is nuzzled away in Moriarty’s office. You must help Holmes solve the mysterious disappearance by unearthing the revolver within an hour’s time frame.
Website: www.escapelive.co.uk
CSI: Mafia Murders
You’re part of the CSI team and you must unlock the clues and puzzles that link the identities of the two killers at a Mafia club. It certainly won’t be easy, but we believe that as part of the Crime Scene Investigation team you’ll be able to give it your best shot and uncover this murder case.
Whether you’re playing alone or over Zoom with friends, this one will provide you with 60 minutes of thrills, chills and puzzles.
Website: www.thepanicroomonline.co.uk
A Night At The Theatre
We love heading to the theatre as much as the next person, but spending a night trapped inside? We’ll pass. These old buildings are no doubt haunted by past theatre goers and critics…
Our worst nightmare becomes a reality in Trapped In The Web’s A Night At The Theatre… There’s no crew or cast members to help you out here. It’s just you and your Zoom team buddies who will have to solve this case.
Website: www.trappedintheweb.com
