When was the first escape room ever built?

Escape rooms, also known as escape games, are a type of interactive game in which players are locked in a room or series of rooms and must solve puzzles and riddles in order to escape within a set time limit. The origins of escape rooms can be traced back to the early 2000s, when they first began to gain popularity in Asia and Europe.

The first known escape room was created in 2007 by a Japanese company called SCRAP. The game was called “Real Escape Game” and it was held in a small room in Tokyo. Players were given an hour to escape by solving puzzles and riddles. The game was a success and soon, other companies began to create their own escape rooms.

The first escape room in the United States was opened in 2012 by a company called Escape the Room in New York City. The game was called “Escape the Museum” and it was set in a museum where players had to solve puzzles and riddles to escape. The game was a success and soon, other escape rooms began to pop up across the United States.

As the popularity of escape rooms grew, so did the variety of themes and settings. Escape rooms began to be set in a wide range of locations, including prisons, laboratories, and even haunted houses. Some escape rooms even began to incorporate elements of virtual reality and augmented reality to enhance the immersive experience.

In recent years, the escape room industry has continued to grow, with more and more escape rooms being opened around the world. Today, there are about 1,500 escape rooms in the UK alone, so you won’t be short of rooms to try!

Escape rooms are not just a form of entertainment, but also a way to develop teamwork skills and problem-solving abilities. They are a perfect way to spend quality time with friends, family, or colleagues and are enjoyed by people of all ages. If you think you’re up for the challenge, why not book a place on our escape room today!