Escape Rooms – A family highlight all year round
Many families face the same question during holidays or at weekends: What can we do today – perhaps with our children?
Escape rooms are a great option all year round. Whatever the weather, escape rooms can always be played. It's neither too hot nor too cold, and regardless of rain or snow – escape rooms can be played completely independently.
Why escape rooms work for every generation
Escape rooms also offer the opportunity to Perceiving family members in a completely different way. Many families are also familiar with the problem that family events are usually only exciting for one generation. While parents might prefer to sit in a café, children would rather go to playgrounds, and teenagers would rather occupy themselves with their smartphones. However, with an Escape Room, everyone can participate equally – without boredom, smartphones, or work-related distractions. In an Escape Room, the family is together.
What makes an escape room family-friendly?
In North Rhine-Westphalia, there is a wealth of good escape rooms that are perfectly suited for families. A family escape room really only needs to consider a few things:
A family escape room should be varied. It shouldn't just have brain teasers, but also things to touch.
Age-appropriate topics are crucial
An escape room for families should be thematically appropriate. Our Escape Room „Lost Vegas 2.0“ in Düren due to the subject matter more suited to older people.
A family escape game should challenge children and adults alike. In an escape room „Tristan's (T) Room in Düren This often works very well because the thinking pattern is different from what adults are used to. Children like to try things out and sometimes come up with solutions more quickly that way.
An escape game for families should not include horror. Of course, there are families with older teenagers or adult children where this may not apply. However, if children under 16 are present, one should be very careful. Usually, however, horror escape rooms are always labelled as such. Our Escape Room „Deep in the Shaft“ at Recklinghausen Training Mine for example Explicitly not suitable for children, as this is a horror escape room with actors.
The Role of the Game Master – Listening Instead of Hoping
Furthermore, it is important to trust the local game masters when they do not recommend a room for your specific circumstances. Many people, when making these kinds of requests, are primarily seeking confirmation for what they have already surmised themselves. However, this approach can backfire when choosing a suitable escape room for families.
To ensure your family outing in NRW or elsewhere is a great success, read the room descriptions beforehand, look at pictures of the rooms (if available), and then make your decision. However, always listen to the Game Masters on site if they have a different recommendation for you.
Tips for choosing the right room
5 Tips for Families When Choosing an Escape Room:
- Read the room description carefully
- View pictures of the room (if available)
- Observe age restrictions
- Take the Game Master's recommendations seriously
- Don't rely on your own judgement alone