Escape rooms have been a hit in the entertainment industry for several years. They have recently entered Bulgaria and are now extremely popular, especially among young people and children. In fact, it's a good way not only to have a good time with company, but also to develop a number of our abilities.
More recently, just over two decades ago, these rooms are based on computer-simulated games with similar themes, popular in East Asia.
The inventor of real escape rooms is a Japanese man who decided it would be a good idea to try to bring the game to reality . Today, this type of real life premises has already gained popularity in a number of countries.
It's no coincidence that we all like mysteries. Natural human curiosity makes us want to peek into them, and the experience is intensified by our innate instincts , which make us whisper to be careful and stay away from the unknown. But as they say - the greatest weapon is knowledge. It is what we strive for when we play in a room of mysteries.
We have all heard of the great work of the Dutch writer J. Huizinga , entitled The Playing Man. In it, the famous historian and culturologist talks about the ways in which play actually plays the role of an educational, upbringing and empowering process for the individual. Huizingha believes that this is the best way to improve the acquisition of important skills.
He is also of the opinion that it is not only children who should play. On the contrary, he believes that adults should also maintain their vitality, intellectual and emotional tone through fun activities.
Time management skills
Usually the escape room game lasts between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the age and preferences of the participants, the complexity of the game and the size of the room used. Most of the time we have to solve the mysteries of the room is within an astronomical hour.
In practice, this is the best and most interesting way to train our abilities to calculate and plan tasks over time. To be precise, we will sometimes need to rush and act disciplined and organized according to plan.
Coldness in Tense Situations
The time limit will also provoke you to learn to make quick and confident decisions about the game . It is extremely important to learn to concentrate during the game in spite of all the distractions.
Ingenuity
The best thing about escape rooms is that they make us move our brains. We have to, as they say, get out of the box of conventional thinking and apply creativity in order to cope with the challenges.
Observation
Many of the answers to the mysteries, although disguised, are actually in front of our eyes all the time. It takes a really keen eye, as well as increased attention to catch all the clues left for us among the props of the room.
From the moment we enter the escape room, we must not forget for a moment that most objects and phenomena are hardly accidental. Watch out for any small details you may miss.
Discuss and analyze each of them with your team of friends. If you miss even one detail, you lose the whole game.
The good news is that the more times we play, the better we maintain our tone of concentration. Don't despair, just keep going. You can expect better results every time!
Logical thinking
Rediscover the magical superpowers of your mind! We all know that puzzles, riddles and riddles are extremely useful brain exercises.
Most of the tasks we will face in the room are logical puzzles . Some of them can be quite difficult, especially if you forget to notice some of the jokers hidden around.
However, the more you play, the better you will get used to collecting the puzzle of characters and using everything available as a weapon to solve the mystery.
This experience fills us with dopamine and fosters curiosity and patience when we struggle with a challenge.
You will see that in your life and work already you will feel more confident when faced with more difficult tasks . For people who are busy, the escape room is a great way to relax and not think about worries for at least an hour.
Memory
The escape room usually has a big secret that we can only unravel if we correctly recognize, remember and decipher a few characters hidden around.
That's why regular practice of this game makes us memorize details in trying to put together the big picture . Undoubtedly, this is a very useful skill that we can use in all areas of our lives.
Collaboration and communication skills
The real magic of the escape room lies in the fact that each of us has naturally developed skills that are valuable for solving her mystery. Successful teams are the ones that communicate best with each other, distribute time and tasks among each player , listen to each other's opinions and make decisions democratically.
A good strategy is to bring together a group of diverse skills to be prepared for the various mysteries of the room . Another option is to choose a plot that suits the interests and qualities of your company.
Escape rooms are an activity that definitely stimulates our imagination. Thanks to them, we feel excited about the game and engage all our senses to the fullest.
She develops in our country an affinity for difficult tasks both in everyday life and in professional life. After a few games, we even begin to feel that we have become more resourceful and resourceful, and in a sense, even more combative as people.
We all love to play and relax. It's great when we can combine this with educational fun and personal development. Thanks to the escape rooms, each of us can now measure our abilities as a detective and researcher, as well as develop and improve them.
There is no better option for a themed party, no matter what the occasion. This fun is also suitable for children, but of course we need to find an escape room with riddles and stories that are specifically tailored to their age group.
With good strategic planning, the escape room can also be the perfect activity for events to build and unite work teams.
Computer professionals and IT companies, for example, can organize a game with a theme on the Internet and digital technologies.
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