The Escape Game (established in 2014) is a U.S.-based escape room company offering puzzle-based experiences. Players work together to solve a series of challenges in themed environments to accomplish specific goals within a set time, usually 60 minutes. The company became one of the largest escape room chains in the U.S. with over 45 escape rooms nationwide.[1][2][3]

The Escape Game
IndustryEscape Room
Founded2014
FounderMark Flint, Jonathan Murrell, and James Murrell
HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee, USA, ,
WebsiteOfficial Website

History

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The Escape Game was established in 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee, by Mark Flint, Jonathan Murrell, and James Murrell. Mark became intrigued by escape rooms after trying one during a family vacation in London. Inspired, he and the Murrells began creating prototype escape rooms in his basement. To refine their concept, they visited Hungary—an emerging hub for escape rooms—where they played approximately 14 different games. Based on their experience in 2014, they opened the first The Escape Game location in Nashville.[1][4][5]

Games and Experiences

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Each game features a theme and story line, where players are tasked with solving a series of interconnected puzzles.[6][7] The games are designed for various skill levels, with hints available for teams that need assistance.[1][8][9]

Although The Escape Game had offered digital experiences before, virtual escape rooms became significantly more popular in 2020, as the demand for remote entertainment surged during the initial Covid-19 lock-downs. The Escape Game provides remote adventures where players guide live actors via video feeds through an escape room.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Rickmeyer, Kathryn (2022-04-06). "Unlocking success: The Escape Game to add seven storefronts". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  2. ^ "The Escape Game". North Castle Partners. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. ^ Bleiberg, Larry. "10 awesome escape rooms in popular vacation spots". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  4. ^ "The Escape Game Creatives Spill Brand's Behind The Scene Secrets". escaperoom.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  5. ^ "Breaking Into the Boom in Escape Rooms: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know". nytimes.com. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  6. ^ "The Art of the Escape Room". newsweek.com. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  7. ^ "DowntownDC | The Escape Game". Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  8. ^ "The Escape Game Nashville (Berry Hill) in Nashville, TN - Tennessee Vacation". www.tnvacation.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  9. ^ "The Escape Game - Downtown". Visit Nashville TN. 2019-01-23. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  10. ^ "Virtual Escape Room - The Escape Game Remote Adventures". theescapegame.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.