From a certain age, however, the exciting search fades away more and more. The annual Easter fades away, but the great desire to find “Easter Eggs” remains in the blood. This is how you find them again and again, for example in video games when game developers hide a secret that very few players find. But even in movies and series one occasionally encounters hidden clues.

The passion to solve a puzzle and find clues is one of the most beautiful things that accompanies us from childhood to old age. This is exactly where there is a successful remedy for the young and the young at heart: Escape Rooms.

In Escape Rooms you can also experience a kind of Easter egg hunt, where you follow clues and gradually solve the puzzle. Depending on the level of difficulty, this will take a different amount of time. Depending on how well the “Easter Bunny” has hidden the eggs and how good the seeker is, a game can end faster or last a little longer. With the variety of escape games, there is always something suitable for every taste. And so every escape room is its own special Easter egg hunt.

Escape room tips

If you’re really in the mood for an exciting escape game, you should take a look at our missions . Whether it’s a prison riot, a creepy zombie lab, an adventure in a bunker or a unique entrance test for agents, we have the right puzzle fun for every taste. And if you’ve already played through all of our rooms, be sure to check out our friends Crime Runners! There you will also find great Escape Room adventures in Vienna.

Easter promotion

Play with us during the Easter vacations and get € 15,- discount on your Escape Room adventure between 09.04. and 18.04.2022 by simply entering the discount code OSTERAGENT when booking online. We look forward to seeing you and your Dream Team!

If you visit an escape room for the first time, then it will definitely help you if you know the following points. Therefore, memorize the following words well before your first mission and then face your next puzzle fun in an escape room of your choice well equipped and with the best of your knowledge.

Tip 1: Listen to the Gamemaster!

It’s not a special secret trick, but listen carefully as the game master shows you the room. Listen to the words before the mission begins and if you have any questions at this point, then here is the best way to ask. Our Gamemasters know the game and are trained to avoid frustration and to help you complete the mission, give them a little trust and you will master it with flying colors.

Tip 2: Communication is the be-all and end-all!

talk to each other Don’t talk at the same time, but one after the other and tell the other players clearly when you discover a clue or have solved a riddle! Don’t get nervous and hectic. Remain calm and level-headed.

Tip 3: Accuracy

Be attentive and pay attention to the smallest details. Sloppiness or inaccuracy can lead to a “dead end” and drive you to despair. Likes to use all your senses to solve a puzzle.

Tip 4: Avoid transposed digits

In the case of combination locks or combinations, transposed digits often occur. You are welcome to try different variants, but there is usually a precise order that is also clearly specified in the puzzle.

Tip 5: Don’t focus on the wrong things

Unfortunately, it often happens that one concentrates on unimportance that have nothing to do with the actual puzzle. Here you have to be careful not to lose yourself. The right communication helps here or, if necessary, asking the game master before investing too much time.

Tip 6: Have fun!

With all the stress that a game can bring, there is one thing you must never forget: have fun!

museum

A day at the museum is always a good idea. Regardless of whether it is the natural history or art history museum in Vienna, both offer hours of entertainment. The technical museum in Vienna, for example, is always worth a visit and offers a number of hands-on activities for young and old.

movie theater

A good movie with popcorn is one of the classics among indoor activities. There are currently many great blockbusters to see again and promise great entertainment.

Virtual reality

You don’t always have to gamble at home in front of the PC or on the couch. In the Vienna Reality Playground you can try out all common virtual reality (short: VR) games. Whether flight or racing simulator, virtual archery and much more – playing with full physical effort is possible here.

Climb

Those who like to have more exercise are in good hands in a climbing hall in bad weather. Whether on the climbing wall or while bouldering, fun is guaranteed.

Escape room

Escape rooms are of course also an ideal destination if you are looking for a great indoor activity. Here everyone can relax and leave everyday life behind for a few hours and solve tricky puzzles. With us even with acting interludes!

Paintball & Laser Tag

If you need even more action, you should look for a paintball hall or a laser tag organizer in your area. A group activity that is guaranteed not to be forgotten in a hurry.

Swimming pool or spa

If you prefer something a little more comfortable, you can treat yourself to a day in the spa or visit an indoor pool and swim a few lengths.

tennis

Tennis is the perfect all-weather sport. In summer on the court and in winter in the hall. Countless halls in Vienna offer their places for a low hourly rent.

It was originally planned to publish the finale of the award-winning Crime Stories series in the previous lockdown. In the end, however, “Crime Stories Part 2: Beneath Vienna”, which was developed in cooperation with “Crime Runners” and the “Third Man Tour”, was in development for a total of 10 months. But now it adorns itself with two hours of fun and tricky puzzle content.

“After almost two years of pandemic, of which almost 11 months were closed, we still want to offer our customers stories from our universe and with ‘Beneath Vienna’ we close our online game series ‘Crime Stories'”, says Lukas Rauscher, Managing Director of Crime Runners. “In good time, hopefully in the final lockdown”.

Live Escape Rooms have their roots in Point & Click Adventures and are a transfer into the real world. During the bumpy pandemic times, we decided to return to the origins of the industry in order to enable escape fun at home and at the same time expand the Locks & Clocks universe.

The second and, for the time being, last part “Beneath Vienna” is now available for only 19.90 euros directly on our website. At the end of the game there is also a voucher code for all players worth 10 euros on future bookings from Crime Runners and Locks & Clocks.

Browser-based online escape game

The game requires a stable internet connection and current browser versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge. It’s optimized for computers, not smartphones. There is also a multiplayer mode so that you can puzzle through the story together with friends in other households. In order to capture the spirit of real live escape games as well as possible, nothing stands in the way of solving puzzles together via video or audio chat.

In the canals of Vienna

You are still on the track of the corrupt politician’s gold reserves and have managed to activate a secret passage. You take a deep breath and descend into the unknown. Reveal the Congressman’s final secrets and escape the underground labyrinth!

We wish you a lot of fun while gaming!

You can go directly to the browser game here

Don’t panic, because we have the ideal gift tips and last-minute ideas for you! It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for gifts for men, gifts for women, gifts for the young or gifts for the young at heart.

Give away a trip

Whether it’s a dream vacation on the beach or an idyllic city trip: A trip is always a wonderful gift that puts a smile on everyone’s face and doesn’t have to be too expensive. A trip to a place that is home to one of the best escape rooms in the world would be a great idea.

If you need ideas for a great and above all exciting trip, you should take a look at our Escape Room travel tips . There is something for everyone here!

Escape Room vouchers

Along with monetary gifts, vouchers are among the most popular gifts. However, they are often not very creative. But how about a voucher for a unique experience? An Escape Room voucher is one of the most unusual and personal gifts, because you can even enjoy it together with the recipient.

Last-minute tip: You can also print out the voucher quickly and easily at home, so that you can buy a fancy gift on December 24th.

And if you want to put together the ultimate gift, simply combine both: A trip including an escape room adventure. We’d all be happy about that, wouldn’t we?

There is probably no more personal gift under the Christmas tree.

Escape Room (board) games

Escape Room Action at home is an ideal gift for young and old. Whether it’s a classic board game or online escape rooms . The latter can even be given away digitally!

Escape room puzzles and board games are currently very much in vogue and look great when wrapped up under the Christmas tree.

We hope that there were a few ideas for you and should you still need a present quickly, you can buy a Locks & Clocks Escape Room voucher at any time!

Or how about a winter trip to Pamplona? Adventurous bank robbery included. (In an escape room, of course.)

After Escape Room Travel Tips Part 1 and Part 2 we are continuing our journey and in the third part of the series we present you with more exciting Escape Rooms that you should definitely visit!

Geneva, Switzerland

Aunt Hilda’s Room by Trip Trap is an excellent escape room that draws young and old into a fantastic story. The setting of this room is so unique that it has already convinced countless escape room professionals. 90 minutes of fun recommended for 3-8 players.

Pamplona, Spain

The Spanish village of Pamplona is actually known for its bull runs. But there are also real gems to experience here for escape room addicts. At Mad Mansion, two award-winning and unique rooms are waiting for all visitors.

In Call or Die , participants go to a fictional city called Shadow Island. After three high-ranking officers have been kidnapped, players must try to save them alive. Part 1 for 2-5 players and a duration of about 60 minutes.

In part 2 of the story, the players have to take back a bank as “Team Ghost”, which was taken by the nasty Menendez and his men. 2-5 players must complete this adventure in a maximum of 60 minutes.

Moscow, Russia

There is also a real insider tip in the Russian capital Moscow: In Insane Paranoid by Quest-Art, players have the chance to get to know a person whose head is inhabited by at least 8 different personalities. Just like with Locks & Clocks, the organizer offers very creative acting performances. A unique experience in Russian or English for 1-6 people. Duration: approx. 60 minutes.

Many escape room providers even have Halloween all year round. With gruesome puzzles, ghosts, vampires and zombies, countless operators offer creepy horror rooms all year round. Sometimes even with made-up actors who make the visit an unforgettable experience.

These Escape Rooms offer that special thrill and are the perfect plan for an autumn excursion in the group. And possible in any weather thanks to the indoor experience.

No matter if you have humanity before a dangerous virus rescue, or in an underground research laboratory that Fate of patient zero must reveal. When it comes to excitement, a good escape room cannot be beat. And if you want to get really scared on Halloween, you should reserve an appointment quickly and secure a breathtaking horror adventure.

You are also welcome to come by in your costumes and give the escape room experience that special flavor and even save money!

Locks & Clocks Halloween promotion

Put on your masks, make-up and disguise yourself, because it pays off: Anyone who costumes as a group for the Halloween weekend (October 30 and 31, 2021) with us in Schmalzhofgasse 1B, 1060 Vienna appears, get one € 20 voucher for a game. (This discount cannot be combined with other promotions.) Mark yourself in the calendar for this weekend, because you shouldn’t miss this offer!

Our team will of course receive all guests on Halloween appropriately.

Visiting an escape room of your choice is always a good idea, regardless of the time of year. Whether for a birthday party, a bachelorette party or an exciting team event for company, school or friends. Just try it out!

Regardless of whether you want to enjoy the seaside or urban dreams in big cities: There are fabulous escape rooms in almost every place in the world for the ideal indoor experience. In our second part of our travel guide, we would like to introduce you to a few more grandiose rooms!

Netherlands

The Netherlands is probably THE number 1 travel destination for escape room fans. It could probably fill its own post completely with some of the best rooms in the world. We have selected a few travel highlights for you:

Molly’s Game in Voorburg

Molly’s Game from Down the Hatch near The Hague is an absolute insider tip. In a puzzle experience of up to 80 minutes, 2-5 players try to find the clues in Dr. Solve Kowalski and escape her.

Stay in the Dark in Vlaardingen

A few minutes drive from Rotterdam is the Stay in the dark room by DarkPark. Where “room” is probably the wrong expression here, because in a total of 2.5 hours the players experience a unique experience with drama and impressive sound and light effects on a total of 4,000 m².

Prague, Czech Republic

In addition to Charles Bridge and other sights, Prague also has great escape rooms to offer and is therefore always worth a short city trip.

poltergeist

Those who like to be scared will arrive poltergeist from The Chamber not over. In a horror puzzle lasting up to 60 minutes, 2-6 players experience how an international team of scientists investigates supernatural phenomena.

Galactic Pioneers

Anyone who has always wanted to get on a spaceship can do so in Galactic Pioneer s of mindmaze do. Because the mission is: Colonize a new planet. At a great moment in the game, you truly feel part of Captain Kirk’s bridge crew. A unique sci-fi adventure for 2-6 people.

Mechelen, Belgium

Belgium also has plenty of escape room fun to offer and is always worth a detour for a great excursion.

The Secret of Saint-Rumoldus

There is a small town called Mechelen between Antwerp and Brussels. There you will find one of the best escape room providers in Central Europe: De gouden Kooi. There awaits you in The Secret of Saint-Rumoldus a spectacular escape experience in which you can find the patron saint of Mechelen on the trail of the patron saint of Mechelen in up to 70 minutes in a group of 2-6 players and have to solve countless puzzles.

Athens, Greece

Some of the best live escape rooms in the world can be found in a very popular holiday destination, the Greek capital Athens.

Here you can find for example Paradox Project 2: The Bookstore , a three-hour adventure for 4-7 people that takes you into a bookstore where you have to explore the secrets of the protagonist.

or El Exorcista from No Exit. One of the most popular rooms of all, which convinces in its 90 minutes of play for 3-5 players with special effects and acting.

The Escape Room The Sanatorium (Midnight Mode, Night Mode) from Lockhill also attracts fans from all over the world to Athens. With its 90 minutes of play for 1-4 players, it is one of the scariest rooms in the world and definitely worth a visit.

Vienna, Austria

The Austrian capital is a very popular travel destination for fans of good escape rooms. And of course we are happy to contribute to that.

Going underground by our friends Crime Runners is an award-winning escape room that takes 3-6 players underground in a 90-minute adventure and casts them under its unique spell.

Anyone who has always wanted to break out of a prison is allowed to use the room jail from Locks & Clocks (Yes, you read that right. We are!) not to be missed. Acting performances included!

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is not only a beautiful holiday destination, there are also some great escape rooms waiting for you!

The Brewery von Enigmik takes 4-6 players into a brewery for 80 minutes. In cooperation with Estrella Damm, a Spanish beer, participants are also allowed to drink while puzzling.

In Tomb Hunter: Akasha’s Legend Escape Barcelona turns 2-6 players into archaeologists like Indiana Jones for 60 minutes.

Berlin, Germany

The German capital attracts tourists from all over the world not only because of the many sights, some of the world’s best escape rooms can also be found here.

If you love escape rooms, you simply cannot avoid The Room in Berlin. Here 3-5 players can play, for example, in Ghostbusters Brandon Darkmoor Prove yourself as a ghost hunter in a 75-minute immersive experience.

Hamburg, Germany

Germany’s northernmost Hanseatic city not only attracts with its idyllic harbor on the beautiful Elbe, there are also escape rooms that a true fan simply cannot miss.

That Whimsical St. Pauli is always worth a visit! In the middle of the Reeperbahn, unique rooms, written by the creative minds of the Hamburg Schmidt Theater, await you.

Anyone in Hamburg is allowed to Hidden games but definitely not to be missed! The worldwide unique Escape Rooms on real ships promise an unforgettable experience.

When I came across an escape room for the first time on a city trip a few years ago, of course everyone before me noticed the emerging trend. “Huh, what are you doing there? Get locked in a room? And why should I spend so much money on it? ” Because back then I sounded a bit like my grandparents do today when I explain to them for the 20th time where exactly I work again now, I’ll try to summarize here briefly what an escape room is, where the idea comes from and why I’m addicted to it today.

The fascination of escape rooms still captivates me today.

It all started with Escape Room Video Games

Before it happened that a group of sweating people argued together in a room about number combinations, the whole thing first took place digitally and in single player mode. Due to various influences, such as scavenger hunts, ghost trains, board and role-playing games, computer games with an interactive puzzle character quickly found great popularity. These point-and-click adventure games, some of which later even appeared as apps, were based on the fact that players had to look around in a virtual room and look for clues in order to progress. One of the first games of its kind was “Crimson Room”. A flash game by Toshimitsu Takagi in which you had to escape from a room without remembering ever entering it. Sounds scary instead of fun at first when you think about it! With this very simple point-and-click concept, the first step towards modern live escape rooms was taken.

The beginning of the Live Escape Rooms: The game Crimson Room.

Made in Japan – or is it Hungary?

A few years later, Takao Kato opened the first “Real-Life” Escape Room under the name “Real Escape Game” by the Japanese SCRAP Company. This pioneer of team-based escape games was about solving logic or math puzzles, similar to video games. In 2011 the first Escape Rooms were also represented in Europe with “Parapark” in Budapest. However, the founder, Attila Gyurkovics, claimed not to have known anything about his colleagues in Japan. Parapark can be compared to the standard escape rooms as we know them, where teams look for keys and combinations for locks. Just one year after the opening in Hungary, the concept was also presented in the USA and a scene that is still enthusiastic to this day was founded there. Among the first was “Puzzle Break” by Nate Martin.

Escape rooms in German-speaking countries

Let’s get to that part of the story that I always thought was the birth of the Escape Rooms. In 2012, the Swiss physics teacher Gabriel Palacios invented a game for his students. They had to solve scientific puzzles in order to break out of a cellar. At least in my ears that doesn’t sound pedagogically correct at first, but the publicly met the painstakingly assembled Escape Room immediately and incredibly well. The Swiss media reported on the project and Palacios soon founded the company Adventure Rooms . Today the chain is represented in 15 countries worldwide!

How’s it going today?

The history of escape rooms is by no means over. There are always creative minds who come up with even more exciting, even more immersive, even longer and even more tricky games. There are also interesting features, such as the acting performances at Locks & Clocks.

Start your own story now and book your mission !