You find yourself locked in a room with seemingly no way out — these are usually the first words you see in most Room Escape games. I still remember working through text adventures and starting out in ...

Every game has an intent. Some are to mimic warfare, some to learn, and some to test your skills. Escape games are a sub-genre of puzzle and trivia games, which is prominent enough to call for a ...

Calling all wizard-obsessed families: you can officially complete a virtual Harry Potter escape room for free! Developed by the staff at Peters Township Public Library in McMurray, PA, your magical ...

Escape room games not only make for a fun night-in, but did you know that playing games actually has a ton of benefits for your mental health? Studies have shown that solving puzzles, like the riddles ...

We loved The Room, the beautifully crafted and absolutely mind-bending game that’s a mystery, puzzle, point-and-click, adventure and room escape game all rolled into one. Then came The Room Two and ...

Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage at cardboard.arstechnica.com—and let us know what you think. I don’t know CPR. I can’t tie a ...

For those who have a passion for solving true crime puzzles like the characters in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” there’s an escape room coming that’s inspired by the popular comedy-drama show ...