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When Life Gives You Shrink Wrap, Make Snow
It’s easy to perceive a childhood of solving puzzles and completing scavenger hunts as just fond memories. But for Abby Fitzgerald, it was the training ground for a lifelong passion and a burgeoning career in the world of escape rooms. Her journey, from a fan of a little-known TV show to designing her own immersive…
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That Narnia Moment
For many people, escape rooms are a fun way to spend an evening with friends, a unique birthday party idea, or a corporate team-building exercise. But for Cory Vertentes, a software developer and self-proclaimed escape room enthusiast, they are a passion that has shaped not only his leisure time but also his professional life. With…
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From Go-Karts to Gold Mines
Every escape room owner has an origin story, a moment when the spark of an idea first ignited. For some, it’s a love of puzzles. For others, it’s a passion for business. For Tom and Barb Atwood, it was a hit of dopamine so strong it almost felt illegal. And that single, thrilling moment set…
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The Storyteller’s Secret
What makes a great escape room? Is it the cleverness of the puzzles? The intricacy of the locks? Or is it something more? For writer and designer Dan Wilson, the secret isn’t just in the challenge, but in the story. With a background that spans from writing for the screen to performing as a close-up…