Choose your own escape

Escape room operators continue to innovate, rolling out games inspired by well-loved animation and including features such as VR

In Trapped’s game, Escape From Pulau Tekong, players have to find their way out of a national service-themed room.
In Trapped’s game, Escape From Pulau Tekong, players have to find their way out of a national service-themed room.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
The virtual reality escape room game at Lockdown SG.
The virtual reality escape room game at Lockdown SG.ST PHOTO: BENSON ANG
The Kung Fu Panda X: The Return Of Tai Lung room where players take on the role of little pandas who solve puzzles to stop a villain from stealing a scroll.
The Kung Fu Panda X: The Return Of Tai Lung room where players take on the role of little pandas who solve puzzles to stop a villain from stealing a scroll.PHOTO: XCAPE SINGAPORE
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Jan 27, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
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For people who are not escape room enthusiasts, being locked in a dark, themed room and having to race against time to crack puzzles to get out can be a scary and claustrophobic experience.

While that is the typical escape room scenario, escape room operators here are adding fresh twists to their offerings.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 27, 2019, with the headline 'Choose your own escape'. Subscribe
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