Escape room for high schools and universities

About Escape Games

Escape games offer a unique experience where players find themselves in a thematically elaborate environment, full of puzzles, tasks, and riddles. In recent years, escape games have also gained ground in education, because they playfully develop students' logical thinking, stimulate creativity, support cooperation, and last but not least, strengthen team spirit.

A classic escape game is a group activity in which a team of players is "locked" in a room and must find a way out within a limited time. They achieve this by solving various tasks, puzzles, and riddles distributed throughout the game.

Outdoor escape games, which have been experiencing a great boom in recent years, on the other hand, can often offer a more complex story, artfully processing various themes. These can be inspired by history, science, film, or literature. Players can, for example, save the world from a criminal organization, embark on a space mission, or learn about the history of a specific place or city in a playful way.

This article focuses on escape games suitable especially for high school and university students.

Why high school and university students?

High school and, of course, university students are ideal candidates for medium to difficult escape games.

They have sufficiently developed logical thinking, the ability to work in a team, and are ready to face more complex challenges that escape games of this type offer.

Escape games can also be a great supplement to school lessons and preparation for their future professions. They help develop much-needed critical thinking in the future, strengthen problem-solving skills, promote communication among team members, and last but not least, strengthen team spirit.

Benefits of Escape Games

1. Development of critical thinking and problem-solving: Escape games require players to think logically and creatively. Solving puzzles and tasks forces students to analyze situations and find effective solutions.

2. Teamwork: In an escape game, teamwork is key. Players must cooperate, communicate, and coordinate their actions to achieve a common goal. This is especially important for students preparing for future careers where they will often work in teams.

3. Creativity: Escape games support creative thinking and inventiveness. Students are forced to think outside the box and find unconventional solutions to problems.

4. Motivation and fun: Escape games are fun and engaging. They provide students with motivation to learn and engage in activities that might otherwise be considered boring or monotonous.

5. Practical application of knowledge: Some escape games can be designed to include elements of school curriculum. For example, tasks may require knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or history, allowing students to practically apply what they have learned in school.

Choosing an Escape Game

1. Game Theme: The theme should be attractive and relevant to students. It can be inspired by historical events, scientific discoveries, or popular books and movies.

2. Story and tasks: The story is a fundamental element of an escape game. It should be interesting and engaging to keep students' attention. Tasks should be diverse, include various types of puzzles (logical, mathematical, linguistic) and be appropriately challenging.

3. Location: The place where the game takes place should correspond to the chosen theme and story for authenticity. The location should also, of course, be near the school or at least within reasonable commuting distance. It can also be associated with a place where a school or extracurricular event is planned.

Vyšehrad Fortress - historical outdoor escape game

One of the most interesting and inspiring places for an outdoor escape game is undoubtedly Vyšehrad in Prague. This historical complex, located in the heart of Prague, is famous for its fortress walls, magnificent views of the city, and rich history.

Vyšehrad Fortress - Church of Saints Peter and Paul

About the history of Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad, originally founded in the 10th century, played a key role in Czech history as the seat of Czech princes and kings. According to legends, Princess Libuše prophesied the glory of Prague here.

A somewhat lesser-known history of Vyšehrad, however, is the period when the original fort changed into a modern fortress with extensive fortifications. Its walls, casemates, and other underground passages, which have been preserved to this day, are an ideal backdrop for an escape game that combines history with this modern adventure.

About the escape game story

The Vyšehrad Fortress game will transport you with its story to the 18th century, when Vyšehrad served as a Baroque fortress for a military garrison. The Czech lands were then part of the Habsburg monarchy under the rule of Emperor Charles VI.

Players find themselves in a time when Prague is recovering from the last plague and must face many challenges.

Your main task is to "save the life of a stranger and not lose your own in these difficult times."

Basic information

• Escape game duration: 2-3 hours.
• Number of tasks: 11-12 depending on the game scenario (3 variants)
• Task difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Game start: anytime from ordering, without reservation. 
• Starting point: ‎V Pevnosti 35/11, Prague 2 - Vyšehrad 
• You need: A smartphone, max. 50 MB of data
• Number of players: unlimited (2-6 recommended)

For more information, visit the Vyšehrad Fortress game page.

Vyšehrad Fortress - Brick Gate

Conclusion

Escape games for high school and university students are a great way to combine fun with learning. They offer students the opportunity to develop important skills that will be useful not only in school but also in their future professional lives. With a little creativity and careful planning, escape games can be a valuable and enriching addition to school education.

If you are a teacher or student looking for a new way to learn and have fun at the same time, do not hesitate and try an escape game. Perhaps our own, set in the iconic historical part of Prague, Vyšehrad Fortress!