Chicago Room Escape Seminar
2:15 pm-3:15 pm, Room 1, Escape Games for Families & Kids
Speaker: Henry & Dennis Spector
There's a huge market out there that's being overlooked by escape game owners: Kids under the age of 16. Add games specifically designed for kids and/or families, and open your market to summer camps, schools, families — and more. Learn how to create games designed for kids aged 10+.
Topics will include:
- Learn how to create a kid/family game that that can be completed by groups of kids in a birthday party setting.
- Encourage teamwork and critical thinking while still maintaining an air of fun.
- Get basic tips on game writing, puzzle design, adding humor to the experience via the “giggle factor”.
- Set design that’s “kid proof" aka why low tech is kid friendly.
- Utilizing a well informed puzzle master to create an adaptable experience for a variety of age groups and intellect levels.
- The importance of briefing and debriefing.
- Realizing the potential of using escape room formats as an educational tool for local youth groups and school districts.