Chicago Room Escape Seminar
10:15 am-11:15 am, Room 2, Starting an Escape Room from A to Z
Speaker: Derek Petit
Learn the basics to opening an escape game, from a practical point of view. Get the scoop about what you need to get started, and what to expect in the industry.
So you think you want to start an escape room?
- Motivations & Expectations
- Resources Needed
Create a plan of action!
- Site selection
- Target demographics & Advertising
- Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy
- Building Layout and Construction Stage
- Story line and Puzzles
- Prop sourcing and Development
- Insurance and Corporate Governance
- Hiring Phase/Training
- Training Phase
- Alpha Testing of Rooms
- Beta Testing of Rooms
- Operational Systems Development including bank Accounts and Point of Sale System
- Equipment: Room over watch and control stations Sound system
- Launch
- Exit strategy
Questions and answer session. Exchange Marketing information