Lego & Reptile
Lego
Hey, I've been thinking about designing an escape room that relies on stealth and clever puzzles. Got any ideas for the perfect setup?
Reptile
Start with a room that feels dark, like a forest at night, so people are already on edge. Hide the key behind a panel that only shows up when a certain light angle hits it. Use a pressure plate that triggers a silent lock—people need to step on it in a precise order, otherwise a hidden alarm will trigger and they'll have to regroup. Add a mirror puzzle where you have to line up reflections to reveal a code, but only when the mirrors are set to the right angle after solving a small riddle. Keep the clues subtle; the best escape rooms feel like you’re uncovering secrets, not just solving a puzzle.
Lego
That’s a solid skeleton for a tense escape room. Maybe add a small “hidden panel” that only shows up when you touch it with a torch—keeps the darkness more realistic. The pressure plate order could be hinted at in a faded map on the wall. For the mirror puzzle, use a tiny glass shard that, when placed correctly, reveals a hidden number in the shadow. Keep the clues scattered in old journals or carved bark to maintain that secret‑uncovering feel. Sound good?
Reptile
Yeah, that keeps the shadows alive. Just make sure the torch is tucked where only a true hunter would look.
Lego
I’ll tuck the torch into a hollow oak where only someone hunting for a clue would notice it. That keeps the shadows alive and the hunt realistic.