The Journal
Ideas for your social gaming room
Guides, real cases and numbers for venue owners: what the format is, what it costs, how it pays back, and how to launch.
Escape room electronics: how it works and what breaks
Sensors, controller, host console: what an escape room’s electronics are made of, what fails first, and how to tell a durable system from a flaky one — before you buy.
Escape Room Franchise or Your Own Escape Room: Which Pays Off
Three roads into the escape room business: a franchise with royalties, building it yourself, and a ready-made kit under your own…
Escape Rooms for Hotels and Resorts: A No-Staff Amenity
Why hotels and resorts add small, voice-acted story attractions: evening revenue, guests staying on the property, tiny footprint,…
How Much Space Do You Need for an Escape Room?
Real footprints for story attractions: 54-86 sq ft for chest formats, 130-215 sq ft for the castle world – plus three layouts…
Turnkey vs DIY Escape Room: Which Is Right for Your Venue?
Build from scratch or buy a ready-made attraction? A side-by-side of turnkey vs DIY escape rooms on cost, time, risk, support and…
How to Choose an Escape Room Supplier
What to look for when buying a turnkey escape room or social gaming attraction: support, reliability, voice-acting,…
How to Open a Social Gaming Room: A Step-by-Step Guide
What a social gaming room is, why venues add one, and the practical steps to launch — space, layout, attractions, staffing and…