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Announcing Our Next Game: “Before Moonrise”
While hiking through the woods, you and your companions are beset by a sudden storm. Taking shelter in an abandoned cabin, for a moment you enjoy the illusion of safety. But outside,…
March 22, 2019
Changes at Escape, Game Design, Production, Sneak Peeks
Hey there, stranger!
I know: it’s been a while. We took a long break from blogging, but a LOT has happened here at Escape New Haven, and I think we owe you an explanation, as…
February 22, 2018
Game Design, Production, Sneak Peeks, Thoughts and Ramblings
Behind the Scenes, Part 7: Crunch Time
Ever wondered how we design our games? This is the seventh and final post in a blog series about how we approach the challenge. Someone once told me that “tasks expand to fit…
June 7, 2017
Game Design, Production, Puzzles and Games, Thoughts and Ramblings
Behind the Scenes, Part 6: Design By Committee
Ever wondered how we design our games? This is the sixth post in a blog series about how we approach the challenge. The Times, They Are A-Changing The game we’re currently working on is…
May 3, 2017
Game Design, Production, Puzzles and Games, Thoughts and Ramblings
Behind the Scenes, Part 5: In Real Life
Ever wondered how we design our games? This is the fifth post in a blog series about how we approach the challenge. (The fourth, in case you didn’t catch it, was our…
April 12, 2017
Game Design, Production, Puzzles and Games, Thoughts and Ramblings
Behind the Scenes, Part 3: Engaging Players Through Puzzles
Ever wondered how we design our games? This is the third post in a blog series about how we approach the challenge. If Escape New Haven has a “secret sauce,” in my opinion it’s our…
March 22, 2017
Game Design, Production, Thoughts and Ramblings
Behind the Scenes, Part 2: Puzzles Puzzles Puzzles
Ever wondered how we design our games? This is the second post in a blog series about how we approach the challenge. The “escape room” genre has quickly moved beyond the “escape” trope.…
March 6, 2017
Game Design, Production, Puzzles and Games, Thoughts and Ramblings
Behind the Scenes, Part 1: Crafting a Scenario
Ever wondered how we design our games? This is the first post in a new blog series about how we approach the challenge. On Tuesday night, at our weekly all-staff meeting, we…
February 23, 2017
Changes at Escape, Game Design, Production, Thoughts and Ramblings
[Sneak Peek] Will Your Artwork Be Featured in “The Gallery”?
We’re looking to put on an art show. Maybe we’ll even sell some work! Our newest/oldest game, “The Gallery,” is an adaptation of one of our originals, “The Studio,” which only existed…
August 31, 2016
Production, Puzzles and Games, Sneak Peeks