Whether you need an activity for a rainy Saturday afternoon or a place to celebrate a birthday, bringing kids to an escape room guarantees a fun and memorable time. When bringing young children anywhere, it’s always a good idea to go into the event with a sense of what to expect. Keeping your kids safe and entertained at this kind of activity go hand in hand, so here’s a list of dos and don’ts for your next escape experience with kids.

Do:

Ask about the difficulty level of the room.

Escape rooms are available in a variety of difficulty levels to ensure that everyone from novices to experts feels excited and challenged. If you’re bringing kids with you, you’ll want to find out how sophisticated the room is and find an experience that’s right for your party.

Make sure they eat before the game.

Nothing’s worse than trying to solve a puzzle on an empty stomach. Consider giving your kids something to eat before entering the escape room. Fruit, whole grains, and protein can all go a long way in keeping both you and your kids energized for your adventure.

Keep an eye on them while they explore the room.

There will be plenty of items and visuals in the room to keep them entertained. Just make sure you keep an eye on them as they explore, so they don’t get themselves into any trouble. However, allow them to explore, as this will keep them involved and allow them to contribute to solving the puzzles.

Don’t:

Forget to use the restroom beforehand.

It’s a good idea for everyone in your party to use the restroom before starting your game, so you can all focus on what you need to. Especially make sure to take the kids. Otherwise, they may need to escape the room early.

Exclude them from the game.

Even the youngest kids in your party can help solve the room. If you have small children who are not yet interested in complex problem-solving, let them contribute to finding the clues by completing small tasks.

Depend too much on hints.

When you’re in an escape room, you’re not left entirely on your own. You’ll be able to ask for hints as you solve puzzles. Young children are more prone to frustration than adults, so be wary of relying too much on help and causing unnecessary exasperation from dependence on assistance.

Escape rooms are fun for the whole family, so don’t be afraid to bring young children with you. Time to Escape, an escape room center located in Denver, CO, is happy to accommodate players of all ages in any of their custom-made rooms. They will ensure that all members of your party have fun and feel included. Visit their website to book an hour of puzzle-solving time - you can keep it private or leave the room open for other parties to join. Follow them on Facebook for regular escape room updates.