How it works

Every game has a built-in live text chat, so you can talk to your team right inside the room — no extra setup. Lots of groups also hop on a voice or video call (FaceTime, Zoom, Discord, or a plain phone call) for extra fun, but that's entirely optional. The chat alone is enough to play and win.

The escape is designed as a ~60-minute challenge — that's the recommended clock and the time to beat. Your room stays live for a full two-hour session, though, so there's no rush to start on the dot: gather everyone, read the briefing, and even take a short break (your host can pause the clock).

When your host opens the room, they can set the on-screen timer anywhere from 30 up to 120 minutes. Left alone, the room closes on its own after two hours.

It's self-guided — there's no live actor or staff member running your session. One person in your group (the buyer) is the "host" and gets simple controls to start the game, reveal hints, and pause. Everything else is automated, so you play whenever suits you.

No. The built-in chat is all you need. If your group is spread out and you'd like to hear each other, a voice or video call adds to the fun — but it's your choice, never a requirement.

It works best with one screen per player, because each player sees different, private clues. That said, you can share — two people can huddle around one laptop or phone and play as a team. You just need enough screens that each role can see its own clues.

Absolutely. Sit around the same table, each on your own phone or laptop, and talk it out face-to-face — it makes a fantastic in-person game night. You can even split a bigger group into teams sharing screens.

Yes — that's the whole idea. Everyone joins from wherever they are on their own device. Share the room code, use the built-in chat (and a call if you like), and escape together from different cities or even different countries.

No printing, no downloads, no prep. Everything happens on screen in your browser — just open the link and play.

No. Sound is completely optional and off by default — the whole game is fully playable in silence. If you'd like a little atmosphere, any player can switch on the built-in sound effects from the in-game menu.

Nothing is lost. Your progress lives on our server, not on anyone's device. If someone drops off, they simply reopen the same link (or re-enter the room code) to rejoin exactly where the team left off. The host can pause the clock while everyone regroups.

Yes — every puzzle has built-in hints, and they're free. Hints come in gentle tiers, from a light nudge up to the full answer, so you only reveal as much as you need. The only catch: each hint adds a little time to your clock, so save them for when you're truly stuck.

Yes to both. The host can pause the clock at any time — handy for snack runs or latecomers. And you can restart from the beginning as long as your team hasn't escaped yet. Once you successfully complete the escape, that playthrough is finished (see the next question).

Half the magic is discovering the puzzles for the first time — once you know the solutions, the surprise is gone. So each purchase is one full escape for your whole group at a single price (not per person), which keeps it affordable for everyone. Want to play again? Each of our rooms is a brand-new adventure.

Each room has four clue roles, and the game is best with 2–8 players. With five to eight, you simply double up — two people share a role and tackle its clues together, which makes for lively teamwork. Planning a bigger event? Email us at support@frenikadevon.com and we'll help you set it up.