Exit games for the home have experienced a real boom in recent years. The puzzle fever has gripped people from young to old and has swept through the world’s living rooms like a fresh north wind. It’s high time to take a look at the big picture and introduce you to the best exit games after testing them. Let’s go – have fun!
Exit games – away or at home?
Escape games on the PC
Exit games originally started out as escape rooms in bits and bytes. They were developed as video games in the early 2000s, primarily in Japan. This gave rise to the first live escape games in 2007, also in Japan – and from there the trend spread around the world.
You can find more information about escape room games on the PC in this blog.
Escape rooms in the physical world
The aforementioned boom in recent years is clearly thanks to live escape games, which turn this type of game into a real-life experience. The principle is simple: you are trapped in a room and have to play your way to freedom by solving various puzzles.
The thrill and challenge of successfully solving the puzzles or failing, as well as visual and audio special effects, make Escape Rooms a game in a class of its own that should not be missed.
That was also the claim of our OPOLUM, the revolutionary Escape Room Hamburg with live acting. And our success proves us right – every time we see the enthusiasm in our customers’ eyes.
Exit games for at home
If you can play exit games on a PC and in the real world, then surely you can also play them in the comfort of your own four walls! Exit games for at home are similar to other board games in terms of setting, but they can usually only be played once. This is because the puzzles do not vary from game to game and the material is often included in the game.
So you may have to cut up a page in your puzzle booklet or dismantle the packaging to find the solution. A unique experience in two senses of the word!
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Even though we are big fans of physical escape rooms, where you move around the room and so on, we can also get excited about playing exit games at home – especially on inhospitable rainy days when you don’t want to set foot outside the door.
We’ve played our way through a few to bring you the best exit games with different themes and difficulty levels.
The best exit games for beginners
The challenges that you also encounter in home exit games can be a real headache and sometimes a little frustrating if you can’t figure them out.
It is therefore advisable to start with the easier games as a beginner – this way you will gradually get to know what is important in exit games and can gradually adapt the difficulty level to your growing experience.
The enchanted forest
For 1 to 4 players
This exit game takes you into a mysterious world that is cursed. You find yourself in a magical fairytale forest – and suddenly everything goes wrong. Strange creatures appear and present you with tricky puzzles. If you don’t solve them, you’ll probably never get back to the normal world.
The puzzles are not ultra-hard nuts to crack, but are really well designed to be fun even for beginners – one of the best exit games to try out with friends or family. A fantastic adventure that is particularly impressive thanks to the detailed design of the playing cards and the enchanting storyline.
The Academy of Magic Arts
For 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up
As the name suggests, this game is for all magic enthusiasts. Your mission is to stop the chaos that has broken out at the school of magic. The chaos is caused by little creatures that turn out to be polterbolts. As a student of the magical arts, you have already learned a lot and must use your knowledge to put the polterbolts back where they came from. To do so, however, you must pass exciting tests.
Good for beginners: You don’t need any previous knowledge to successfully master the game, the puzzles are logically structured and guide you step by step through the story.
So we recommend it for all exit game beginners who love fantasy.
Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth
For 1 to 4 players
If you like the epic saga by J. R. R. Tolkien, you will love the exit game“Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth“. You roam through typical locations and meet well-known characters from Middle-earth.
Gripping puzzles take you deep into the world of Frodo and co. – and you don’t have to be a clever puzzle expert to solve them. However, it is an advantage to know a little about the fantasy saga in order to be able to answer some of the questions.
Your honorable task in the story is to banish the shadow over Middle-earth and solve tricky tasks together to defeat the dark forces.
Ghost train of horror
For 1 to 4 players
Puzzle fun and the creepy factor make up the recipe that makes this exit game so appealing. You get stuck in the middle of the ghost train and naturally want to escape this spooky setting. With its gruesome theme and dark atmosphere, the game is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
The “Ghost Train of Terror” offers a healthy mix of suspense and tricky puzzles that are perfect for beginners. This makes the game one of the best exit games. Teamwork is required here to free yourselves again together.
Exit games for professionals – challenges for puzzle experts
If you’ve already gained a little experience, you’ll know better how the game works and how to crack more complex puzzles through strategic thinking and logical combinations. This is exactly what is required in the best exit games for professionals:
The dead man on the Orient Express
For 1 to 4 players, ages 12 and up
Who hasn’t heard of Agatha Christie’s detective story, in which a murder on a train caused a stir and various suspicions? Inspired by this story, this exit game takes you on a luxurious train journey where a murder case unsettles the passengers. Your task is clear: find and convict the murderer! Suspense factor: It’s a game against the clock. You have to solve the case before the train reaches its destination.
Challenging puzzles put your combination skills to the test. A perfect game for amateur detectives looking for a challenge.
The forbidden castle
For 1 to 4 players, ages 12 and up
What awaits you in this mysterious abandoned castle? Supposedly a medieval event to which you have been invited. But the experience is not at all as romantic as you first imagine. One surprise after another will give you the creeps – unspeakable secrets and dangerous traps.
What makes “The Forbidden Castle” so great are the in-depth puzzles, which often require more than just a few quick flashes of inspiration. You not only have to think logically, but also be creative to discover the hidden clues and unravel the mystery of the castle. And the story offers an immersive adventure feeling – making the game one of the best exit games.
The catacombs of horror
For 1 to 4 players, aged 16 and over
In this exit game, which takes you into the dark, underground burial grounds of Paris, the demands on ambitious puzzle fans are also high. Your mission: You want to find your archaeologist friend Ben, who has written you a worrying letter. You have to disarm numerous traps, decipher messages and crack codes to make your way through the eerily damp underworld
But with patience, teamwork and a sharp mind, you have a good chance of surviving the dangers of the catacombs. Ultimate thrills and maximum challenge – nothing could be easier!
Exit games for children – fun and adventure for the little ones
The puzzle fun of exit games at home doesn’t just start with the grown-ups. There are also games for children that are specially tailored to their needs and abilities. Entertaining stories and age-appropriate puzzles are the secret recipe for lots of fun and creative challenges. That’s why you’ll find the best exit games for children here:
Spooky puzzle fun
For 2 to 4 children, ages 5 and up, can be played multiple times
Scary stories for children? Of course! Ghosts and mysterious riddles await the little ones at a spooky party at Schauerstein Castle. The children help Frankengirl Vicky to find a spooky disguise.
It is the perfect game for little adventurers who want to gain their first experience with exit games and learn how to be scary in the process. A special feature of the game is that it can be played more than once!
Monster-like puzzle fun
For 1 to 4 children, ages 5 and up, can be played multiple times
Even more puzzle fun for kids – this time from the monster corner. In “Monster-like puzzle fun“, children always have to be one step ahead of the cookie-hungry monsters that are everywhere and – how could it be otherwise – solve puzzles.
The puzzles are suitable for children and ensure that the little adventurers have to use their creativity and logic to solve the tasks. The joint mission is fun and the lovingly designed world makes this exit game a great experience. Perfect for a fun family afternoon of the monstrous kind.
Also interesting for a game night
Crime games for adults
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Crime dinner at home
If, in addition to exit games, you are also interested in crime thrillers for at home, you can find all the information here.
Our conclusion: The best exit games for at home are fun for everyone
Exit games are so exciting and so much fun that they have also conquered living room tables as board games. The wide range of themes and levels of difficulty makes it possible for everyone to find something that suits them.
If you are new and don’t know exactly what makes these games tick, start at the beginner level and gradually work your way up to crack the tough nuts. The best exit games can also be enjoyed by children – there are cute games for them that encourage problem solving with puzzles suitable for children.
If you still have questions about the best exit games and our range – go ahead, we’re here for you!
