The Most Popular Escape Room Themes Worldwide!

Embark on an adventure through the thriving escape game industry and discover the most sought-after themes in this exciting overview! Let's scrutinize the top five choices. The results will astonish you!

5. Future/Technology

The escape game of today is a far cry from the initial versions that appeared more than a decade ago. All around the world, escape game companies are getting all tech-savvy and stuff, making their game setups more high-tech! Advanced gadgets and electronics enable future-oriented escape challenges, securing fifth place in popular themes!

4. Horror

No escape game ranking is complete without mentioning the beloved horror-themed escape experience. It has a special place in the hearts of escape game enthusiasts worldwide.

Did you know that England created the first haunted house way back in 1915? That's like over a century ago! Even after a hundred years, the horror allure is still going strong. Imagine an escape adventure, a contemporary take on haunted houses, where horror meets puzzle-solving for your only way out.

3. Science/Laboratory

Ranked third are science or laboratory experiment themed challenges. For those familiar with escape games, think: How often do you encounter zombie apocalypse or virus outbreak settings? This is a cornerstone theme – a tried and tested go-to for most escape game companies.

2. Fantasy

The fantasy theme can cover anything from mythology to popular film and TV series. Examples that come to mind include Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones. Unlike real-world fantasies that require a suspension of disbelief, escape game adventures provide an immersive fantasy experience. Top-quality props, decorations, and artifacts enhance this feeling of realism.

1. Mystery

Topping the chart is the ever-popular mystery theme! Get ready to solve thrilling murder mysteries, find missing person(s), and uncover sinister plots - all about discovering the truth! After all, the truth will unlock your way out of the challenge - quite literally! 

The concept of an escape game calls for solving puzzles, finding hidden clues or objects, and cracking a series of codes. Does that sound like detective work? No wonder escape games and mystery themes go hand-in-hand!