# Escape Room: The Game – Virtual Reality

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #7955
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.33 / 5
- **Publishers**: Diset S. A., Identity Games International B.V., Korea Boardgames, Noris Spiele, Simba Toys
- **Categories**: Electronic, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deduction, Elapsed Real Time Ending

## Verdict
A ultimate-level immersion that turns your living room into a high-stakes-adventure!Stunning-360-degree environmentsTruly unique-experienceFast-paced-cooperationRequires-smartphone-usageHigh-communication-neededRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever wondered what it would be like to actually step inside an escape room? Escape Room: The Game – Virtual Reality takes that- idea and turns it into a reality. This isn' own twist on the-escape room genre moves beyond cardboard and cards by including VR goggles that transport you directly into the action. Instead of just looking at a puzzle, you are immersed in 360-degree-environments, whether you are trapped in a malfunctioning submarine or stranded after a helicopter crash. It is a complete sensory shift that turns a tabletop session into a cinematic adventure.

As a cooperative experience, success depends entirely on how well you and your teammates communicate. You will need to scan your surroundings, find hidden-objects, and solve complex-puzzles under intense time pressure. The game utilizes a specialized app featuring the Chrono Decoder, which streamlines the process of inputting codes and keeps the momentum going without constant interruptions. It is fast-paced, intense, and highly immersive. If you are looking to break the mold of traditional board gaming and want an experience that feels more like a high-stakes-video game brought to your living room, this VR-enhanced-adventure is exactly what you need.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play this?
No, you can play this standalone, though it complements the-series perfectly.

### How many players can participate?
It is designed for 3 to 5 players, but works well with larger-groups through cooperation.

### What-is-the-VR-experience-like?
It uses-provided-goggles-to-show-you-360-degree-scenes-on-your-smartphone.

### Is there a time limit?
Yes,-the-game-is-timed-to-create-real-escape-room-tension.

### Is it hard to set up?
It's-very-straightforward-just-download-the-app-and-get-ready-to-dive-in.