How to Choose the Right Personalities for your Next Escape Room Adventure?

Written by: Claire Adams, Lock Paper Scissors // Guest Writer

Not everyone is cut out for an escape room. It takes a special kind of person to be able to think under pressure and work well as part of a team. But if you think you’ve got what it takes, then the next step is to choose the right personalities for your team.

Here Are Some Personality Types That Make for a Successful Escape Room Team:

1. The Leader

This is the person who takes charge and ensures that everyone is on the same page. The leader motivates the team and keeps them moving forward towards the goal.

It’s important to have a leader on your team, but beware of someone who is too bossy or

overwhelming. The leader should be someone who can keep cool under pressure and knows how to delegate tasks. It’s also important to have a flexible leader who can change the plan if necessary. Things rarely go according to plan in an escape room, and the leader needs to be able to adapt on the fly.

2. The Analytical Thinker

This person likes to sit back and observe the situation before taking action. The analytical thinker is good at spotting patterns and solving puzzles.

This person is an asset to any team as they can help solve some of the trickier puzzles. However, they can also be a liability if they get too bogged down in the details. The analytical thinker needs to be able to take a step back and see the big picture. They also need to be able to communicate their ideas to the rest of the team.

3. The Action-Oriented Person

This is the person who is always ready for action. They’re not afraid to take risks, and they’re always up for a challenge.

The action-oriented person is a valuable asset to any team as they can help move the team

forward. However, they can also be a liability if they act without thinking. They need to control their impulsiveness and think before they act.

4. The Creative Thinker

This is the person who likes to think outside the box. They’re good at coming up with creative

solutions to problems.

The creative thinker is a valuable asset to any team as they can help solve puzzles that require out-of-the-box thinking. However, they can also be a liability if they get too distracted by their own thoughts. They need to be able to focus on the task at hand and communicate their ideas to the rest of the team.

5. The Organizer

This is the person who likes to keep everything in order. They’re good at keeping track of the team’s progress and ensuring that everyone is on track.

An organizer is a valuable asset to any team as they can help to keep the team focused and on track. However, they can also be a liability if the team feels like they’re being

micromanaged. The organizer needs to give clear instructions and allow the team some

flexibility to work in their own way.

6. The Puzzle Solver

Every team needs someone good at solving puzzles. This is the person who will be able to figure out the clues and solve the puzzles.

Puzzle solvers are a valuable asset to any team as they can help move the team forward.

However, they can also be a liability if they get too bogged down in the details. Puzzle solvers need to be able to take a step back and see the big picture. They also need to be able to communicate their ideas to the rest of the team.

7. The Wild Card

This is the person who is always up for anything. They’re not afraid to take risks, and they’re always up for a challenge. Wild cards are a valuable asset to any team as they can help move the team forward. However, they can also be a liability if they act without thinking.

They need to control their impulsiveness and think before they act. These are just a few of the different personalities that can be found on an escape room team. It’s important to have a mix of personalities on your team to make the most of everyone’s strengths.

Check out this clip (see below) from the owners of Deadlocked Escape Room performing a funny skit during ESCAPETHEROOMers' "2021 Bullseye Awards Ceremony Show" of a couple of stereotypical players in an escape room!

Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers

Tips for Choosing the Right Personalities for your Next Game

Now that you know a little bit about the different personalities that can be found on an escape room team, here are a few tips for choosing the right team for your next adventure:

Make sure that you have a mix of personalities on your team. You’ll want to have a mix of puzzle solvers, creative thinkers, and action-oriented people.
Choose a team that you’re comfortable with. You’ll be spending a lot of time with these people, so you want to make sure you get along.
Make sure that everyone on the team is up for the challenge. You don’t want to have a team of people who will give up easily.
Choose a team that you can trust. This is important because you’re going to be working together closely, and you need to be able to trust each other.
Make sure that everyone on the team is committed to the cause. You don’t want to have a team of people who will bail on you at the first sign of trouble.
Now that you know how to choose the right team for your next escape room adventure, it’s time to get out there and start planning your adventure! Choose wisely, and you’re sure to have a great time.