The Escape Room Story
The Importance of StoryTelling in Our New Escape Room, Edison’s Lost Invention
Egyptian Technology Finds Edison?
Imagine how the world felt about the wonderous discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. We ask the question, “What if ancient Egyptian technology had also inspired the work of the famous inventor?”
At Magic Escape Rooms in Columbus, Ohio, we believe that a compelling story is the very foundation of an unforgettable escape room adventure, and it's particularly crucial in our upcoming adventure, Edison's Lost Invention. A well-crafted narrative transcends mere puzzles and locks, drawing escape game participants into a world of intrigue and purpose. It provides context for each challenge, transforming task work and puzzle solving into meaningful steps within a larger quest to uncover Edison's, yet-to-be discovered, creation. The narrative immersion heightens player engagement, fostering a deeper connection with the game's objectives, making the eventual triumph all the more satisfying.
““The soon-to-come Edison game is not our portable escape game version that preceded it. It’s a multi-room, escape room-like, immersive adventure.””
For Edison's Lost Invention, the “unfolding story” will serve as your guide and motivator, revealing clues and more details as players progress in the Columbus room escape game. As the narrative unfolds, players will not only be solving tasks, decoding, and working out puzzle solutions, but also piecing together a historical enigma, seeking to follow what Edison, and his partner, have left behind for you. This storytelling approach ensures that the experience is more than just a series of tasks; it's a journey of discovery, where progress propels the narrative forward, ultimately leading to a memorable and rewarding conclusion within the captivating world we've created.
The Inspiration: Egyptians and the Inventor’s Own Words
While stories of ancient Egyptians wielding extraterrestrial technology abound, their genesis likely lies within the rich tapestry of their own culture, from elaborate carvings to intriguing drawings. Knowing this, and acknowledging the cultural fascination ignited by the discovery of King Tut's tomb, we pondered Thomas Edison's potential thoughts on Egypt and its vast wealth. Remarkably, the famous inventor's diary contains his own speculations about developing a device with other-worldly functions. These intriguing connections – ancient mystery and Edison's visionary ideas – are the very source of inspiration for Edison's Lost Invention.