Spy Game vs Escape Game: 5 Key Distinctions
Is Spy Game similar to Escape Game? We get this a lot from our customers as Breakout recently launched a new spy game concept and this has led to some confusion between the two. Do you need to solve puzzles in both these games? Are they the same? Or are they different? Worry not, as in this article we will answer these questions and the 5 differences and similarities that Escape Game and Spy Game have so that you can enjoy the most from these games after knowing what makes them unique!
1- Role Playing
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You will be required to gear up, wear earphones and be briefed by a spy leader about your mission and you’ll use gadgets when necessary! | There is less focus on role playing elements. You will just need to understand the story of the theme room and solve puzzles. |
One of the primary differences you will see between Spy Game and Escape Game is how the two eperiences differ in how you roleplay!
2- NPCs (Non Playable Characters)
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There will be an NPC guard that will regularly patrol and investigate the rooms that the mission takes place in. As a spy, you must do your best at sneaking, hiding and disguising to avoid getting caught! | No NPCs or guards will interrupt your session as the game will only focus on you being able to solve the puzzles in time. The only “enemy” you’ll face is the clock! |
Another difference between the Spy Game and Escape Game is the presencef a non-playable character.
3- Puzzles & Riddles
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You have a mission that you must accomplish. While there are puzzles in the rooms, you can bypass them by taking advantage of the guards’ timing to steal their keys or important items. | Puzzles are the priority in Escape Game, as you will need to solve them one by one in order to escape from the room within the time limit. |
Both games have elements of puzzles in them. However, you may be surprised to know that the importance of puzzles is different between the two.
4- Physical Obstacles
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You must be physically fit as a spy in order to infiltrate the secure base or to avoid guards, so expect a heavier emphasis on physical activities in Spy Game! Each Spy Game mission has it’s own unique obstacle course which will test the players strength and skills in completing them as there are sensitive alarm systems that can be triggered if you do not complete it right. | There are less physical activities for Escape Game as the focus would be on puzzle solving. There are some mild crawling or climbing sections, but these are only done in order to progress from one room to another and are not a highlight of the game. |
Both Spy Game and Escape Game are also different from one another in how they make use of physical activities.
5- Storylines & Themes
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There are multiple missions in Spy Game, ranging from rescuing your friend, to purifying a water system, to retrieving an item. All these missions relate back to the story of the Luddite cult. In Spy Game, Luddite is an anti – technology cult that is hiding sinister activities behind it’s doors and the spies must find out the truth! | In Escape Game, each room and theme has it’s own unique storyline and it’s up to you to decide which suits you! Be it stopping a criminal magician, bringing light back to a dark world or escaping from a mysterious cabin! |
The last difference is in how Spy Game and Escape Game make use of their storylines and themes.
Now that you have an idea of what to expect for both Breakout Escape Game and Spy Game, make a booking today and tell us which you prefer!
Posted on 15 Jun 2023