The Tourists Who Enjoy Getting Trapped in Rooms at Popular Destinations


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This gives experiential travel a new twist.

Getting locked in a room for an hour and figuring out an escape is now a popular way for tourists to spend part of their day. And, no, we're not talking about a malfunctioning elevator or broken handle in a hotel bathroom. Known as “escape games," venues offering this activity opened in dozens of cities worldwide over the past few years, including many major U.S. cities, and are unique team building experiences that other tourist attractions likely can't replicate. They’ve also gained momentum across Europe, with venues in Budapest and Barcelona both among the most popular attractions in