Choose an Escape Room for your Corporate Event!

Corporate events are an essential aspect of any business as they allow employees to connect, build relationships, and foster a positive work environment. However, planning a corporate event that is both engaging and interactive can be challenging. One activity that has gained popularity in recent years is escape rooms. Escape rooms offer a unique and exciting experience for corporate events, which can benefit businesses in many ways. In our newest Lock Chicago blog post we’ll explore why escape rooms are great for corporate events and those participating.

This phrase gets used most commonly as reasoning for any event but we certainly have to start with Team Building. One of the primary reasons why escape rooms are great for corporate events is that they promote team building. Escape rooms require players to work together and communicate effectively to solve puzzles and escape the room. This teamwork can improve relationships among coworkers and build trust. It also allows employees to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which are valuable in the workplace.

Stress relief: Corporate events can be stressful for employees as they may feel pressure to socialize and network with colleagues. Escape rooms offer a fun and immersive experience that can help alleviate this stress. It provides an opportunity for employees to unwind and have fun while still building relationships and engaging in team-building activities.

Improves communication: Communication is a vital skill in any workplace. Escape rooms require participants to communicate effectively to solve puzzles and escape the room. By participating in an escape room, employees can develop their communication skills, which can improve their overall performance at work. It also allows coworkers to get to know each other better and learn how to communicate effectively with each other.

Boosts morale: A positive work environment is crucial for employee satisfaction and productivity. Escape rooms provide a fun and exciting experience that can boost morale and create a positive work environment. By participating in an escape room, employees can feel valued and appreciated by their employer, which can lead to increased job satisfaction.

Encourages creativity: Escape rooms require participants to think creatively and outside the box to solve puzzles and escape the room. This type of thinking can be beneficial in the workplace, where creativity and innovation are highly valued. By participating in an escape room, employees can develop their creativity skills and apply them to their work.

Promotes healthy competition: Escape rooms can also promote healthy competition among employees. By working together to solve puzzles and escape the room, employees can feel a sense of accomplishment and healthy competition. This competition can motivate employees to work harder and achieve their goals in the workplace.

In conclusion, escape rooms are an excellent activity for corporate events. They promote team building, communication, creativity, and healthy competition, while also providing stress relief and boosting morale.

At Lock Chicago we offer unique team building experiences not just with Escape Rooms but with Scavenger Hunts and on-site events as well! Whether you want us to visit a location of your choice or set up an interactive Scavenger Hunt through our partner, Roamli we’ve got plenty of options. Overall Escape Rooms are a fun and exciting experience that your employees will surely appreciate and we look forward to hopefully hosting you in the future!

Roamli, Scavenger Hunts, and Hidden Gems! Things to Discover in Chicago!

For this blog post we thought we’d take some time away from the pure Escape Room talk and chat about some of our favorite things in Chicago. We’ve been in Evanston for the past 8 years and being close proximity to Chicago we’ve been able to discover some amazing sights and places to explore. We’ve taken our love of escape room discovery and tied it into the travel app, Roamli.

Roamli helps companies build interactive walking tours and scavenger hunts so we thought they would be a perfect partner in finding amazing things to discover around Chicago! Redfin also reached out to us to get our thoughts on some of our favorite sights in Chicago and you can view that article here including some great contributions by other local Chicagoans.

We created two unique Scavenger Hunts, the “Chicago Scavenger Hunt”, and “Evanston Scavenger Hunt” that highlight some of the most unique and hidden gems around the city. Participants can download the event and play through the Roamli App along with discovering amazing sights throughout the world. We’ve included murals, architectural gems, statues, monuments, and more!

Roamli is a unique travel and scavenger hunt app that combines the thrill of exploring new places with the excitement of solving puzzles and riddles. The app is designed to help users discover new locations and landmarks in their own city or while traveling to a new destination.

One of the main features of Roamli is its scavenger hunt game mode. In this mode, users are presented with a series of clues and riddles that lead them to different locations in their chosen city. Users must solve each clue in order to unlock the next one, and ultimately complete the scavenger hunt. This game mode is perfect for users who want to explore new areas of a city, or who want to add a fun and challenging activity to their travel itinerary.

Roamli also offers a more relaxed "tour" mode, which allows users to explore a city at their own pace. In this mode, users can choose from a variety of tours created by Roamli, or they can create their own custom tour. Each tour includes information about different locations and landmarks, as well as suggestions for places to eat and drink along the way.

One of the most unique aspects of Roamli is its focus on community. Users can connect with other Roamli users in their city or in a destination they're traveling to. This allows users to share tips and recommendations with each other, as well as compete in scavenger hunt challenges.

So all-in-all whether you’re looking to get your thrills at an escape room or try your hand with an outdoor Scavenger Hunt we’ve got you covered with Lock Chicago or Roamli. Go discover something amazing today!

Why you should book an Escape Room this Valentine's Day!

Looking for a new experience to celebrate with your partner? With Valentine's Day just around the corner, escape rooms offer a unique and fun way to celebrate the holiday with your significant other. Here's why:

Strengthening relationships: Escape rooms require teamwork and communication to solve puzzles and escape the room within a set time limit. This makes it a great opportunity for couples to work together and strengthen their relationship. It's a fun and exciting way to bond and see how well they work as a team. By overcoming challenges together, couples can build trust, mutual respect, and a sense of accomplishment.

A change of pace: Valentine's Day can sometimes feel like just another day, with the usual dinner and movie date options. An escape room offers something different, something exciting, and a change of pace from the usual routine. It's a great way to make the holiday feel special and memorable.

Encourages creativity and critical thinking: Escape rooms are designed to challenge the participants' problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This can be a great opportunity for couples to let their creative juices flow and come up with innovative solutions to the puzzles. By working together, couples can think outside the box and approach problems in a new way.

Builds excitement and anticipation: Escape rooms are full of surprises, twists, and turns. They are designed to build excitement and anticipation, making it an ideal choice for a Valentine's Day date. The rush of adrenaline that comes with solving puzzles and escaping the room is a great way to add an extra layer of excitement to the holiday.

A unique bonding experience: An escape room is a unique bonding experience that can't be replicated. It's an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. The experience is exclusive and exclusive, making it an ideal way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other. We offer private escape room experiences that are great for two or if you’re looking to double date!

Increases intimacy: Escape rooms are a great way to increase intimacy. They provide an opportunity for couples to interact and get to know each other in a new way. By working together to solve puzzles, couples can deepen their understanding of each other's strengths, weaknesses, and communication styles. This can lead to increased intimacy and a stronger relationship. Make sure you save some patience up however as escape rooms will certainly test these skills!

In conclusion, escape rooms are a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day and make it a holiday to remember. They offer a unique and exciting experience that brings couples closer together and challenges their problem-solving skills. With its immersive and interactive nature, an escape room is the perfect way to create memories that will last a lifetime. So why not try something different this Valentine's Day and visit us at Lock Chicago!

Lock Chicago & Roamli's Evanston Summer Scavenger Hunt!

Chicago summer’s are something special, and other than the 90-100+ degree days we know most people are outside enjoying the beaches and other outdoor recreational activities. So what better way to have some escape room-like outdoor fun than with our first Evanston Summer Scavenger Hunt?

We partnered with the company Roamli, which builds customizable Scavenger Hunts anywhere in the world that you can play on your phone or mobile device. So we decided to highlight some of the hidden gems and most unique sights around Evanston including murals, architectural gems, statues, and more!

Last Saturday we were lucky enough to have some cooler weather for the 2 hour event and our teams were off to the races! We had a total of 40 “Challenges” for teams to uncover and our 1st place team ended up finding 35/40 for our top spot and grand prize! 2nd and 3rd place were close behind with over 30+ each of their own.

The most enjoyable part of hosting these events is seeing teams spot each other around the city. There’s no set starting point so even in a town as large as Evanston it’s great to see groups out and about exploring their neighborhoods.

If you’re looking for more unique outdoor team building experiences look no further!