Escape games have been one of the fastest-growing entertainment formats worldwide for the past decade, but a surprising number of people have never actually played one. If you are visiting Tenerife and considering trying our escape game for the first time, this guide will tell you exactly what to expect — and how to give your team the best chance of success.
The concept is simple: your group is locked in a themed room. You have 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete the narrative challenge to "escape." In practice, the experience is immersive, challenging, and surprisingly emotional — especially in those final minutes when you are one puzzle away and the clock is ticking.
When you arrive at Fun Zone Tenerife for your escape game session, you will be greeted by one of our game masters. They will brief you on the story of the room, the rules, and any safety information. Take this briefing seriously — the game master often drops subtle hints in their introduction that can save you precious minutes inside the room.
Once you enter the room, the clock starts. The first thing most first-timers do is rush to examine everything at once. Resist this impulse. The better approach is to split the room systematically: have each person take a different area, call out what you find, and collect everything in a central spot. Communication is not just helpful in escape games — it is essential.
Puzzles in escape games come in many forms: padlocks with number codes, logic sequences, hidden objects, pattern matching, word puzzles, and more. The key is not to fixate on one puzzle for too long. If you have been stuck on something for more than five minutes, move on and come back with fresh eyes — or ask for a hint from the game master. Most venues allow a limited number of hints and there is absolutely no shame in using them.
Our escape room at Fun Zone Tenerife has been designed with multiple narrative layers and a difficulty curve that ramps up as you progress. The early puzzles ease you into the format, while the final challenge requires combining everything you have discovered throughout the room. We will not spoil the theme here, but expect atmosphere, story, and a genuine sense of achievement when you crack the final sequence.
One of the most important things first-timers underestimate is the role of group dynamics. Escape games do not reward the smartest individual — they reward the most connected team. The people who communicate clearly, listen to each other, and avoid dismissing ideas tend to escape successfully. We have seen PhD holders struggle while groups of teenagers smash the record time.
What happens if you do not escape? You get debriefed by the game master who walks you through the solutions and explains what you missed. In many ways, the debrief is as entertaining as the game itself — those "oh!" moments when you realize the answer was right in front of you are deeply satisfying.
Our escape game is suitable for players aged 12 and above, with groups of 2 to 8 people. It can be booked as a standalone experience or combined with axe throwing, QuizzaBoom or darts for a full evening of entertainment. Book online at funzonetenerife.com or walk in to check availability.
Escape games are genuinely one of those activities where your second visit is better than the first, because you already understand how to think. Most of our regular escape game guests return multiple times and specifically request new room scenarios. Check our website for upcoming new room releases.