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The planned event, step by step

How the EscapeGroups event will work

EscapeGroups is designed to make the organizer’s job predictable. Choose a room and tier, create one event, share the invitation, form small teams, and start the clock. Participants solve in the browser while the host follows a separate overview.

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The Blackwood MysteryDraft event

Invite codeBLACKWOOD–2724 invited · 18 joined

4 teamsBalanced automatically

Team Green · 5 playersReady

Team Blue · 5 playersReady

Team Red · 4 playersReady

OrganizerChoose, invite, start

ParticipantsJoin, team up, solve

VoiceExisting platform

ResultFinal standings

1. Before the event

Choose one room and the tier that fits attendance

The host chooses a ready-to-play room and an event tier for up to eight, 30, or 100 participants. EscapeGroups will create a secure invitation link or room code. No app installation or headset is planned.

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2. Invite and join

Share one invitation and confirm browser access

Participants open the invitation in a supported browser. Remote organizers also provide a Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other voice link. The joining state lets the host see who is ready before the event starts.

3. Form teams

Create small groups with room to communicate

The current design target is four to six people per team. In a larger event, multiple teams receive the same room and starting conditions. Team-assignment controls and final device guidance will be confirmed during early access.

4. Start and solve

Race one clock while the host follows high-level progress

Teams inspect evidence, share observations, submit solutions, and use available hints. The planned host view shows stages and completion without revealing answers or requiring the organizer to judge puzzle responses.

5. Finish together

Return the event to one final leaderboard

When teams finish, results return to final standings. Organizers can end there or add a short recap. Exact scoring and hint rules will be published only after real gameplay is complete and tested.

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Next decision

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Practical answers

Questions organizers ask before choosing a room

What does the host do during the game?

The host confirms readiness, starts the event, and follows planned team progress. They do not perform clues, reveal answers, or act as a paid facilitator.

How do remote participants communicate?

They use the organizer’s existing voice or video platform, ideally in small-team breakout rooms. EscapeGroups supplies the game layer, not conferencing.

What devices will work?

Current desktop and laptop browsers are the primary target, with tablet support planned. Exact compatibility will follow early-access testing.

Will teams see one another’s answers?

No. Teams are planned to solve independently. The host sees high-level progress and results rather than a shared answer feed.

How long will setup take?

Final setup timing is not yet tested. The goal is a short guided flow for room choice, tier, invitation, team assignment, and start.

Can we try the game before paying?

A limited preview is planned but is not built. No free-play SEO page will be published until a real preview exists.

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