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online Adventure Games

We are bringing our adventure stories to you. Join in from the comfort of your own home. Experience exciting riddles and fun in our online escape games. Whether you are playing alone, with friends or colleagues, immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure. Playable anytime with up to 6 people per group - even in multiplayer from different locations.

FAQ

WHAT IS AN ONLINE ESCAPE GAME?

You will experience a browser-based point and click game with audio and video sequences and a gripping story with many puzzles and secrets to unravel. Our Online Escape Games are virtual Escape Rooms that you can play independently at any time. All you need is a good internet connection and a PC. Various clues and puzzles will guide you through an extraordinary movie-length adventure. Your access link is active until you have finished the game. Communication between the players must be hosted via an external program like WhatsApp, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.

HOW DO I BOOK AN ONLINE ESCAPE GAME?

Click on the online game in the preferred language and put the game in the shopping cart, click on "checkout" and pay online. After that, you will receive two emails with an access link for you and your team. The game link is valid for 12 months. With some email providers the delivery can take up to one hour. With the link you can start the game directly.

DO I HAVE TO PLAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER BOOKING?

The link is valid for 6 months, so you can start and play at any time during this period. The access link only expires once you have played through the entire game - so you can take breaks or even split up the game into several days.

ARE THERE ANY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PLAY AN ONLINE ESCAPE GAME?

Everyone needs internet access to participate in the game and communication. If not all of you, but at least one PC in your group can guarantee a good and stable connection, you can always play the game via screensharing and with audio transmission. Sound is absolutely necessary, because our game contains sound and video sequences - but don't worry, you don't have to download anything.

HOW TO PLAY IN MULTIPLAYER MODE WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE?

Playing in multiplayer mode means that you can all click and enter solutions in the game and the game will synchronize accordingly. You are digitally linked through our browser-based game. Once you receive the link, you share it with your team members. A web page will open, you click ‚Start Game‘ and you will all be transferred to the same Online Escape Game. We recommend that only one person at a time clicks and types for the whole group. If all players click at the same time, the game can get chaotic. You organize your communication via an external program like WhatsApp, Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.

CAN THE GAME BE PLAYED WITH MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE?

Yes. Theoretically, the multiplayer mode also allows more than 6 players to access the link at the same time, but this option is most definitely not recommended! All players in multiplayer mode can click live. This means that if the number of players exceeds a certain limit, technical problems, delays and especially chaos may can result. If you want to play with a larger group, we recommend playing paralelly in several smaller groups, or only one person accesses the game through the link and shares their screen and sound with all other players via a video call.

IS THERE A TUTORIAL BEFORE THE GAME?

Yes, the functions and correct preparation are explained in a short tutorial video before the game starts. Before you start playing, each player should have a quick look at the required technical basics.

DO WE NEED A TIME SLOT?

No. After ordering you will receive an access link via email, that can be started at any time. Your playing time is up to you and you also have the possibility to play with other groups at the same time.

IS THE GAME MODERATED AND HOW CAN WE GET HINTS?

The game format has a built-in hint system for each scene and puzzle. So if you need help, you can use the hint menu. How to use it will also be explained in the tutorial before the game.

DOES THE GAME HAVE A TIME LIMIT?

No. The 90-120 minutes are only an approximate time orientation based on our experience without pausing the game. Of course, this time frame will also vary from group to group.

DOES THE GAME HAVE AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR PLAYER COMMUNICATION?

No, communication between players must be hosted through external platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, wonder.me etc., or, if you prefer to use your phone via Whatsapp or Facetime.

CAN AN ONLINE ESCAPE GAME BE PLAYED ON A TABLET OR CELL PHONE?

No. The format is optimized for PC/laptop and does not work on mobile devices. Our app game „Das Aurora Vermächtnis“ is specially designed for tablets and cell phones.

CAN THE GAME BE PAUSED?

Yes, your progress will be saved through your access link and you can pause and exit the game at any time and continue playing at another time.

OUR GAME SCREEN TURNS BLACK FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER SOLVING PUZZLES, WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

There are a few seconds of intentional delay in each of the scene transitions. One reason being, that the browser preloads scene assets, as the game is not installed on the device, and also these delays mainly aim to balance out loading times for groups with qualitatively different internet connections.

WE ARE ORGANIZING A TEAM EVENT WITH SEVERAL GROUPS. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO CONSIDER BEFORE THE GAME?

Please forward the technical requirements to all teammates in advance, so that each player is prepared. Make sure to select the correct language when ordering (possibly per group). Only share the access link with the team members of one group directly before the game. This way you avoid players logging into the wrong group and "remote controlling" the game.

Still have questions? Check our Online Game FAQ or send us an email at info@houseoftales.de

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