Escape rooms are a ton of fun, but they can also be very challenging. There are a number of pitfalls that may befall your team if you don't keep your wits about you. Poor communication, bad team chemistry and a host of other obstacles can all spell doom for a team in any given room. So, whether you're a seasoned vet or a noob getting locked in for the first time, here are seven of the most common escape room hazards and what you can do to avoid them!

Thinking about trying an escape room for the first time? There’s a reason they’ve grown in popularity so quickly! Mentally stimulating and socially engaging, escape rooms offer a great deal of interactive fun.

As escape rooms continue to grow in popularity, the variety in themes grows as well. While staples such as detectives’ offices (we have one…), psychos’ basements, and laboratories continue to dominate the industry, operators are also finding success with other, less expected themes.