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“My personal dream was to create something that would make people cry.”

Escape rooms are often noted for their puzzles and action-style themes that take players on adventures. But what if an escape room could do more than that? What if it could make you feel real emotions, maybe even bring a tear to your eye? These are questions Jonathan Driscoll asked himself when he set out to create Wardrobe for Sale.

Jonathan Driscoll and Sacha St. Denis, owners of Escaparium, join us on the Spoilers Club to talk all about the making of Wardrobe for Sale. This was one of the first games where Escaparium started experimenting with actors and developing their theatrical and cinematic brand of escape room design.

I really enjoyed hearing a little more about the narrative of this story. There’s such an expanse of game and so many delightful puzzles that it’s possible for the nuances of the story to get lost in the mix. Jonathan and Sacha also break down all the different puzzles in the game and what drove some of their decisions behind how the game eventually evolved.

Jonathan also tells us a very funny story about “the David puzzle.” If you’re a fan of Escaparium and Wardrobe for Sale, this is a can’t miss episode.

How to Listen

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