It’s wedding season; love is in the air, and maybe, just maybe, it’s time to pop the question. You know you want to plan something unique, special to the two of you. Since you’re both puzzly people, what could be better than an escape room proposal? We’ve seen quite a few of these, so here are our tips to pull it off!
#1 Plan ahead
This sounds obvious, but make sure to plan your proposal with us ahead of time. Call at least a week ahead of when you plan to propose. We’ll be able to offer game recommendations, hiding spots and other advice. We’d also like to give you a preview of the room so that you’ll have less surprises the day of.
Do your research into which game experience is a right fit for the occasion. We also recommend that you’ve played at least one game with us, or whichever company you choose, before popping the question as each company has a unique style and you want your game to fit your vibe. We want your entire experience to be smooth, fun, and memorable (for the right reasons).
Once you’ve spoken with the staff, picked your game and location, it’s time to make your reservation! This part will be done just like any other game reservation you make, but we ask that you call the store again afterwards so we know which reservation is yours.
#2 Drop off the ring in advance
This is similar to the first point, but make sure the team at the store has the ring well before your game, as we’ll need to hide the ring during the reset of the room. This also gives you another chance to go over the plan or ask any lingering questions. Dropping by earlier in the day, before your partner arrives, is preferable 😉.
#3 Recruit some teammates
This one is optional, but can help the whole experience go smoothly. Recruit a couple of teammates to join your game! This is especially helpful for larger capacity games, or more difficult games. It can also be helpful to have a few more brains attacking these puzzles if you’re feeling nervous or anxious. Just make sure they know where the ring is hidden so they can let your partner open that particular compartment or box.
Here are the main things to remember when planning your proposal in an escape room; 1) plan ahead with the on-site staff, 2) Drop off the ring in advance, and 3) bring along some friends to escape and celebrate with. Remember, we’ve done proposals before, so don’t stress it. On behalf of all the staff at MER, we wish you the best of luck.
Wanting to plan a proposal, promposal, gender announcement, or other surprise? We’re all ears! Give us a call or shoot us an email and we’ll see what we can do! Contact us here.
