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From Greek labyrinths to digital puzzles — the long road to the modern escape room

History & Origins

Who Started Escape Rooms First? The Never-Ending Debate

March 31, 2026

Japan lit the spark in 2007. Budapest turned it into a bonfire. The United States made it a global industry. But the real origin story is older, stranger, and far more contested than most people realize.

Horror Escape Rooms in Austin: Ranked by Scare Factor

April 2, 2026

Not every Austin escape room that calls itself scary actually delivers. Here’s how to tell the difference — and which rooms belong in which tier.