You find yourself locked in a room with seemingly no way out — these are usually the first words you see in most Room Escape games. I still remember working through text adventures and starting out in ...

Amazon's digital assistant Alexa can play lots of games at this point. Most offer some variation on party games and trivia, but a few promise more in-depth experiences. The one that intrigued me most ...

Escape room games not only make for a fun night-in, but did you know that playing games actually has a ton of benefits for your mental health? Studies have shown that solving puzzles, like the riddles ...

Every game has an intent. Some are to mimic warfare, some to learn, and some to test your skills. Escape games are a sub-genre of puzzle and trivia games, which is prominent enough to call for a ...

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Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage at cardboard.arstechnica.com—and let us know what you think. I don’t know CPR. I can’t tie a ...

While real-life escape rooms are always going to be the most immersive experience, when it comes to affordability and accessibility, virtual escape games always take the cake. No matter what console, ...