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What is an Escape Room?

And does Escape Mail really qualify?


Escape Mail is like an escape room without locks


NO LOCKS, NO DOORS, NO ROOM. So… how is this an escape room, you ask?


Well, in order for something to be an escape room, it needs a few key ingredients:


  1. A team or group of people
  2. Solving puzzles, clues and codes
  3. Following a storyline
  4. To accomplish an objective
  5. Within a time limit


Well, in Escape Mail, we’ve brought much of that same methodology to your home in the vehicle of a slim envelope.


[For Example... In Episode 5, you get to help JJ open a 300 pound safe as well as a Da Vinci style cryptex.]

In Episode 5, you get to help JJ open a 300 pound safe as well as a Da Vinci style cryptex.

Allow us to explain.


1. FRIENDS


Plenty of Escape Mailers tell us that they play with others: friends, family, coworkers, and more.


In fact, just the other day we got an email from Matt who purchased episodes 9 and 10.


“A group of 6 of us have been playing your mobile escape rooms, they've been a lot of fun! We've only made it to number 6 so far but we're taking turns ordering them. 11 and 12 were my turn to purchase.”


This is very common! 


Many people actually send one copy to themselves and another copy to friends and family in far-away places. They then open the envelopes together at the same time and play, sharing details through webcam.


Since we know that it takes teamwork to make the dream work, we design the puzzles with this reality in mind.

In every envelope, you’re going to find a variety of items, each with varying degrees of information, but each one useful. This way, everyone has something to hold, examine, (fold?!) etc, and pass to the next person.


For episodes that are more minimalistic, we’re ensured that the user is prompted to actually take apart multi-page documents in order for the singular spreads to be interacted with by multiple players.


Was that a spoiler? Kinda. But I think its important you know that we’re thinking of your group of 2-4 players while we design.


2. PUZZLES, CLUES AND CODES


There’s no shortage of these in Escape Mail!


In fact, we would argue that what Escape Mail may lack in terms of physicality, we make up for in a wide array of codes.


We have scoured the depths of our knowledge [and then some!] to come up with clever ways of working the widest variety of puzzle types into a single narrative.


Staying true to our escape room roots, we also ask Escape Mailers to cut, fold, and do all sorta of curious things TO their package. That’s because physicality is in our blood. 


Sitting and thinking is fun, but we love getting up and moving around. That’s why in Episode 3 we ask you to build a paper room, and in episodes 10, 11 and 12 we ask you to… well… we’ll leave out the mind-blowing spoilers for now.


But the point is, the puzzle solving aspect of an escape room is alive and well - and perhaps even enhanced - in Escape Mail.


3. FOLLOWING A STORYLINE


Without a doubt, Escape Mail features one of the great escape room storylines you’ll find.


We challenge you to find another 12-episode escape room game that follows a single character through as many twists and turns and - oh no! - moments.


The beloved character in Season 1 is none other than JJ Fitzpatrick, your mysterious cousin. 


Suspicious? Watch out! You might just end up trusting this lovable “Cuz”.


Remember our friend Matt? Well he went on to write: “I know I've enjoyed how each puzzle is a little different but they are all a part of the same story. It's helped keep us committed to finishing the story! I really enjoy the way you commit to creating a fun narrative for us to follow.”


Our commitment was born in the dawn of COVID when we knew people would want a storyline to look forward to and follow along with. 


We’re sure you’ll enjoy the Season 1 storyline!


4. AN OBJECTIVE


Here’s where we start to really differentiate from escape rooms. In most rooms, there’s a door that is locked and requires some genius - that’s you! - to open.


Of course there are many other things that must be done first, including (usually) many other things that need opening.


As escape room builders, we love this. We’re used to creating hidden compartments and contraptions. Since we can’t mail those in an envelope, however, we’ve gone ahead and worked many of our favourites into the escape room narrative.


For example, in one episode you’re helping JJ open an early-20th-century safe which weighs about 300 lbs in real life, as well as a Da Vinci-style cryptex. 


In another episode, you help characters open a briefcase and a secret door leading to an underground lair.


We communicate much of these escape room realities to you through the online portals that we’ve built which accompany most episodes. The play-by-play videos with JJ (and Svetlana!) not only help flesh out the storyline, but they also keep the escape room aspects alive.


In some ways, Escape Mail actually opens the doors to more possibilities than the confines of an escape room!


In Episode 11 for example, we take you outdoors! No walls. No ceiling. No… doors! Just a VERY fun story with contraptions and contrivances along the way.


5. A TIME LIMIT


Simply put… there isn’t one in Escape Mail. 


Why?


Well, I suppose we could have suggested a time limit, but we just didn’t think you’d be all that excited about it… plus, some of our puzzles are HARD and we mean HARD.


It’s not uncommon for players to set the game down, take a break, and come back to it later. Solving some episodes later in the season can take 2-3 hours!


So you might say this is the area where we are least like an escape room, which would be fair to say!


SO THERE YOU HAVE IT!


Now you know how Escape Mail compares to an actual escape room. We still love escape rooms, and we always will, but for the right time and place, Escape Mail can be even better.


But don’t take our word for it! Check out some reviews here.

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WE ARE GENUINE

We do our absolute best to be 100% totally honest and truthful in our business. No fake reviews, no artificial scarcity, no phony countdown timers. What you see here is completely real. If we get something wrong, let us know and we will fix it.

REAL CUSTOMER FEEDBACK AND REVIEWS

Every review posted to a product is a real customer who has purchased, tested and shared their experience with an Escape Mail product. If you want to know what a product is like in real life, take a look at what real people have to say about it.

Honesty

WE ARE GENUINE

We do our absolute best to be 100% totally honest and truthful in our business. No fake reviews, no artificial scarcity, no phony countdown timers. What you see here is completely real. If we get something wrong, let us know and we will fix it.

Wide Selection

REAL CUSTOMER FEEDBACK AND REVIEWS

Every review posted to a product is a real customer who has purchased, tested and shared their experience with an Escape Mail product. If you want to know what a product is like in real life, take a look at what real people have to say about it.

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Our support team is available for your questions 24/7 and will do everything they can to answer your queries or resolve your issue quickly. Feel free to get in touch! And if you call us during business hours, you will speak to a real person!

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Every order over the free shipping limit gets automatically upgraded to FREE worldwide shipping! How great is that? The free shipping limit is different for domestic and international customers – make sure to check the shipping information for all the details.

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Reviews

HELPFUL CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Our support team is available for your questions 24/7 and will do everything they can to answer your queries or resolve your issue quickly. Feel free to get in touch! And if you call us during business hours, you will speak to a real person!

FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY FOR QUALIFYING ORDERS

Every order over the free shipping limit gets automatically upgraded to FREE worldwide shipping! How great is that? The free shipping limit is different for domestic and international customers – make sure to check the shipping information for all the details.

Order Tracking

HELPFUL CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Our support team is available for your questions 24/7 and will do everything they can to answer your queries or resolve your issue quickly. Feel free to get in touch! And if you call us during business hours, you will speak to a real person!

REAL CUSTOMER FEEDBACK AND REVIEWS

FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY FOR QUALIFYING ORDERS

Every order over the free shipping limit gets automatically upgraded to FREE worldwide shipping! How great is that? The free shipping limit is different for domestic and international customers – make sure to check the shipping information for all the details.

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If your product arrives damaged or it doesn’t show up at all, then we will happily either refund your purchase or send you the same replacement product free of charge – simple!

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You can track the status and location of your order in real time as it travels from our warehouse to your door with our handy order tracking tool.

Free Shipping Options
Fast Shipping

SIMPLE REFUND POLICY

If your product arrives damaged or it doesn’t show up at all, then we will happily either refund your purchase or send you the same replacement product free of charge – simple!

REAL-TIME ORDER TRACKING

You can track the status and location of your order in real time as it travels from our warehouse to your door with our handy order tracking tool.

Free Shipping Options

SIMPLE REFUND POLICY

If your product arrives damaged or it doesn’t show up at all, then we will happily either refund your purchase or send you the same replacement product free of charge – simple!

Fast Shipping

REAL-TIME ORDER TRACKING

You can track the status and location of your order in real time as it travels from our warehouse to your door with our handy order tracking tool.

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FAST AND EFFICIENT SHIPPING OPTIONS

Thanks to our network warehouses and strategic logistics partners, we are able to offer fast and affordable delivery across the world. Most products are shipped out within 2 business days, and we offer free worldwide delivery on orders over the free shipping limit.

BEST VALUE GUARANTEED

As our customer, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority, and we will do everyone we can to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

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Customer Support

FAST AND EFFICIENT SHIPPING OPTIONS

Thanks to our network warehouses and strategic logistics partners, we are able to offer fast and affordable delivery across the world. Most products are shipped out within 2 business days, and we offer free worldwide delivery on orders over the free shipping limit.

BEST VALUE GUARANTEED

As our customer, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority, and we will do everyone we can to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

Refund

FAST AND EFFICIENT SHIPPING OPTIONS

Thanks to our network warehouses and strategic logistics partners, we are able to offer fast and affordable delivery across the world. Most products are shipped out within 2 business days, and we offer free worldwide delivery on orders over the free shipping limit.

Customer Support

BEST VALUE GUARANTEED

As our customer, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority, and we will do everyone we can to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

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See what people are saying!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

When I first opened this newspaper, I was a little overwhelmed with the information and confused about what to do with it that I almost looked up some hints.  But when I got that "ah-ha" moment where I understood what I was supposed to do I realized just how brilliant this episode really is. This envelope was so well written and conceptually thought out, I felt like it was just speaking my language. Seriously, these just keep getting better and better. Whatever the electronic version of a standing ovation is- that's what I'm sending to you guys!


- Colin, Escape Mail Customer

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chapter 9 was by far the most challenging episode for me.... It's worth it, though, because the story is pretty awesome!  What a cliffhanger!  Please mail the next episode ASAP!  I'm on the edge of my seat!


- Donna, Escape Mail Customer

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We LOVED this experience! A perfect variety of puzzles for a fun afternoon - it's amazing how much content is put into a regular envelope :) These escapes are so well done. I'm blown away every time.


- Noemi, Escape Mail Customer

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This was awesome! Such a great thing to do with the roommates while we are all stuck at home. Challenging yet very satisfying when we figured something out.


- Gregory, Escape Mail Customer

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