What is an outdoor escape game? How does it differ from a treasure hunt? What are the specific features of the outdoor escape games in Paris and Lyon offered by Playgreen? How is discovering Parisian and Lyon heritage at the heart of the outdoor escape game concept you’ll find on the site? Finally, how do these games allow you to learn more and develop your general knowledge? We answer these questions in this article. We’ve written it so you can fully understand what to expect when booking an outdoor escape game in Paris or Lyon.
What is an outdoor escape game in Paris?
An outdoor escape game is very different from an indoor escape game, in the sense often understood to mean an escape room. You are not locked in an enclosed space. There is no setting that replicates a plane about to crash or a haunted house from which you must escape, etc.
Your playground here is the beauty and richness of the cultural heritage that awaits you. You are invited to take the time to explore it. These outdoor escape rooms in Paris and Lyon are an invitation to slow down a little. They allow you to take a look at things you might not have otherwise observed. However, you are still in a game where time is limited. You will have a set time to crack a code and leave the premises victorious…with a gift!
Also, time management will be essential. These escape rooms differ from traditional treasure hunts. However, an added challenge to an escape room is that you will need to navigate the space to advance from one location to another. You will achieve this by deciphering enigmatic clues, just like in a treasure hunt.
Finally, Playgreen also offers indoor cultural escape rooms for rainy days. On the site, you’ll find three games, the vast majority of which are played indoors. For example, two of them take place in Paris, in the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and in the Covered Passages. As for Lyon, only one is played in the Grand Hôtel Dieu.
How is discovering Parisian and Lyon heritage at the heart of the outdoor escape game concept we offer?
The routes are remarkably selected and designed by an expert in the field, the creator of the cultural escape game concept in France. The games correspond to legendary neighborhoods (the Covered Passages in Paris, Old Lyon, etc.) or monuments (the Sacred-Heart Basilica, the Grand Hôtel-Dieu). They are the playground! There are no specific themes or mysteries to solve. The puzzles focus on what’s interesting in these places.
How do outdoor escape games in Paris and Lyon help you develop your general knowledge?
Playgreen’s outdoor escape games invite you to crack a code made of letters in a limited time of two hours. This code is part of the identity of the place you are (re)discovering. The idea is to allow you to see new places, learn more about them, and immerse yourself in the spirit of these neighborhoods and monuments. Games are an excellent way to learn about the cultural heritage around us.
To crack this code, you must solve puzzles. All of them focus on around fifteen characteristic places—some well-known, some lesser-known.
The cultural puzzles are accompanied by “culture points” that you can read on your game material as a bonus. In addition, a game master is available to assist you during the game. They are there to help you with anything you need. They will answer, to the best of their ability—not all game masters are heritage experts—any additional questions you may have. Furthermore, if you wish, it’s possible to conduct the activity as a cultural walk instead of an escape game. In this case, don’t hesitate to tell the game master that you’d prefer to take the time to read the “cultural points” carefully and then take a look at the recommended places. Your guide will be happy to adapt to how you want to enjoy the activity.
For families looking for a fun and educational activity, you’ll find outdoor escape games in Paris and Lyon for children and teens on Playgreen.
Conclusion
Finally, we do not recommend Playgreen’s cultural escape games to those looking for an activity similar to an escape room. Indeed, there are no specific game missions (horror, murder to solve), nor any gadgets to use. The concept of Playgreen’s outdoor and indoor cultural escape games is different. It is somewhere between a treasure hunt and an escape game. The unique feature of Playgreen’s escape games lies in their total immersion in the cultural richness and beauty of Paris and Lyon. The puzzles focus on things you see and probably wouldn’t have seen, for example, a hidden side of Notre Dame de Paris, or a little-known piece of street art in Montmartre…
You can find all the routes on the page listing the available activities. You can contact us for a quote for a special occasion or write to us at contact@playgreen-paris.com.
Yours sincerely,
The Playgreen Team
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