Tip 1: Keep It Simple 想简单一点

 

For most escape prison games, even the very challenging ones with very high difficulty ratings, the puzzles and clues are surprisingly simple. They are just cleverly hidden and worded to make them appear difficult to crack. Don't over complicate¹ things by looking for intricate solutions. More often than not, the answer is right there staring you in the face.

对于大多数密室逃脱游戏来说，即使是难度很高的非常有挑战性的游戏，谜题和线索也非常简单。线索只是被巧妙地隐藏和传递，使它们显得难以破解。不要去寻找复杂的解决方案，而让事情复杂化。很多时候，答案就在你眼前。

 

Tip 2: Don't Ignore Escape Prison Games Puzzles 别忽视任何谜题

 

Sometimes, the escape prison game creators add a puzzle to confuse players, but this is a rare occurrence. The norm is, every puzzle counts and each clue has the potential for revealing the key.

有时，游戏的创作者会添加一个谜题来迷惑玩家，但这种情况很少发生。通常，每一个谜题都很重要，每一条线索都有可能揭示通关诀窍。

 

Carefully scrutinize² every puzzle you come across. Avoid dismissing any, as it may be central to achieving your goal of breaking out. If a puzzle appears too difficult to solve, involve your team members and explore all options. If worse comes to worst, ask for a clue from the game master.

仔细查看你遇到的每一个谜题。不要轻视任何一个线索，因为这可能是实现你成功逃脱的关键。如果一个难题看起来太难解决，让你的团队成员参与进来，探索所有的选择项。如果情况越来越糟，到了万不得已的时候，可以向游戏主持人寻求线索。

 

Tip 3: Think Like A 4th Grader 像小学生一样思考

 

Escape prison games can get really challenging. To break out, you need to totally immerse yourself in the game. Think outside the box and summon up all your creative juices.

密室逃脱真的很有挑战性。要想成功逃脱，你需要完全沉浸在游戏中。跳出框框思考，激发你所有的创造力。

 

Remember when you were a kid and you would think up all these imaginative stories and situations? You need to bring out the 10-year-old in you. Think like a 4th grader and you'll find the game more enjoyable and the puzzles easier to crack.

还记得小时候你能想出那些富有想象力的故事和情景吗？你需要让内心重返10岁。像四年级学生一样思考，你会发现游戏更有趣，谜题更容易破解。

 

Tip 4: Experiment With Functionality 尝试不同的用途

 

Is the honey bucket just a metal thing filled with human waste or is there a clue under it? Or maybe, it can be turned upside down to use as a simple ladder. We get so stuck on how things are normally used that our minds refuse to think of alternative ways of using them. And just to ease your fears, no escape prison game will put you in a room with a bucket full of human waste. Like I mentioned earlier, use your imagination and think outside the box.

这个便盆只是一个装满人类排泄物的金属制品，还是下面有线索？或者，可以把它倒过来当作一个简单的梯子。我们太拘泥于事物通常的功能，以至于我们的大脑拒绝思考它们的其他用途。为了减轻你的恐惧，任何密室逃脱游戏都不会把你和一个装满人类排泄物的便盆关在同一个房间。就像我前面提到的，发挥你的想象力，跳出框架思考。

 

Tip 5: Keep High Morale³ 保持高昂的士气

 

Keep the excitement levels high. This encourages the team to get more involved and makes the whole experience fun. Whether you beat the clock or not, what you'll remember most is the positive attitude everyone had .

保持高度兴奋状态。这样可以鼓励团队成员更多地参与其中，并使整个体验变得有趣。不管你是否按时完成任务，让你印象最深的是每个人的积极态度。

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