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Olympus Raises the Bar

Olympus Raises the Bar!

Our newest experience, Olympus, has only been around for a short period of time, but it’s already claiming the spot of “Favorite Exodus Experience” by many of our clients! Here’s five reasons why this room is so popular: 1. Latest Escape Room Technology Olympus is our most high-tech room, with only one lock and key! So to those who appreciate modern escape rooms over traditional lock and key, you are going to love it! (For those who prefer an “old school” escape room with more locks and keys, try Elevator instead. It has a healthy mix of both!) 2. Special Effects! Thunder and Lightning! (Who doesn’t love thunder and lightning?!?) Zeus booming demands from above! This experience has lighting and sound effects that continually impress our clients. 3. The Underworld Need we say more? The most exciting part of the hero’s quest is always the moment they have to enter

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Ways to Think Outside the Box

think outside the box

Photo credit: Sergey Nivens / shutterstock.com Whether you’re an avid gamer and love puzzles or not, there’s always room for self-improvement and expanding the mind. Sometimes we need to ditch our standard way of thinking to solve a riddle or to just finish some project at work or to just go about our everyday lives. Here are some unique tips on how to get better with thinking outside the box: – Dig into another field This may seem crazy, but getting to understand other fields greatly helps you develop your thinking. There are very high chances that by checking into other fields you will find problems and solutions that may be helpful in your situation.   – Interact with other religions Religion is the most organized human form of living. There is a religion everywhere in the world. Understanding these religions will greatly expand your scope of thinking.   –

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10 Effective Ways to Improve Your Memory and Boost Brainpower

10 Effective Ways to Improve Your Memory and Boost Brainpower

No matter where you are, whether it is your exam hall, a board meeting or perhaps a family outing at Exodus escape room, when the adrenaline kicks in everything goes haywire. It doesn’t matter as to what the extreme scenario is, memory and brain power are two crucial aspects that can help you survive the situation. A lot of times you might have come across people who are extremely good at recollecting things and solving very difficult tasks instantaneously and you wonder how they did that. Well, it’s just that these people have a much more trained memory than you and I and perhaps a greater brain power than us. I’m sure you’re wondering as to how you too could increase your memory and improve your brain power. If there’s a will, there’s most certainly a way. Improving memory and boosting brain power is something you can have to, all

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The Benefits of Puzzles in Early Childhood Development

The Benefits of Puzzles in Early Childhood Development

From early childhood to adult, we love to play puzzles because of the many benefits that we can derive from them. Puzzles not only exercise our minds but also challenge our way of thinking. As children develop, puzzles present many benefits to them. Simply put, puzzles can play an important role in the development of your child. Here are some of the important benefits of puzzles Problem-solving skills Even completing the simplest puzzle is critical in achieving a set goal. Children and toddlers must use their imagination and develop strategies on how to achieve this goal. This involves developing solutions, reasoning skills, and solving skills which they can later use in their adult future lives. Cognitive skills Puzzles can also assist your the child to understand how following step by step directions can help them achieve goals in life. Color, letter and spatial awareness skills achieved while playing puzzles are

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10 Things You Can Do Everyday To Benefit Your Brain

10 Things You Can Do Everyday To Benefit Your Brain

We all aim to be in perfect health. One of the most important body parts is the brain. The brain serves most of our body functions. It even controls our moods and feelings. Taking care of this valued asset should be of primary concern to everyone. Here are 10 things you can do every day to benefit your brain: 1. Basking in the morning sun. It is no secret that sunlight is vital for our health. But I’m pretty sure you had no idea how essential it is for our brain health. Sun enables our brains to defeat Seasonal Affective Disorder; which is a deep sense sadness. More sun translates to us being happier. 2. Exercise. Doing about 30 minutes of exercise daily works wonders to your brain. The cardio energizes your brain making it more active and alert. 3. Have a few cups of tea/coffee. These beverages contain caffeine

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Get Rid Of Those Nerves By Chewing Gum

Get Rid Of Those Nerves With Some Gum

Chewing gum can have a calming effect. People that are nervous are looking for something to do. Chewing gum gives them a task to complete as they often try to ignore some of the stressful aspects of a given task. Can you continually chew gum for an extended period of time? Does it show a certain amount of intelligence in order to be able to chew gum for that long haul? Chewing gum is much healthier than most people previously thought. There are a number of different stimulating exercises that can be performed in the Exodus Room. You will find that chewing gum can help you relax as you try to crack different codes. Researchers say that the cracking of the codes can take time and that the process of chewing gum can clear your mind as you are trying to get this done. Are your anxiety levels too high

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Six Tips To Get Your Team To Work Together

Six Tips To Get Your Team To Work Together

Creating teamwork at workplace it is a tough process. The process involves taking a group of independently talented individuals and creating a team in which they can amalgamate their talents. This act of merging independent talents will not only release remarkable amount of energy and creativity, but will also improve their performance, engagement and loyalty. Here are six effective tips for getting your team to work together: -Lay Foundation by Setting Goals Invest time in laying a foundation that creates a common frame work for every team member. Start by addressing the purpose. Set out the actual goals and inform your team of its function in relation to the set goals. Include timelines and plans that will clearly define goals for the team. -Form Common Skills Ensure that every member has a common skill base for problem solving, communication, conflict resolution and giving and receiving peer feedback. Teams that have

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Enlightening And Educative Details About Exodus Escape Room

Enlightening And Educative Details About Exodus Escape Room

Participating in an engaging and adventurous game is not only enjoyable, but it also exercises the brain while at the same time building a team spirit amongst the people playing. One of the top games that can serve these purposes is the game known as Exodus Escape Room. This particular game is a real life adventure where players are locked in a room and given sixty minutes to solve ciphers and crack codes so as to escape. The players are required to work together in working on clues and solving puzzles so as to escape. To escape successfully within the sixty minutes time limit players need to explore their surroundings’, be observant and rely on their critical thinking skills. Exodus escape room is ideal to be played by friends or even employees who need to work together. This game has been designed for small groups of two to fourteen people

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7 Tips To Help Relieve Stress

7 Tips To Help You De-Stress

Constant stress, whether it may be from an unhappy marriage, heavy workload, or as minor as daily commute, can have long-term effects on the health. It can result in mood swings, sleep apnea, loss of appetite, and physical effects and even heart related issues. Here are 7 Tips to Help You De-Stress: 1. Connect with Nature Take a walk in the park. The reason we feel stressed out is because we are usually confined to a small room. Switching environment every now and then helps greatly. This can be done by occasionally take a peek outside the window. Whether at home or office, observing the nature’s view, listening to the chirps; play a big role in relieving stress. 2. A Good Night Sleep Stress interferes with sleep. Sleep, in turn, affects our health. Creating a restful environment helps us get peaceful sleep that we need. In addition to it, avoid alcohol, TV,

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How to Improve Your Memory

How to Improve Your Memory

In order for you to have a strong memory, the health and strength of your brain matters a lot. You may be in a working profession that demands you to always be mentally sharp or a student trying to study hard in order to pass exams, but all this depend on your memory. There are various things that you can do to help you improve your memory. Below are the tips on how to improve your memory:   Eat a Well-Balanced Diet The type of food that you eat and those that you avoid has a great effect on your memory. Try eating fresh vegetables and healthy fats, but avoid sugary foods and grain carbohydrates. For example foods such as Celery, broccoli, walnuts and cauliflower contain antioxidants that help in the protection of the brain and stimulate the making of new brain cells. Coconut oil is a good example of

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