Flow theory in escape rooms

13 Sep Flow theory in escape rooms

Do you know Flow Theory and how it applies to escape rooms? Today, a little bit of philosophy for our readers!

What is Flow Theory?

This theory has a quasi-philosophical style to talk about one of the countless edges of happiness, or eudaimonia if we get cool.

The flow is a current that encourages us to go forward -metaphorically speaking-, to continue, to make us act when we are immersed in an activity that gives us pleasure, involving us even more in it in order to achieve the goal we have set ourselves.

A la Flow Theory is also known as the Optimal Experience TheoryThe aim is to achieve an objective in a pleasant atmosphere, but one that requires a high level of commitment and involvement, with a high level of satisfaction.

When does this state of Flow occur?

• To be able to have this feeling we are talking about, it is necessary that some circumstances are present. Firstly, that you like what you are doing.
• Secondly, to know that the goal you have is achievable.
• This is followed by having to overcome certain achievements that also require a certain precision in order for everything to culminate as a unit of pleasure.
• The difficulty of the performances also comes into play. Something that is too easy does not cause as much interest, tension and expectation, and something that is too difficult frustrates.
• Finally, there is the fact that we can be concentrated. Only concentration allows us to create that expectation, as all our efforts and attention are focused on the activity.

How do Flow Theory and escape rooms relate to each other?

Now that you have this information, it will surely be much easier for you to understand how the Flow theory in escape roomsright?

• The escape game as a pleasurable activity

While it is clear that we need to make an effort - and not just to make an effort - we need to make an effort.on a mental level- to be able to solve the mysteries, clues and riddles that we propose in our escape games, the truth is that this type of leisure activity is still entertainment and something that is done for and with pleasure, to enjoy the experience, which of course makes it possible for us to end up feeling that current of happiness that we spoke about at the beginning.

• Live escape has a clear and achievable goal

The goal of every escape room is to get out of the room by solving a mystery. Moreover, it is clear that the goal is achievable because a whole battery of activities has been intentionally created to make it possible.

• The room escape is a whole process

Leaving the room is not an isolated activity but is linked to a whole series of interwoven actions that are part of the same process and give continuity to the adventure.

Thus, every step we take is important and relevant to the final result and therefore requires all our care and efforts.

• The escape room allows you to be absorbed

Being locked in there is no external stimulus. All your efforts will be focused on developing the story and enjoying the clues and mysteries..