Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an Escape Room Gamemaster? Or what actually happens inside an escape room once the door closes? This book is a compilation of our best stories from running escape room experiences since opening in 2015. Inside, you’ll find unforgettable moments, unexpected learning experiences, and the behind the scenes reality of locking people in rooms for fun. You’ll laugh, you may be surprised and if you’re a Gamemaster yourself, you’ll almost certainly recognize a few familiar situations. Along the way, we share hard earned insights and advice shaped by years of experience, countless puzzles, and more “Did that really just happen?” moments than we can count. Lockdown Escape Rooms Inc is a company that has been around since 2015 in Alberta & BC Canada and is the owner and author of the complication of stories gathered by various Gamemasters who have run game room experiences for the company over the past decade. Compensation is internal to the level of engagement in gathering the real life stories that have made this book possible. This book is great for: • Escape room fans who have ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes • Gamemasters who will laugh, cringe, and nod knowingly at far too many of these stories • Business owners and creators looking for real world lessons learned or fun ideas (and sometimes learned hard way) • Team leaders and entertainers who understand that people are unpredictable especially when locked in a room together • Anyone who enjoys true stories, unexpected moments, and a good laugh at human nature under pressure Enjoy!