At Mystery Makers, we characterise our experiences as brainstorming, that is, a combination of the words ‘entertainment’ and ‘brain’, which naturally means that what we do is intelligent entertainment. Although we do not believe that our experiences are either seasonal or follow a specific trend, we do enjoy immersing ourselves in our industry. New phenomena and aspects of intelligent entertainment are constantly emerging, which we at Mystery Makers find fascinating. We have therefore looked at some of 2020’s biggest trends in intelligent entertainment and put them into perspective in relation to our own experiences.

1. Activities that contribute to your personal development

It probably comes as no surprise that the beauty, fashion, sport and health sectors are becoming increasingly popular and are industries on which we are spending more and more money. But in fact, it is no longer just the visual aspect of personal enhancement that consumers are craving. In fact, there is a growing interest in products and services that contribute to personal development, including through entertainment. There is high demand for personal development and acquiring new skills, particularly if this can be achieved through activities that are also fun. When you choose to go on a Mystery Hunt, you not only gain new knowledge about Copenhagen’s history and culture, but you also develop your problem-solving and teamwork skills. These are precisely the sort of skills that consumers are keen to develop, as they are skills that can be beneficial both at work and in their personal lives. So, when you choose an activity designed to challenge these skills, you feel that it is an investment in personal development that will pay off in the long run.

2. Mastering staying focused

It's easy to get caught up in the stresses of everyday life and with multiple balls in the air at the same time, you forget what it feels like to give yourself 100% to a specific focus point. Not being distracted and instead giving your full attention to the here and now experience is truly a concept that more and more people are demanding. Studies show that the average employee only has 11 minutes of real work time during an 8-hour workday in the office. When you get 60 to 120 minutes to immerse yourself in one of our experiences, it can be seen as a privilege. Time to focus also means time to really get caught up in a mood, or in the case of our experiences, a specific story. This helps make the feeling of being entertained seem more intense. It's comparable to sitting through an entire film without checking your phone once. You just feel the story better and immerse yourself in the universe when there are no interruptions or distractions. Not only is it a break from the stressful everyday life where everyone is constantly pulling at you, it's also good brain exercise that forces you to train your concentration. It's a proven fact that humans can usually only focus for about 10 minutes at a time. Why not take back control and challenge how long you can concentrate on a single thing? Our mysterious puzzles and exciting environments allow you to focus on the task at hand for at least 60 minutes, a six-fold increase compared to the average uninterrupted concentration time.

3. Analogue entertainment has its charm

Whether you're a big consumer of it or not, there's no getting around the fact that the world has become digitalised. This is also true when it comes to entertainment. With digitalisation and technology comes many cool opportunities such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence incorporated into entertainment experiences. However, the massive consumption of digital resources can sometimes get out of hand. The challenge in the digital era is learning to balance the analogue with the digital. Our everyday lives are so heavily influenced by digital that there is a growing interest in analogue alternatives. This is especially true when it comes to socialising. At Mystery Makers, all our experiences are completely analogue. In both our Mystery Hunt and Mystery Room, all parts of the game are physical objects that you can touch and feel. In our Mystery Hunt, the rules of the game are written in black and white on paper, while clues are designed on cardboard. This gives a completely different feeling of being present when taking part in analogue entertainment. It also provides a break from the sometimes technological zombie state we find ourselves in. Everything we do doesn't have to be swipe-able or dependent on a stable internet connection. Not only is analogue entertainment super trendy, but we also believe it's healthy to give your head a screen break, just once in a while. When you book an experience with us, we guarantee that you won't be able to find anything more interesting on your phone anyway.

Whether you feel like jumping on the bandwagon or not, we're sure to have an experience that suits you. What all our Mystery Rooms and Mystery Hunts have in common is that you are the centre of attention.

Frequently asked questions about smart entertainment

What is smart entertainment?

Intelligent entertainment consists of experiences that both entertain and stimulate the mind, such as escape rooms and treasure hunts. You use your brain, work together and have fun all at the same time.

Where can you experience this in Copenhagen?

With us, you can try an indoor Mystery Room or a Mystery Hunt at the city’s historic locations.

Try some smart entertainment

Ready to use your head in a fun way? Take a look at our Mystery Room and Mystery Hunt, or call 30 80 30 50.

Do you want to be unbeatable in a Mystery Room? It’s not just about being clever. It’s about having the right roles in your team. When everyone plays the role they’re best at, you’ll solve the puzzles faster and have more fun along the way. Here are the five most important roles you need on your team.

The Detective

The detective is curious, uncovers even the most elusive clues and reports them in detail to the Helicopter. No detail is too small.

The helicopter

The ‘helicopter’ hovers above the team, has the big picture and knows who is doing what. The ‘helicopter’ gathers information and acts as the team’s hub for knowledge-sharing.

Ask Jørgen

Ask Jørgen has the courage to ask the silly questions that shed new light on the mystery and get the team back on track. Often, it is precisely the unexpected question that untangles the knot.

The German

Whilst the Helicopter keeps track of the people, the German keeps track of all the items. The German knows exactly which puzzles have been solved and which items are still in play. Ordnung muss sein.

The Cheerleader

No bit of progress is too small to celebrate. The cheerleader keeps spirits high throughout the game and is always on hand to lend a helping hand and offer a well-deserved pat on the back.

Frequently asked questions about roles in an escape room

How many people do you need to play a Mystery Room?

A Mystery Room is typically suitable for groups of a few people up to a dozen, depending on the room. The more roles you can cover, the stronger your team will be.

Does everyone have to have a fixed role?

The roles are there to help, not to restrict you. Most teams naturally slip into them as they go along, and the most important thing is that you work together and listen to one another.

Ready to put the team to the test?

Do you have all five roles in your team? Book a Mystery Room, or go on a Mystery Hunt. Call 30 80 30 50.

Do you want to be unbeatable in a Mystery Room? Then it’s not just about being clever. It’s about having the right roles in your team. When everyone plays the role they’re best at, you’ll solve the puzzles faster and have more fun along the way. Here are the five most important roles to have in your team.

The Detective

The Detective is curious, spots even the most hidden clues and reports them carefully to the Helicopter. No detail is too small.

The Helicopter

The Helicopter hovers above the team, maintains an overview and knows who is doing what. The Helicopter gathers information and acts as the team’s hub for sharing knowledge.

The Questioner

The Questioner has the courage to ask the silly questions that shed new light on a puzzle and get the team back on track. It is often the unexpected question that cracks the code.

The Organiser

Whilst the Helicopter keeps track of the people, the Organiser keeps track of the objects. The Organiser knows exactly which puzzles have been solved and which items are still in play. The order matters.

The Cheerleader

No amount of progress is too small to celebrate. The Cheerleader keeps team spirit high throughout the match and is always ready to lend a helping hand and give a well-deserved pat on the back.

Frequently asked questions about escape room roles

How many people can play a Mystery Room?

A Mystery Room is typically suitable for teams of a few players up to around twenty, depending on the room. The more roles you cover, the stronger your team will be.

Does everyone need a fixed role?

The roles are there to help, not to restrict you. Most teams slip into them naturally, and the most important thing is that you work together and listen to one another.

Ready to put your team to the test?

Do you have all five roles in your team? Book a Mystery Room or go on a Mystery Hunt. Call us on +45 30 80 30 50.

MYSTERY MAKER'S FIRST DECADE

On the occasion of our 10th birthday, Tuesday 25 August, this blog post will look back on the decade that has now passed. Birthdays are always a great opportunity to reflect and think back on the past years. With a bit of reflection and contemplation, you are reminded of all the good things you have learnt and gained over the years. It's a great opportunity to emphasise how grateful we are for Mystery Maker's first decade and how much we look forward to the next.

Let's start with the latest first, and then move chronologically back to where it all started...

WE ARE THE TRAVELLER'S PREFERRED CHOICE

Not only did we celebrate our anniversary in August, we were also presented with the Tripadvisor award, Travellers' Choice Awards 2020. The award is a huge recognition and praise that we are very, very proud of. Each year, the award is presented to experiences, sights, restaurants and attractions that consistently receive the best reviews from travellers on Tripadvisor. In 2020, Mystery Makers has been part of the top 10% of the best reviews worldwide. This award is very special to us, not only because it's a great recognition of our work, but because the recognition comes from you, our guests. It really warms our hearts when we feel and are reassured that you like our mysterious and adventurous experiences. We started Mystery Makers with the ambition to create intelligent entertainment that would give our guests a different, fun and exciting experience. When you give our experiences good reviews, it shows that we are on our way to fulfil our ambition, and we are very grateful and proud of that.

2020 was not the only year Mystery Makers was honoured with an important award. In 2018, we won Berlingske's AOK award for the city's best cultural experience, and back in 2012, Mystery Makers became Danish champion in creative entrepreneurship and won the Creative Business Cup. Every time we receive a new award that recognises our work, it makes us proud and happy to the core. It motivates us to continue to develop and innovate our experiences so that they continue to be the kind of entertainment that our guests like - that's the most important ambition.

FROM COPENHAGEN TO AUSTRIA

Ever since we opened our first Mystery Room, The Lab in 2014, we have continued to add new experiences to our mysterious world. Three Mystery Rooms have been added, along with our four Mystery Hunts, which provide adventurous experiences in historic areas around Copenhagen, including the old barracks at Kastellet. In 2018, we expanded with another experience outside Denmark, in the beautiful historic city of culture, Vienna. We're excited to continue our mystical adventure elsewhere in the world, and what better place than the Art History Museum in Vienna. We think this location fits perfectly with our philosophy of intelligent entertainment, and we are grateful for the opportunity to give even more international guests an insight into our mystical world.

A decade has passed, but a new one has begun

When we look back on the past decade, we are filled with joy and pride! Everything we have experienced and achieved during the ten years that Mystery Makers has existed, we can only thank our guests for. We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for all of you. The last decade has been the greatest ever and we're already looking forward to the next one in the company of our wonderful guests - we're confident that the second decade will be even better than the first.