You've applied for a new job, an amazing role as a game master at a brand new escape room. Alas, a mishap has you trapped in the very room you're supposed to run. Can you get out before the vampires* come?
A multiplayer game full of puzzles and adventure, or at least puzzles.
Play from different remote locations.
Wendy's built a mix of puzzles to challenge all players. She's even written
hints, just in case.
No experience necessary, but prepare to work your brain.
Thrilling photo-realistic graphics... assuming you live in a clip-art world!
*There are no vampires, but you might get hungry if you take too long.
Assemble a team and enter the Prototype
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1 Player
$4.75
2 Players
$7.50
3 Players
$10.25
4+ Players
$13.00
Price:
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What people are saying about Prototype
Here's what escape enthusiasts and gamers are saying. (Obviously biased to people who managed to get out... skeletons don't talk.)
A very good game at any time for a group that cannot be at the same physical location.
...a really solid job of creating a game that was fun and collaborative!
Theresa and The Lone PuzzlerGame Critics, The Hive Mind
An online escape game is a puzzle game in the style of a point-and-click adventure. Like a live escape room it features a variety of puzzles, ranging in style and difficulty. You and your friends play together in the same virtual room.
Can I play solo?
Yes, there's no need for a team mate, though some puzzles work better with multiple players cooperating. More heads definitely help, since the start of the game is fairly non-linear. Don't be afraid to use the hints; I don't want you to be frustrated.
Can we play at different locations / remotely?
Your teammates can be located anywhere in the world. You'll all access the same game, sharing a virtual world. You should connect additionally on a group call outside the program -- a link to Jitsi, which requires no extra software, is provided at the start.
What if I need a hint?
There's an in-game progressive hint system -- only little details are revealed each time you ask for a hint.
System Requirements
The game works with recent versions of Firefox and Chrome. On a tablet, Chrome works better. The interface is not suitable for a phone. A recent Edge should also work.
Is there a time limit?
No. You can take as long as you'd like to complete the game, even come back to it later -- keep the URL you get with your purchase. For technical reasons, the game may be deleted after 15 days. I'll gladly give you a new link should something come up and you don't get to the game in that time.
Can children play the game?
Aside from some cheeky humour, the game should be thematically okay for children. The age recommendation of 16+ is primarily due to the difficulty of some puzzles.
How hard are the puzzles?
Prototype players so far indicate this is probably a medium level game, when compared to the escape rooms they've played. Don't worry; I strive to make all puzzles fair, but also have a built-in hint system, just in case.
Carnival is a slightly easier game.
