Today I’ll be chatting with Victor about all things escape room related.
So Victor, tell us about yourself!
V: I’m 31, Brazilian, and when I’m not at Paniq Room, I work in the film industry as a camera assistant. Being able to balance work and personal life is one of the main reasons I love Australia. I’ve always been passionate about games, films and books. Most of the time I’m consuming some type of pop culture.
How long have you been working at PaniQ Room?
V: 5 1/2 years!
What made you apply to be a gamemaster?
V: I thought it would be a fun job opportunity. After five and a half years, I still enjoy seeing people’s reactions to our rooms and puzzles.
What’s your favourite part of the job?
V: Being able to provide a fun experience for customers. When customers are playing the room, I often feel like part of their group.
What is the weirdest / funniest thing you’ve seen gm’ing escape rooms?
V: It’s fascinating watching how people think – our guests will often come up with different lines of thought, and try to solve puzzles in unique and diverse ways – it always amuses me.
Which is your favourite PaniQ Room escape and why?
V: Supercell 117 is my favourite room. It was my first room ever and the fact that customers are split into two cells makes it such an interesting room, in my opinion. You really need to communicate well in order to win.
Outside of PaniQ Room, how many escape rooms have your played?
V: I’ve played 27 escape rooms now and counting.
If someone designed your perfect escape room, what theme would it have? What type of puzzles would it include?
V: Star Wars. It would have to include some type of way to destroy the Death Star with a very difficult shot.
What’s your best tip for first-timers who’ve never done an escape room before?
V: Don’t overthink the puzzles. Split up and divide your efforts. Never have the whole group focused on one puzzle at the same time.