Escape Room Script
Technical task
Development of unique tasks for the escape room "Poltergeist"
General information:
• Theme: Based on the movie "Poltergeist". Atmosphere of mysticism, anxiety, paranormal phenomena, disappearances, voices, electrical failures, poltergeist activity.
• Number of rooms: approximately 3:
1. Corridor - the first and possibly final room. Contains introductory tasks.
2. Living room - the main plot area.
3. (Room under discussion) - possibly: bedroom, children's room, basement, attic.
• Duration of the quest: up to 60 minutes
• Number of players: 2–4
• Age: from 16 years (main audience - 20–25 years)
• Genre: horror with elements of psychological tension and frightening effects
• Actors: not used
Freelancer's work goal:
Create 15 unique and well-thought-out tasks (the exact number may be reviewed depending on the complexity and duration of individual tasks), fully integrated into the plot and atmosphere of the quest.
Development is conducted in a dialogue and discussion format with the client.
Payment is made only after the full script is approved.
Format for describing each task:
1. Task name
2. Room (location)
3. Player's goal (what needs to be obtained or achieved)
4. Props used
5. Sequence of actions (step by step)
6. How successful completion is recorded (mechanics, trigger)
7. What happens after completion (what opened, a new item appeared, sound turned on, etc.)
Mandatory requirements:
1. Uniqueness:
All tasks must be original.
Generation using neural networks, copying from other projects is prohibited.
Ideas will be checked for originality and logic.
2. Logical structure:
Preference is given to multi-step tasks.
Simple tasks like "look and understand" are not accepted.
Each found item must lead to the next action or solution.
3. Atmosphere and implementation:
All tasks must organically fit into the atmosphere of mysticism, anxiety, the incomprehensible:
Paranormal manifestations
Unexpected sounds, voices, lighting failures
Sudden effects, anxious sound accompaniment
Allowed mechanisms:
Magnets (the main principle of most discoveries)
Electricity and mechanics
Light effects (flickering, flashes, disappearance of light)
Sound effects (radio interference, whispers, sharp sounds)
Actors and staff participation in the quest are not provided
4. Building the logic of the quest:
The first room (corridor): introductory, with simple tasks, focus on immersion.
Main development - in the second and third rooms.
Final - logical conclusion, possibly with a return to the first room.
Atmosphere and tension should build up.
EXAMPLE OF A TASK
Name: Voices from the closet
Room: Living room
Goal: Obtain the key hidden inside the wall
Props: Closet, headphones, player, disguised panel
Sequence of actions:
1. Players find headphones in the drawer under the TV
2. Connect them to the player, sound turns on (a voice whispers the sequence: "left-left-right")
3. Players notice a sliding panel with 3 buttons on the closet
4. Press the buttons in the correct sequence
5. A compartment in the wall opens - the key appears
Completion recording: Mechanism triggers with the correct sequence
Result: They receive the key for the next door
Payment:
Payment is made only after the full script and all tasks are approved.
Approval means that the tasks:
• meet the requirements for uniqueness, logic, atmosphere;
• are adapted to technical capabilities (by agreement);
• are ready for implementation in the project.
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219 4 0 Good day, I am ready to complete the task in the shortest possible time.
I write texts, poems, scripts.
I will be happy to collaborate, I guarantee originality and creativity of the tasks.
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2192 29 0 Hello, I am ready to complete your task - I have drafted a rough outline for myself, let's write it out together)
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362 2 0 Good day!
I am very interested in your proposal. I would be happy to help create an atmospheric and scary quest! I work with content and also write fiction. I love horror movies, I have watched a lot of them, including Poltergeist :) Moreover, I enjoy quests, so I am confident that I can handle the task. I would be glad to collaborate!
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364 1 0 I propose a cohesive logical story in which participants of the escape room will feel like true main characters. It will be filled with the best examples of mysticism and horror. I have created quests based on horror themes for public events, I work in the book industry, and I have a publication on interactive storytelling.
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162 Hello!
I have worked as a children's animator for 5 years and also wrote scripts for various shows. I studied screenwriting at university. I also read a lot, so I have a creative imagination. I would be grateful for the opportunity to collaborate!
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1594 41 0 1 I can create an atmospheric effect
I will suggest different options - we will agree on the items to be used
If necessary, I will make adjustments
I guarantee uniqueness
In touch
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116 Good evening!
I am not a specialist, but I can try to complete the task in a short time and for a symbolic payment.
I am open to any ideas and ready to quickly get to work.
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1000 32 0 Maxim, good day. I am developing game scripts for mobile applications. Write to me, we will approve the script and start working productively.
Sincerely, Yulia!
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1746 58 0 Good evening! I have some experience in writing scripts for quests -- both the storyline and the tasks. One of the examples is here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZVvJIu4rRC5aDzjoJRghElUwx252Il0EqyDP8aqIc18/edit?usp=drivesdk
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3090 36 0 Hello, Maksym! I am ready to help you with the development of unique tasks for the escape room :)
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393 29 0 Good day. I am interested in your project and would like to help you with its execution. A little about myself - I have been in the copywriting field for over 10 years, during which time I have completed hundreds of orders, and all partners have been satisfied. I can work hard and produce large volumes of text without compromising quality and in accordance with requirements. I am used to discipline and punctuality, so there are no issues with completing work on time.
As for the specific task and my experience, I have written scripts for mobile games, as well as for board games and text quests, so I will not have any problems with a similar project. I would be happy to collaborate, together we will make this quest amazing and exciting.
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1084 20 3 Hello, Maxim!
Screenwriter of creative YouTube and TikTok projects for brands and more. Author of scripts on historical, entertainment, children's, true crime, social, and popular science topics.
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