# Virtual Escape Virtual escape rooms offer an at-home alternative amid social distancing measures. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jun 9, 2020 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/virtual-escape ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Virtual Escape trend? **Virtual Escape:** Virtual escape rooms are increasingly being offered and engaged with online as a form of entertainment. These virtual games are more relevant as consumers around the world continue to deal with closures of or restrictions on various recreational activities. ## The consumer insight behind the Virtual Escape trend Consumers are getting increasingly creative with how they entertain themselves as their options for recreational activities outside the home remain limited in many parts of the world. They're increasingly turning to brands in the digital space that prioritize new forms of engagement that avoid monotony. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 13 to Jun 11, 2020 - Published: Jun 9, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Virtual Escape trend ### Virtual Escape Rooms Virtual escape rooms are becoming increasingly popular as a form of entertainment and team-building activity amid social distancing measures. ### Virtual Team-Building Games Companies are turning to virtual team-building games and activities such as digital escape rooms to keep their remote employees engaged and connected. ### Interactive Virtual Escape Rooms Online virtual escape room platforms are offering a variety of themed options supported by photos and video for friends and families looking for virtual entertainment. ## What the Virtual Escape trend means for industry ### For Entertainment Virtual escape rooms are creating new forms of entertainment that brands can leverage to engage with consumers and offer exciting experiences. ### For Team Building/Corporate Training Virtual team-building games and activities such as digital escape rooms present opportunities for companies to improve team collaboration and communication among remote employees. ### For Online Gaming The popularity of virtual escape rooms is creating new opportunities for the online gaming industry to expand their offerings and cater to the demand for more interactive experiences. ## Workshop question How is your brand engaging people who remain restricted in their activities? ## Trend signals for Virtual Escape Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 56%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 74% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Virtual Escape trend 4 featured examples from Apr 13 to Jun 11, 2020. - [Video Call Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-jezebel-virtual-escape-room): The Miss Jezebel Virtual Escape Room is for Two to Five Players Over 18 (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for escape room businesses to expand into the virtual realm, offering remote escape room experiences to reach a wider audience. - [Virtual Team-Building Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-teambuilding): Wildly Different Expands Its Roster of Team-Building Exercises (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce virtual team-building services and solutions that cater to the growing demand for remote work collaboration and employee engagement. - [Virtual Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-escape-room): Puzzle Break Offers Escape Room Experiences for Groups Via Zoom (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new forms of entertainment by developing virtual escape rooms that provide interactive and engaging experiences for individuals and group… - [Interactive Virtual Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapped-in-the-web): Trapped in the Web Offers a Series of Virtual Escape Rooms (Category: Tech) Implication: The growth of virtual escape rooms creates new opportunities for event planners to incorporate interactive experiences into their virtual events. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)