# Fantasy Game Escape Rooms 'Defenders of the Triforce' is Based on 'The Legend of Zelda' Franchise By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defenders-of-the-triforce References: [thenextweb](http://thenextweb.com/gaming/2016/11/17/experience-zelda-in-a-real-life-escape-room/) & [scrapzelda](http://scrapzelda.com/) 'Defenders of the Triforce,' a new escape room from legendary video game company [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom) and escape room builders Scrap, is based on the highly popular 'Legend of Zelda' franchise. Though based on a video game, the room is a live action experience that uses a similar game format to the puzzling fantasy and adventure video game. Participants in Defenders of the Triforce will be divided into teams of six. They will then split off and move through various rooms, solving mysteries at each checkpoint within a set time limit. The experience will include notable characters from the Zelda video game series, including Goron, Zora, and Kokiri tribespeople. Scrap assures attendees that they will not need to know anything about the video game in order to participate -- however, fans of the franchise will doubtless appreciate all the references hidden throughout. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantasy Game Escape Rooms:** The growing popularity of fantasy game escape rooms provides an opportunity for investment in immersive gaming experiences. - **'the Legend of Zelda' Immersive Experiences:** The success of Defenders of the Triforce demonstrates a demand for immersive experiences based on popular video game franchises. - **Live Action Gaming:** Incorporating video game elements into live action gaming provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for entertainment companies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry should explore creating more immersive gaming experiences to attract consumers who want to engage with their favorite franchises. - **Escape Rooms:** Escape room builders can collaborate with major video game companies to create unique, immersive experiences like Defenders of the Triforce. - **Video Games:** Video game companies can expand their reach by branching out into live action experiences that capitalize on the popularity of their franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lego-Themed Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legothemed-escape-rooms.md) - [Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohms-quest.md) - [Chibi-Style Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom.md) - [Gaming Fandom Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-code-break.md) - [Futuristic Escape Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cun-panda.md) - [Action Game-Branded Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-legend-of-zelda.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark.md) - [Virtual Escape Room Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-mysterys-help-save-christmas.md) - [Floating Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-escape-room.md)