# Gamified Escape Puzzles Ravensburger's Jigsaw Puzzles Challenge Players to Collect Clues By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-puzzle References: [amny](https://www.amny.com/entertainment/new-york-toy-fair-1.27554712) & [ravensburger.org](https://www.ravensburger.org/uk/products/puzzles/adult-puzzles/escape-puzzle-759pc-space-observatory-19956/index.html) The popularity of [escape rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-themed-escape-room) has been translated into everything from branded experiences to board games and apps, and [Ravensburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wing-puzzle) is now gamifying the [traditional jigsaw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle) with its Escape Puzzles. Rather than just challenging puzzle lovers to complete a picture, these Escape Puzzles introduce a storyline. In the case of the Space Observatory Escape Puzzle, a powerful laser must be assembled to save the entire planet from a fast-approaching fireball. For an added challenge, the image on the puzzle box isn't the same as the puzzle picture, meaning that the clues included in the leaflet included must be deciphered first. For added clues, a QR code can be scanned for extra help and the final answer is provided in case one of the six mysteries poses too much of a challenge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamified Puzzles:** Introducing gamification elements into traditional jigsaw puzzles to increase engagement and add a storyline to the experience. - **Escape Room Games:** The popularity of escape room games has expanded beyond physical locations, leading to a rise in board games and apps with similar concepts. - **Interactive Storytelling:** Incorporating storytelling elements into gaming experiences to create a more immersive and engaging environment for players. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Game Industry:** Opportunity for toy and game companies to introduce gamification elements and storytelling to traditional products to increase engagement and attract new customers. - **Entertainment Industry:** Potential for the entertainment industry to create new forms of interactive and immersive experiences by combining storytelling, puzzles, and gaming elements. - **Education Industry:** Potential for the education industry to incorporate gamification and puzzle-solving elements into learning materials to create a more engaging and interactive environment for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Puzzle Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-board-game.md) - [Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohms-quest.md) - [Social Puzzle Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-run.md) - [QR-Connected Puzzle Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-indoors-puzzle.md) - [Murder Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-underground.md) - [Streaming Service Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-puzzled.md) - [Immersive RGB Show Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementoni.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle.md)