Project Overview

The Online Escape Room Puzzle is a web-based interactive game where players solve a series of puzzles, riddles, and hidden-object challenges to "escape" from a virtual room within a given time limit. It mimics the real-life escape room concept but in a digital format.

The project combines problem-solving logic, game design, interactive UI, and backend puzzle management—making it a great final-year project idea.

Key Features

1. Room Themes & Levels

   • Multiple themed rooms (e.g., Haunted House, Bank Heist, Prison Break, Laboratory).

   • Increasing difficulty across levels with unique puzzles.

2. Gameplay Mechanics

   • Players explore a virtual room via point-and-click navigation.

   • Search for hidden objects, solve riddles, unlock codes, and find keys.

   • Timer countdown adds urgency (e.g., 30 minutes to escape).

   • Hints available if players get stuck.

3. Puzzle Types

   • Word & Number Puzzles – Crossword, Sudoku, lock codes.

   • Pattern Recognition – Match sequences, find differences.

   • Logic Puzzles – Riddles, mazes, cipher decoding.

   • Object Interaction – Drag & drop objects to trigger events (e.g., key opens a drawer).

4. Scoring System

   • Points for solving puzzles quickly.

   • Penalties for using too many hints.

   • Leaderboard for best escape times.

5. Multiplayer Mode (Optional)

   • Players collaborate in real-time to escape.

   • Shared puzzle-solving environment with live updates.

   • Chat feature for communication.

6. User Experience

   • Interactive graphics built with HTML5 Canvas or game libraries (Phaser.js).

   • Smooth animations for object movements, unlocking doors, and transitions.

   • Sound effects (creaking doors, clue discovery) to enhance immersion.

7. User Accounts & Progress

   • Registration/login system.

   • Save progress (resume later).

   • Unlock new rooms after escaping previous ones.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Canvas API / Phaser.js for gameplay).

• Backend: PHP / Node.js / Java (manage puzzles, hints, user progress).

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (store puzzles, user accounts, leaderboard).

How It Works

1. Login & Room Selection

   • Player logs in and chooses a themed escape room.

2. Puzzle Interaction

   • Room elements (doors, drawers, paintings, safes) are clickable.

   • Clues are revealed gradually as puzzles are solved.

3. Progression & Escape

   • Each solved puzzle unlocks the next step.

   • Final puzzle reveals the exit door code/key.

   • Player escapes if solved within time.

4. Scoring & Rewards

   • Points calculated based on time taken, hints used, and puzzles solved.

   • Leaderboard updated.

Enhancements (Optional)

• VR/AR Support – Immersive escape rooms using AR/VR APIs.

• Daily Challenges – New puzzle each day for replay value.

• Custom Room Builder – Let players design and share their own escape rooms.

• Multiplayer Competitions – Compete with others to escape first.