Escape Games at the Museum
Immersive puzzle experiences that bring new visitors through your doors – for any institution and any budget.
The museum becomes the playing field
We design and produce immersive escape experiences right inside your exhibition spaces – your exhibits and content become part of the story.
Real exhibition, real content
Puzzles emerge from your objects and curatorial texts – museum-authentic rather than tacked on.
Permanent & special exhibitions
As a permanent add-on or a time-limited event – like “Nachtwache” at the LVR-LandesMuseum.
Runs during regular operation
During opening hours, alongside normal museum operation. Self-resetting stations keep staffing needs low – from simply handing out tablets to a fully hosted production.
Three packages for every budget
From an app tour to a custom room – with in-house contribution from your museum or as a full service delivered entirely by TIMEBREAK.
Reach new audiences
An escape game brings people into the museum who otherwise wouldn't come (or come back) – and turns regulars into repeat visitors.
Escape fans
An active community that deliberately seeks out new rooms – and rediscovers the museum as a place to play.
Families
From grandparents to grandchildren: playable across generations from age 6 – a shared experience for young and old.
Teens & young adults
An audience museums are keen to reach: those who find museums “boring” come for puzzles, time pressure and the team experience – and learn along the way.
School classes
An out-of-school learning venue: applying knowledge rather than reciting it – bookable for whole classes.
More than a visitor magnet
A marketing tool
Innovation makes headlines: “Nachtwache” earned the LVR-LandesMuseum prominent coverage in press, radio and television – visibility far beyond its regular audience.
Lasting knowledge transfer
Gamification instead of text panels: looking closely leads to discoveries – and it's fun. What you solve yourself, you remember.
Your content at the centre
Nothing bolted on: every puzzle is based on your collection and your curatorial messages. The game leads visitors towards the exhibits – not away from them.
Predictable operation
Fixed time slots, predictable revenue, low staffing needs. On request we also provide time-slot booking and staff training – your team maintains the content itself via the web interface.
Case Study: “Nachtwache”
LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn · Summer event in the permanent exhibition · 30 May – 30 August 2026
The story
The night watch has called in sick – visitor groups take over the shift. With a UV flashlight, a clipboard and the purpose-built night-watch app they puzzle their way through 8 eras from the Stone Age to the present: directing light, securing traces, tracking down missing exhibits – until the culprit is unmasked. Fully integrated into the existing exhibition – during ongoing daytime operation.
Technology you won't find anywhere else
Hardware and software are 100% developed in-house by TIMEBREAK – designed to work together and built for everyday museum operation.
Smart flashlight
Switches automatically between white light, dimmed and UV during play – zone-based control via Bluetooth beacons. Can also be integrated into other wearables.
Beacon room detection
When a group enters an area, the tablet detects it automatically – and starts puzzles, audio, lighting and sound effects (beacons, MQTT, webhooks).
Visitor app (iOS & Android)
On dedicated tablets or as a BYOD solution with your branding. Timer, audio, video, staggered hints, offline-capable – game briefing can be delivered by video.
Web interface & live statistics
Your team edits texts, timings, codes and media directly in the browser – no app update needed. Analyse sessions and station times live.
Inside the backend: LVR Nachtwache App Control
This is the web interface the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn uses to run "Nachtwache" on its own – screenshots from the live system.
Three ways into the game – for every budget
From a lean app experience to a custom production – with in-house contribution from your museum or as a full service from us.
Escape Tour
€App-only puzzle tour through the museum
- Tablets only or BYOD via smartphone
- No set construction required
- Game intro as video on the tablet
- Lean to run – ideal for smaller museums
Escape Stations
€€App + built-in puzzle props
- Modular, reusable props from us
- Beacon technology & effects optional
- More immersion without a full production
- Moderate effort and budget
Signature Room
€€€Custom production like “Nachtwache”
- Full set construction from our own workshop
- Smart flashlight & beacon control
- Flagship project with press appeal
- Premium experience at the highest level
Every package is flexible: from in-house contribution to full service. Time-slot booking, staff for game hand-out and marketing can be added as options.
„With “Nachtwache” we reach an audience as diverse as society itself. Families, teenagers, puzzle fans. The game combines the joy of discovery and play with the content of our collection, and it drew a great many people into our galleries even after the game. We had an incredible number of visitors who were here for the first time and want to come back – and an outstanding media response!“
About TIMEBREAK
Immersive experiences are our craft – from award-winning escape rooms to museum projects.
Live operation since 2019
We run our own escape rooms in Bonn and Mönchengladbach – tested daily by thousands of players.
Multi-award-winning
Elaborate sets with a holistic concept of lighting, sound and effects – immersion at the highest level.
Our own workshop
Puzzle props, sets and room control built in-house – whatever you need, we make it.
Active across Germany
Complete concepts for escape experiences, plus technical support with room control and prop building.
Let's start your project.
In a personal conversation, we'll show you how “Nachtwache” came to life – and what we can create for your institution.
Get to know us
A no-obligation chat & an inside look at the “Nachtwache” project.
Concept
A bespoke game concept and the right package, built from your collection and your spaces.
Delivery
Production, app, technology & installation – turnkey from a single source.
The complete pitch deck as a PDF
All details, packages and the “Nachtwache” case study in one document – ideal for sharing within your institution.
Download pitch deck (PDF)