faqs
What is this event about?
E-llusion is an online escape room that will not just test one’s courage and wit, but will also awaken their eyes to the prevalent issues not everyone is aware of.
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What are the requirements needed to join the event?
Participants must register to the stories form and time slot form. Please refer to the homepage for more information.
Do we need to reserve a slot to be able to participate?
Yes, slots will be reserved per time and per game, so join now and reserve your slots!
Will the breakout room be a team or an individual activity? Is there a limit to the number of players?
The breakout rooms will consist of 3 - 5 people in a group to participate in the event.
Can we register alone?
You may register alone, but you will be grouped with 2 - 4 other people to participate in the event together.
Until when can we register to join the event?
Registration is open until September 3, 2020 at 2:30 PM.
Is the event for free?
Sadly, the event is NOT free. Nevertheless, the profits acquired will be given to BMS beneficiaries, Jaime Hillario Integrated School – La Salle.
How long will this run for? Will there be a time limit given to accomplish all tasks?
The allotted time slot for each story is 45 minutes, depending on how fast the participants can solve the puzzles.
Will the rooms be continuous or can we continue it whenever we want to?
The game masters will brief the instructions and the time limit to the teams. They will be incharge of when the game starts and will keep track of your time. Your team will only have a maximum of 30 minutes (for easy level) and 35 minutes (for difficult level) to solve the story. Once that time runs out, finished or not, the game ends. Additionally, your team may only stay in the Zoom call and participate in the event during their official registered time slots.
How will the event work? What are the social media accounts utilized in the event?
Social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will be used as the puzzles for the event. Additionally, other online platforms will be used such as Google Drive, Google Forms, etc.
How will the escape room start?
The Zoom room link for your corresponding team will be sent to your emails and the link may also be accessed in the E-llusion Participants Facebook Group.
Whom can we contact when we encounter problems during the event?
Each team would have their own moderators guiding them during the event. The moderator will be responsible for ensuring that all puzzles will run smoothly. You can reach out to the moderator when having difficulties.
Is there anyone we can message or talk to during the duration of the escape room to ask for guidance and questions?
There will be moderators/game masters who will guide and facilitate your team for every step of the game. Messaging or asking other people for help aside from your group members is highly discouraged.
Are we allowed to “play” again?
You are not allowed to play the same story/puzzle again once your team has played or accomplished it. However, you may play again by registering for other stories/puzzles.
Is there a list of incentives for DLSU students?
Unfortunately, there will be no incentives for this event.
Are we allowed to invite people who are not from DLSU nor from other organizations?
Is this event exclusive to DLSU students?
This event is not exclusive to DLSU students and outside participants may join the game. You are allowed to invite people outside of DLSU, as long as they go through the registration process of the event.
Can we take pictures during the event?
Taking pictures of the event is allowed so long as the puzzles/stories, the materials, and the answers are not visible. Thus, participants taking pictures are encouraged before and after the puzzle/story game segment.
Are there any other materials other than social media needed to get out of the breakout room?
You will need TEAMWORK, GUTS, and WIT to solve the mystery.
If we get stuck, can participants ask for clues?
If yes, what is the maximum number of clues given and the corresponding consequences?
Your team will be given a maximum of three (3) clues only, however, each clue asked for yields an additional 3 minutes to your time accomplished.
Will there be a winner in each story?
Yes! The first place in each story will be given a cash price of PHP 1,500!
What if we don’t get to solve the puzzles under the given time?
Can we leave without finishing the escape room?
There is a time limit to accomplish the stories/puzzles. Whether you accomplish the story/puzzle or not, once the timer is up, the game is over. However, the team must not leave the Zoom call yet because the game masters will give a debriefing of the story/puzzle and the message behind it.