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Gem the GM
A fun look at all things Escape Rooms including behind the scenes info from a Games Master's perspective!
We had so much fun recording COM we hope you enjoy listening to some of our outtakes and mistakes!
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We made it to the final episode! This episode descends into chaos as my team remembered very little of the previous 9 episodes. But, we got there in the end! I had a great time recording all of these. I hope you enjoyed listening to them
The penultimate episode....
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Things are getting urgent now as we continue to try to stop the Children of Maesaris
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Things are getting creepy and violent....
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Join us as we play through episode 6 of Children of Maesaris from Escape this Podcast
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I deleted the audio for episode 4 I'm so sorry! Catch up here with episode 5 and Tom playing a 6 year old girl!
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I'm sorry!! I deleted the audio :-(
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My guest for this episode is Escape Room designer, owner and all round cool guy Tommy Honton!
Tommy talks us through how to set up an Escape Room
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My friends and I play through episode 3 of Children of Maesaris
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A listener asked a great question which brought up some funny stories.
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We tackle episode 2 of Children of Maesaris
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Join me as I remember all the virtual games I've done during lockdown 2020/21
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Games mentioned in this episode:
https://www.lostescape.lt/en/room/the-house-of-wizard/
https://deadlockedrooms.com/digital/
https://escape-room-online.myshopify.com/collections/all
https://palacesphere.com/
https://vortexescape.com/reservar-ahora
https://evadere.co.uk/products/the-chair
www.lockownpaphos.com
https://www.e-scaperooms.co.uk/rooms
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We're starting a new story arc "The Children of Maesaris"
Original story content: Escape this Podcast www.escapethispodcast.com
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Let's talk about the last year and what effect it may or may not have...
Virtual Game: www.cluecrypted.co.uk/virtual
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Many people ask why I don't open an Escape room - here's why.
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In this episode I discuss the more revolting side of being a Games Master
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We complete the series of Chronomaly!
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Part 2 of chapter 9 of Chronomoly
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This episode is split into 2 parts. Chapter 9 of Escape this Podcast's Chronomaly.
https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast
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In this episode we tackle chapter 8 of Chronomaly
https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast
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Join me as I discuss different types of teams and all the pickles they get into!
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In this episode we play through Escape This Podcasts Chronomoly Room Chapter 7.
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Listen to me hosting on of ETP's games for my friends!
ETP: https://www.escapethispodcast.com/
My ETP Episode: https://www.escapethispodcast.com/e/season-5-episode-3-youve-lost-that-oven-feelin-ft-gemma-marsh/
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In this episode I discuss my top 5 rooms and see if they've changed from last year.
www.otherworldescapes.com
www.tulleysescape.com
www.elusionrooms.com
www.timetrapescaperooms.com
www.pierpressure.co.uk
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In this episode I chat about where GM's should physically be..?!
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In this episode I chat with RED star Manda, we chat about Errol, recruiting GM's and story lines.
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Reasons your Virtual Games Master hates you... don't commit these crimes when starting your virtual game!
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Join myself and Errol as we chat about puzzles and podcasts.
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In this episode I give you some hints and tips for how to choose and prepare for your virtual game experience!
Mystery virtual game: www.cluecrypted.co.uk
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In this episode James and I discuss the 3rd Escape Room movie that was released in 2019
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In this episode I talk about the explosion of virtual games and what it means to be a Virtual Games Master.
Virtual Escape Game: www.cluecrypted.co.uk
Editing: @katiemaebrant
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Join me and my guest Amy as we chat about the boom in online Escape Rooms.
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In this episode I talk about some little things that annoy me that aren't bad game design
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In this episode I answer questions that have been asked via social media.
Episode edited by Katie Brant: @katiemaebrant on twitter!
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Quick announcement of a virtual game you can play during lockdown and a competition to be on this podcast!
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Virtual Game: https://www.cluecrypted.co.uk/book-now
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In this episode I chat to 2 GMs about what it's like being a Games Master.
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In this episode I discuss a few things that will really make your Escape Room perfect!
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James is back for another discussion about the Escape Room film directed by Will Wemick in 2017.
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In this episode listen as Katie and Simon play through a roleplay Escape Room I created
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In this episode we discuss the 017 film "Escape Room"An apology about the sound quality for this episode, it's not as good as I would like.
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In this episode I talk about bad puzzles and rooms, annoyances and irksome situations.
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In this episode I'll attempt to make you laugh with a few funny stories of what happens in Escape Rooms!
In this episode I discuss ways to save a few pennies on your Escape Room habit!
www.escapegamecard.com
https://www.quidco.com/raf/1048258/
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In this episode I talk about escape room safety and the question you should never be afraid to ask
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In this episode I discuss different ways of giving and receiving clues in an Escape Room.
Room Escape Divas link: https://www.facebook.com/RoomEscapeDivas/
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In this episode I talk about what GM's do while you think they're watching your game, from moving sets around to going to the loo!
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Join me and some friends as we record "on the road" for my 100th room!
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In this episode, escape room owner, Nicole talks about intuition and learning how to treat teams differently.
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In this episode I discuss some reasons that players will get annoyed with their GM!
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In this episode I discuss 7 reasons your GM can hate you!
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In this episode I teach you all about the most common locks found in escape rooms
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My Top 5 Rooms 2019
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Reviewing Escape Rooms is important and here's why..
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How to prepare for your Escape Room Experience!
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Find out what a Games Master is and what they do
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An introduction of me and the podcast!
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