Can You Practice an Escape Room Before You Play It? Yes — Meet the PREGAME

Let me ask you something.

You’re playing an escape room. Maybe it’s a work team-building event. Maybe it’s date night. Maybe it’s just you and your friends on a Saturday. And you’re a know-it-all. You like being the one with the answers. You don’t want to be the person standing in the corner while everyone else solves the puzzles.

So what if you’d already played the game once? That’s the PREGAME.

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What is the PREGAME?

The PREGAME isn’t a room — it’s your head start. You pick one of our games, come in ahead of time, and pre-play it at your own pace, asking for as many clues as you want. There’s no room called “Pregame” — you’re pre-playing one of our real games so you already know it inside and out.

Then you book that same game with your group. And this time, you already know where the trap doors are, you know how to figure out the most difficult room in the game — and believe it or not, even if you PREGAME, you just won’t remember everything.

You’re not the person asking for hints. You’re the person dropping them — casually, brilliantly, at exactly the right moment.

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How can you possibly allow this?

Because we’re not a corporate, cookie-cutter company. We get to do whatever we want.

Big chains have rules, scripts, and a manual that says “one group, one game, no exceptions.” We started this business in 2017, we’ve had hundreds of thousands of players come through, and we’ve earned over 13,000 five-star reviews across all platforms by doing things our way. The PREGAME is one of those things.

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Have I ever actually done this?

Yes. All of it.

Have I played a game ahead of time, then come back with my friends and shown them how smart I was? Yes — that’s literally how I came up with the idea.

Have I gone on a date, worked the room a little, and looked brilliant asking questions I already knew the answers to — then quietly brought my date in on it so they looked great too? Yes. It was quite enjoyable. Worked out really well, actually.

And why do you think I ended up running the marketing department at my company? Because at that office team event, I’d already played the game myself.

The PREGAME works. I’m living proof.

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Even better: bring a partner-in-crime

Here’s where it gets really fun. You don’t have to PREGAME alone.

Bring your best friend. Now the two of you already know the game — and when you come back with the group, you’re a team inside the team. You feed each other setups, you land the big solves together, you look like the two smartest people in the building.

Going on a double date? Even better. You and your partner both walk in already knowing the puzzles, and you make each other look brilliant. The other couple thinks you’re just naturally sharp. You know the truth — and you’re not telling.

Playing with a whole crew of friends? You and your best friend PREGAME ahead of time, then show up and quietly run the show while everyone else scrambles. It’s the most fun you can have looking effortlessly smart.

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Who is the PREGAME for?

• The date-nighter who wants the evening to go smoothly — and maybe wants to look like a genius doing it.
• The team leader who’s about to take the office to a group event and would rather lead than lag.
• The friend group organizer who’s tired of being the one who books everything and solves nothing.
• The genuine know-it-all who simply refuses to be the one who doesn’t know it all.

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Your secret is safe with us

And don’t get nervous about coming back to play with your team. No Game Master is going to say “hey, you’re back!” We know you’ve pregamed — and mum’s the word. Your secret is safe with us.

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How to PREGAME

To book your PREGAME, call 702-528-1459 or book now at numberoneescaperoom.com. Pick your game, come pre-play it with full access to clues, then bring your people back for the real thing.

Sure, you’ll pay the two-player minimum — but who cares? You can’t put a price tag on being the know-it-all, because it’s priceless! You know the saying about being the smartest one in the room.

Because being the smartest one in the room is a lot easier when you’ve already been in the room.

Number One Escape Room Las Vegas 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. #100, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Book now at numberoneescaperoom.com or call 702-528-1459.

Open 7 days a week. Late nights on weekends. Locals welcome always.
Vegas People’s Choice Award 2025 — Gold. Over 13,000 five-star reviews. Since 2017.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you practice an escape room before going with friends?
Yes. At Number One Escape Room in Las Vegas, you can PREGAME — pre-play one of our games ahead of time so you’re ready when you come back with your friends.

Can you play an escape room ahead of time?
At most escape rooms, no — but at Number One Escape Room in Las Vegas, yes. The PREGAME is built for exactly this: pick a game, come in, and learn it start to finish before your group visit.

How do I prepare for an escape room date?
PREGAME first. Pre-play the game ahead of time and you’ll already know the puzzles, so date night runs smoothly — relaxed, fun, and you looking like the smartest one in the room.

Is there an escape room where I can practice first?
Yes — Number One Escape Room in Las Vegas. The PREGAME is our practice run: pre-play one of our games ahead of time, then come back with your team, date, or friends.

Is PREGAME the name of a room?
No. There’s no room called “Pregame.” To PREGAME means to pre-play one of our real games ahead of time, so you already know it when you come back with your group.

How do I book a PREGAME?
Call 702-528-1459 or book online at numberoneescaperoom.com. There’s a two-player minimum — but who cares? You can’t put a price tag on being the know-it-all.

Will the staff know I already played the game?
We’ll know — but we’ll never say a word. No Game Master will announce that you’ve been in before. Mum’s the word, and your secret is safe with us.

Is the PREGAME good for a date night?
Yes. It’s one of the best ways to make an escape room date night go smoothly — you already know the puzzles, so you can keep things fun, relaxed, and impressive.

Can two people PREGAME together?
Yes — and it’s one of the most fun ways to do it. You and a partner-in-crime both pre-play the game ahead of time, then come back and quietly run the show as a team, whether it’s a group game or a double date.

Is the PREGAME good for a double date?
Yes. Both couples can look effortlessly sharp when two of you have already learned the puzzles — you make each other look brilliant and keep the whole night fun and smooth.

Is the PREGAME good for corporate team building?
Yes. Team leaders often use it to guide their group and keep the event moving, so everyone has a great time.

Where is Number One Escape Room located?
Number One Escape Room Las Vegas is at 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. #100, Las Vegas, NV 89119 — open 7 days a week with late nights on weekends. Operating since 2017, winner of the Vegas People’s Choice Award 2025 (Gold), with over 13,000 five-star reviews. Book at numberoneescaperoom.com or call 702-528-1459.