A remote escape game is a team activity inspired by escape rooms that can be played online without the need for a shared physical space. Players can be in different locations while still solving the same mission together using video calls, audio connections, and digital game materials.
Cryptic Cargo's IllegAI is a remote escape game where the team's mission is to save humanity from the historic M.O.A.B. data breach. This hacker-themed game is particularly well-suited for remote teams, hybrid teams, large corporate events, and as a gift for employees.
IllegAI can be played entirely remotely. Players can be in their own homes, at different office locations, or in any separate spaces, as long as they have a way to connect with the other members of their team.
The game is typically played in groups of 2–5 people. The group communicates with each other via a video call or audio connection to solve tasks together. Correct answers are entered into the game website, which unlocks new material and advances the story.
IllegAI follows a linear progression. This means the group starts with the first task and solves it before moving on to the next stage. Players receive clear instructions before the game begins, and support is available during the game if needed.
IllegAI consists of physical or digital evidence materials as well as web-based game content.
Each group needs:
If all players are in different locations, each participant needs their own computer or device and an internet connection. If the group is playing in the same room, one computer per group is sufficient.
The M.O.A.B. Evidence Folder can be delivered to participants as physical materials or as a digital version. Physical materials bring a tangible escape room atmosphere to the remote game, while the digital version works well when a lighter or fully online solution is required.
Image: IllegAI features a wide range of materials and brain-teasing challenges.
Collaboration in remote teams can easily become limited to video calls and chats. A remote escape game introduces an active, shared task where participants don't just listen, but work together to solve problems.
IllegAI is a great fit for:
The advantage of the game is that participants don't need to be in the same city or the same room. Yet, they can still experience a shared mission and succeed as a team.
IllegAI is also suitable for large events because the number of groups playing simultaneously can be scaled flexibly. A large group of participants is divided into smaller teams of 2–6 people, who solve the mission within their own group.
This makes the game a great option for staff days, kick-offs, remote events, or large corporate gatherings. Hundreds of participants can play the same game at the same time, while each team still gets their own shared gaming experience.
For large in-person events, game materials can be distributed physically, and each group only needs one device with an internet connection to play.
A joint remote team day isn't always the best solution. Sometimes employees might appreciate an activity they can play on their own schedule, for example with family, friends, or their own inner circle.
IllegAI can also be given as a gift. In this case, the game serves as an escape room experience that participants can play whenever it suits them. Once the entire team has shared the same gaming experience, it also provides a great topic of conversation for the team later on.
This can be a great option when, for example, the team is distributed, finding a common time is difficult, or you want to offer employees an experience that isn't tied to a specific time of day.
IllegAI combines a narrative hacker theme, evidence materials, and a web-based gaming platform. Players don't just browse tasks on a screen; they connect various clues, materials, and observations to find solutions.
The strengths of IllegAI include:
The game is designed so that participants can solve tasks together and share their insights. This makes it more than just an ordinary online game: it is a shared team experience.
Image: The interactive part of IllegAI is played online. At its simplest, all you need to play is a device and an internet connection.
“A great game that makes time fly. It’s a fun way to challenge yourself, and it’s visually engaging as well.”
— Viivi, 34
“An engaging, intellectually stimulating evening activity!”
— Emma, 25
“A fun and clever game that can be played solo or in a larger group.”
— Aleksi, 34
Image: In the IllegAI escape game, teams solve a catastrophic and widespread M.O.A.B. data breach. The mysterious hacker behind the breach has one last ace up their sleeve at the end of the game.
IllegAI can be tailored to your group's needs. It is suitable for remote teams, hybrid teams, large corporate events, or as a gift for employees.
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