El Español
Sergio and Máximo created the “no” escape room: from building the first one in Atocha to opening in Melbourne, Dallas and Los Angeles
Published in Spanish as “Sergio y Máximo han creado la «no» escape room: de montar la primera en Atocha a abrir en Melbourne, Dallas y Los Ángeles”. The summary below is our translation.
El Español reconstructs the origin of the “no” escape room created by Sergio Abendivar and Máximo Cuadros, starting from the first venue in Atocha.
The report gives the first-year figures: more than 25,000 players and 600,000 euros in revenue, with international expansion to Melbourne, Dallas and Los Angeles.
It describes the challenges — jumping over lava, dodging lasers — the explosive finale, and the Spoiler Bar where groups carry on after the game.