Escape Room Puzzle Systems Architect.

I believe small escape rooms deserve big ideas.
My mission is to help independent creators elevate their games through smart, scalable design, so they can compete, grow, and inspire more people to fall in love with escape rooms.

I specialize in designing fluid escape room experiences that put players at the center of a balanced, scalable, and immersive puzzle system. Whether you're launching a new game or refining an existing one, I’ll help you build smarter, more efficient puzzle flow.

How I work.

Escape room design IS game design. It’s a process that involves player psychology, pacing, puzzle balance, and thematic cohesion.

I use a systems-based approach to design puzzle flows that are scalable, immersive, and engineered for player satisfaction. Here is a breakdown of how I approach every room I work on.

  • I believe puzzles should feel like they belong in the world rather than bolted onto it. I start by listing environmental objects and props that naturally fit the setting then explore how they could serve as puzzle inputs or outputs. Anything left becomes set dressing that supports immersion and effects.

  • From the set components we work with a top-down puzzle map: inputs, outputs, and path structure. I build a flowchart that tracks how information moves through the game balanced by puzzle type (logic, observation, physical) and scaled for difficulty.

  • Each puzzle is designed with multiple difficulty tiers—so you can tune the experience without swapping out the core logic. I aim to give every player at least one moment to shine, regardless of skill. The flow is structured to build momentum early, introduce collaboration in the mid-game, and finish with a satisfying “we beat it together” finale. Every player is a protagonist in their own story.

  • Room designs include a “Puzzle Bible”—a fully written guide with puzzle logic, setup/reset instructions, component breakdowns, and maintenance notes. Your GameMasters get clean, easy-to-follow docs. Your tech team gets diagrams and naming conventions. You get peace of mind.

Services

I use a combination of game design and psychology with a data-driven approach to help escape room owners turn ideas into immersive, flow-based puzzle systems. From puzzle mapping to final documentation, I offer scalable, flexible services designed to fit your budget and retain player engagement.

Puzzle Flow Analysis

Is your room feeling stale or bottlenecked? I’ll analyze your current puzzle layout and pacing to identify where engagement drops and how to fix it—without reinventing the entire room.

Includes:

  • Current and reworked puzzle map with puzzle type spread

  • Bottleneck & pacing diagnosis

  • Suggestions for puzzle scaling, replacement, or sequencing

Best for:

  • Rooms with good ideas but poor flow

  • Games suffering from inconsistent playtimes

  • Prepping for a room refresh or re-launch

Starting at $400

New Puzzle Flows and Set Plans

Starting from scratch? I’ll help you build a clear, playable puzzle system with defined paths, scalable difficulty, and a thematic environment that supports player engagement and immersion.

Includes:

  • Full puzzle map with puzzle type spread

  • Room flow diagram with room ‘Bible’

  • Set plan that seamlessly integrates puzzles, effects, story elements, and props.

  • Optional Immersive hint system integration

Best for:

  • New room or new venue builds

  • Owners working with third-party fabricators

  • DIY owners and designers who need a technical co-pilot

    Starting at $800

Prop Kits and Maintenance Plans

Need help planning, maintaining, or delivering small puzzle components? I create system-ready prop designs that can be easily integrated into your room—and maintained by your staff.

Includes:

  • Prop design documents

  • Assembly guide & labeled wiring diagrams

  • Optional Puzzle component backups.

Best for:

  • DIY builders who need tech assistance

  • Staff training and troubleshooting.

  • Small spaces that need compact puzzles and props

    Custom Pricing Available