
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,679
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Escape Room: The Game
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2016

2021
Rules assistance for Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope
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Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope is a board game expansion released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Elapsed Real Time Ending.
While studying Leonardo Da Vinci’s many paintings, drawings, sketches and notes, collector Sam Anoli came across a gem; a totally unknown telescope! Judging by all the well-hidden clues in Da Vinci’s works, this special telescope must contain a great important secret that can only be discovered while watching the solar eclipse… —description from the designer
Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope for ages 16 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope belongs to these categories: Puzzle, Electronic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Elapsed Real Time Ending. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Escape Room: The Game – Da Vinci's Telescope as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.