Also called: Escape Room Host
Runs escape room games, briefing players, watching on cameras, giving hints, and resetting rooms.
A game master greets a birthday party, explains the rules in character, watches them on monitors, drops hints when they get stuck, and resets every lock and clue for the next group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 39-3091: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Watching groups, giving hints in character and resetting rooms is in-person hospitality work.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to local escape room businesses; they train you to run games
Classes: Drama, Psychology, Business, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3091.
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