Video games are my preferred form of entertainment. As explained last year, I rarely watch films because I just can’t seem to focus for their duration; I’d much rather grab a controller and take part in the story myself rather than passively watch it.

That doesn’t mean I’m always in the mood to play though. I’ve suffered from gamers’ block a few times during the past several months where I haven’t been able to find a title which grabs my attention. But thanks to an event last January along with a certain present this Christmas, I’ve found activities which are different yet still give you that same buzz you’d get from playing a video game. If you’re looking for something fun to do and fancy putting your brain to use, why not try out the following?

An escape room

I’ve officially been bitten by the escape room bug