{"id":1033,"date":"2025-06-20T12:35:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T18:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puzzleeffect.com\/denver\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:12:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T19:12:43","slug":"riding-the-struggle-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puzzleeffect.com\/denver\/blog\/riding-the-struggle-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding the Struggle Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Have you ever encountered a puzzle that made you want to throw everything across the room?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We all find ourselves riding the \u201cStruggle Bus\u201d at some point. Whether it\u2019s a lock that you just can\u2019t figure out, or a puzzle that seems to be missing just one important piece, it\u2019s easy for things to feel like they\u2019re impossible. Just remember that puzzles are meant to challenge you, and it\u2019s important to be comfortable with the uncomfortable!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Put That Lock Down!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019ve tried opening that lock with the same code five times in a row without success, try putting it down and taking a step back. Consider two important questions before trying again:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cAre we certain this is the right code?\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cAm I operating this lock correctly? I should let someone else try\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">We notice that players who take a step back and rethink a puzzle tend to have more success!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>You\u2019re NOT Stupid!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">When groups get off the Struggle Bus, it\u2019s common for them to say something like: \u201cWe\u2019re probably the worst group you\u2019ve ever seen, right? We\u2019re so stupid!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">That\u2019s simply not true! Everyone gets stuck on puzzles now and again; they\u2019re meant to challenge you. Escape Room performance isn\u2019t linked to your intelligence. We\u2019ve seen rocket scientists struggle in the easiest room we have!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>The Golden Rule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">When things don\u2019t go your way when solving a puzzle, always remember the Golden Rule: \u201cYou\u2019re supposed to be having FUN!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The stakes are low here. Keep it loose and try to enjoy yourself, even if you\u2019re taking a trip on the Struggle Bus! <span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\ude8c<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/puzzleeffect.com\/denver\/book-now\/\">Book Your Escape Room Today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever encountered a puzzle that made you want to throw everything across the room? 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