Escape Room Automation & Control Software
Local. Connected. Always in control.
ARC is escape room software and a central control system for escape rooms that connects far more than just puzzles. It brings together game hardware, room devices, and building sensors—allowing you to monitor and control doors, motion, temperature, lighting, audio, and automation from one place.
The Central Nervous System
What is ARC?
ARC is more than just a controller. It's a unified platform that brings every aspect of your escape room—hardware, audio, lighting, and game logic—into a single, reliable interface.
Unified Control
Stop juggling five different apps. Control everything from one screen.
Universal Compatibility
Works with the devices you already own: Shelly, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Modbus, and more.
Built for Scale
Run one room or twenty. ARC scales with your business without missing a beat.
Remote Monitoring
Check game status, time remaining, and room sensors from anywhere via the cloud add-on.
Custom Prop Ready
Official libraries for Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi make integrating your custom hardware seamless.
Visual Logic Nodes
Our custom Node-RED nodes let you drag-and-drop complex logic without writing code.
Local-First Architecture
Mission critical reliability
Your escape room shouldn't depend on a cloud server in another country. ARC runs locally on your hardware, ensuring your games continue even if the internet goes dark.
Connections & Ecosystem
Build with the hardware you already trust
Shelly Blu
Battery-operated Bluetooth sensors for instant deployment.
How it works with ARC
ARC listens for Shelly Blu broadcasts directly, allowing you to trigger game logic from door sensors, motion detectors, and buttons without any wiring or gateways.
Don't rewire your rooms to fit your software. ARC adapts to your hardware.
Shelly Blu Ecosystem
Deploy sensors in seconds without running wires. Perfect for retrofitting existing rooms or adding props in hard-to-reach places.
Instant Deployment
Stick a sensor on a door, chest, or object and pair it instantly. No drilling, no cable management.
Long Battery Life
Years of operation on a single coin cell battery, with real-time level monitoring in the dashboard.
Sub-Second Latency
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) ensures triggers happen instantly, just like a wired connection.
The reliability of wires, without the wires.
Automation Engine
A purpose-built logic engine designed specifically for escape rooms, handling everything from simple magnet locks to complex multi-stage puzzles.
Native Logic
Handle standard room flow—timers, puzzles, and overrides—without writing a single line of code.
Node-RED Integration
For advanced needs, drop into Node-RED to create visual flows for custom hardware and complex sequences.
Universal Translation
ARC speaks every language: MQTT, Modbus, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and more, tying them all into one cohesive system.
Complex logic, made simple.
ARC Assist
Reduce staff workload with an intelligent assistant that handles the routine, so your team can focus on the magic.
Auto-Hinting
Smart timers detect when players are stuck and offer subtle nudges automatically.
Smart Escalation
ARC handles the basics, but alerts your staff immediately when human intervention is needed.
Consistent Quality
Ensure every group gets the same high-quality experience, regardless of which staff member is on shift.
Peace of mind for owners, better games for players.
Audio & Voice Engine
Create a rich auditory landscape that reacts to game events instantly.
Dynamic TTS
Generate hints on the fly with built-in Text-to-Speech.
ElevenLabs Integration
Cinema-quality AI character voices that match your theme.
Smart Layering
Auto-ducking lowers music when voiceovers play.
Immersive audio that reacts instantly to your game state.
Game Master Focused
ARC is designed to reduce cognitive load, giving Game Masters the tools they need to run perfect games.
Trust & Safety
Integrated spell-check and profanity filtering ensure every hint is professional.
Real-Time Visibility
See the exact state of every magnetic lock, sensor, and light instantly.
Multi-Room Command
Monitor and control multiple games from a single dashboard without tab fatigue.
Audit Logging
Detailed history of every trigger and override for post-game analysis.
Designed to give your team confidence in every game.
UNDER THE HOOD
Engineered for Reliability
Powered by Rust
ARC is built with Rust, the same technology used to power critical infrastructure. This means your game control software is designed to never crash, freeze, or slow down during a game.
Crash Proof
Immune to the common bugs that cause other software to freeze unexpectedly.
Instant Response
No lag or stutter. When a player pushes a button, the effect happens instantly.
Handles Everything
Run hundreds of sensors, lights, and sounds at once without the system getting overwhelmed.
Run 24/7
Designed to stay on for months at a time without needing a restart.
Platform & Licensing
Simple monthly subscription per location.
Optimized for the hardware you already own. macOS support coming soon.
One license covers your entire venue. Unlimited rooms, unlimited devices.
Your game data lives on your machine. No cloud dependency, no lock-in.