Frequently asked questions
- What is escape room software?
Escape room software is a control platform that runs your game: it connects puzzles, sensors, locks, lighting, audio, and timers so you can design and operate your rooms from one place. ARC is escape room software built to run locally at your venue, so your games don't depend on the cloud.
Learn more about ARC as escape room software- How does escape room automation work?
Escape room automation ties your physical props and electronics to a central logic engine. When players solve a puzzle or trigger a sensor, the software can unlock doors, play sounds, change lighting, start timers, or run custom scripts. ARC supports Shelly, Z-Wave, Zigbee, MQTT, Node-RED, and custom hardware so you can automate almost any device.
Escape room automation with ARC- What makes ARC different from other escape room platforms?
ARC is local-first escape room control software: it runs on your own hardware at your location. Your games keep running if the internet drops, your data stays on your network, and you're not locked into a single vendor's ecosystem. We focus on universal hardware support, visual logic (Node-RED), and reliability for multi-room operations.
Escape room control system- Can I run ARC without the internet?
Yes. ARC is designed to run locally. Your core game logic, sensors, lighting, and audio all work offline. An optional cloud add-on is available for remote monitoring and management, but it's not required for day-to-day operation.
Escape room OS and local-first design- How much does ARC cost?
ARC is $80 per month for your primary location and $40 per month for each additional location. Subscriptions are managed through our online portal and handled by Stripe. You can cancel at any time—no contracts, no commitments. There is no proration: when you pay for a month, you get the full month.
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