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Making Escape Rooms with a Focus on Story and Player Experience with Ronan Jennings | Episode 24

36 min · 18 de mar de 2026
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In this episode, we’re joined by Ronan Jennings of Secret Solstice Games - another board game cafe in Leith - and creator of escape rooms and immersive experiences through Case Closed Escape Rooms. Listen in for chats on creating immersive narrative experiences, and Ronans unique approach to escape room design. See more of Ronan at: https://www.secretsolsticegames.co.uk/ [https://www.secretsolsticegames.co.uk/] https://www.caseclosededinburgh.co.uk/ [https://www.caseclosededinburgh.co.uk/] If you have any burning game questions, or special events coming up and need some advice for what game to bring - email us at ancientrobotpod@gmail.com and we’ll endeavour to answer in an upcoming episode! Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk [https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk] Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com [https://midnighttradingco.com] Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottmedia.com/ [https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/] Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk [https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk] Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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