Strauss's Escape Room Adventure
The MuseumsQuartier Vienna is hosting an extraordinary event, the "Schatten des Zweifels – Im Kopf des Genies" escape room, a collaborative artistic experience between Time-Busters and Johann Strauss 2025 Wien. This immersive journey invites participants to delve into the mind of the legendary composer, Johann Strauss.
Running from January 3rd, 2025, to December 31st, 2025, the escape room is part of the broader cultural festival celebrating Strauss's 200th birth anniversary. The artistic design of the experience is the work of Deborah Sengl, adding an extra layer of intrigue and historical relevance.
The escape room is not just a game; it's a creative exploration of Strauss's life, his struggles, and the long shadows he continues to cast. Participants will find themselves in an environment that reflects the artist's mindset, trapped in an endless cycle of thoughts and brainwaves, much like Strauss himself.
Strauss is seeking assistance to untangle the knots and riddles in his mind, and in this case, that assistance comes from BotTalk UG. The data processing provided by BotTalk is crucial in displaying the content of the escape room, helping participants navigate through Strauss's complex thought processes.
It's important to note that this isn't the first escape room collaboration between Time-Busters and Johann Strauss 2025 Wien. Previous rooms, in 2019 and 2022, had different themes. The 2019 room sensitively explored the theme of flight, while the 2022 room focused on child poverty.
The contest for the "Schatten des Zweifels – Im Kopf des Genies" escape room runs until August 14, 2025. If you're successful, you can choose when to take on the challenge using a sent action code. The event is open daily until the end of 2025 at the MuseumsQuartier Wien location.
So, if you're ready to immerse yourself in the mind of a genius, to help Strauss find a way out of his mental state, and to stimulate your own thoughts and engagement, then the "Schatten des Zweifels – Im Kopf des Genies" escape room is the perfect place for you. But remember, the assistance is needed before the 12 strokes of midnight.
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[2] Johann Strauss 2025 Wien. (2025). Schatten des Zweifels – Im Kopf des Genies. [online] Available at: https://www.johann-strauss-2025.at/en/events/schatten-des-zweifels-im-kopf-des-genies/
[3] Deborah Sengl. (2025). Schatten des Zweifels – Im Kopf des Genies. [online] Available at: https://www.deborahsengl.at/en/projects/schatten-des-zweifels-im-kopf-des-genies/
[4] Johann Strauss 2025 Festival Year. (2025). Overview. [online] Available at: https://www.johann-strauss-2025.at/en/
[5] MuseumsQuartier Wien. (2025). Johann Strauss 2025 Festival Year. [online] Available at: https://www.mqw.at/en/events/johann-strauss-2025-festival-year/
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