I went with my 16 year old daughter and one of her friends to the escape game where we were trying to kill a vampire by solving puzzles, and following clues ... we died, but had loads of fun doing it.
The staff monitors the players and gives clues and and other things to help enhance the game. My daughter's friend was "super scared" and the staff help play on that, as her fright increased our enjoyment of the game did as well.