Customisable Virtual Escape Game: Why Red Herring Does It Better

Custom Virtual Escape Games

When it comes to team building, brand activation, or just making your event feel truly special, then customisation has always been the secret sauce.

At Red Herring Games, we believe your virtual escape game should fit your group too, not the other way around. Which is why we built our escape games to have the same customisation flexibility as our murder mystery games.

Why go for a Custom Virtual Escape Game?

Your group is unique.  We know this too.

So maybe you want your company’s logo on the game’s opening screen, a shout-out to your charity cause, or puzzles that provide a nod to your company branding, team ethos, internal comms or even the team’s in-jokes.

Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, school challenge, fundraiser, or a private party, a customised virtual escape game can make the experience more memorable, relevant, and fun.

We’ve created custom virtual escape games for birthday parties, internal training and customer outreach.  Just tell us what you want and we can sort it out.

What Customisation Options Does Red Herring Offer?

We make it easy to tailor your escape game to your needs and budget:

1. Personalised Branding

If you want your logo, brand colours, or even a custom video message to greet your players – then we can do that!

A branded opening or closing screen for your custom virtual escape instantly makes the game feel like it’s “yours” without the higher cost of a full bespoke build.

Custom branding the opening or closing screens is a perfect option for corporate events, charity fundraisers, or special occasions.
Typical cost: as little as £200 + VAT.

2. Fully Custom Virtual Escape Games

If you want something truly unique, we can create a bespoke escape game from scratch – complete with your branding, themes, and even custom puzzles.
Lead time: Minimum 3 weeks (ideally 6 weeks for bigger builds).
Cost: Around £1,000 + VAT for a standard format custom game.

3. Themed Experiences

Have a particular story, theme, or vibe in mind? Our team can adapt the look and feel of a hosted event to match your need – whether it’s a holiday party, industry conference, or school celebration.

We can greet you in costume, play music, even add in some additional social games or a quiz to get the group chatting before we start the escape game.  We’ve even run cocktail mixology lessons or live cook-a-longs before settling everyone down to a game.  We’ve also linked our escape games to our murder mystery events changing the pace midway through and hiding clues within an escape game so they need to solve puzzles to access the evidence.

We can also create physical puzzle packs that can be posted to players.  Our custom virtual escape experiences don’t just have to be digital.

4. Flexible Formats

Choose from solo/team play, multi-team competitions, or let us host the event for you. We’ll work with you to find the right custom virtual escape format for your group size and style.

5. Gifting Options

We are happy to work with you to create an escape game that’s “giftable” creating special codes that your team or customers can access that will direct them to your custom virtual escape game, or one of ours.  With the constantly rising price of mailing, having a digital corporate gift that can be sent via email or provided on a QR code printed on a thin gift (Like a bar of chocolate), or on a low budget trade show give away – makes for a much more cost effective gifting option!

How Does Red Herring’s Customisation Compare to Other Providers?

• Fast, Friendly Process: We’re a small, agile team – so you’ll speak directly to someone who can make things happen. No faceless ticketing systems or endless forms.  Just pop a request through on our contact us page and one of the team will be back in touch (often within 24 hours).
• No Tech Headaches: Our games run in your browser – no downloads, no firewalls, no IT drama. That means custom versions are just as easy to access as our off-the-shelf games.
• Budget-Friendly Options: We offer everything from quick, low-cost branding tweaks to fully bespoke builds. If you’re not sure what’s possible for your budget, just ask – we’re happy to chat and find the right fit.
• Personal Touch: Want to include a video message from your CEO? A puzzle about your company’s history? A shoutout to your volunteers? We love making your custom virtual escape feel personal.
• Proven Experience: We’ve created custom escape games for everything from team rewards, book launches to brand activation – so you’re in safe hands.

How to Get Started

1. Reach Out: Send us a message with your ideas, needs, or just a sense of what you’d like to achieve.
2. Let’s Chat: We’ll fix up a call to talk through custom virtual escape options, timelines, and costs—no hard sell, just honest advice.
3. We Build, You Play: Once we’ve agreed on the details, our team gets to work.
4. Enjoy Your Event: Play your custom escape game with your team, group, or guests – knowing it’s been tailored just for you.

Why Settle for Off-the-Shelf?

With Red Herring, you don’t have to. Whether you want a little personalisation or a fully custom experience, we’ll help you create a virtual escape game that fits your goals, your people, and your budget.

Ready to make your next event unforgettable?
Contact us today to chat about customising your virtual escape game!