{"id":142725,"date":"2024-04-23T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=142725"},"modified":"2024-04-29T23:45:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T03:45:08","slug":"repod-s7e7-game-design-is-magic-michael-borys-of-the-49-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/04\/23\/repod-s7e7-game-design-is-magic-michael-borys-of-the-49-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S7E7 &#8211; Game Design is Magic: Michael Borys of The 49 Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"REPOD S7E7 - Game Design is Magic: Michael Borys of The 49 Boxes\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=xm6e7-15ecb6e-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DxHicHfkxvk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;There&#8217;s absolutely no difference between Magic and the Magical.&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We shuffle slowly into the basement, careful not to bump into anything. This is harder than seems, because everywhere we turn, there are boxes and objects. Collections of items are spotlit, dust motes dancing in the air. Curious, we split up and start exploring. In one hidden nook, there\u2019s a display of antique brass locks, and in another, a strange set of wine bottles.&nbsp;Over in the corner, there is a sculpture of a Van Gogh head, which hides pontifications on commercialized art on the back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This basement belongs to Michael Borys, and was our first introduction to the man behind The 49 Boxes. Michael is not only an innovative game designer with a storied career, he is also a magician and a writer.&nbsp;His magical experience, The 49 Boxes, blurs the lines between puzzle hunt, magic show, and interactive theater. We also explore Michael\u2019s other work, including <em>The Arkham Files,<\/em> an exciting new type of tabletop game that makes use of AR technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"568\" data-attachment-id=\"142728\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/04\/23\/repod-s7e7-game-design-is-magic-michael-borys-of-the-49-boxes\/hero-image-repod-s7e7-michael-borys-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1011,568\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hero image REPOD S7E7 Michael Borys (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hero image for REPOD S7E7.  man with glasses in black hoodie, right is woman in safari clothes with a machete. center is a black and white photo of a man with a wry smile, glasses, and a vest and tie. \" class=\"wp-image-142728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hero-image-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys-1-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael cares deeply about creating a magical experience for players. Whether it\u2019s through magic shows, tabletop games, or his experience The 49 Boxes, Michael\u2019s games aim to transport the player and make them the hero. We are thrilled to bring his unique experience to RECON Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: Morty App, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" data-attachment-id=\"103024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/asset-264x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png\" data-orig-size=\"1174,869\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Asset 26@4x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-685x507.png 685w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortyapp.com\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morty<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\"><strong>Morty News: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morty now features haunt attractions! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morty for Android is here and in public beta. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Badge for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MortyApp.com\/REPOD<\/strong><\/a> to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners. (This works for existing users too!) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" data-attachment-id=\"125398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/cogs-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cogs logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo for COGS, the C looks like a gear, and it's white text over a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-125398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software\/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug &amp; play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code.&nbsp;Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at <a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cogs.show<\/strong><\/a>. Use code <strong>REPOD<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"136024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/recon-24-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,787\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RECON 24 Logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"RECON 24 Los Angeles logo with a spotlight shining a light on the RECON triangle.\" class=\"wp-image-136024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-768x756.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RECON &#8211; The Reality Escape Convention<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our convention, RECON, will be in Los Angeles, California at the Hilton Los Angeles\/ Universal City on August 18th &amp; 19th, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are on sale now at <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RealityEscapeCon.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">If you buy your ticket by May 1, you\u2019ll get&nbsp;<strong>priority session selection<\/strong>&nbsp;for <em>Imagi-Ne\u2019er-Do-Wells<\/em> and <em>The 49 Boxes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:00 Welcome to the Reality Escape Pod!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>00:10 Sponsor Break: COGS by Clockwork Dog, Interactive Show Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>02:50 Spotlight on Michael Borys: A Storied Career in Game Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>03:11 The 49 Boxes Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>04:23 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/locks\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/locks.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"4032,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1708957158&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.57&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"locks\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/locks-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"collection of antique brass locks and other objects d'art\" class=\"wp-image-142720\" data-id=\"142720\" 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"van gogh cropped REPOD S7E7 Michael Borys\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/van-gogh-cropped-REPOD-S7E7-Michael-Borys.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture of van gogh head against a brick wall, there is a framed poster leaning on wall also\" class=\"wp-image-142722\" data-id=\"142722\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/van-gogh-cropped-repod-s7e7-michael-borys\/\" 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/lock-collection\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-rotated.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1708957127&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.57&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lock collection\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"collection of antique brass objects and locks\" class=\"wp-image-142723\" data-id=\"142723\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/lock-collection\/\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-900x1200.jpeg?crop=1 900w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-600x800.jpeg?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-450x600.jpeg?crop=1 450w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-300x400.jpeg?crop=1 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-150x200.jpeg?crop=1 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lock-collection-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-pagination-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-wrapper\"><button aria-label=\"view image 1 of 5 in carousel\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-pagination\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"view image 2 of 5 in carousel\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-pagination\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"view image 3 of 5 in carousel\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-pagination\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"view image 4 of 5 in carousel\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-pagination\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"view image 5 of 5 in carousel\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel-page-dot-pagination\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>33:57 The Magic Castle: A Magician&#8217;s Haven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36:25 Diving Into The 49 Boxes Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>38:01 The Emotional Impact and Design Philosophy Behind The 49 Boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>39:25 From Puzzle Parties to Magic Castle: The Evolution of The 49 Boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>43:50 The Creative Journey: Balancing Art and Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45:35 Collaboration and Appreciation in Creative Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>46:22 Advice to Young Creatives: Patience and Passion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>49:00 Introducing The Arkham Files: Panic in Gotham City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>53:43 The Art of Knowing and Collaborating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>55:43 A Deep Dive into Pool Playing and Psychological Warfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>59:56 The Unorthodox Dr. Seuss Taxidermy Collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"142718\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/unorthodox-taxidermy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"500,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unorthodox taxidermy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy.jpg\" alt=\"images of fantasy creatures from Dr. Seuss books mounted on wall plaques\" class=\"wp-image-142718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unorthodox-taxidermy-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1:02:50 Looking Ahead: Future Projects&nbsp;and Final Thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:09:18 Bonus Story: The Greatest Magic Show That Never Happened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave us a voicemail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question or thought for the podcast? You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.49boxes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 49 Boxes Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infiniterabbitholes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infinite Rabbit Holes Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalrepairshop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Animal Repair Shop Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/42entertainment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42 Entertainment Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/boingboing.net\/2015\/12\/04\/a-dr-seuss-addiction.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boing Boing Article about the Unorthodox Dr. Seuss Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N4j9bBxtYmo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Michael Borys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"142717\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/michaelborys-michael-borys\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1811,2570\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MichaelBorys &amp;#8211; Michael Borys\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-722x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-722x1024.jpg\" alt=\"black and white image of man in his 50's with salt and pepper hair, glasses and a wry smile, wearing a vest and tie with a button down shirt\" class=\"wp-image-142717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-768x1090.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-1082x1536.jpg 1082w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-1443x2048.jpg 1443w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys-1200x1703.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MichaelBorys-Michael-Borys.jpg 1811w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/borys.michael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@borys.michael<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael is an award-winning designer who has created stories, games, and interactive experiences for the largest brands in the world, including Disney, Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Activision, Paramount, and Sony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Vice President of Interaction Design for 42 Entertainment, he crafted some of the most successful audience activation experiences of all time, winning back-to-back Cannes Lions Grand Prix Awards for innovative Alternate Reality Games that engaged millions of participants in dozens of countries around the globe. From Batman to Call of Duty, Michael taps into the collective experience of discovery and play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as a pioneer of immersive storytelling, Michael\u2019s projects span many mediums, from theme park attractions to secret augmented reality, location-based entertainment projects, always exploring new frontiers at the intersection of both the physical world and the virtual. Michael is a magician member of The Magic Castle in Hollywood and his immersive show <em>The 49 Boxes<\/em> has been performed around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His most recent passion project is a newly released game called <em>The Arkham Files<\/em> \u2013 an immersive experience in which Gotham City and the adventures of Harley Quinn spill into the player\u2019s world. The product is almost 10 pounds of beautifully printed puzzles and 8-10 hours of collaborative experience. 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