Innovative Escape Design Services That Tell Your Story
Plot Twist Designers formed in 202, but our expertise reaches back decades. For more than 10 years we’ve designed, built, and operated escape rooms—bringing together creative talent from haunted attractions, theater, set design, and narrative development. That cross‑industry experience gives us a rare combination of immersive storytelling and practical operational know‑how.
What we do
We create escape experiences that are as operator‑friendly as they are memorable for players. From efficient set construction and rapid daily resets to intuitive puzzle flow and compelling story arcs, every element is designed to perform reliably in real‑world operations. We offer flexible solutions to meet different needs and budgets: DIY kits for owners who want to build in-house, modular packages, and full turnkey installations.
Our promise
Your customers should leave excited to return. We deliver high‑quality, affordable escape rooms that balance theatrical detail with durability and ease of maintenance—so you get great guest experiences and smooth daily operations.
Work with us
Whether you’re launching a venue, expanding your lineup, or refreshing an existing room, we’ll help you find the right scope and price point. Contact us to discuss your project, request a portfolio, or schedule a consultation.
Innovative Team Memebers at Plot Twist
Luke (Founder)
Luke has spent the past 26 years in the entertainment industry, building a career centered on immersive and interactive experiences. He spent 16 years working in the haunt industry before transitioning into the escape room industry in 2016. In 2019, he became one of the early pioneers of the live game show entertainment space, launching his first game show experience.
Throughout his career, Luke has developed a diverse skill set that includes FX makeup, set and prop design, scenic construction, actor management, and operating a successful escape room business. Known for his hands-on approach, Luke has built all of his escape rooms and game shows from the ground up, developing concepts through creativity, hard work, and collaboration with his team.
“I really enjoy taking a puzzle people have seen before and twisting it into something new and refreshing for players to experience.”
Travis (Head Builder)
From an early age, Travis has gravitated towards theatrical scenery and props, beginning around the age of 10 with Halloween taking full hold. At the age of 16, he began to build props and facades for his home as well as working in a well-known, local, haunted attraction. This continued to become a major part of life, acting and constructing in other haunts. In 2020, he answered a request for a builder for a Charlotte, NC, escape room. The rest is history. He is a well-respected designer of rooms, scenes, games, full backstory for rooms, and character development.
"The favorite part is creating a fictitious yet believable and immersive experience for people to take a break from reality and enjoy life."
Nate (Lead Design & multimedia)
With an extensive background in theatre and film, Nathaniel brought his talents to the escape room industry in 2018. Since then he has helped to craft over 20 themed experiences around the country, He specializes in video and narrative integration into live immersive experiences.