Escape Head or Die Guide: How a round works
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OverviewEscape Head or Die is a horror game where you run and hide from Felipe, a killer chasing you through locked rooms. Your goal is to find hidden keys, solve puzzles, and escape before he catches you. Up to six players can take on Felipe together.
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Escape Head or Die
How a round works
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When the round starts, Felipe is somewhere else in the area, giving you a window to move freely. Use that time to scout the rooms and look for keys. Once you have what you need, unlock the doors and get out.
- Scout early Felipe starts away from you, so move through the rooms while it is safe.
- Search thoroughly check every corner of each room.
- Collect keys you need them to unlock the doors blocking your escape.
- Solve the puzzles hidden clues are scattered around; gather them to work out what to do next.
- Escape once the doors are unlocked, get through them and finish the round.
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Staying hidden from Felipe
WarnFelipe moves through the rooms actively hunting players. One catch is all it takes to end your round.
Finding keys and clues
TipsA single room can hold more than one key.
- Check behind bookshelves, under desks, and in wall gaps — those are the kinds of spots keys hide in.
- Treat puzzle hints the same way you treat keys: they are small, scattered around the room.
- Cover the full room before leaving, including corners and low areas.
- If you are playing with others, tell them when you find a key or a clue.
Playing with a group
CheckWith up to six people in the same session, you have enough players to search multiple areas at once and still have someone watching for Felipe.
- Have at least one player watching Felipe's movements while others search for keys.
- Search in different directions at the same time.
- Report Felipe's position when you spot him so everyone else can react.
- Share key and clue locations as soon as you find them so teammates do not search rooms already cleared.
- Surviving players can still collect keys and escape even if some teammates have already been caught.
Glossary
Glossary- Felipe
- The killer chasing players through the rooms; getting caught by him once ends your round.
- Hiding spot
- A small room or object you can duck behind to stay out of Felipe's sight.
- Escape
- The goal of every round — collect the keys, unlock the doors, and get out before Felipe catches you.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens if Felipe catches me?
The round ends for you immediately.
Does Felipe move around on his own, or does he stay in one place?
Felipe actively moves through the rooms searching for players. Listening for his footsteps and other sounds helps track where he is.
Can the group still escape if one player gets caught?
Yes. Players who are still alive can keep collecting keys and finish the escape even after a teammate has been caught.
How many players can play at once?
Up to six players can join the same session.
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