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About Us

Meet the Owners

She’s left-brained, he’s right-brained: a perfect combo!

HEATHER CHANDLER, OWNER

Heather Chandler is a video game producer with over 25 years of experience. She’s led teams at Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Activision. Her most recent game was the wildly popular Helldivers 2. Prior to that, she was the Senior Producer on Fortnite. Heather has worked on over 35 other games, including Star Trek: Rivals, Trover Saves the Universe, Robots Need Love Too, Never Alone, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, and several games in the Ghost Recon series.

Heather has lectured at the IGDA Leadership Forum and the Game Developers Conference. In her spare time, she writes books, including The Game Production Handbook and The Game Localization Handbook. Recently, she was honored with a statue at the Smithsonian Institute. Find out more about her at HeatherMakesGames.com.

 

RAFAEL CHANDLER, DESIGNER

Rafael designs and builds the escape rooms. He spent twenty years as a writer and narrative designer in the video game industry, creating stories for Sony, Ubisoft, Kabam, and Gameloft. His games include SOCOM 4 and Rainbow Six: Lockdown. Rafael has lectured on interactive narrative at the Game Writers Conference, the Triangle Game Conference, and the Montreal International Game Summit.

He taught the master class at the 2007 Russian Game Developers Conference in Moscow, and he delivered the keynote speech at the 2020 Playful By Design Symposium. He’s also the creator of ViewScream, which was the first live-action online game. Rafael has written over 30 books, including novels, nonfiction, and tabletop role-playing games. His novels include Mask Beneath Her Face and The Astounding Antagonists. Find out more about him at RafaelChandler.com.

The Whole Brain Experience

Social escape room fun had by an Apex, NC family

Social

We strive to create new and shared experiences for famillies, friends, co-workers, and anyone looking for a memorable way to bond.

We are redefining social interaction!

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Low-tech Fun!

Immerse yourself in a real-life adventure game and work together to solve a mystery.

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Escape

We strive to create new and shared experiences for famillies, friends, co-workers, and anyone looking for a memorable way to bond.

We are redefining social interaction!

In the News

Put down your device and connect with the people who matter most. Whole Brain Escape focuses on providing players with a social, low-tech fun, escape. GAME ON!

How to Master a 60 Minute Escape Room

How to Master a 60 Minute Escape Room

Strategies, Tips, and What to Expect An escape room experience is like stepping into a live-action puzzle. Your mission? Solve clues and escape within 60 minutes. But what does it take to win? At Whole Brain Escape, we see teams succeed through...

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Conquering Escape Rooms for Large Groups

Conquering Escape Rooms for Large Groups

Escape rooms are one of the most engaging activities for fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills. But what happens when your group size expands beyond the typical number? At Whole Brain Escape, we specialize in hosting large groups of up to...

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Things to Do Today in Raleigh, NC

Things to Do Today in Raleigh, NC

Are you looking for the best things to do today in Raleigh, NC? The City of Oaks is a bustling hub of entertainment, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions that offer something for everyone — whether you’re a local looking for new spots to...

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Date Night Ideas in Raleigh, NC

Date Night Ideas in Raleigh, NC

Looking for date night ideas in Raleigh, NC that are unique, fun, and sure to impress? Whether you’re planning a romantic night out or a special anniversary celebration, Raleigh offers a variety of options that go beyond the typical dinner and a...

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