Mummification as a prize

In this intriguing escape challenge, the difficulty escalates as participants progress through the levels. With each level completed, Alice earns a portion of the prize money. She has the choice to exit after any level and retain her earnings thus far. However, there are two stipulations: each level is governed by a 5-minute countdown. Alice must successfully liberate herself before the timer runs out. Should she fail, the restraints will be tightened, and the countdown will restart. While this raises the potential winnings, it also makes it increasingly challenging for Alice to escape. Consequently, she must carefully consider whether she is willing to tackle the next level after each round.

Initially hesitant, Alice decides to at least attempt the first level. Mayla binds her wrists with tape behind her back and places a pair of scissors within reach. As the timer begins, Alice quickly manages to free herself using the scissors before time elapses.

Feeling more confident after her successful escape, Alice agrees to continue to the next level without much hesitation. Again, Mayla secures Alice’s wrists behind her back and wraps tape around her ankles and above her knees. Without wasting any time, Alice starts to crawl towards the scissors, successfully freeing herself once again within the time limit…