LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Temple
📅 DATE PLAYED: April 12, 2019
🎬 GENRE: Egyptian
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 PPL): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins
💰 PRICE: $35-45/PP
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
Our third stop in Honolulu, Hawaii is at the Chambers Escape Games. There's a parking lot to the left of their location which is actually cheaper than paying the street meter. They are located on the 2nd floor with stairs and elevator access. In terms of size, this is the largest escape room location we've been to in Hawaii. Once you enter the lobby, you are already feel like you are being prepared for an incredible adventure. The Anubis, Ancient Guardians of the temple awaits for your arrival. The owner also cleverly built a wall with lego bricks so remember to check that out! The owner informed us the game is still in beta-testing mode and as we've beta tested many times, we were ready for what's to come.
As we walked with the owner down the hallway to a black door, we were shocked at what we saw when the door opened. The surround sound music system and the perfect balance of the light ambience of the room felt like we were instantly teleported deep within an ancient temple. There's real sand, concrete slab doors, and very well-made artifacts pieces for game play. This game incorporated a good mixture of physical key locks and magnetic locks. The game flow was great and there were no red herrings whatsoever. There's a good balance of brain and physical exercise which we rarely see in a game. This escape room focused a lot on an immersive feel for the player and also storytelling. We felt like the production value was definitely "Disney World ride" like. As we completed the game with some time left on the clock, the victory music made us feel like heroes. We were quite sad to be transported back to the real world again. This did not feel like beta-testing as we didn't have anything to add at the end in terms of any corrections that needed to be made.
This is Chambers first escape room as they only opened January starting with VR escape games which we also happened to try. Read about our VR game review of "Depth of Osiris". We definitely hope to return one day for their new room to come! Check out our YouTube video above for a sneak peek of the location, interview with the owner, the room and more!
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*We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us.
Disclosure: We thank Chamber Escape Games for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
The immersive experience described in this review highlights the meticulous attention to detail that Chambers Escape Games has put into "The Temple." The combination of physical and mental challenges, along with the stunning set design, truly sets this escape room apart. For those looking to develop similar high-quality experiences, partnering with game outsourcing companies can be a smart choice. They can bring innovative ideas and technical expertise to your project, ensuring that your escape room captivates and challenges players just like "The Temple" does.