LOCATION: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Casino Heist
📅 DATE PLAYED: May 28, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Heist
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 5-8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins
💰 PRICE: $34.99/ pp (Min. of 4 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Milton Moneybags, the billionaire owner of County Casino, has mysteriously disappeared, leading to the casino's upcoming closure next month. You and your team need to seize this opportunity and carry out the heist of a lifetime. However, could there be additional undisclosed secrets surrounding his vanishing act?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The room is set up with a variety of games typically found in a casino, and the majority of them are interactive rather than being merely decorative.
At the beginning of the game, there was a moment that gave us a heist-like vibe. We appreciate a good obstacle.
This game is ideal for groups who enjoy non-linear room styles. But there were also times, we, as a pair of players, needed to communicate to solve puzzles collaboratively.
Instead of the typical game master style of providing clues, this game featured a suitable character who assisted in advancing the storyline and offering hints as necessary..
In the game, we had an enjoyable moment when we had to deactivate the security cameras. The game designer came up with a clever method for players to accomplish this task that was closely tied to the room's theme.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
One of the puzzles needed some relevancy to the prop used.
The placement of a final "input" was confusing to a puzzle that was also in the same location. We would suggest a different location if possible.
We might have missed some parts of the storyline when we were solving things in another room but we felt that there was a gap in the final mission we had to complete and the theme of the room.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
We love the idea of a heist in a casino because it combines the thrill of high-stakes games with the excitement of a daring robbery. The setting of a casino provides the perfect backdrop for such a scenario, with its luxurious decor and tight security measures. Imagining a heist taking place in a casino conjures up images of elaborate plans, quick thinking, and unexpected twists and turns. Furthermore, Captured LV's incorporation of themes that are unique to their local affairs adds an extra layer of intrigue to the heist concept. Windcreek Casino being in close proximity only enhances the realism and excitement of the scenario, as players can easily visualize the setting and immerse themselves in the action. Are you ready for this trilling adventure?
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Street parking (use APP to pay), or garage behind the building
Merchandise for sale
Lobby area with seating available
Located on the lower level (1 flight of stairs)
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Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, an interview with the manager, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more:
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Disclosure: We thank Captured LV Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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