Doors of Divergence - "Madness 1917"

LOCATION:  Brooklyn, NYC, New York, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Madness: 1917

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 23, 2022

• 🎬 GENRE: Asylum

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 5.5/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-8 ppl (Ages 13+)

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 90 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: $75.00/ pp (3 ppl) - $62.50/ pp (8 ppl)

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Hollow Grove Sanitarium… or is it Sanatorium? What secrets are the staff trying to hide in there? Will you discover the truth? The choices made in 1897 will continue into 1917, as your story enters its second chapter.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• If you haven't read our review on part 1 of this 3-part series, make sure to check out "Heresy: 1897". There are a lot of similarities that we mentioned in that review that was beautifully orchestrated in this experience as well.

• The set design was quite different than the first chapter. This time our team of 4 was evenly divided into two cells. The discoloration of the wall paint, creepy dollhouse, electric shock chair, and flicking lights perfectly portrayed the eeriness and mysteriousness of Hollow Grove Sanitarium.

• As we watched each chapter unfold through the projector, it was as if we were transported into a black & white film. There was definitely a sense of loss in reality.

• The live actors were excellent. I can sense the insanity from the doctor and the fear in the nurse's eyes throughout the performance. I still get goosebumps just thinking about it.

• The puzzles concentrated more on collaborative efforts this time rather than individual solving. We actually enjoyed these a little more than the first experience. It also made perfect sense with the theme.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• We absolutely Loved everything about this experience. I can't think of anything that I would change at all.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

Doors of Divergence is not just trying to create another escape room or immersive theater experience. They are makers of ART. Once again they've used their creative paintbrush and perfectly depicted a scene from the 1900s. Other than the surface game experience, there are many in-depth missions and stories that you can unveil if you come back and replay the game again. You will experience a brand new side of the story and puzzles. This is the beauty and uniqueness of their creation. If you've played "Heresy: 1897" before, make sure to add your ending code when booking "Madness: 1917" should you wish to continue your story. "Madness: 1917" can be played without playing "Heresy: 1897" first, but we strongly recommend playing them in order. Big applause for the team at Doors of Divergence. Another job well done! We can't wait to return for your final chapter!

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Street parking (follow signs)

• Lobby area with seating available

• One free per beverage participant at Paradox's bar before or after your show

• Live-Actors

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Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, interview with the owner(s), the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more:

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Disclosure: We thank Doors of Divergence 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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