Escape Artists Columbus - "Rest Easy Motel"

LOCATION:  Columbus, Ohio, USA

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Rest Easy Motel
📅 DATE PLAYED: June 1, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Thriller
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $43.00/ pp (2 ppl), $39.00/ pp (3-4 ppl), $35.00/ pp (5+ ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

There have been some mysterious vanishings at the Rest Easy Motel. While the manager is under suspicion, no evidence or reason has been discovered. Can you unravel the puzzle, uncover the evidence of the culprit behind the disappearances, and make your escape before the manager comes back?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

The set design, particularly the worn, rustic appearance of the paint, effectively created the atmosphere of an old, mysterious motel. It seems like there are secrets hidden within those walls...
Through the use of props and puzzles, the unsettling tales unfolding in this motel were gradually revealed. This approach cleverly conveyed information without relying on text for the players to read.
There was a clever puzzle design that offered two ways to the solutions: an easier one and a more challenging one.
During gameplay, there is a surprising "wow" moment that catches you off guard. The utilization of light effects was impressive, although some background music would have enhanced the experience...

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

There was a puzzle that could be made shorter. It is the kind of game that is best enjoyed at home when you have more free time.
The conclusion could have provided further explanation of the discoveries to wrap up the storyline.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

For those who appreciate the classic film "Psycho," the set design of this particular location undoubtedly evokes memories of the infamous Bates Motel. At first glance, everything may appear ordinary and unassuming, but upon closer inspection and delving into the mysteries hidden within the walls, a sinister underbelly is revealed. Much like unraveling a tangled web of clues left behind by the enigmatic former guests of the establishment, the dark secrets of the Rest East Motel gradually come to light.

Only a select few have managed to escape the clutches of this eerie place, and now the question arises: do you possess the courage and wit required to navigate the treacherous corridors of the Rest East Motel?

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Free parking in front
Lobby area with seating available
A seat is available for players who simply enjoy observing.

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Disclosure: We thank Escape Artists Columbus for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion of the review whatsoever.