Escape Games Canada - "Mindshaft"

Updated: Apr 22

LOCATION:  North York, Ontario, Canada

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Mindshaft
📅 DATE PLAYED: March 18, 2023
🎬 GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 Players): 5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-6 PPL
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CAD $30/PP
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: YES

📖 THE STORY

Recruiting a team of heroes, you are all ready to descend the “hellevator” into the cursed mine and face the trials set forth by the demon who dwells down there. Prove yourself worthy to make it to the final boss where if you all defeat him, treasure and glory awaits you.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

When registering at the front, we were given a “movie ticket” for the room which we had to hand to the GM when they took us in. The entrance to the back where all the rooms were also had a movie theatre look to it. This was a fun touch.
This was a different type of game that required both mental and physical capacities. The physical trials were a ton of fun to play through.
The set design and immersion were beautifully done from the “hellevator” ride down to the creatures you meet to the audio storytelling.
The final puzzle was an amazing experience, made us work as a team and was a true boss battle.
Escape Games describes this as a video game experience which is the perfect description for this room.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

Though we were able to complete the physical challenge after multiple attempts, if a team was unable to complete the challenge, that could be a frustrating roadblock in the game. After a certain amount of time though, the GM could let you continue on without completing it.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

"Mindshaft" is a different type of escape game but in a good way. From our descent in the “hellevator” to the ending that placed us right into a video game battle, this was an immersive experience. The physical tasks were something we had not experienced in an escape room before but had us feel like true warriors. We played with 4 people which felt like a good number. The puzzles themselves were grand enough that they would allow for 6 players but too many in the physical challenges might be a hinderance without strong communication. The room would be a definite recommendation for fans of Dungeons and Dragons, video games or people who are looking for a slightly different escape room experience but would be a great escape room for anyone to try. For Glory!!

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Colorblindness will affect the game play
There are some physical challenges that the whole team will need to participate in
Discount for playing back-to-back rooms
Free Parking (Limited parking in front but you may have to park around the building)
Lobby with no seating but tables to hangout with your group if you are early
Photo booth available for victory photos afterwards
Chocolate and Pop available for purchase

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Disclosure: We thank Escape Games Canada for offering us a media discount for our tickets to this game. Although a media discount was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.