Escape Reading (Alden Street)

LOCATION:  Reading, United Kingdom

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Age of Magic
📅 DATE PLAYED: May 3, 2023
🎬 GENRE: Fantasy, Magic
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-6 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: £75-126 (pending on the group size)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Something strange is happening to the village that you've been living in your entire life. The only way to save the village is to create a potion to bring back a special light. The fate of the village lies in your hands...

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

The GM did a great job of getting into character right from the start of the game.
The set design was simply beautiful. The game started off in a cave filled with mesmerizing crystals in all sorts of colors. The euphonic voice of the storyteller captured our attention right away. This was definitely Disney quality!
The mystical music was the perfect choice to accompany this extraordinary set design to send the players on a magical journey.
Everyone will be "wowed" by a centerpiece in this room. Words can't even describe how stunning it is.
The puzzles revolved around a magical land where you'll feel like the props and clues you're using belongs only in a fairytale and not in this world.
This room had some incredible tech that would make you wonder, how are they doing this? It also gave an entertaining but mind-blowing ending that every player desires.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

Some items were hidden too well and without clues, they were difficult to find. Perhaps there could be a few added pointers?
There was a clue at the beginning of the game that we would suggest either replacing or making a permanent home for it in the room. Currently, it's difficult to read and understand, especially in dim lighting.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

This room impressed us from beginning to end. We were amazed by the designer's creativity and imagination in making his vision come true. All he wanted to do was to impress his little princess! I'm sure she was overwhelmed when she saw the finished product. Don't even worry about if you're good at solving puzzles or if you'll escape in time, this room is a must-play for kids and adults! Just come and visit this wonderland and I promise you it will be worth it!

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Street parking, please read signs for rules
Lobby area with seating and locker
Located up one flight of stairs

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