Escape Room Pittsburgh (Homestead) - "Subway Escape"

LOCATION:  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Subway Escape

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 29, 2024

• 🎬 GENRE: Crime

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8 ppl (Ages 15+)

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: M-F: $35.00/ pp (Min. 2 ppl), Wknds: $35.00/ pp (Min. 4 ppl)

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
  

📖 THE STORY

In 1980, a crime-ridden city in the U.S. was transformed into a high-security prison where the walls were sealed, and all remaining residents, regardless of their guilt or innocence, were condemned to spend their lives there. In a fight for survival, the inmates banded together in gangs. After a period of turmoil, a notorious criminal mastermind named Niko seized control of the city. To this day, all 97 gang leaders answer to him...Your gang, The Rockers, has been implicated in Niko's disappearance. You must safely navigate to your gang's hidden base, gather evidence to prove your innocence, and share it with the world.

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🎯  HIT THE BULLSEYE

• We truly appreciate the authentic design of this subway-themed room, which brought back memories of our experiences using the New York subway system. The graffiti added a nice touch.

• We had to carry out numerous tasks that created the illusion of being on an actual train. The movement, the flickering lights, and the sound all contributed to intensifying the sense of realism.

• The puzzles included a range of tasks to be carried out both at the train station and on board the train. We particularly liked the deduction and math puzzles that ultimately enabled us to accomplish the mission.

• There was a moment in the game that elicited a "wow" reaction, which will be recognizable to those who have played the game before or will play it in the future. Our reaction was one of disbelief: "Hold on...Did that really just happened?"

🧩  MISSED THE MARK

• When looking for help, the GM's hints could be clearer..

• Sound or light notifications could be incorporated to indicate which items have been opened..

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

We grew up in NY, so you can imagine the sheer excitement that coursed through our veins when we found ourselves standing on a platform that seemed like a direct replica of the 7 train's station (minus the smell). We were on a quest to uncover the truth, to seek out the elusive "rats" that threatened to tarnish our reputation and to ultimately vindicate ourselves. This game immerses players in a thrilling experience as they engage in a heart-pounding cat-and-mouse chase scenario aboard a high-speed train. Think you have what it takes?

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ℹ️  ADDITIONAL INFO

• You can park in the Aldi parking lot located right across the street

• Axe Throwing available onsite

• Their "Co-Sign Speakeasy" game is an actual champagne bar
  

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

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