Evade Escape Game - "Amazonia"
- Ryan Driver
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Lausanne, Switzerland
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Amazonia
📅 DATE PLAYED: February 23, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CHF 138-220
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes (40:00)
📖 THE STORY
On a mission for the Brazilian government, you investigate the mysterious disappearance of villages near the Amazon rainforest. Whispers of dark figures and chilling screams lead you to a grim truth — the "La Familia do Norte" cartel is running a human trafficking operation deep in the jungle. To expose them, you'll navigate the dense forest, crack intricate puzzles, and dodge deadly traps — all while the cartel hunts you down. Time is running out. Will you unveil the conspiracy or become their next victim?
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Of the three games we played at EVADE, this one offered the most immersive introduction. Our GM, dressed in full government military uniform, set the tone perfectly by escorting us to the game entrance, which was adorned with evidence of the criminal gang’s activities. The backstory and mission objectives were clearly communicated, building anticipation before we were separated into individual cells to kick off the experience.
The game immediately challenged our teamwork with several cooperative puzzles that required clear communication to reunite the group. As fans of collaborative tasks in escape rooms, we found this a strong and engaging start.
The jungle aesthetic, while not overly elaborate, was effective. Foliage-covered walls and subtle decorative touches created a convincing Amazonian atmosphere, while the shipping containers used to imprison us felt authentic and added to the immersion.
A diverse mix of puzzles kept the gameplay dynamic, incorporating dexterity, communication, observation, and decoding. The hands-on nature of many tasks further enhanced the sense of realism and kept us fully engaged.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
The game’s biggest drawback was its multi-use approach on two puzzles. This goes against the widely accepted “unwritten rule” of escape rooms that items and information should only be used once unless explicitly stated otherwise. For experienced players, this lack of clarity caused unnecessary confusion and broke the game’s otherwise smooth flow.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
This is a fun and dynamic escape room best suited for teams of 2-4 players, regardless of experience level. The variety of puzzles ensures no two tasks feel repetitive, and the immersive setup creates an exciting atmosphere. However, the game’s price point feels steep for what is ultimately delivered. If budget isn't a concern, it's definitely worth playing — just be prepared to think outside the usual escape room conventions.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
There is very limited free parking in front, however none was available on our visit.
There is a public car park (fee required) within a 5-10 minute walk from the escape center.
There are toilets on site, and as mentioned above a comfortable reception area with chairs, a sofa, lockers, and drinks/games for sale.
The games are all available in English or French.
The rooms are CASH ONLY, although they do accept TWINT (with a small fee). There is no ATM at the location or in the nearby vicinity that we could find.
Some crawling is required
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Disclosure: We thank Evade Escape Game for providing us with a media discount for this game. Although a media discount was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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