LOCATION: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Date Played: February 22, 2023
Genre: Adventure
Difficulty (Based on 4 PPL): 6/10
Total # of Players: 2-8 PPL
Length of Time: 60 Minutes
Price: 150-185 SAR/PP
Booking Type: Private
Escaped? Yes (37 Mins)
📖 THE STORY
Relive the action from Netflix’s hit show "Casa de Papel (Money Heist)" by taking on the role as the Professor’s mask-wearing elite thieves. Disable the bank’s security systems, break into the vault and grab the cash, and secure an alternative route to escape before the police arrive.
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The customer service in Jeddah was outstanding. We were well attended by the receptionist, manager, game master and numerous other staff who were all very attentive and incredibly genuine.
The room itself is built to a high standard that incorporates a large footprint, making it. suitable for larger groups to freely move around.
The use of props to enhance the immersion is very streamlined, but the props incorporated are effective and help push to the theme.
Whilst I would have personally liked to have seen a couple more riddles in the control room, the riddles we encountered fit the story and were logical.
The level of difficulty and the production value make this a good beginner/intermediate room.
We enjoyed the surprise route we had to take to escape the bank.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
There is one (math) riddle that is almost impossible to solve without help from the Game master; we were informed only two groups have solved it, to date. I hope that they change this in some way, even a simple pen and paper would help.
The bank hall takes up a large amount of floor space and is underutilized; another puzzle would make the space feel more appreciated.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
"La Mision del Profesor" presents an immersive experience that, whilst based on the
Netflix show, doesn’t incorporate any of its identity. Fans may therefore be a little
disappointed if they expected to find props or character references inside, but for those who are neutral, they will enjoy it for what it is, a good bank heist room.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
There is limited free parking directly in front of the door.
There is a very light use of a smoke machine and lasers at the beginning but nothing after that.
There is a large lobby with lockers, couches, and tables
All the rooms are above the ground floor. There is an elevator if needed.
This is not a wheelchair friendly game due to one occasion of having to crawl.
We were offered free small bottled water.
There is a Tim Hortons store directly next door.
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Disclosure: We thank GAME OVER Escape Rooms for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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