GAMEGURU - "The Adventures of the Halfling"

LOCATION:  Oftringen, Switzerland

Photo above is property of GAMEGURU

Photos above are property of GAMEGURU

ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: The Adventures of The Halfling

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: December 9, 2023

• 🎬 GENRE: Adventure

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 6/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 PPL

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: CHF 30/PP (pending on group size)

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes (41:00)
  

📖 THE STORY

The halfling Malion was renowned for slaying the fearful dragon Smog. He was able to achieve this unlikely feat by utilizing the many great artifacts he had collected through his adventures. Unfortunately, not all the dragon eggs were destroyed and it appears one has hatched, spreading panic amongst the local villagers. Your task is to visit the aged Malion and acquire the artifacts which will help you defeat this new threat.

🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• The room has been well constructed and the style is indicative to that of a Hobbit’s home, something fans of the Lord of the Rings universe will appreciate,

• Beside the general look of the room, props and artifacts found within also play true to how they would have looked in the movies. Fans will likely enjoy discovering and interacting with them since they are the key elements to how the game plays.

• There is a lot of tech in the room, making it almost entirely padlock free, and some small special effects which provide several magical elements.

• The puzzles, like the visuals, have a relationship with the story and theming.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• The variety of puzzles was limited. Essentially, each puzzle consists of finding an object and placing it in a specific spot to unlock the next step. Although the logic was always fine, the repetition of tasks began to feel flat.

• The game’s finale was surprisingly abrupt and anticlimactic. We had expected the game to have progressed further before slaying the dragon.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

The game is most suitable for fans of LOTRs and beginner groups. More experienced teams may find the room too simple and the game play too limited.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• GAMEGURU is located in a large entertainment complex which features multiple eateries, bars, and a cinema.

• The company also has a karaoke room and table tennis.

• Inside there are lockers for you to store your belongings.

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Disclosure: We thank GAMEGURU 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.

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