Hourglass Games - "Candymonium"

Updated: Mar 13

LOCATION:  Stony Plain, AB, Canada

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Candymonium
📅 DATE PLAYED: November 21, 2021
🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 Adults, 2 Kids): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 PPL
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 45 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CAD $25/PP
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: YES

📖 THE STORY

The HG Candy Company has put all their money on the research and development of a new line of candy. Unfortunately, their top researcher has disappeared, and the secret recipe for the new candy is missing. To save the company, you must break into the lab and find the recipe but you need to hurry. The bank is on its way to take control of the company and close its doors forever!

🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

There was a nice mix of puzzles that spanned from logical to “aha”. The puzzles were non-linear in this game which made it perfect for everyone to keep busy and stay involved. Most puzzles also promoted teamwork as working together made them much easier to complete.
The story was lighthearted with lots of fun humor sprinkled throughout that kept us smiling and laughing throughout the game.
The room and puzzle design very much felt like a whimsical candy laboratory.
The puzzle and room was all tech based with no combination locks which they executed very well.
The GM was watching us and provided us with hints when we asked for it as well as nudged us along if we were stalled for too long. One thing we appreciated was that one of the puzzles seemed to be acting up and the GM was following along with our progress and were able to fix it right away from outside the room without us having to say anything.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

There was a puzzle that we felt required some outside knowledge. We were able to solve it but others who may not have that knowledge might have some trouble and need some hints to guide them.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

We brought the whole family to this room and everyone had a fantastic time. The puzzles were accessible enough that the kids could follow along, help or even complete, while it was challenging enough for adults as well. The story and décor added to the feeling of being in a secret candy lab. The hint system and the GMs were supportive as they nudged us along the right amount and was able to do that through a computer terminal, which was also part of the story. We would recommend 5 people of all ages and experience to give it a try as the room did start to feel a little cramped at this point. Definitely an escape room we would recommend and worth the drive out from Edmonton. Asking the kids what their favorite part was? That Hourglass Games has custom lollipops in multiple flavors as a reward if you are able to get the recipe back (Spicy Watermelon? Yes please!)

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Free Parking Lot, Disability Friendly/ Ground Floor.

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