LOCATION: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Coroner's Report
📅 DATE PLAYED: March 13, 2023
🎬 GENRE: Horror, Asylum
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 Players): 5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-7 PPL (Ages 16+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CAD $89.95 (3PPL), $29.95/PP (Each Additional)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: YES
📖 THE STORY
The building that now houses Improbable Escapes’ HQ was originally Ambrosia General Hospital, before the facility was shut down because of the staff's propensity for cruel and unusual treatment of their patients. Your crew was wandering around town one night and decided to stop in and explore the abandoned premises. When your gang ignores horror protocol and splits up, those who went downstairs find themselves trapped and screaming for help. The rest of you have no choice but to venture down to free your friends, and then work together to find a way out of the bowels of the building after the doors slam shut behind you.
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The basement lends itself naturally to the creation of a dark, abandoned environment befitting a condemned hospital.
There is an early choice whereby one or two individuals will have a more intense experience - for the first few minutes. Ideal for the horror fan(s) in your group!
While you are cautioned about jump scares and being touched, the live action horror components are occasional and atmospheric, rather than being relentless and 'in your face'. After all, the fear of what might be is worse than the reality of what is.
The decor is severe(d), bloody, and grim.
As the environment is somewhat low-light; you are provided with a flashlight. To take further advantage of this, some puzzles rely on senses other than sight.
Although we are not horror room junkies, we found the level of fear to be appropriate and were able to focus on working on the puzzles despite the moments of dread.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
The low-light was a double edged sword, as some of the locks were hard to read - a few more flashlights would've helped!
There wasn't much linear flow to the story or overall progression through the hospital - more of an atmospheric experience than a narrative one.
The most impressive set piece was for viewing only; we were hoping for a chance to interact with it and examine the components as part of the game play, but it was not to be.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
If you've done a number of horror rooms and are looking for something new and over the top, this might be too tame for your tastes. However, if you are on the fence and are looking for an accessible, non-confrontational horror room that still makes your heart beat fast and gives you the fear, this is the room for you! Older kids who like haunted houses will find this to have a similar level of dread; we wished our kids had been with us, as they are huge fans of all things Halloween. While I'm a fan of horror, my partner most definitely is not…yet, we both found Coroner’s Report to be a fun (and occasionally blood-curdling) experience that should be manageable for enthusiasts across the spectrum.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
"Coroner's Report" is located at Improbable Escapes’ Headquarters location downtown. The lobby is quite spartan, with minimal decor and no seating. There are lockers for your valuables, a coat rack, and a bathroom two flights up accessible by stairs or elevator. They do have a number of tabletop and escape games available for purchase (discounted when you purchase in conjunction with a room). Parking is paid, on-street or in nearby lots, and was readily available on the Sunday afternoon we were there. Staff is very friendly and welcoming!
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Check out our visit to Improbable Escapes, sneak peek of the rooms and our exclusive interview with the co-owner/co-founder to understand more on the development side of the game:
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Disclosure: We thank Improbable Escapes 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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