Incredible Escape Rooms - "The Toymaker"

LOCATION:  Glendale, Arizona, USA

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: The Toymaker
📅 DATE PLAYED: August 22, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Mystery
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $20.99/ pp - $39.99/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

You have miraculously inherited your uncle's study and workshop. As you walked into the house, you were surprised by his other profession, a toymaker. What other secrets are hidden within his chamber?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

Some puzzle boxes were quite unique. It fit well with the uncle's secret collection.
There was an interesting puzzle towards the latter part of the game that needed teamwork.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

There was no storyline to follow in this room. We were confused at the end on how we escaped (the owner did say they are working on an ending currently)
None of the items were bolted down in this room (this is the creator's choice) which could be seen as red herring to players. Some puzzles utilized props that probably would need replacement pretty frequently. Some props already felt like they needed some restoration and being a new company they probably want to look into sturdier items.
The camera angle for this room might need to be adjusted for the game master. There were times they couldn't see what we were doing as the clues we received were puzzles we've already completed.
One prop needed a warning sign and instructions on how to operate it especially when you would be locked out for a few minutes if you input a few wrong answers.
The set design didn't really properly represent the title of the room, the poster and the storyline. From the looks of it, it should be more of an eerie type of game and a dark secret is hidden within. We didn't feel vibe with this game.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

Incredible Escape Rooms is a new company that opened this year. They are a family business who are eager to learn the ropes and get better as they go. We spoke with the owners and they have expressed that this is the beginning of their adventure with some basic props and items but they are looking into cooler props and improving their storyline. We hope that our suggestions above could be of some assistance for their future games. Currently, these puzzles might be a bit too easy for enthusiasts as we were able to get out with ample time left on the clock but there are a few puzzles in there where beginners might find challenging. For people who are not really looking for an eerie experience, you might find this room's set up better for you. All of their rooms are very spacious so they can easily accommodate larger groups. We look forward to seeing their improved concepts and rooms in the near future.

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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Free parking lot right in front
Lobby with merchandise for sale, seating, and games
Lockers available

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Disclosure: We thank Incredible 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.