Red Door Escape Room (Gaithersburg) - "Fair Game"

LOCATION:  Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Fair Game
📅 DATE PLAYED: June 4, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Action, Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-7 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $39.95/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

A mysterious circus has arrived in town, where things are not as they appear. Visit the Tooth Toss, explore the Funhouse, or watch a show. Employ a mix of cleverness and playfulness to unravel the hidden clues scattered throughout the fairgrounds. Distinguish between what is genuine and what is merely an illusion.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

Upon stepping into this room, the lively carnival music and vibrant games immediately draw us in, creating a sense of excitement that permeates the entire experience.
The plot unexpectedly shifted, and the set design cleverly reflected this twist.
The room featured some unconventional puzzles that required a mindset akin to playing fair games in order to solve them successfully.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

There was an unexpected challenging puzzle in the first room that proved to be quite difficult for two people. We were not warned about this in advance. We managed to solve it through sheer luck.
We enjoyed the first room more because the puzzles were clearer in terms of clues. The hints provided by the Game Master seemed like puzzles themselves and the speed could be more efficient.
One of the puzzle props requires maintenance as it is challenging to operate. Additionally, the clue for that puzzle was hard to comprehend.
I'm still unsure about the conclusion of this room. What's the story again?
There was a cool puzzle design towards the end of the game, but it was confusing in terms of how to utilize it. Some clear directions would have been beneficial.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

We are truly passionate about carnival-themed escape rooms because they offer a unique and engaging experience that combines the thrill of solving puzzles with the excitement of playing games. However, it is crucial for the puzzles and challenges within the room to be seamlessly integrated into the overall logic of the game. In this particular room, some of the puzzle concepts may have felt a bit disconnected, which could have potentially disrupted the flow of the game and hindered the overall experience. To enhance the game flow and ensure a more cohesive and engaging experience, it may be beneficial to introduce more clarity and coherence in the puzzle design.

One way to address this issue could be by providing clearer and more direct clues from the game master. By offering more explicit guidance and hints, players can better understand the objectives and solutions to the puzzles, leading to a smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience. With some adjustments and enhancements, such as refining puzzle concepts, providing clearer clues, and ensuring logical coherence throughout the game, there is a great opportunity for this room to elevate the level of excitement and deliver an even more thrilling and memorable escape room experience for players.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Street metered parking or garage near by
Lobby area with seating & lockers
Merchandise available for sale

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Disclosure: We thank Red Door Escape Room (Gaithersburg) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion of the review whatsoever.