LOCATION: Houston, Texas, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Man from Beyond
📅 DATE PLAYED: March 27, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Mystery (Seance)
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 4/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-8 ppl (Ages 13+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 90-120 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $47.00 - $58.00/ pp (depending on group size)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Harry Houdini, the famous magician, is renowned for his incredible feats of illusion and escape. Though he is long deceased, his legacy lives on through his many fans and collectors of his artifacts. One such avid collector, Madame Daphne, resides in Houston, Texas, and has amassed an impressive collection of Houdini memorabilia.
As avid Houdini aficionados, you receive a special invitation from Madame Daphne to attend a séance in an attempt to contact the spirit of the beloved magician. As the séance begins, strange and unexplainable events start occurring around you. What ensues is a captivating two-hour experience filled with magic, spirituality, surprises, and unexpected twists and turns.
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Each and every detail of this room is meticulously crafted, filled to the brim with knick-knacks that seem to belong back in the 1920s. The space includes actual props used from Houdini's stage, creating an authentic atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a collector's home of valuable artifacts.
The puzzle flow and logic were extremely well done. Three experienced enthusiasts were able to complete the room with plenty of time to spare, thanks to the engaging and well-designed puzzles. There was very little time wasted, and every element of the room contributed to the overall storyline or lore of the world that Strange Bird has created.
The actors and hospitality provided by the staff were impeccable. Upon meeting Madame Daphne, players will truly believe in this eccentric character as she reads the tarot, immersing everyone into the world from the very instant the game starts. The lobby you step into is a unique space filled with fun, hidden references, and fascinating details hinting at rooms to come. It's highly recommended to arrive early and explore this area as much as you can.
Strange Bird seamlessly merges technology and magic tricks, making it so that there is no visible technology in the old house setting. The tricks used throughout the experience are blended so well that our group forgot technology existed and fully immersed ourselves in the story. The hint system was absolutely amazing, fitting so well into the game that we sometimes wanted to ask for hints just to see how the mechanism worked.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
After much consideration, it's clear that there's nothing significant to critique in this section. "The Man from Beyond" is a game that all players should experience. It is so well crafted that any comments here would be minor nitpicks and wouldn't detract from your overall enjoyment..
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
First off, let me start by saying that "The Man from Beyond" is a top-tier escape room that every escape room enthusiast should make an effort to play. After completing nearly 300 rooms and multiple immersive theater events, I can confidently say this room uniquely combines immersion and escape room elements, while still prioritizing the escape room experience. What sets this room apart from others is the additional 30 minutes of storyline, creating a blend of immersive theater and escape room that is truly exceptional.
Despite the immersive theater elements, "The Man from Beyond" is undoubtedly a 60-minute escape room at its core. It's an excellent way to dip your toes into immersive theater while enjoying a high-quality escape room. This room is suitable for all ages, young and old, and deals with supernatural themes in a fun and engaging way. Strange Bird Immersive has crafted a story that develops seamlessly throughout the entire experience, with no part feeling out of place or random. Every element deepens the narrative, tying the two-hour experience into a cohesive and captivating adventure.
Overall, "The Man from Beyond" is an outstanding experience that escape room enthusiasts should not miss. The blend of immersive theater and escape room elements, along with a well-developed storyline and engaging puzzles, makes it a must-play for anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Free Parking Lot
Complementary water
Interactive waiting room
Arrive BEFORE allotted time for best experience
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Disclosure: We thank Strange Bird Immersive for providing a media discount on the tickets for this game. Although discounted admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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