The LOST Escape Room - "Shine"

LOCATION:  Huntington, West Virginia, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Shine

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: June 3, 2024

• 🎬 GENRE: Western

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: $26.00/ pp

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

It's time to retrieve your family's renowned Moonshine and secret patent that your thieving neighbors have taken. Break into their home while they are away in town, but be cautious not to get caught to avoid escalating the conflict in the neighborhood.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• So, picture this: you're on a mission to swipe your family's top-secret Moonshine recipe back from your neighbor's house. As you sneak into their backyard, you can't help but notice how everything looks oddly familiar - the fences, the grass, even the booze crates and bottles strewn around. It's like a scene straight out of a fun heist movie!

• And then, that "duh" moment hits you like a ton of bricks when you figure out how to "break into" the house...

• Once inside, things seem pretty normal at first glance, but lo and behold, there are some unexpected surprises lurking in the shadows.

• Oh, and let's not forget about that mind-boggling puzzle we stumbled upon later - the activation was really cool.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• Enhancing the connection between the puzzles to reveal the storyline further would be a great add-on.

• The GM could inject more creativity (especially considering the fun theme) into incorporating hints within the game.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

This escape room experience is designed to be particularly engaging for novice players looking to dip their toes into the world of escape games. The initial setting outside a private yard, complete with intimidating "no trespassing" and "beware of dog" signs, sets the tone for an exciting adventure to come. The unconventional puzzles found throughout the game offer a distinct element, ensuring to engage new players and also test experienced escape room enthusiasts to avoid overanalyzing. As players navigate through the various puzzles, they are encouraged to think creatively and work together to unravel the mysteries within the game. Just remember, don't snooze when there's booze or else you'll lose...

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Metered parking in back and on the street and a 4 story parking garage across the street

• Lobby with seating

• Merchandise for sale

• Food court on site

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Disclosure:  We thank The LOST Escape Room 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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