LOCATION: Niagara, New York, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Z Virus
📅 DATE PLAYED: March 18, 2023
🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi, Survival
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 4/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-12 ppl (Ages 12+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $108.00 (Min. of 4 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
You are one of the few survivors of a zombie outbreak. Today you learned that there might be a cure, but you’ll have to go through the forest filled with the undead. Can you get there safely to save the others?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The game started off by dividing our team into two cells. The cooperative puzzles were great for teamwork.
The eerie vibe and a couple of jump scares were present throughout the game.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
We were unsure if the GM could hear or see us in the first room but we were stuck on of one the cooperative puzzles for a long time. She finally just gave us the solution. We later found out it was because we both received the same clue.
There was an “intercom system” that could have been an interesting prop if it was actually implemented into the game. There could also be a few more cooperative puzzles that could be incorporated once the “intercom system” was "open".
This game might be difficult for people who are short (we waited for a long time but finally got the confirmation that we could stand on a certain prop in the room). The room was also quite dark (especially at the beginning) and no flashlight was provided. We suggest at least giving the players a “zombie survival kit”.
One of the puzzles was a cool physical puzzle but the prop was quite difficult to maneuver and worn out. The GM said sometimes they actually have to go into the room to solve this issue which would take the players out of the immersion.
The ending seems to be missing. We didn’t notice we had already completed the game until the GM came into the room.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
The Panic Room - Niagara, NY location was bought by The Panic Room UK during the pandemic. We didn't feel that this was the true representation of The Panic Room’s brand. This room was quite basic with some answers given to the players in plain bold letters. The props also needed a facelift. I’m not sure if it was the TV system or the GM, but we definitely felt a lack of attention during the game. We hope to see some improvements in the future once The Panic Room UK puts some of its personal touches to this location.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Street parking using ParkMobile app
Lobby with seating
Lockers available
You'll need to climb up a flight of stairs
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Disclosure: We thank The Panic Room - Niagara NY 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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