LOCATION: Concord, North Carolina, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Crystal Cave Mission
📅 DATE PLAYED: November 13, 2021
🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Space
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 PPL): 7.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins
💰 PRICE: $28/PP (5-10PPL), $112/TEAM (2-4PPL)
☎️ BOOKINGTYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
It's November, 3049 and the people of Valcarol have landed on Earth. Our mission is to explore this planet and determine whether the air and water is safe to consume. We've come into contact with a survivor from Earth who has provided us the coordinates of their water filtration station located inside a cave system. In this cave, there is a special element that can purify the water and make it safe again. We must go to the caves and find the elements, filter the water, and bring it back to the dehydrated people of Valcarol!!
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Wow talk about first impression. Right when we walked in we felt like we're no longer on Earth. The lighting and the hundreds of skulls (all handmade by the way) made us feel like we've just entered a really cold and mysterious cave.
Just when we thought that was the most impressive scene, we were welcomed into the actual cave. The ceilings are so high and the room is so spacious, I can hear echoes.
We love the utilization of the features of a cave to create puzzles like rock formations, sound, and of course the various props left by the previous crew.
The tech in this room is pretty insane. They use a system where not only they can see and hear you, they can also see what you're entering as your answers. If you are brute forcing, they will let you know. So don't embarrass yourself.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Certain clues at a beginning puzzle might be hard to see due to the lighting.
One puzzle utilized props we've already used to solve another puzzle. Normally we would put those on the side so don't make the mistake we did as this room did have an except at reusing items.
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We really enjoyed everything about this room from set design, puzzle design to story. This is probably one of our favorite cave themed rooms. It's doable for small groups of enthusiasts but also can comfortably fit a large group (although "The Hidden Lab Mission" might have a bit more puzzles for a larger group to solve). We couldn't wait to get into the second room "The Hidden Lab Mission" which is the sequel to this room. I love how there's something build into each room that if you didn't pay close attention, you wouldn't realize how they are connected. You just might have to replay all of them again just like binge watching a show when all of the rooms are complete. Currently they have two more in the works and we can't wait to go back!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
There's free parking in front of the facility. Make sure to NOT follow your GPS and go straight to the front of the building where the flagpole is. Selfie photobooth in the lobby. This escape room is located in Gibson Mill and there's plenty of food and entertainment to explore!
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Disclosure: We thank The Valcarol Missions 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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