Way of Escape - "Bugsy's Nightmare"

LOCATION:  Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Bugsy's Nightmare

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 17, 2023

• 🎬 GENRE: Crime

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5.5/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: $43.00/ pp

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
  

📖 THE STORY

You've been undercover inside Bugsy's gang for years now. Today, is the day for you to finally take him down! You must sneak into his office and find the ledger that contains all the evidence to put him in jail forever. But you must hurry, he'll be back in 60 minutes...

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• There was a unique way the designer used a prop for a directional puzzle that we haven't seen used much elsewhere.

• A couple of places where we discovered clues felt like a location where mobsters would hide their secrets.

• A final puzzle in the latter part of the game was a fun "discovery". It also required teamwork which was a nice way to end the game.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• The name of the game made us feel like it was going to be an eerie/horror game. Perhaps changing it to a more relatable mobster theme would clear the confusion for players.

• Some props and clues needed updating. There was one clue that we could barely see. Perhaps adding in a blacklight might help.

• One of the clues in a puzzle was difficult to visualize. Placing it on a larger object might help.

• The puzzles didn't really have a connection with a clear storyline. There were times when we would discover a clue but unsure why we solved it and where to place the solution.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

This is a basic Gen-1 room (in terms of tech) with some interesting twists to some standard escape room puzzles. With an added storyline, the puzzles should flow quite seamlessly. If you like sleuthing then this is the type of detective game for you. This location has a few new rooms that are undergoing renovations right now. I'm curious to see what Way of Escape would bring to the table in the future!

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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Beverages and snacks are available for purchase in the lobby.

• Free Parking lot right outside of the facility.

• Lobby with seating available.

• Party room available.

• Axe-throwing available.

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Disclosure: We thank Way of Escape 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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