LOCATION: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Tut
📅 DATE PLAYED: June 3, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Exploration
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl (Ages 14+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 90 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $38.00/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Two explorers were close to uncovering a significant discovery, the ultimate burial site of King Tut. Unfortunately, they lost contact with their camp and disappeared. Now, you and your team must reveal the reality that could potentially bring you into direct contact with Tutankhamun himself!
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
We were impressed by the initial stages of this game. While it may seem like a simple mission briefing, the creator managed to seamlessly integrate the experience into the debriefing itself.
The brilliant concept of placing the decoder on a boogie board and equipping players with a flashlight on a lanyard has truly revolutionized the gameplay experience! This innovative design not only enhances the fun but also eliminates the frustration of misplacing tools, a problem often encountered in other escape rooms.
The puzzles included a range of styles, spanning from mathematical challenges to logic puzzles, straightforward searches, and deciphering hieroglyphics, all within the context of an Egyptian theme.
We really liked how they came up with a cool way to open the tomb, it was a fun twist on unlocking the gate.
The room caters to larger groups that can divide and conquer, yet there is a section that necessitates teamwork. We loved how the creator used the narrative to "force" the players to come together.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
The room was almost perfect. The only slight drawback we noticed was that one of the props used to trigger an action at the start doesn't quite align with the theme of the game. The hint system could be better integrated into the room's theme.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
This Egyptian-themed room truly stood out as one of the most exceptional experiences we've encountered. Unlike many other rooms that heavily rely on decoding and reading, this particular room struck a perfect balance between engaging puzzles and a captivating storyline. The use of various props and puzzle styles was seamlessly integrated, enhancing the overall immersive experience. The meticulous attention to detail in the set design, right down to the subtle sound of a door opening, truly elevated the sense of realism and immersion within the room. Embarking on the quest to search for "Tut" felt like a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and excitement, making it a truly unforgettable and enjoyable experience for us both.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Parking garage near by
Lobby with seats
Located down one flight of stairs
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Disclosure: We thank XSCAPE! 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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