The Exit The Game series is a set of games that are escape rooms in a box. We've played a few of them so far. See other reviews here and here.
The Forbidden Castle is a level four difficulty game. The story is that players go to a medieval castle and get locked in by the guy that has been behind the other Exit games (though there really isn't an on-going story, so the games can be played in any order). In a fun twist, the solution dial has a bunch of keys that have to be lined up properly (the top, middle, and bottom of the key). Describing which key part should be lined up was a little challenging. Clear communication is key!
The game involves a lot of chopping and folding of cards and components. The castle theme is well represented--there's a suit of armor to put together, a tapestry to weave, etc. We had a challenging time and one puzzle didn't line up quite correctly for us, but we had fun and recommend this game.
The Mysterious Museum is a level two difficulty game. Players are on a trip to the Florence Museum of Science and Technology to see an exhibit on Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria. The book of clues works a little different than in other games. Players need to solve a puzzle before they can turn the page, so the first page is the lobby, the next is the museum's first exhibit, and so on.
This mechanic introduces a fun twist in the game's narrative that we enjoyed a lot but I can't describe otherwise I would spoil the surprise. I found it most enjoyable. The puzzles weren't too challenging. The solution was satisfying.
The Sinister Mansion is a level three difficulty game. Players are invited to a neighboring mansion to check on the cat, but as usual it's a trap and they get locked in with a ton of puzzles barring escape.
The game was fun but felt a little average. After playing several different games, certain types of puzzles become very familiar. That makes the games easier and makes the puzzles more or less enjoyable depending on your attitude toward similar problems. We liked being able to solve stuff quickly. Also, it felt like we were going in the right direction.
The Forbidden Castle is a level four difficulty game. The story is that players go to a medieval castle and get locked in by the guy that has been behind the other Exit games (though there really isn't an on-going story, so the games can be played in any order). In a fun twist, the solution dial has a bunch of keys that have to be lined up properly (the top, middle, and bottom of the key). Describing which key part should be lined up was a little challenging. Clear communication is key! |
| Tricky solution dial |
The game involves a lot of chopping and folding of cards and components. The castle theme is well represented--there's a suit of armor to put together, a tapestry to weave, etc. We had a challenging time and one puzzle didn't line up quite correctly for us, but we had fun and recommend this game.
The Mysterious Museum is a level two difficulty game. Players are on a trip to the Florence Museum of Science and Technology to see an exhibit on Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria. The book of clues works a little different than in other games. Players need to solve a puzzle before they can turn the page, so the first page is the lobby, the next is the museum's first exhibit, and so on. |
| Lobby with clues and stop sign |
This mechanic introduces a fun twist in the game's narrative that we enjoyed a lot but I can't describe otherwise I would spoil the surprise. I found it most enjoyable. The puzzles weren't too challenging. The solution was satisfying.
The Sinister Mansion is a level three difficulty game. Players are invited to a neighboring mansion to check on the cat, but as usual it's a trap and they get locked in with a ton of puzzles barring escape.The game was fun but felt a little average. After playing several different games, certain types of puzzles become very familiar. That makes the games easier and makes the puzzles more or less enjoyable depending on your attitude toward similar problems. We liked being able to solve stuff quickly. Also, it felt like we were going in the right direction.
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