Team - 2 players
Outcome - Escaped
Time Elapsed - 2 hours
Stars Obtained - 2 stars
Hints Used - 6
Overall Thoughts
This was the first escape puzzle box I'd ever done and going into this having done multiple IRL escapes I did not know what to expect and I was very pleasantly surprised.
With this being my first play of an EXIT game it was a little bit of a steep learning curve with figuring out the solution wheel, puzzle cards and hints. As the game went on it was way easier to understand. Due to this learning curve and the puzzles being very "out of the box" (some literally) it meant we rattled through hint cards.
The design of this game is absolutely stunning and was a great introduction to the tabletop escape genre. The box itself turns into a 3D cabin that allows you to really get immersed in the story, I really hope more tabletop escapes take on this format.
The companion app from KOSMOS allows you to track the amount of time you have used and calculates your score based on time elapsed and hints used. The app also optionally talks you through the introductory paragraph and has ambient sounds to accompany the timer and further the immersion.
Would HIGHLY recommend!
Final Review
Difficulty - 3.5 / 5
Puzzles - 3.5 / 5
Theming - 3 / 5
Creativity - 5 / 5
Enjoyment - 4 / 5
Value For Money - 5 / 5
Overall Score - 4 / 5
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