I appreciate a drug lord who keeps his private jail clean.
Location: Easthampton, MA
Date played: December 12, 2016
Team size: 4-8; we recommend 4-6
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: $25 per ticket
Story & setting
After a series of poor decisions we found ourselves locked up in the basement of a drug lord.
Part jail, part warehouse, the set looked fairly compelling. Puzzled Escape Games was located in an old New England mill, so the sets bones were strong and looked great. Their custom construction was solid. It wasn’t the most immersive jail set, but it was more than enough to convey the story.
Escape From Escobar’s story slowly kicked in as the game progressed. The story actually became critical to the gameplay even if it was a bit circuitous.
Puzzles
The puzzles in Escape From Escobar’s were physically interactive and frequently integrated into the set. There was plenty to do and everyone was engaged.
There were a few paper-based puzzles, but they didn’t dominate the game.
Many of the puzzles effectively enforced teamwork and cooperation.
Standouts
It was great having larger challenges that could engage everyone.
There were plenty of puzzles for everyone to stay involved and have their own individual moments.
Escape From Escobar’s set was packed with surprises. There was one incredible moment that completely shocked our whole team. I wish that my face had been caught on camera during it.
Puzzled Escape Games integrated player decision and added consequence to that choice.
Shortcomings
One of the puzzles was pretty dubious and required far too much outside knowledge to complete.
Escape From Escobar’s set generally looked great, but we could feel the build quality dip each time we pushed further into the game.
The final puzzle was a little convoluted because of the difficult-to-follow story.
Should I play Puzzled Escape Games’ Escape From Escobar’s?
If you’re nearby, you really should. There aren’t many escape room companies in the area and Escape From Escobar’s would be a strong game in a far more competitive market.
The set was strong, the puzzles were fun, and there were at least a few memorable moments that will stick with us for a long time.
Escape From Escobar’s was plenty satisfying.
Book your hour with Puzzled Escape Games’ Escape From Escobar’s, and tell them that the Room Escape Artist sent you.
Full disclosure: Puzzled Escape Games comped our tickets for this game.
