Enchanted Realms is an actor-driven scavenger hunt created for families by Farmington Underground in Farmington, ME.
Format
Style of Play:
- Online native experience (can NOT be played IRL)
- Video-based experience
- Interactive NPCs (actors in Zoom rooms)
Required Equipment: computer with internet connection and lots of random items from around your house, including from the kitchen
Recommended Team Size: You can play with any size family/ household. This experience is designed for families with children.
Play Time: standard ticket is 1.5 hours, VIP tickets is 2.5 hours
Price: $35 per household for a standard ticket, $55 per household for VIP experience
Booking: This show runs again on April 10, 2020.
Description
This game is more of a scavenger hunt than an escape room experience. Your mission is to solve a who/ where/ how mystery by gathering information from various storybook characters. To earn information from a character, you first watch a pre-recorded video of the character explaining a task for you to complete. When you complete the task, you dial up the character on a live, personal Zoom call and present your solution. If the character approves of your solution, they give you a piece of information for the meta-mystery and then send you on a second quest.
Each quest is a simple STEAM activity that uses materials from around your house. These activities cover a range of interests and skills, from dancing to building to cooking. Each activity also comes with differentiation options that let participants choose their challenge level. However, there are very few “correct” answers in this game; it’s mostly about completion.
The game mentions that you’ll need common household objects. Players should rest assured that there are no specific items that are required. You will be able to complete the tasks as long as you have objects in your house.
