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Magnifico
Escaparium Laval
Escape room
IRL
It is not hype to say this is the new #1 escape game in the world. The talented team at Escaparium has created something really special--it's a puzzle game, an immersive experience, and a show that is both intimate and larger than life. It's hard to describe (without spoilers) the many ways this is an exceptional game. When we reached the end, and the credits rolled (a nice touch), we just stood there in awe, not believing the scale, emotion, and grandeur of what we had just experienced. Escaparium Laval should be considered the top destination for any serious escape room enthusiast. In one place you can play TERPECA's best The Forgotten Cathedral, Wardrobe for Sale, Voodoo Queen, Rain Corp and the latest addition, Magnifico's Circus, too. Book your tickets now!
La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]
Escaparium Laval
Escape room
IRL
OMG! Escaparium has outdone themselves on this one. Equal to the best games in Europe, on par with Molly’s Game and Non-Believers. Definitely a must travel to play!
Stash House
Stash House
Escape room
IRL
Plight of the Margo Part 1
ConTRAPtions Escape Rooms
Escape room
IRL
A very challenging game with a modest story and very interesting, complicated set. Mixed feelings about this one as we played both Part 1 and 2 the same evening, so I’m writing one review to cover both, but giving different ratings to the two parts. Both parts contained challenging puzzles with limited signposting. Part 1 was more story driven and manageable. Our team of three experienced players finished Part 1 with five minutes to spare. The end of Part 1 felt abrupt, being mid-story, which worked but lacked an a-ha moment. Could have been more like a cliffhanger, but wasn’t. There were some cool mechanical special effects in Part 1 that have to be experienced! The expectations for Part 2 were HUGE. We didn’t come close to finishing and left very dis-spirited and somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things to do, even after the GM had suggested which challenges to focus upon first, we couldn’t get near the win state. Can’t fault the game, our team of 3 should have been 5-6 players! On the negative side, there were some puzzle parts that were extremely repetitive, especially some input mechanics. Signposting was limited—we had too much info, too many things in hand, to know which to use next or how to use it. At times we had to search for things that were not readily available, and once we found them, we didn’t know how to use them or even why to use them. Especially in Part 1, we had access to things we would not need until late in Part 2! Even with so much to do there were bottlenecks in linear fashion that caused big delays in progress, which really added to the frustration in Part 2, Plight of the Margo is an ambitious escape room that deserves kudos for attempting something big. It is a unique game in that sense, but ultimately I must say that it needs a revamp of puzzle structure, some updating of the flow in the set, or maybe consider being broken into a trilogy of standalone games using the same set.
Mission Secrète [Secret Mission]
The Game - Saint Michel
Escape room
IRL
It is a Secret Mission, so no spoilers, no details, just play it! Then go play Le Far West and Haunted Cinema. Both lots of fun!
Legend of the Pines
Solve It Sherlock
Escape room
IRL
Legend of the Pines is a fun game built around the story of the Jersey Devil. I appreciate when designers try to tie their games to local lore or history, and appreciate it even more when the game really works! This one takes place at the cabin of a park ranger who has been studying the Jersey Devil for years. Can the clues they leave behind help you prove the existence of this elusive mythical creature? The set is very well done with attention to detail, right down to the scent of the pines. The ranger’s cabin is exactly what you would envision one to be like. The finale to the game made excellent use of the space. It’s worth playing just to experience this delightful reveal! Puzzles were easy to medium difficulty with a mix of searching, observing and logic. Newbie-friendly but enjoyable for experienced players, too. One puzzle gave us a challenge with interpretation of the cluing and use of the puzzle device. There is opportunity to improve it, especially since the GM acknowledged it’s an issue. Legend of the Pines is a good game for anyone looking for a good balance of scenery, puzzles and a story with local flavor. Book this game and tell them you found it on Morty.
The Gate
13th Hour Escape Room - Wharton
Escape room
IRL
13th Hour is well known for their horror-themed rooms linked by the Hayden family mythology. The fact that they have a couple of rooms outside the genre, means that these might pale in comparison to that shared universe. But as a stand-alone room, based on the Stargate saga, the Gate has its own kind of uniqueness to offer. The set was interesting and captured the Stargate vibe. Fans will appreciate it, but prior knowledge is not required. Gameplay included a mix of hi tech and layered puzzling that required searching, observing, and making connections. There’s a lot of game here as our team of four experienced players took almost the full hour to complete it. If you like sci-fi, good scenery, interesting puzzles, and you’ve played enough horror, then try The Gate and tell them you found it on Morty!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
13th Hour Escape Room - Wharton
Escape room
IRL
This Oz game is Wonderful! A must play for fans of the movie or the books, immersive scenery, or if you are just looking for something unique. The game is a delightful trip into the world of Oz as experienced by Dorothy. Puzzling is light, so very kid friendly or good for beginners. Our team of experienced players also enjoyed it and left with smiles on our faces. While not horror themed like most of the games at 13th Hour, we could feel their design influence in the mechanics. Overall, would vote this a must play. Play this game, and tell them you found it in Morty!
Return of the Pharaohs
Paragon Escape Games
Escape room
IRL
Return of the Pharaohs is the best Egyptian-themed game I have ever played! Exceptional game play, puzzles, and use of props. Tech integration was seamless. Story moved along with the puzzling which multi-layered and engaging for the whole team. Set used, but didn’t overuse, the Egyptian theme which is a common problem in this genre. By a problem, I mean (no spoiler) I’ve played games where we spend an hour learning and translating hieroglyphics over and over and over and over again! Or where the game expects you to know all Egyptian mythology as if we personally dug up King Tut’s tomb! Talk about frustrating. Instead, Paragon wisely chose not to abuse any Egyptian themed tropes. This is a great game; can’t wait to see what Paragon builds next! Definitely go play this game and tell them you found it on Morty.
Area 53
Bust Out Escape Room - Paseo
Escape room
IRL
Bust Out consistently does a good job with immersive sets and Area 53 is one of their best. There were a couple of interesting original features In this room I haven’t seen in the 400+ games I’ve played, including plenty of space-themed ones. You are in a station on the moon and your team of scientists has to figure out what went wrong with the genetic experiments before it’s too late. I don’t want to spoil the fun, but there are challenges to overcome and info to analyze. I liked the integration of both tactile and logic puzzles. We progressed through the room in a somewhat linear fashion as the story moved us along, which in this room worked really well. I recommend playing this game as well as Jumanji and Doomsday Bunker at Bust Out.
The Laboratory
The Laboratory Escape Room
Escape room
IRL
Laboratory is scientifically proven to be a puzzler’s paradise! Want story and scenic atmosphere? You won’t find it here, but if you love puzzles this is not to be missed! The game can be scaled to a level of difficulty based on number of players or intensity desired. Game has a simple yet effective way to track progress. Keep an eye out for more games coming to this venue soon.
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