Journal 29Journal29Escape roomTabletopA classic I devoured in a single sitting. I find its use of the book as a medium pretty innovative in a way; and despite sometimes needing the forum hints (without which some puzzles are blind, as no signposting is often present), the clever use of external material and the continuous link to previous solutions is what makes the strongest point of Journal29, imo.
Notes from Beyond [Outdoor]Garipalli - BergamoEscape roomOther Great way of getting to know the Upper Town of Bergamo aka its historical part. Fun and even engaging with the local shops!
AlcatrazEscape Zone CurnoEscape roomIRLWhile not an award-worthy escape, I hold Alcatraz pretty dearly in my heart both because of the different version of the handcuffed beginning, and because of two particular props in the last room which set the atmosphere well and give a glimpse of the technological ability of the Masters. Recommended if you're around and looking for a medium-easy escape!
Piazza Fontana: Chronicle of a Massacre [Outdoor]Garipalli - MilanEscape roomOther A touching educational game about a dark page of the history of Milan. Great transposition in gamification without losing narrative power. Kudos!
The Bequest of CarraraGaripalli - BergamoEscape roomOther My first Garipalli! Strongly suggest to start it with plenty of time to also enjoy the museum and not to rush through the riddles. Great indoor experience!
The Vampire of the Bergamasque [Outdoor]Garipalli - BergamoEscape roomOther All set in the Lower Town in Bergamo, fun and engaging, the riddles are innovative (but I'd strongly suggest to bring scissors)!
Per Aspera ad Astra [Outdoor]Garipalli - PaduaEscape roomOther We chose to take our time to tour the city and not rush it through (and we had a planned visit in between). Still a great experience even without the adrenaline rush. Also, not knowing the city of Pauda doesn't complicate the adventure, as everything relevant is given, and the rest can be solved (like a riddle!)
Super HeroesEscape Zone CurnoEscape roomIRLGood room for Marvel aficionados but not hard even if, like me, you have little-to-no knowledge of superheroes and the MCU. Doable even in small groups (we were discouraged by trying it as a pair, but managed to do the second lowest time ever). Nothing extraordinary but a good room nonetheless!
La ClinicaEscape Zone CurnoEscape roomIRLWhile no actors are present, some moments are made pretty spooky with innovative (to me, at the time) solutions that also immerse players in the atmosphere very well! The starting goal is to rejoin the whole group by collaborating, and this to me is always a good element to add to certain rooms. Recommended room, not extraordinary but nonetheless solid!
Secrets of EgyptBackdoor 1253Escape roomIRLThe pretense is great, the setting is good (even though it could use an improvement, at least on the walls of the last two rooms) and the riddles overall fit the general theme. A good room to recommend!