
Mantis
38 escape rooms
This is a high-tech escape room with an interesting premise that weaves through the experience in a meaningful way. The puzzle-solution system was very cool! It can be tricky to get started because you are just thrust into a room with a lot going on. But once you solve a few puzzles, you get the gist of it and understand the rhythm. The sound/lights effects were additive to the experience. There was a good variety of puzzles that matched their circumstances. The game may seem non-linear but the linearity falls into place. The staff were welcoming and accommodating. The games are NOT private - but you can call the business to explore options to make it so. (The location is at a high traffic zone.)
Gameplay
Quite novel. Good flow that made sense with the theme.
Atmosphere
Good set designs with lighting and sound.
Customer service
Clues were computerized/on a screen. Staff were welcoming and the manager was quite accommodating. They have a 5-min grace period for game start time after which your timer starts.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Cool concept and executed smartly.
Story
Good execution and theme was kept relevant throughout.
Difficulty
Hard
The trickiest part was to gather the initial momentum. Don't waste too much time at the start trying to figure out how to start - take a clue if you need to. The puzzles weren't very difficult (for experienced players) and require keen observation.
Game tech
High tech
Some scans, touchscreens, puzzles on screens. Not many physical locks.
Ideal number of players
4
Ideally 4 (max 5). More would feel crowded.
Scary
Not scary
Was anything broken?
No
Everything felt well-maintained.
Live actors
No
Physically active
Not at all
Normal walking about.
Easy to find location
Yes
Google maps will take you straight to the entrance.
Parking
Medium
No dedicated parking. You will need to park in the Scheels' parking lot down the road (take that into consideration if running late). You may need to either take a few laps to find a spot closer to the road or park deeper into the parking lot.










