
Mantis
38 escape rooms
A good setup with intriguing gameplay. This game is a good stepping stone to doing Cannibal - both in terms of ambience and thinking process. It's a scary setting but I wouldn't say the scare factor escalates much. There was a section where you make a "proper" use of a prop - that was really cool! Normally, you wouldn't do something like that in an escape room (you will know what I mean). Most of the puzzles aren't "difficult" - you just need to think practically and be observant. Although we escaped, overall experience could have been better if the communication with our gamemaster was better (wasted time on a puzzle + almost went off script with the process). Also, while the darkness added to the ambience, for some sections, it felt a tad too dark. I'd still recommend this room though as you will likely want to experience all the escape rooms in this location.
Gameplay
Challenges you to think or do some thing differently than typical escape rooms (like their Cannibal room but not as intense).
Atmosphere
Atmosphere was immersive. High quality props.
Customer service
Usually, everyone is great here but we had some miscommunication with the gamemaster that detracted from the overall experience a touch. But otherwise, their GM's are good and staff tries to accommodate you reasonably.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Your intro the room and starting positions are engaging. Use of props done well.
Story
Elements well integrated.
Difficulty
Medium
Some locks don't open and that's where the challenge comes in - how do you still solve it?
Game tech
Mechanical
Quite mechanical in a good and thematic way.
Ideal number of players
4
Doable with 2 experienced/adept players. 4-5 make for the ideal initial set up for the full experience. More than that would definitely feel crowded.
Scary
Spooky
Scary because of setting (but not necessarily the developing events).
Minimum age
16
Graphic props, some puzzles are better suited for adults (safety).
Was anything broken?
Yes
A rope went off its pulley which led to a key being stuck. But our GM was able to adjust and adapt the game accordingly.
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
Some crouching/crawling (can be done by one person) + reaching out for a few things.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
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