Iffy
42 escape rooms
The Initiation is a blast! It really lets you explore the lodge in ways you normally aren't able to with the other escape rooms. You can can go at your own pace, and even come back a different day if you need to to finish up your tracking card. You'll have a lot of fun taking in all the details of the lodge and get to immerse yourself in the world building Lazarus Crowe had built (and keeps building!). Plus, once you complete the experience, you're an official member of the Lazarus Lodge. Members get a discount on the other escape experiences!
Gameplay
Exquisite. You start by taking a 'test' (I'm not gonna spoil anything with that one. I'll just say *in theory*, you can get it wrong, but it doesn't make or break anything necessarily. Once that's completed, you begin your field work in the six areas of magical studies practiced within the lodge. This is where exploring the halls starts happening. My absolute favorite puzzle is the Cryptozoology one.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere, world building, decor, and layout of the Lodge is beyond any other escape experience I've had. So glad they've created this so you get to appreciate the enviroment a lot more.
Customer service
Everyone at the Lodge are wonderful people. You can really tell they love working there.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
There's so many hidden surprises to discover in this experience. Once the lightbulb turns on for you with each one, the excitement just gets even greater.
Story
It does such a good job of making you feel like you're really in a fantasy world by 'initiating' you in :)
Difficulty
Medium
Some areas of study are easier than others.
Game tech
Mechanical
All practical, but I will say there's a technology surprise with one of the puzzles.
Ideal number of players
2
You can play with any number of people. I did it as a group of two and again with a group of four.
Scary
Not scary
More whimsical than anything!
Minimum age
12
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
Some puzzles you can sit down to solve, and others you'll be walking around a bit exploring and finding the answers you seek.
Accessibility
This experience is ADA complient.
Easy to find location
Yes
Self contained in it's own building.
Parking
Easy
Has it's own parking lot, and there's street parking available as well.
