I like strategy games. I love them. I also like Murder Mystery dinner parties. So the perfect mergence of both of those things are Escape Rooms. I think these are great (if they are done well). I have only been to one other escape room in the area so I am coming a bit off of my own perceived expectations of what I think an escape room should be. So with that onto my review, NO SPOILERS AHEAD.
First off, I was a bit nervous walking into the building because it seemed kinda plain. The last escape room we went to sadly had a room that I found lacking of props so I prepared myself to find that again. But I was happily wrong. The room that we tried had multiple rooms with varying degrees of clues, props, and furniture. It actually felt like we were walking into a room that had been just left by our nemesis. It was not at all like a room full of Goodwill furniture. The props were smartly arranged and used, a fair amount of detail goes into each one. They also had created a video beforehand that tied the story together with a few funny shout outs to the character later in the game. Nice touch.
Our family solved the puzzle with 5 minutes to spare and a few clues to help us on our way. My whole family had a fun time and we found the puzzles challenging but not unsolvable. You are monitored by cameras and microphones (slightly creepy) the whole time so staff know when you are getting stuck and if you request it, they will slide clues under the door of the room. I think it would be hilarious to be a staff member and watch countless people try to figure out something you already know.
If you are in Mankato and looking for something to do as a group, this will be a unique and fun experience. They are close to Mankato State and some really good places to eat so make it a night! read more