Deep CoverCase Closed EdinburghEscape roomOther Deep Cover is the first of two 'brief cases' that Case Closed offers. These experiences are shorter alternatives to the 90-minute escape rooms, with the built-in flexibility to allow for expansion with future cases. The room is set up like a detective's office and furnished with the sorts of items you'd expect to find, such as a computer, pinboard and briefcase. The intention is for players to feel as if they are stepping into a real office space they'll feel at home in, and return to for future cases. An interesting approach is that the room is used for both cases on offer, so some items you encounter during one case may only be relevant for another. Housing more than just what's needed for your current mission makes the office space feel more lived-in and realistic. Ronan (our AMAZING GM and founder of Case Closed) briefed us on our mission and handed out security clearance passes and a locked metal briefcase. It was then down to us to crack the case by piecing together evidence and answering questions on the computer. The interface was straightforward to use and allowed for structured gameplay, where it was always clear what we had to work on next. The office was so immersive that we really felt like actual detectives. Along the way, we got to use some fun special agent devices, which I won't spoil! You definitely won't just be sitting at the desk the whole time. There was one particular laugh-out-loud moment involving the computer that showcased some of Case Closed's unique brand of humour. We really enjoyed the mix of tasks in the room, which included some fun puzzles, as well as more traditional detective work. It was also a great warm-up for the rest of the rooms we would play. We sadly didn't have time to play Case 2: Director's Cut during our flying visit; however, we will definitely be back in future. A full review of the games on offer at this venue can be found here: https://escapepuzzler.com/case-closed-edinburgh-uk-feature/
