Crazy Train: The Ballad of Skeemin' Plotz

Very unique setup with lots of technology that really helps immerse you in the space.

The room evolves as you continue on your journey in a way that I have never seen before.

The puzzles were simple in concept, but SUPER cool in design. Everything flows from one thing into the other perfectly, the visuals of the room compliment the design, and the end sequence is so cool.

My jaw hit the floor. Genuinely, it’s perfect 1930s-1950s style black and white with a mix of Dudley Doright. Everything in the room is hand-painted and genuinely i cannot imagine the time it took.

Tori was an awesome GM and gave us a perfect hint when we were playing.

One - the theme. Executes it perfectly and all the puzzles benefit it so much. Two - the game has a “Plotzy Tracker” that you get info from throughout. It’s like a small system to keep you on track, and it’s so good. You use it + a meta puzzle throughout. Finally, the end sequence is genuinely so cool and really well executed - it feels like a video game in the best way.

Come for this story - you will be laughing throughout. It’s so well paced and consistent, and every puzzle continues the story in a new and exciting way. Genuinely have not seen puzzles integrated so well before.

There is a GOOD amount to do - it will test every single facet of your visual, logical, spatial, mathematical, and outside-the-box thinking. And with the size of the game, you won’t have a lot of people to go with.

Projection mapping, interactive set pieces, sound and lights, and full video screens. All stellarly done.

The one thing - this game is SMALL. 2-5 is not a suggestion - it’s a “you will suffocate if you have more than that.” Come here when you want a good change for a group of 3-4 - real challenge for a duo.

No spookiness at all.

Little kids can be in, but you need a strong team to complete this.

…we might’ve accidentally broke something, but the hosts were awesome and completely understood why it happened. Game was entirely still possible.

Some walking and maybe crouching.

Small spaces (no crawling, but thin doorways) - not ADA compliant for sure. Some elements down on the floor. Strobe lights in use and one audio-based puzzle.

Strip mall - very clear sign.

Strip mall with tons of parking.

Loved the theme. Linear flow. Humorous.

Loved the immersion.

Tori was super nice.

Both our boys (14 and 16) played and contributed a lot.

Silky smooth flow with great interactions and interesting meta puzzles

Minimalist yet highly immersive

Very welcoming and kind

Not only a rare incredible small group game, but plenty of unique, highly tactile interactions.

A bit silly, but endearing in its own way.

Bordering on easy, but there are a few more difficult-to-spot details.

Some locks, but plenty of compelling and invisible tech.

Very small, the fewer the better.

Kids would get a kick out of it

A magnetic door that wasn’t supposed to open until later, opened when my wife touched it, and it caused her finger to bleed 2 minutes into the game. Our caring GM showed concern, apologized, and asked if she needed a bandage. That malfunctioning door could have only been the work of the vile Skeemin’ Plotz.

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Very cool visuals

It’s a small space, so any more than 3 people would feel very crowded

An unusually good game for someone colourblind! Nowhere to sit, but otherwise quite accessible