Escape from the Grand Hotel

Got stuck on the very first puzzle because there was a key piece of information missing from the box! Had to use a hint which made no sense because of the missing piece, then Google the game to find that it should be printed inside the box lid and the version we had did not have it (online seems to be a huge box with invitations to make it a party, we had a smaller than A5 box with just the room envelopes)! Had to use the image online to complete that puzzle. Puzzles ranged from so simple it took longer to open each "room" than to solve the puzzle, to ok. A couple of nice moments but really feel they could have made more of the rooms themselves that you open. Anyway a nice ending and quality materials but could have been so much better!

Escape from the Grand Hotel sees you exploring the many rooms of the hotel uncovering the secrets of the newly appointed owners. This is probably one of the best games to start your at home escape puzzle journey. With a straight forward clue system and easy to follow progression this is great for beginners. As you work your way through the hotel you go into a variety of different rooms and you physically open these rooms up inside of each room you will be met with a internal display of the room and puzzle pieces to solve. This element of opening actual mini rooms and being able to explore while receiving physical puzzles makes this game all the more immersive. As mentioned at the start this is very beginner friendly and more experienced players may find this incredibly easy but the puzzles throughout are still extremely satisfying. Should you need a clue each room has a secret compartment with a clue inside. The game also comes with a solutions envelope should you be really struggling. Although you can only play this game once this envelope also contains instructions for resetting the game to then give to others to play. This box has a solid mix of puzzles ranging from tactile in hand puzzles and real brainteasers. As mentioned earlier - great box for beginners! Difficulty - 2.5 / 5 Puzzles - 3.5 / 5 Theming - 3.5 / 5 Creativity - 4.5 / 5 Enjoyment - 4 / 5 Value For Money - 4 / 5 Overall Score - 4 / 5

Way too easy to really be engaging

Way to simple of an experience if you have any experience in puzzles. It feels like a whiplash from the Starline Express game this team put together that was way too obtuse at times. Overall I cant recommend this over other at home escape experiences like The Exit Games.