The Ghost in The Attic

Difficulty - 3.5 / 5 Puzzles - 4 / 5 Theming - 4 / 5 Creativity - 4.5 / 5 Enjoyment - 4 / 5 Value For Money - 4 / 5 Overall Score - 4 / 5 The Ghost in the Attic is both incredibly stunning and unique; the fact that the escape game doubles as a functioning board game is incredibly fun and impressive! Loading up the website printed on the inside of the box you are met with an interface of an old computer, a starting letter and a hints folder. As always the production value of this project is evident from the packaging to the contents and accompanying website; all incredible. I found the story told in Ghost in the Attic was more enjoyable and gripping than that of the previous MA games I've played with a few twists in the plot and a story developed through both props and puzzles this was an absolute joy from start to finish. I'd certainly say the puzzles in this game were about the same difficulty as the previous MA titles leaning more into intermediate / seasoned escape players. The puzzles in the game utilised everything within the box, in true Mystery Agency Style, hiding in plain sight unbeknownst to anyone with a keen eye this game could quite easily be mistaken for just a regular board game with a few oddities dotted around. Although we haven't gotten around to playing the board game it is something I'm thoroughly looking forward to, this aspect really adds to the life and longevity of the game! It's incredibly difficult to go into further details about what makes this game so great without giving any spoilers. I'd just advise trying to get your hands on it if you can. I can't wait to now solve the overarching meta puzzle hidden within the original 3 games!

➕Superb components. As always, it's one of the GOAT. ➕ Engaging story. It was quite fascinating to dig deeper into the mysteries of the ghost in the attic and the way they slowly dripfeed the information slowly. ➕ Simple yet fun puzzles. While the puzzles aren't mind-blowing, we had quite a few a-ha moments throughout the game and they were well aligned with the narrative of the game. ➖ Non-linear puzzle solving. There was 1 occasion where we had trouble figuring out a puzzle and it turns out that we did not have all the clues for that puzzles. This is a really great game that I highly recommend. It's sure to be a hit at most groups and is a great set piece once you're done with it.

This was our favorite of the three (as of this writing) Mystery Agency games. High-quality props and a well-told story that uses the components in satisfying ways. I suppose the actual board game could have had a little more meat to it, but realistically one wouldn’t expect it to be a genuinely replayable thing on its own. Puzzles on the easy side, but we enjoyed this game very much. Recommended.