The Wizards of Wyvern is the newest addition to Prodigy Escapes, inviting players – ahem, Wizards – to unite and restore the magic of Exeter. To do this, you’ll need to locate the source of power: a stolen magical egg that’s hidden somewhere nearby. Once you’ve donned your wizard’s cloaks and hats, you’ll be ready to take on the challenge. Dressing up is optional, but come on – who doesn’t want to don a cloak?!
As you might expect in a wizard-themed room, you get to brandish a wand, cast some spells and use magical artifacts to reveal the way forward. To achieve this, there is a mix of traditional locks and technology employed, keeping the game grounded while allowing for surprising interactions. We loved the level of creativity that went into the puzzle design, with a clear focus on imbuing everything you encounter with a touch of magic. It isn’t very often that you come across something truly spellbinding as an adult, but there were a few moments here that we found captivating. I can only imagine the reactions had there been any children in our team!
Clear communication is vital for some tasks, where you need to work with items across multiple spaces simultaneously. We actually worked together really effectively, adjusting our approach to one particular puzzle and keeping calm when another wasn’t going as smoothly as we’d have liked. Everyone had their moment as we hurtled towards the endgame.
The experience culminated in a dramatic reveal that served as the perfect climax to our quest. We finished the room on a real high, full of energy from what we felt was the best room at Prodigy. If you are a fan of the fantasy theme/Harry Potter, then you’ll love this room. If you keep your eyes peeled, you may even spot some cheeky pop culture references that the team have slipped in.
A full review of Prodigy Escapes can be found here:
https://escapepuzzler.com/prodigy-escapes-experiences-exeter-uk-review/
