The Heist

The overall progress is linear but certain puzzles can be done non-linearly (to an extent). That feeling of "what to solve? where does this go?" can create a sense of loss of focus and an urgency to tackle multiple things at once. I think there is some scope for the signaling to be improved. But overall, the sequence of reveals was quite thrilling and fun. One puzzle does need some improvement though - the pieces don't come together in an obvious way as they should. We spent most time on that one.

Set was very well designed. Felt like the described premise. Lighting was well done without compromising on visibility.

Good staff at this location! Host was friendly and enthusiastic. Our GM was helpful with the hints and nudges - and prompt to respond.

Proper art heist. End sequence was thrilling.

Story doesn't evolve much beyond the premise. But the setting is exciting.

One of the more challenging ones. Puzzles themselves aren't difficult in terms of what needs to be done. But figuring out what-goes-where and what should be tackled next add a layer of challenge. Important to not waste too much because a couple of puzzles can take time to understand and solve. Nudges from the GM may be required to keep you on track.

Some tech involved (triggers) but mostly mechanical.

Inside the mall - take the entrance navigation take you closest to. It will be on the left once you enter the mall.

Plenty mall parking. Budget time for parking and walking inside the mall for your gametime.

The game flowed well. and it had about 3 rooms.

The atmosphere was great and we enjoyed the effects and clues/

The GM was good. If I recall, you could only receive assistance via the screens.

It was interesting, yet very challenging.

The plot was great. I would definitely like to revisit this game and give it another shot.

Then, I would have rated it super hard as I had no idea how or what the expectations were for an Escape Room. However, now, I would certainly rate it as MED.

Not high tech, but the game had really clever challenges.

No issues

Excellent. The puzzles all supported the overall plot, were challenging, and plentiful. The game did flow well, but we got caught up a couple of times by having a solution (i.e. 3 or 4 digit codes) but were unsure which "lock" to enter them into. For us that always enters in the ambiguity of whether we have the right/wrong code or are trying to enter it into the wrong "lock". Rebuilding the room, though, it did flow well overall.

The set design was VERY well done to support the story. The Escape Game doesn't skimp on equipment so it all supported the plot perfectly. Special effects made the puzzles fun. Stepping into the room you ARE in a room of an art museum.

Our GM, Jake, did an outstanding job of moving us through the game. He did a perfect job of seeing when we were stuck and nudging us along with appropriate help.

There were a number of different parts to this room overall which made solving it interesting. In the end it was a do 1, then 2, then 3 to escape but the design of the room made it a fun game to play.

There were A LOT of puzzles in this room. There were times where we had puzzles solved and multiple options for where to apply the solution. A lot of the items in the room got used, and there were a lot of items in the room. A couple of the puzzles could have been solved in multiple ways which made them more challenging. With 3 people and no GM we would have needed another 15 minutes to get through all of the puzzles.

Mostly mechanical but with a good amount of tech thrown in.

We played with 3 (with the Game Master pushing us along). We needed more people to explore the vastness of the room. There were simple doors that needed opening that we just didn't have the time to get to while solving other puzzles. Six people would be able to work different puzzles at the same time without anyone getting bored.

There were a few simpler elements for younger kids but most of the problems took additional brainpower. The theme doesn't seem like kids would be into it too much (art museum?).

Everything was well-designed and worked great.

A little extra space to cover, but not bad.

Easy mobility, but the room is a little dark in places. A couple of the clues had fine details in pictures that were a little hard to read. Some clues were a little higher up.

In a large mall (with lots of good shopping and other fun activities). Come for The Escape Game...stay for the shopping and other activities.

The Escape Game Grapevine is located in a booming mall with lots of parking close to the nearest mall entrance.