The Initiation is a blast! It really lets you explore the lodge in ways you normally aren't able to with the other escape rooms. You can can go at your own pace, and even come back a different day if you need to to finish up your tracking card. You'll have a lot of fun taking in all the details of the lodge and get to immerse yourself in the world building Lazarus Crowe had built (and keeps building!). Plus, once you complete the experience, you're an official member of the Lazarus Lodge. Members get a discount on the other escape experiences!
Exquisite. You start by taking a 'test' (I'm not gonna spoil anything with that one. I'll just say *in theory*, you can get it wrong, but it doesn't make or break anything necessarily. Once that's completed, you begin your field work in the six areas of magical studies practiced within the lodge. This is where exploring the halls starts happening. My absolute favorite puzzle is the Cryptozoology one.
The atmosphere, world building, decor, and layout of the Lodge is beyond any other escape experience I've had. So glad they've created this so you get to appreciate the enviroment a lot more.
Everyone at the Lodge are wonderful people. You can really tell they love working there.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
There's so many hidden surprises to discover in this experience. Once the lightbulb turns on for you with each one, the excitement just gets even greater.
It does such a good job of making you feel like you're really in a fantasy world by 'initiating' you in :)
Some areas of study are easier than others.
All practical, but I will say there's a technology surprise with one of the puzzles.
You can play with any number of people. I did it as a group of two and again with a group of four.
More whimsical than anything!
Physically active
Somewhat
Some puzzles you can sit down to solve, and others you'll be walking around a bit exploring and finding the answers you seek.
Accessibility
This experience is ADA complient.
Self contained in it's own building.
Has it's own parking lot, and there's street parking available as well.
