Arbreville

A wonderful experience, and such a fun introduction. A lot of attention to detail was used in creating the word of Arbreville, and it was quite beautiful. The puzzles were in theme and a lot of fun as well. We had a small audio issue that they said was due to the heat wave, but it didn’t distract too much from the narrative.

The decor was amazing and what I would expect from our other experiences with De Gouden Kooi this was definitely their largest room yet. However we felt that the puzzles while on theme and matching decor and storyline were not very well thought out or complex. Every puzzle we saw was something that you see in every other room. De Gouden Kooi spent an incredible amount of time designing and building this room but seem to have given little thought to the actual puzzles. Some of this feedback is based on the expectations of their other rooms and that they are going for a top rated room for Europe. However other side of the very well done decor and room size there really wasn't anything special here at all. The puzzles were simple and more of just something to slow you down for a minute to look around.

Another amazing game from this design team! Beautiful scenery, good story, creative puzzles. Loved the pre-game build up of emails and video. Type of game that every new space makes you pause to take it all in. Very different direction than Hans Revenge and St R, but even more elaborate. I won’t spoil the fun, just go ahead and book this fantastic game.

A truly beautiful room. De Gouden Kooi has surpassed itself with this one. In my opinion, this is currently the best room they have to offer. The puzzles, story, atmosphere, and set design come together perfectly. I had an amazing time, and the room is accessible for both newer and more experienced players. The story is built up beautifully and completely drew me in. In fact, it genuinely moved me on a personal level. The stunning set design, thoughtful lighting, and use of music all contribute greatly to that experience. What impressed me most is that, despite the grand scale of the experience, the puzzles remain an important part of the game. In many story-driven rooms, puzzles can sometimes fade into the background, but here they remain an essential part of the overall experience. In short: absolutely worth playing.