Den Forbandede Skat [The Cursed Treasure]

It’s time to awaken your inner pirate and go on a treasure hunt. And not just for any treasure, but for the amulet of life itself. This is important, especially when it turns out that the island isn’t so much a treasure island as it is a cursed one. Even before you enter the room, the gamemaster does a great job of setting the mood. Dressed in a pirate costume and full of enthusiasm, they explain the rules and give us an introduction before we’re allowed to step inside. The room is dark, smoky, and dim when you first walk in. With the captain’s parrot and a notebook in hand, it’s time to track down the amulet of life. At first glance, there are many chests and locks scattered around the room once you get your bearings. The dense smoke and dim lighting make it a bit challenging to see everything clearly, but you can quickly identify many intriguing symbols and locks to start working on. Escapee has soundtracks in several of their rooms to support the atmosphere, and this room is no exception. Both light and sound are used to create the illusion of the cursed island, adding a touch of scare factor that might feel intense for children or sensitive individuals. The level of the puzzles is quite good, and because there are plenty of tasks to work on, all four of us were engaged. The room starts out multi-linear but narrows down and becomes linear toward the final puzzles. We would have preferred the many padlocks in the room to match the theme a bit better, but there is plenty of attention to small details, including beautifully decorated treasure chests. Number of nuts (max 5) Difficulty level 🌰🌰🌰 Design 🌰🌰🌰 Scare factor 🌰 Entertainment vs price 🌰🌰🌰