The notorious outlaw Black Bart has hijacked the revolutionary Steamliner Express! Now it’s up to you and your team of fellow deputies to reclaim the train.

 

As a team, you’ll race through the train car by car, cracking puzzles, overcoming obstacles, and uncovering secrets as you fight to retake the Steamliner Express before Black Bart disappears with its priceless cargo. Move fast, think faster— and if fortune is on your side, you just might bring Black Bart to justice!

Escape Games Canada

The Heist of Black Bart

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The Heist of Black Bart was a good room! The atmosphere fit the theme well. Everything had a very rustic, wooden look, which suited the western train setting. Because of that, it was a bit visually repetitive, but it made sense for the theme and still felt immersive. One of the standout features was the interactive moving floor to stimulate being on a train, which was a really cool touch.

The puzzles were fairly straightforward. We managed to solve everything without using any hints and never got stuck for long. The only downside was the final room. While it’s understandably small since it’s designed as a train cabin, having five puzzles packed into that space made it feel cramped and difficult to move around. I wouldn't recommend more than 4 people in this room based on that alone.

I came in with pretty high expectations based on Escape Games’ newer rooms, so this one didn’t quite live up to them. It felt like it was missing that extra “wow” factor I was expecting. Even so, I still had a great time and would recommend it.

One thing I will mention is yo pay close attention to the details in the intro video if you want to solve the bonus puzzle. There’s one important clue that’s easy to miss, and without it, the solution becomes more of a guessing game than a logical solve. The bonus puzzle doesn’t affect your ability to escape or significantly change the ending, so you won’t miss out if you don’t complete it.

I really really enjoyed this game. It was so much fun and a nice challenge on top of that. 
The set design was really interesting and fun, they’ve used the space so well to create the illusion of movement. By far the most fun game I have played at this venue!

Overall I would really really recommend this game. Especially to enthusiasts who are looking to sink their teeth into a new challenge.

The Heist of Black Bart

Escape Games Canada

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Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Easy to find location

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