Agent 13

Was my least favorite room at this location. It is immersive but the story isn't very interesting and the puzzles were less interesting.

Out of the 8 rooms that we’ve done for 13th Gate, this one was my favorite for two reasons. First reason is that I truly felt like a spy with one of the rooms! I’ve always wondered how it would be if I had to go through a room full of lasers (not a spoiler because you can see this in their trailer video for the room). Second reason is because the puzzles actually make sense and the flow goes well with the storyline. I put a heart simply because I think this is the only room where story, execution, and our game master all worked well together for a memorable experience.

Of all the games that I have done at 13th Gate, I thought this one would be the more "boring and typical" style escape game but I was very wrong. Not your typical WWII bunker themed game at all. I really enjoyed the hint mechanic of the game and the story was humorous and lead to several laughs despite the seriousness of the topic.

Many of the rooms at 13th Gate are production design over puzzle design and while some escape artists might prefer that, I do not. The last two rooms in Agent 13 were satisfying enough that I almost gave this a like, but at the end of the day it’s not for me. Most of my reviews for 13th Gate (aside from Tomb of Anubis) are much of the same.

techheads, you want this one!

Fantastic set design in line with all of 13th Gate's other rooms. We've seen this theme done several other times and I think this one does it much better. I know some people mention puzzles not working - we had one issue that was easily bypassed. I think the ending was meant to be a lot more intense, but it kinda dragged with some difficult tools for communication. Had fun though.

This is another 90 minute room disguised as a 60 minute room. There is a lot to do in the back half that is very tedious and detail oriented and we ran out of time. And we are experienced (150+ rooms each for the 4 of us), Not for beginners at all, probably would be best to book the room in back to back hours. Set and tech was amazing, although trying to scan a QR code to stop your time in the dark with no light feels a little cheap.

This was a very well done room. After hearing some of the negative thoughts about it, we were a bit worried, but this was a great room. There was a great effort out into theming throughout. There was everything that you would want to have in an agent room; Lasers, weapons, and a crazy system that is trying to kill everyone. Everything in this room helped sell the theming. From the sounds, vfx and even the smells, it was all very well done. One thing I will say is that there were some recordings and cut scenes that seemed to eat up time.

Great set design. Mostly flowed well. Unique puzzles. If you are claustrophobic may not be the game for you.