The Row

From our intake photos to starting the game in handcuffs, the game put you into the prison mod by taking its time. Keeping you stationary for the first couple puzzles was a clever way to signpost and gate puzzles. At its best, the room offered action-based puzzles that made you feel accomplished and in it; at its worst, the game’s random wall and desk drawings didn’t provide clear input orders, which made us feel like we were stabbing in the dark. The actor/GM (heard but not seen) in the late gate provided funny interactions and further puzzle gating. The final solve was shocking, surprising, and deeply satisfying. While it did fall into several prison game tropes, it also did its own thing enough to distinguish itself from many others. Worth playing, no question!

We had a blast! Loved my team and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We placed second on the leaderboard!! GO S.U.S.!!!!

Full disclosure- I played this room a while back so some things might’ve changed since then! So out of all the Alcatraz rooms this one was my least favorite- but it was still fun! Puzzles were moderately difficult, and there are some unique aspects to it (I.e. actor that helps out during the game). It’s immersion is simple but works for the room’s story

Very nice jailbreak room. Had a couple of very clever aspects. Good set. The live actor was great, but I think a little to eager to be helpful, and we were given hints before having a chance to solve things on our own.