clueQuest - "Operation Blacksheep"
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clueQuest - "Operation Blacksheep"

Updated: Apr 24


LOCATION:  London, United Kingdom

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📝  ETR DECODER

  • 🔑 GAME: Operation Blacksheep

  • 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 5, 2022

  • 🎬 GENRE: Secret Agent, Mission

  • 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10

  • 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl (Ages 9+)

  • 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

  • 💰 PRICE: £25-35/PP (pending on group size and peak vs off peak times)

  • ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

  • 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes


📖 THE STORY

Arch-villain Professor Blacksheep is threatening the planet with his dastardly satellite which is capable of mind control. To save the world you have to infiltrate the enemy’s control center, destroy the satellite, and get out. This treacherous curly-haired villain might be (or will become) familiar to you as he’s the resident clueQuest baddie and is featured in all their escape rooms and many of their excellent play-at-home games. You’ve got 60 minutes to thwart his plan for world domination!


🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

  • The game carries through the high energy graphics that meet you in the lobby when you first arrive at clueQuest. Each area of the game is set off with bold wall graphics. The strong visual style sets a great tone and demonstrates the intentionality of the clueQuest experienced designers.

  • There were few extraneous elements. Everything we encountered was utilized in the puzzles—making it a logical and streamlined game. Yet, the spaces were rich with plenty of details to notice so that you’ll know what you’ll need to return to later in the game.

  • A couple of the puzzles, including our favorite puzzle, cleverly required collaboration between team members to accomplish.

  • They took advantage of the opportunity to infuse a personality into the computer system you interface with to destroy the satellite, adding to the fun of the game.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

  • There is a nice variety of puzzles, but some do rely on distinguishing subtle visual differences in symbols and many utilize locks and keys.

  • We didn’t receive a copy of our victory photo after the game (blame it on spam filters, international numbers, who knows), but the staff has been very responsive in helping us track it down.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

"Operation Blacksheep" is a classic escape room that will deliver for newbies and enthusiasts alike. It’s the perfect precursor to clueQuest’s more challenging rooms (with two players we escaped with a comfortable margin and took no hints). It has clearly benefited from refinement and honing to create smooth, satisfying game play that makes it accessible to anyone. Our game master mentioned this is the room they played with other applicants to get their job at clueQuest.


ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

  • There is no designated parking available. They are less than a 15-minute walk from the nearest underground station.

  • Team memorabilia is available for purchase after your game.

  • clueQuest has a meeting space. They’ll work with large groups and offer team building programs.


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Disclosure: We thank clueQuest for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.



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