Countdown Louisville - "Ransom"

LOCATION:  Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Ransom

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: June 1, 2024

• 🎬 GENRE: Thriller

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: $71.98 (2 ppl) - $183.92 (8 ppl)

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
  

📖 THE STORY

The obsession of a lonely fan is fueled by fame and beauty, and now the girl with the golden voice is being held captive somewhere in the city. Upon discovering the ransom note with your friends, you unknowingly walk into a trap. To secure your freedom and rescue the girl, you must delve into the twisted mind of a lyrical psychopath and unravel his sinister scheme. You have just one hour before the music comes to a halt.

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🎯  HIT THE BULLSEYE

• Upon entering the room, one of the props immediately caught our attention, and we were pleased to discover that it was a part of a puzzle.

• During the game, there were instances where we had to be creative and think unconventionally in order to solve a particular puzzle.

• The creator's ingenious use of a musical instrument as a prop to craft a puzzle not only added an element of novelty but also showcased a high level of creativity.

🧩  MISSED THE MARK

• There is a need for updating some props and the overall room condition.

• Using a flashlight might be more suitable to maintain the dimly lit atmosphere instead of having players turn on the lights during gameplay.

• The final step to escape appeared to be intended to lead somewhere initially, but due to a malfunctioning device (we think), we had to verbally provide the solution. This created a sense of disconnect between the storyline and our actions.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

The game "Ransom" is a unique creation that reflects the creator's background in the music industry. Through his experience, he has intricately woven music references into the game, presenting players with a plethora of puzzles that are both challenging and engaging. While these puzzles may contain Easter Eggs that music enthusiasts could quickly identify, the game is designed in such a way that even those without a deep knowledge of music can still enjoy and solve them.

As you delve deeper into the game, you will gradually uncover a surprising twist - the kidnapper behind it all is not as malevolent as one might expect. Instead of instilling fear and despair, he has left behind a trail of clues and puzzles, leading you on a journey to uncover his whereabouts. As you progress, you will have the opportunity to not only unravel the mystery but also to reach out for assistance, turning the tables on the kidnapper and potentially outsmarting him in the end.

ℹ️  ADDITIONAL INFO

• Free parking in front

• Lobby area with seating available

• Merchandise for sale

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

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