Cryptic Characters - "Starship Minerva"
- Matthew Lui
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
LOCATION: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Starship Minerva
📅 DATE PLAYED: May 3, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CAD $35 pp/ $24.50 pp (Post-Secondary Students)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
The Starship Minerva was en route to a planet for a routine delivery when it suffered critical malfunctions. Now, both the ship and its crew are in danger. The onboard AI has initiated emergency protocols and will begin shutting down life support systems in 60 minutes. Can you work together, as a team and with the AI, to restore the ship before it's too late?
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The set design made for a great sci-fi experience with a strong Star Trek feel. It was immersive with lots of flashing lights, futuristic tech and doors and the Captain’s chair was such a great touch.
There was only a single traditional lockbox in the game which fit into the story. Everything else was tech-based for a more genuine feel to the game.
The puzzles were clever, creative and went along with the story. After onboarding us with the first few easier puzzles, we got a hang of how the ship, technology and puzzles worked for us to interact with.
The highlight of the room was definitely the AI character that we got to interact with. Not only was it our guide and hint giver but an integral part of the story.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
This was a solid experience with no major misses.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
We had such a great time playing "Starship Minerva". The room was tech based with lots of things to interact with and a few fun surprises. The set was immersive with the futuristic design and the puzzles made sure we were all engaged the entire time. We completed the room with 3 people which let us all see most of the room together. With more than 5 people, the room might start feeling cramped. This room is perfect for any sci-fi fans, Star Trek fans or anyone who would love to interact with a character. Overall, this was a well designed room with fun nods to "Star Trek" and "2001: A Space Odyssey".
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Free Street Parking
Lobby with Seating Area
Chocolate bars and water available for purchase
Phone chargers in the lockers
Free sticker
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Disclosure: We thank Cryptic Characters 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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