Dark escapE - "Escape from the Dungeon"
- Chikako Omura
- Dec 1, 2024
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Yokohama, Japan
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Escape from the Dungeon
📅 DATE PLAYED: August 19, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Thriller
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: 3,200 ¥/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
You (Gavin) are a police officer who is trying to catch a serial killer, Jeff who murdered your daughter. Unfortunately, he was released due to the lack of evidence. You, as an undercover, are intentionally captured by Jeff to look for the proof of his crime in his hideout. By cooperating with another officer, Nathan who remotely supports your revenge, can you find the evidence of what Jeff has done and escape from his hideout?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
I was greatly immersed in this thrilling escape game. The two characters, Jeff and Nathan, who partially appeared in several scenes, helped create some realness in the game.
I liked how the space was utilized. Even though the entire room was not that big, the room was divided into smaller rooms. I felt as if it was like a maze or a dungeon.
All puzzles were related to the theme well. Many of them were physical and situational puzzles to escape from the place. The use of the device to contact Nathan was clever.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Although there are many good elements in the game, some tiny things were missed. For example, one part of a puzzle was not written in English. Our game master, who was friendly and helpful, forgot to put a handcuff on us in the beginning. Even though these are tiny things, they may confuse players. Hopefully, they will not happen again while others play.
It would be nice if there is another way to let players know the remaining time rather than a game-master telling it via a transceiver so that players can be fully immersed in the game.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
“Escape the Dungeon” was an exciting prison-escape-themed escape room. Although there are many prison escape games, the presence of the characters in this game enhanced the immersive feeling. This game is perfect for a fun night out with friends and family. If you are looking for a thrill and excitement in an escape room, why don’t you visit the hideout of this serial killer?
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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Dark escapE is located near Chinatown in Yokohama. Many shops and restaurants are in this area.
Located in the basement (elevator available)
Lobby area with some seating available
Lockers available
TRANSPORTATION (to Dark escapE)
8-10 min walk from Ishikawacho station of JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line
8-10min walk from Motomachi/Chinatown station or Nippon Odori station of Minatomirai Line
TRANSPORTATION (to Yokohama)
It takes about 20 min from Tokyo Station to Yokohama Station by JR Tokaido honsen(Ueno/Tokyo Line).
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Disclosure: We thank Dark escapE for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
