LOCATION: Delft, Netherlands
Photo above is property of Delft Escape
Photo above is property of Delft Escape
📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Save The Kingdom
📅 DATE PLAYED: May 20, 2023
🎬 GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-6 ppl (Ages 12+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: €139/Team (Mon-Thu), €149/Team (Fri-Sun)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes (49:20)
📖 THE STORY
It’s time to step into the fantasy world of the Hobbit and take on a quest to find the enchanted Delvenstone before evil takes over the land and Good is banished, never to return. The different nations are counting on you to succeed and save the peace that they have welcomed for so long.
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Before we entered the Shire we were first taken to an adjoining room and tasked with opening a puzzle box. The box, we were told, could only be opened by the chosen ones, and inside we would discover a special treasure that would aid our journey. This was both a unique and fun pregame task that served as a suitable warmup for the game proper.
The room is situated in an old wine cellar and the Hobbit story was inspired by the low curved ceilings and medieval architecture. This was a smart move and lends legitimacy to the theme. The owners did a good job creating a fantasy world in this space with which we were easily transported.
You can see that the owners put thought into creating a series of more unique puzzles than you would commonly find in most escape rooms. The challenges relied on us using different skills and senses than a typical logic or deduction puzzle.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Whilst effort was put into the creation of nonstandard puzzles, we didn’t find that they were done to a high enough standard. We found a certain amount of vagueness with how they should be completed that had us questioning if we were on the right track or not, since completing the challenges can take some time.
Once we left the Shire and entered the cave (?), we found the décor to be quite plain and not really selling the fantasy world theme.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
Whilst this might not be one of the Netherlands top rooms, it still has some unique
puzzles and a whimsical theme. So if you find yourself in Delft with some free time, then why not give it a try!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Parking: There is no parking onsite, There is ample public parking available within a short walk to the location
There is a large waiting area with seating, drinks, snacks, and a bathroom.
This game can be played in English & Dutch
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Disclosure: We thank Delft Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although discounted admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion of the review whatsoever.
