Escape Room by Midgaard Event - "Downfall Spy Mission"

LOCATION:  Copenhagen, Denmark

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Downfall - Spy Mission

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 28, 2025

• 🎬 GENRE: Espionage

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): /10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 120 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: 1,590 DKK (2 ppl) - 2,990 DKK (6 ppl)

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

You are international spies on your most challenging mission yet. Deep behind enemy lines in 1989, you have penetrated General Kolnikov's headquarters in the Soviet wasteland. You have just 2 hours to derail his plans to trigger World War 3. Your objective is to uncover his strategy and guarantee his failure. Are you ready for your mission?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• From the start, the actor (GM) excelled at immersing us in his character, ensuring we were fully engaged before the game even began. We thoroughly enjoyed dressing up, embracing our assigned roles, and fully committing to them throughout the game.

• The side bonus mission was very entertaining, even though the main mission took precedence and we momentarily forgot about it until the end. It's perfect for players who love a "search and find" challenge.

• The disguises, spy tools, and mission objectives truly made us feel like we were going undercover. The integration of the tools into the storyline was seamless.

• The set design, complete with numerous Easter Eggs revealed by the owner afterward, and the carefully selected props, effectively portrayed the wartime atmosphere. The final room, in particular, impressed us with the sheer size and realism of the props.

• The sound system was outstanding, often making us feel genuinely under pressure, with a real sense of urgency and the thrill of impending danger.

• There was one mode of "transportation" that truly impressed us. The sound, movement, and a clever trick at the end made the transition exceptionally smooth.

• At the end, you'll receive a final score based on the objectives you've completed. It was immensely fun to debrief, see what we missed, and celebrate our achievements. Hearing about others' creative solutions was fascinating, as there are often multiple ways to succeed. We love this innovative approach, which feels more like a real-life experience than the typical "escape or not" scenarios.

  
  

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• This game delivered an outstanding full-on experience. Our only suggestion is for the actor/GM to be more attentive to the room's situations. We encountered a delay when entering a solution into a device that may have had an issue that day, which slowed our progress. Additionally, without clocks in the game, the delay felt prolonged, leaving us uncertain about the remaining time to complete the rest.
  

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

This experience transcends typical puzzle-solving by engaging participants in thought-provoking challenges. Success requires a multifaceted approach, encouraging players to think outside the box and apply real-life decision-making skills. Participants must engage in critical thinking, quick decision-making, risk assessment, and teamwork to overcome obstacles. A unique feature is the interaction with a live actor, essential for achieving game goals, which enhances the immersive quality and adds depth to the narrative. Players assume historical roles, enriching gameplay and providing educational insights into historical events. This experience blends entertainment, education, and personal development, offering a memorable adventure for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers. In the end of the game (if you had succeeded), you will feel like a true war hero!

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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Lobby area with seating

• The game is situated in the basement, so you'll need to go down one flight of stairs

• Drinks and coffee available for free

• Games available for purchase

• Private event space available

• Live Actor

• Deck of cards is gifted at the end of the game

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Disclosure: We thank Escape Room by Midgaard Event 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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