Evade Escape Game - "The Sentinel"

Ryan Driver
Dec 27, 2022
3 min read

LOCATION:  Lausanne, Switzerland

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: The Sentinel
📅 DATE PLAYED: February 23, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Fantasy
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CHF 138-220
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes (53:00)

📖 THE STORY

Inherit the legacy of your grandfather Henry, a renowned archaeologist and secret guardian of a hidden treasure. After his passing, his mysterious old house becomes your playground — filled with cryptic clues, booby traps, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. A cassette marked with your name reveals your destiny: to follow in his footsteps as a sentinel, protecting the treasure from those who seek it. Solve intricate puzzles, decode hidden messages, and outwit rival treasure hunters in this immersive escape room adventure. Logic, observation, and teamwork will be your greatest weapons. Do you have what it takes to unravel the secrets of the Sentinel and claim your place as the worthy heir?

🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

We really liked the inclusion of the fairy character that was with us throughout, providing both clues and story updates. We even got to see how she looked towards the end when she appeared on a TV screen. Her inclusion offered a bit more whimsy and magic to the adventure.
The look of the game was also impressive, although I do wish they’d pushed themselves a little further to make the rooms look less … ‘roomy’. But, what we did like was the assortment of fantasy props and furniture pieces, particularly the doors which had been beautifully transformed to look like anything other than a regular door.
The game made excellent use of special effects, particularly lighting cues to indicate when portals or doors had opened. This clever feature solved a common issue in escape rooms where players might miss key progressions. The lighting was seamlessly integrated, enhancing both the aesthetic and functionality.
There is a good variety of puzzles to solve, ranging from searching to decoding, memory, team-based, and even a little yoga making! The assortment offers teams plenty to do and are well suited to families and less experienced players.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

While there were no major flaws, a few decorative choices slightly diminished the level of immersion.
The puzzles, although fun and engaging, could have been better tied to the narrative. They often felt like standalone challenges rather than integral parts of the story.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

This game is designed with families in mind, thanks to its accessible puzzles and enchanting theme. The Sentinel delivers an engaging adventure that encourages teamwork and leaves players with smiles on their faces. However, the price point feels high for the overall experience. If budget isn't a concern, it's definitely worth playing.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

There is very limited free parking in front, however none was available on our visit.
There is a public car park (fee required) within a 5-10 minute walk from the escape center.
There are toilets on site, and as mentioned above a comfortable reception area with chairs, a sofa, lockers, and drinks/games for sale.
The games are all available in English or French.
The rooms are CASH ONLY, although they do accept TWINT (with a small fee). There is no ATM at the location or in the nearby vicinity that we could find.
Potentially possible to play in a wheelchair, however there are some tight spaces to transition.

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Disclosure: We thank Evade Escape Game for providing us with a media discount for this game. Although a media discount was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.