GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Tampa West) - "Chocolate Factory"

LOCATION:  Tampa, Florida, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Chocolate Factory

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 1, 2025

• 🎬 GENRE: Mystery

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 6/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: $75.98 (2 ppl) - $303.92 (8 ppl)

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

For many years, it has been a closely guarded secret. Speculation has long suggested that a unique handcrafted machine is the source of the extraordinary flavor in their chocolates. However, this is set to change tonight as you and your team are committed to entering the restricted area of Switzerland's largest chocolate factory. Your objective is to uncover the machine's operations, activate it, and acquire the secret recipe for the most exquisite chocolate ever created.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• Walking into this room was like stepping into Willy Wonka's world, minus the Oompa Loompas serenading us. With machines that looked like they were designed by a candy-crazed inventor and buttons begging to be pushed, it felt like a theme park for sugar enthusiasts.

• Being a chocolate factory, we expected our noses to dance with cocoa joy, and boy, did they! This olfactory sensory experiences definitely added to our delightful adventure.

• The puzzles were mostly a breeze, but we did face one challenge that demanded a group huddle and some serious teamwork. Once we cracked the code, the instructions were clearer than a freshly cleaned window, so hats off to the designers for their crystal-clear guidance!

• We didn't get to use the clue system, but the owner informed us that they created some really fun ideas that fit perfectly with the theme. If you ever encounter them, let us know if this is true!
  

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• One of the clues was perplexing because it was aimed at a mechanism, yet when we solved the puzzle, something else was triggered. We believe there should be a clearer signal, whether through sound or light, to guide us to the "reveal."

• The final puzzle required more guidance on how we ultimately solved it, as we feel we succeeded by chance due to the lack of clear instructions on operating the prop.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

Looking for an exciting and easy way to kick off your day at this location? This is the perfect game for you! Dive into a world of clues that engage your visual and other senses, making it a breeze to connect the dots and solve the puzzle. Both adults and kids will absolutely adore this fun-filled adventure. And guess what? If you successfully crack the recipe, you'll be rewarded with a delightful "treat" at the end of the game! How sweet is that!

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Free parking outside the facility

• Lobby with seating area

• Merchandise for sale

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Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, an interview with the owner, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more:

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Disclosure:  We thank GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Tampa) 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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