Immersia Escape Games - "The Salutem Medicina Institute"

Updated: Mar 15

LOCATION:  Boisbriand,QC, Canada

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: The Salutem Medicina Institue
📅 DATE PLAYED: June 16, 2022
🎬 GENRE: Horror, Asylum
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 Players): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 PPL (Age 16+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CAD $32.99/PP
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: YES

📖 THE STORY

Welcome to "The Salutem Medicina Institute", where you are invited to participate in a clinical trial for a drug that is rumored to change the world. Little is known about this facility and what goes on behind closed doors, with some questioning the ethics behind their research as well. The only thing you know is that one of the candidates on the clinical trial has slowly begun to develop some strange and psychotic behaviors. Are you ready to try the drug out yourself and see what the consequences are?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

In the 60 mins that we were in there, the story that unfolded was amazing and rivaled that of a horror movie. This was more than an escape room, it was an experience.
The set design was remarkable! As we moved through the different areas, it gave off an old asylum feel. The tone for the environment was also set with the sound and lighting as we went from one place to another, it brought us completely into the narrative.
The puzzles were solid with some that promoted working as a group as it made solving easier. They also made sense to the story as well, especially at the beginning.
There was a live actor used in the story of the room which we had to interact with. Though they said nothing, they added to the ambiance of the room and increased the creepy factor of the game.
This may seem minor, but there is a moment in the game that restraints are used. The setup that was used made it very easy to free yourself in case of emergency or if you weren't comfortable being restrained.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

This was an incredible experience and there was nothing that stood out as a miss.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

We are not ones to normally play horror escape rooms, but this game was more of a psychological thriller than a jump scare horror game. The rooms as we progressed, were designed well where they completely felt like an asylum/hospital. The story of this room really had a lasting impact on us that we continued to talk about it for days afterwards. The puzzles had us on both extremes, either team-working it together on one or each working on a separate one to progress. We played with 2 experienced players but would recommend up to 5 players for this room as the beginning and end had some puzzles that would be helpful with a few more hands. This room was a heart-racing experience to play and is one that we will remember for sure.

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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Free Parking
This game can be played in either French or English
This game contains some graphic images. Immersia recommends ages 16+ to play this game.
Lobby space with seating area
There is a large area to host events

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Check out our interview with the creators to understand more on the development side of the game:

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Disclosure: We thank Immersia Escape Games for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.