Mission Escape Games (Connecticut) - "Into the Depths: Submerged"
- Cici Cao
- 15 hours ago
- 3 min read
LOCATION: West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Into the Depths: Submerged
📅 DATE PLAYED: October 14, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Espionage, War
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE:
Mon-Thu: $40.00/ pp (2 ppl), $35.00/ pp (3-4 ppl), $33.00/ pp (5-8 ppl)
Fri-Sun (& Holidays): $115.00/ group (2-3 ppl), $35.00/ pp (4-8 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Join your team on a covert mission to explore the ocean's mysterious depths. Each discovery tests your bravery and teamwork. Can you use your wits and defeat the enemy ships in time?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Miss Escape Games consistently dazzles us with their set design. As soon as we entered the room, it was clear we had been transported to the interior of a wartime submarine. From floor to ceiling, everything exuded a steel-tank vibe. With buttons and switches everywhere, we knew there was a thrilling challenge ahead.
The lighting, sound, and special effects were meticulously timed for that right moment. You'll undoubtedly feel as if you've completed an action in real life. We thoroughly enjoyed the moments where we had to "force" something open and deploy some items.
The subtle clues in this game truly test players' attention to detail and their ability to associate them with the tasks at hand. We were briefly stumped on one, but solving it delivered a highly satisfying "aha" moment.
The game included a substantial number of puzzles that required teamwork, perfectly complementing the theme. We felt like navy officers, announcing instructions to each other to accomplish tasks.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
One of the animations seemed somewhat long and repetitive towards the end, but this is a minor suggestion, likely because it occurred near the game's conclusion, and we were uncertain about having enough time to watch it.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
This game is perfect for a smaller group of players. Even though it's quite spacious inside, the thrill lies in passing crucial information among teammates, and a big group might have more difficulties with that. For the two of us, the game ran incredibly smoothly after a little nudge at the beginning from our amazing GM. We had an absolute blast and believe you will too, especially if you're a fan of decoding secret messages and have a passion for war-themed games. And if you ever find yourself in NY, you must check out their other game "Carbon: 3708" It shares a similar set design vibe but cranks up the challenge with its puzzles!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Street meter parking and parking in the lot across the street are available but very limited. Avoid parking in the bank's lot across the street. Arrive early if you need parking, as it can be challenging to find a spot.
Lobby area with seating available
Merchandise is available for purchase
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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 Mission Escape Games (Connecticut) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
