one BREAKOUT - "The Insider"

LOCATION:  Altenstadt, Germany

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: The Insider

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: April 26, 2025

• 🎬 GENRE: Detective

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: 80-150 €

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes (34:00)

📖 THE STORY

New York, CIA Office – 1988

Agent Mills is suspected of espionage and murder — but we have no hard evidence. You’ve got 60 minutes inside his office to uncover the truth before he returns. Find the murder weapon. Uncover proof of his betrayal. Escape before time runs out - The nation’s security is in your hands.

🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• The Insider offers a diverse set of thematic and period relevant puzzles. The different tasks will have you using many of the props located around the office, such as an old computer, as well as needing a keen sense of observation and searching prowess. We also appreciated that the room, like any office, is full of information which may not help you in your mission. This information won’t throw you down any rabbit holes, but it might slow you down and make you really have to think about how relevant certain information may be. This dynamic ensured we spent a lot of time collaborating and exchanging ideas.

• The room looks like it was from the 80’s, with plenty of old office furniture and decorations adorning the walls, such as old photos and even a world map that reflected the state of world back then; sorry, but there is no Latvia or Estonia .. it’s all still part of the USSR! So overall, we found there to be a good level of immersion created through the set design.

• This room is perfect for newcomers or larger teams. The puzzles, which are mostly fact-finding and observational, are approachable for beginners. The spacious office layout ensures there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out, without feeling crowded, making it an excellent choice for groups of varying experience levels.
  

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• While the room offers solid puzzle mechanics and an engaging atmosphere, it’s beginning to show its age. The lack of modern special effects means it doesn’t quite deliver the “wow” moments that more contemporary rooms often provide. A few updates or tech-enhanced features would elevate the experience.

• Having team-based challenges would elevate the game further, especially for times when groups do play, as a way to ensure everyone remains engaged.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

While "The Insider" may not have the flash and complexity of newer escape rooms, it remains a solid, enjoyable experience. It’s a great choice for beginners or those newer to the escape room world, offering a mix of classic puzzles and 80s nostalgia. When comparing this game to their latest, Vegas Baby! it is impressive to see how far the company has evolved.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Free parking is available on site, but it is limited

• There is a lobby area with comfortable seating and a small selection of beverages for sale

• For the most part, this game is wheelchair accessible.

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Disclosure: We thank one BREAKOUT 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.

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