Room Escape Boston - "Boom Room"
LOCATION: Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Boom Room
📅 DATE PLAYED: September 21, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Thriller
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 Players): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl (Ages 8+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $37.00/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
A mysterious hint has guided you to the underground bunker of your arch-nemesis, Dr. Boom. The world's fate depends on you and your team thwarting his sinister scheme, yet entering the bunker is almost certainly a trap. Can you outsmart your foe and leave with his plans?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The set design of the room gave off the atmosphere of a WWII underground bunker. Elements such as the vintage typewriter, ammunition boxes, various maps, and confidential documents were all pertinent to the game's theme.
One logic puzzle, in particular, provided an engaging challenge, especially for enthusiasts, as it was more complex than the other puzzles in the game.
Solving the final puzzle required a multi-step process that involved analyzing information from various parts of the room. This experience gave us the sensation of being code breakers attempting to decipher Dr. Booms' nefarious plans.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
We are not accustomed to receiving direct answers for puzzle solutions. We recommend maintaining consistency by incorporating an additional puzzle that requires solving to achieve a specific solution.
Some locks seemed to require clearer indications regarding which puzzles were intended to open them. This became somewhat confusing later, as it was unclear which puzzles remained unsolved and why opening a particular box was necessary for that puzzle's solution.
A single prop was used for two different puzzle solutions, which might be missed by enthusiasts who are used to "one and done" scenarios.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
If you appreciate themes such as war, espionage, and spy craft, this game is ideally suited for you. While it does not require extensive reading, you will need to decode messages using various methods. Along the way, you will uncover hidden areas and items. The game also supports a "divide and conquer" strategy, making a skilled searcher a valuable asset. It is more challenging than their "Serial Killer Charade" room, so if you prefer a warm-up, it is advisable to start with that one.
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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
There's free parking right out front.
Same entrance as the "Dollar General" store, but no need to go inside the store.
Location also has Claw machines, an arcade, a Manic room, and Archery Games.
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Disclosure: We thank Room Escape Boston 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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