Secret Clue GmbH - "Roomanji"
- Ryan Driver
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Bülach, Switzerland
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Roomanji
📅 DATE PLAYED: March 30, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 3/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CHF 100-192
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes (25:32)
📖 THE STORY
An ancient board game, Roomanji, has mysteriously resurfaced after years of being forgotten—and now, it’s in your hands. The moment you make your first move, distant drumming echoes around you, and in an instant, you’re pulled into the game.
Trapped in a perilous adventure world, you have only one mission: save Roomanji. Solve the puzzles, navigate the dangers, and restore balance—because only then can you escape. Do you have what it takes to beat the game before it traps you forever?
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Before entering Roomanji we had to pass a little test. Although in no way difficult, it was a cute touch that made us smile and was perhaps the most thematic things about the game.
Roomanji is an immersive escape room that draws clear inspiration from Jumanji. The set design is visually impressive, with lush decorations, atmospheric lighting, and sound effects that transport players straight into the heart of the game’s world. The game consists of several rooms with each containing its own theme, such as jungle or Arabic market.
The puzzles are well-integrated into the theme of each particular room; featuring a mix of logic challenges, hands-on tasks, and teamwork-based solutions that keep the experience engaging from start to finish. We particularly enjoyed how many elements required physical interaction, adding to the sense of adventure.
The game flow is also almost entirely non-linear, meaning teams can split up if they want to ensure everyone remains active and engaged throughout.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
The biggest shortcoming of "Roomanji" is its lack of immersion and narrative cohesion. Each space felt isolated, with little connection to either the Jumanji theme or the other rooms. Unlike other Secret Clue games, such as Paranormal or Welcome to Hawkins, this one felt less detailed and cohesive, which slightly diminished the magic of the experience.
The puzzle selection felt limited, both in terms of variety and sheer number. Additionally, most challenges had little connection to the Jumanji story, making the game’s atmosphere feel somewhat flat and less immersive.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
"Roomanji" is a solid entry-level escape room, and we’re glad we had the chance to experience it. The professionally built set is impressive, and some of the puzzles will be refreshingly new for many players. The nonlinear flow also makes it a good choice for teams of all sizes, ensuring everyone stays engaged.
However, for more experienced teams, the game may fall short in terms of complexity, storytelling, and immersive theming. If you’re looking for a highly thematic, story-driven escape, this one might not fully deliver.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Parking is not available on site. Free parking is available in clearly designated spaces around the side and back of the building.
There is a lobby area with comfortable seating, lockers, and a few cold drinks for sale.
This game is wheelchair accessible and disability friendly
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Disclosure: We thank Secret Clue GmbH 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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