LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland
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Date Played: May 11, 2023
Genre: Fantasy
Difficulty (Based on 2 PPL): 5/10
Total # of Players: Up to 6PPL
Length of Time: 60 Minutes
Price: €75-120 (pending on team size)
Booking Type: Private
Escaped? Yes
📖 THE STORY
A white rabbit? How could you resist the temptation to not follow it? After some time, it led you to a mysterious door. As you slowly opened the entrance, Wonderland appeared right before your eyes. Suddenly, the door shut tightly behind you. Is there another way out? Maybe the white rabbit can help?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
One of the props used in the set design really brought out the atmospheric imagery of Wonderland.
The concept of one of the puzzles was pretty neat as it didn't only use the prop but another "enhancer" that's part of the room's design.
The riddles used in the game all had a fairytale connotation.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
The Props used in this room needed updating.
There was a riddle that we solved that led to a clue that we never used. Later we found out it was just a red herring.
One of the puzzle's cluing was really convoluted. There were many ways to interpret the clue which also led to multiple solutions.
A visual clue was a bit difficult to see due to additional unrelated visual items.
The finale fell short as there were no surprises or reveals since from the beginning we saw what we had to do in order to escape. Perhaps making it more secretive would help.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
As a fan of fairytales, I was very excited for another "Alice in Wonderland" themed game. Although the game did provide a few "magical" moments, the puzzles weren't as strong in terms of giving us that nice flow. This game had also been running for quite a while and we felt that it definitely needed a facelift. We also had the privilege of peeking into their newer game, "Witch House" (as seen in the background of our Youtube interview w/ the owner), horror fans might be in for a treat!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
There are no parking spaces available on the street.
Located up one flight of stairs.
Rooms available for rent for classes or events
Kitchen available with complimentary tea and snacks
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Disclosure: We thank The Clockwork Door for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion of the review whatsoever.
