The Escape Room - "The Lost City of the Jaguar King"
LOCATION: Portland, Maine, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Lost City of the Jaguar King
📅 DATE PLAYED: September 22, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins
💰 PRICE: $30.00/ pp (Min. 2 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Professor Gunderson has vanished, and you and your team of adventurers are determined to uncover his whereabouts and locate the coordinates to the legendary Lost City of the Jaguar King.
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The first-generation escape room did not stand out for its set design; however, its storyline effectively led players from an office setting to a jungle environment in pursuit of a missing professor. Despite this, we appreciated the puzzles, which were more challenging and demanded logical thinking rather than straightforward solutions.
We encountered a puzzle that we overanalyzed, solving it in a more complex manner than intended, but the outcome was ultimately rewarding.
The finale was particularly intense, as we raced against the clock to complete a multi-step solution.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Incorporating music throughout the game could significantly enhance the immersive experience.
The props require updates, particularly the visual clues that involve colors.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
This is one of the oldest rooms at The Escape Room. While the props are somewhat outdated, the owner has made an effort to create an "illusion transition" of starting in an office and ending in a jungle in search of the professor. The puzzles are surprisingly more challenging than those in the newer rooms. Enthusiasts who appreciate classic locks and keys over modern technology might find this room particularly appealing. The owner has mentioned plans to renovate the rooms, with an expansion and a new room already in progress. We eagerly anticipate the future developments at Escape Room in Maine, as they have both the space and the potential to create even more engaging games!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Metered spots available although we suggest taking public transportation.
The waiting area has plenty of seating and lockers.
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Disclosure: We thank The Escape Room for offering us a media discount for our tickets to this game. Although a media discount was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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