Introduction: Strange things are happening at the Burlesque. You're going in undercover to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances. Behind the glamour and mystery lies a dark secret that someone is desperate to keep hidden. Can you solve the mystery and escape before its too late?

Location: EscapeXperience

Address: 38-40 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh VIC 3166

Parking: Street Parking

Date Completed: December 29, 2017

Number of Escape Artists: 2 (including 1 newbie)

Hint System: Unlimited via Walkie Talkie

Result: FAILED -  ~80 minutes

Creativity: 4

Difficulty: 4

Immersiveness: 5

Fun Factor: 4

OVERALL: 4

Note. For OVERALL means, 1 = WTF?; 2 = Take a gander; 3 = You can book it; 4 = You should book it now; 5 = OMG! You should've booked it yesterday!

Summary

• Recommend 3-5 escape artists
• Immersive AF
• Good for seasoned escape artists
• Get ready to read!
• Difficult for 2 people

This game was not meant for 2 escape artists to tackle. This being my father's second escape room, it was way too difficult for us. I felt that the room was very well designed, multi-linear and very immersive. It felt like I was in the movie, "Chicago". The puzzles were challenging and it required a lot of reading. There were some unique and clever puzzles that used low-tech methods. You start off in a well-lit hallway with your "evidence" before you enter Chateau Noir.

The game masters were very nice and gave us 20 more minutes because we were "international guests". Their policy was that they wanted people to get the full experience of the room even if they failed. This room is definitely good for veteran escape artists of a group of 3-5 people.