The Virus
Introduction:
A deadly virus has ravaged the planet. Join a team of top scientists and descend hundreds of feet to a military laboratory below. There you must discover an antidote and save the world. But be careful not to set off the computerized decontamination system or you may be smashed flat by the slowly moving laboratory walls.
Location: Get the F Out
Parking: Street parking
Price(s): $36/person
Date Completed: July 2, 2018
Number of Escape Artists: 5
Hint System: Unlimited via in-room GM
Success Rate: N/A
Result: ESCAPED! - 52 minutes
Creativity: 5
Difficulty: 5
Immersiveness: 5
Fun Factor: 5
OVERALL: 5
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 4-6 escape artists
- Hi-tech
- An atmosphere for anxiety is created by in-room GM
- Challenging puzzles
- Shady neighborhood at night
First Impression
Our game was scheduled in the night time and the neighborhood seems a little shady. I would suggest do this escape room in the daytime when it may be safer. The GM, Bob, was very charismatic and passionate about his escape room. Bob did a very good job hyping up the room for us. As GM/actor for the room, he was a scientist seeking help from us to discover an antitode for the virus.
Puzzles
The puzzles were science-based and no outside knowledge was needed. The range of difficulty of the puzzles ranged from medium to challenging. There was one puzzle which needed to be completed correctly the first time or you fail the escape room.
Immersion
VR was briefly used in the escape room and it vamped the escape experience. The science lab was well-built. Although the escape room is just one room, the GM was very good at creating anxiety to make the escape more difficult.
Value
Great Value! Although this escape room has been in the business for a while, it's a golden one.
Should you play it?
Yes! Make sure you request Bob as your GM. He's excellent!