by Locked in Edinburgh (website)
1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL
3-8 players
60 minutes
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based on ratings from 29 users
combined with 5 pro reviews
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The location of this game is incredible, set in an original vetinary operating theatre you feel immediately immersed in the story etc.
There are a LOT of puzzles in this game, all absolutely achievable and make sense, observation will serve you very well and the game builds tension well.
We really enjoyed this game and it's the first in a while that has tested us to be close to the end of time.
Amazing decor and theming of the rooms. Love the unique way of a clueing system. Some of the puzzles were quite difficult. A very large set of rooms so I'd recommend a team of 4 or so. Definitely recommend to anyone that likes more practical props for an escape room. Will love to try their other rooms. Amazing host too.
We enjoyed this room, the story and reveales throughout were very fun although some puzzels seemed somewhat a logical stretch . We also hate to find a 3 try safe, whats the point of having an hour if the last puzzel locks itself for a set number of minutes if you get it wrong?
Theming very good, clue system is enjoyeable
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The Cutting Room was a challenging, but fair game for a team of two. This was probably one of the most authentic feeling games we played in Edinburgh, mostly thanks to the building it was set in. Was it my favourite game at Locked In Edinburgh? No, I don’t think it was. Was it still a fun time? Yes, yes it was.
In particular, I really enjoyed The Cutting Room as an “entry level horror” experience. Yes, it’s scary – but if anyone is super scared of horror rooms, play this one. It’ll ease you into the genre with some very light-hearted faux-organs, and mild threat level that makes you realise that even the scary rooms can be fun. I enjoyed it a lot, and I don’t enjoy scares – so do with that information whatever you will!
Locked in Edinburgh offers a largely coherent Escape Room with The Cutting Room, which provides a wealth of diverse puzzles for experienced players. Despite the large number of locks, The Cutting Room is still modern in terms of flow and storytelling.
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