by Escapism Chester (website)
1 Cestria Building, George Street, CH1 3ER
2-6 players
60 minutes
Player review
Review by Scotus0 expert
If You Go Down to the Woods Today...
My second visit to Escapism was a lot more enjoyable (and successful!)
Story
Explore the forest, where people have been going missing, to try and find out why they're disappearing. The reason why is never actually explained...are we a part of the police force, or just a group of curious pals?
Puzzles
An engaging and challenging variety that made use of our senses. We often broke up into smaller groups to solve them. They needed wit and skill in equal measure!
Mise-en-scène
You begin 'outside' (as in, the forest), which is a different kind of start, and the darkness and sounds made for an eerie experience. Sadly, this kind of toned down after getting into the cabin. Disappointingly-cheap props dragged me out of the immersion.
Final Comments
We got out with no more than five minutes to spare. Our Game Operator had a very dry sense of humour which was enjoyed by all, haha. I'd recommend a team of 4-5.