Game Over Derby: Jack the Ripper

By | March 20, 2019

by Game Over Derby (website)

Abbotts Hill Chambers 2nd Floor, Gower St, DE11SD

Derby

2-6 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

Player review

Review by Escapetopus experienced

Rated between 2 and 2 out of 5
Played: 18/06/2017 Team size: 5 Outcome: Successful escape!

My other experiences at this venue have all been good, which makes this room even more of a disappointment.

Now, part of the problem was that it was a very hot day when we played - and I was heavily pregnant which didn’t help - but I think venues need to ensure good ventilation in hot weather so that players don’t overheat. This room was like a sauna!

The room decorations were initially promising, however some pieces of the fake wall were broken, revealing bits of polystyrene, which rather spoiled the sense that we were in Victorian London. The puzzles themselves seemed illogical, with the final flourish in particular falling flat. If the GM needs to explain how it’s supposed to work afterwards, it hasn’t worked!

Escape Game Over are generally a great venue, but I can’t recommend this room.

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