Finest Escape Bamberg: Tomb Hunter - The Serpent Temple and the Mystery of Eternal Life

7/10 (sixth out of six in Franconia) 

As I set off on this German road trip, I couldn't help but think that according to Bloodworth's theorem of GPM value, this ought to be one of my more financially ruinous escape room escapades. 

So armed with nothing but a very drunk Italian man, I headed deep into Franconia. 

But first a bit of backstory... 

Before I got into this hobby, this first stop in Bamberg is basically what I thought an Escape Room was. 

And like so many others my only real reference point had been watching the original version of the Crystal Maze on television.  

How I ever stuck with this hobby is another story entirely, given the number of bitter disappointments between then and now. 

But this, I'm pleased and relieved to say, is a proper escape room. Just how I'd imagined it. With, first of all, a very impressive reception area. 

I couldn't help but think "if only this had been the first escape room I ever did".

But then I don't think I would have appreciated it, to quite the same exalted level, if it had of been.  

Given that they are in central Bamberg, they send you several emails, imploring you to try and stay sober, obviously all in vain. 

So anyway the set and the size is incredible. The initial stages of actually getting to the Temple were the strongest parts, and incredibly impressive and immersive. 

However I have to say up-front this was our least favourite room of the trip. So sixth out of six in Franconia. 

And that is in no way a harsh criticism, someone has to come last. 

And all the rooms in Franconia were of a very high standard, and certainly better than almost anything currently on offer in England. 

Two areas where this room fell down, was firstly the hint system, it's supposed to be a parrot squawking at you, it just didn't work for us. 

Secondly an audio puzzle in a kind of office setting segment. 

That really fell flat for us and took the wind out of our sails. In fact the office segment wasn't for us. 

Ok third and final gripe. Two actors appeared mid-game, and I'm really sorry to say it, but honestly it was just lame. I think one of the girls was training, and everyone needs to train, and so I feel even more terrible about saying it, but I'm just telling you what happened. 

Either be mildly convincing, or lose that segment. 

Although I must say the hosting here was very good, and we received a nice welcome. 

I would definitely recommend this company and this room. Especially if you're a fan of the Crystal Maze and that kind of vibe. Definitely worth doing, as part of trip. 

Also the wider Bamberg area is definitely worth a visit, especially if you enjoy a beer or two. 

Ein unfassbar gutes und vielseitiges Abenteuer, das die Spannung durchgehend aufrecht erhält. Die Kulisse (ja sogar schon der Eingangsbereich) sind so schön und immersiv gestaltet wie bei kaum einem anderen Anbieter, den wir je besucht haben.