by Nomad Escape (website)
Basement Unit 1, Merchants Square, Bell St, Glasgow G1 1LE
2-6 players
Languages: EN
60 minutes
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Good fun and enjoyed the actor element, but too many unrequested hints given how quickly we got out
Nomad have taken the tired old Alcatraz room from Escape Reality and breathed new life into it, you really won't recognise it. The puzzles are much more logical, better themed and drive the story. Don't be put off if you think you've played this... you haven't.
We didn't play the interactive version (the actors were on holiday) but look out for the weekends as you can have an actor to enhance your experience.
Had the delight of being a test-group for this game's first run with the live actor included, and we absolutely adored it. It's kind of a game in two phases - a linear, puzzle-light roleplay, then blending into a non-linear puzzle-run at the end, while keeping a consistent tone.
A (non-scary!) live actor will be in the room with you for the first half, and I think that section is about getting back what you put in in terms of immersing yourself. This is a SILLY game, you will enjoy it more if you get silly with it too. You might have a little down-time between obvious puzzles, so why not do what we did - convince your guard she should really be joining in on prison yoga, probe into what exactly drives someone to a career in law enforcement, and construct an elaborate story about the rats that are for sure in your cell offier I don't know what you're talking about I've never passed a note in my life it was the RATS!
... Anyway. Things may have changed slightly since ours was a test game pre-opening, but I can assume only for the better. I can't wait to see what Nomad does next!