Escape Reviewer

Creativity: ✭✭✭✬✩ 3.3

     Novel: 4.0

     Comprehension: 3.5

     Surprises: 2.5

Puzzles: ✭✭✭✭✩ 4.2

     Challenge: 5.0

     Logic: 3.0

     Abstract: 4.5

This room was the original reason that I went to Trapped! The best part of Claustrophobia is hands-down the idea for the room. Players enter claustrophobia blindfolded and separated from each other. Once the blindfolds come off you quickly realize where you are (it's a surprise). This room is heavy on communication, as you must talk your way through clues that you cannot see. The details in this room (walls, furniture, props) are all a step above Trapped!’s other room Pandemic. Personally, the separation could have had a better presentation (the doors could be opened slightly to see out) and the clues while separated could have been more difficult. Regardless, the puzzles were novel and result in very fun play. One of the puzzles does not necessitate prior knowledge, but great familiarity with the city of Toronto will definitely get you out faster. Overall, I recommend this room as an above average escape with a new twist. 

Reviewed by Evan on December 19, 2014