Escape Reviewer

User Score

Quick Facts:

City/Area: Ottawa

Escape Length: 60 Minutes

Players: 4-6

Cost: $75/Group

The Bunker

Design: ✭✭✬✩✩ 2.3

     Idea: 2.5

     Details: 2.5

     Features: 2.0

Creativity: ✭✭✭✬✩ 3.3

     Novel: 3.0

     Comprehension: 5.0

     Surprises: 2.0

Puzzles: ✭✭✭✭✬ 4.3

     Challenge: 3.0

     Logic: 5.0

     Abstract: 5.0

The Bunker is a fun split-team escape with a strong focus on collaboration and communication. The idea of being trapped in a bunker feels similar to a locked-up/prison scenario, which are commonly found in the escape game industry. Details were sparse but in accordance with the theme. The poorly-lit atmosphere was a nice touch, as lanterns were required to be carried around to see objects. The way to communicate with your other team members was also neat and brought some interesting aspects to the escape. The rooms themselves were fairly small, with no transitions or major "wow factors" to be found.

 

The puzzles in The Bunker were all logical and straightforward. Nothing was too difficult or abstract. The best ones involved communication and sharing of information between team members. Although we had a fun time, things felt a little too easy as we escaped with over half our time still remaining. It's understandable that some groups may have more trouble than others, but perhaps a difficulty rating system would be a good idea since The Bunker, in our opinion, is Claustrophobia's easiest room. The total number of puzzles that we had to solve also seemed a little limited.

 

Overall, The Bunker is a fun escape with a neat split-team mechanic. It's not Claustrophobia's best escape, but it's still worth checking out for a fun team experience. 

Reviewed by Mitch on September 6, 2015

Review Breakdown

Stated Difficulty Level: N/A

Theme: Dark/Military

Family Friendly? Yes

Company Atmosphere: 3.8/5

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