Bank heist – Escape hour

Played on July 10th 2022 by:

Bank Heist was the third room we tackled at Escape Hour that evening. In this scenario, we were a team of robbers with many years of experience who had been arrested. A corrupt cop offered us freedom in exchange for one last job. We agreed, but soon realized that the cop had no intention of granting us our freedom. We devised a complex plan to not only steal the money but also secure our freedom. Were we ready for it? We liked the scenario because it was well-detailed and had a unique twist!

However, the decor was inconsistent. Some elements were nice, but most of the rooms were fairly empty and included accessories that didn’t make sense within the story. Additionally, many things were broken, and we couldn’t discern the purpose of the second room. It seemed more like they had decorated rooms to fit a bank theme rather than creating a cohesive narrative.

The puzzles were also disappointing. We were told it was a non-linear experience, but in reality, it was quite linear. The flow between the puzzles was poor, featuring a mix of traditional locks and automatic mechanisms. Some puzzles were unrelated to the theme, making the experience feel random. One puzzle required us to jump into something very high, which was counterintuitive. Hints were given on an iPad, which was fine.

Overall, we didn’t enjoy the room because the decor and puzzles were disappointing. It’s a family-friendly room, better suited for groups of 2-3 people. We were unhappy with our performance as we asked for too many hints and needed extra time to finish. We didn’t like it and we didn’t escape!

: Yes

Andrea