This is my first Exit escape game and I played it solo. I have played other company’s escape games but so far this is the best one at least for me. I am a big mystery fan so the title appealed to me. However, I would recommend you playing a different Exit scenario first. This game was very challenging. I should have headed that advice from the other reviews. Still I had a great time.
In the end I failed to solve the crime. I took almost 2 hours to complete the game and I achieved sadly 2 stars. But I really enjoyed the game.
I’m not sure large groups would have fun with this. It’s a great solo puzzle or perhaps a 2 player challenge. I see many reviewers play with their kids so that makes sense but I usually play games with 5 adults and based on other Escape games, I can tell you only one or two people seem to take over and the rest of us watch and contribute here or there. Since the price for this game was cheaper I wanted to experience it on my own. I took my mug of coffee went down into the man cave and spread everything out on the table. It was a fun if frustrating ride.
I would also like to say I loved the ap for this game. The timer and ambient sounds were great to help me immerse myself in the game. And I recommend watching the tutorial in the ap. It’s the same as the rule book but watching the examples made it easier to understand how to play.
Please heed the follow tips:
First off, this is a one shot game. I thought if I cut everything neatly or tried to be careful I could conserve the game so others could play it. I was also hoping maybe I could use the game as the basis for a murder mystery party. Because I tried to be too careful I blew the first set of puzzles. I had to resort to the hint cards. I saw the lines where it said to cut a certain card but tried to do it without cutting. Big mistake. One I realized you will cut tear write on and bend almost everything in the game I had an easier time of it. So be warned you will do things you never would do in a normal board game.
Second. Make sure you give yourself a few hours to play and you have a big table. You will be laying out a few piles of cards and need space to take notes and brain storm. I also started late in the evening and I actually had to pause the game and finish it the next day. (This is another reason why I love the ap it saves the time that you paused the game and you can pick up where you left off. (Yes I played fair and didn’t look at anything when I stopped for the night).
Also when I say give yourself time I mean it especially with this game. At the end for the last puzzle you actually have to attempt to solve the crime and check alibis and clues. I will admit I didn’t really take the time and kind of rushed it. That wasn’t the way to do it. WARNING: once you give your answer in the final puzzle the game ends so you only get one shot to identify the culprit. Unlike the rest of the puzzles in the game you can’t go back and rethink so make sure you’re 100% confident in your answer. I will admit I rushed it but the real solution was fair play and all the clues are in the game.
A final tip. Yes you will mark up fold and cut all these pretty things in the box however Do NOT cut anything until you are 100% sure you have to. There is once puzzle in the game that seems to need to be cut out but actually only certain parts are cut. Remember your grammar school training and only cut on the dotted lines. I cut up pieces to one puzzle and couldn’t solve it and had to rely on the hint cards. Don’t get me wrong, they warned me in the clue itself but I think I was over eager.
The plot is a fun puzzle game take on Muder on the Orient Express. The game materials are well designed and the puzzles excellent.
A lot of the negative reviews seem to state how the solutions don’t make sense but trust me from someone who didn’t solve the case when I went back over the hints and solutions I was able to see clearly where I made my mistakes.
All in all this is a great puzzle challenge. It can only be used once but I thought the price tag was more reasonable than some of the other games out there like this. I’m going to start another Exit game today and I’ve order 4 more. These games are great if you like puzzles and actually give yourself time to sit enjoy it and immerse yourself in the story.
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From the manufacturer
EXIT: The Game
EXIT: The Game is a series of escape room games for the home. Players must solve riddles and puzzles and crack codes to escape from an imaginary room or environment. But the clock is ticking! Can you escape?
- Escape room in a box: Bring the excitement and intensity of an escape room to your living room!
- Teamwork: Up to 4 players work together to solve the clues and escape.
- Unique themes: Each game has a different setting with clues and puzzles integrated into the storyline.
- Unplugged: App not required! Everything needed is included in the box.
- One-time use: Each game can only be played once, because you must mark up, fold, and tear the game materials to crack the codes.
EXIT: Dead Man on the Orient Express
A classic tale of murder on the Orient Express, reimagined. The culprit of a grisly crime is still on board your train. The case is perplexing, and you must work together to solve it before the train reaches its destination and the assailant can escape.
Difficulty Level: 4 of 5.
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| EXIT: The Stormy Flight | EXIT: The Haunted Rollercoaster | EXIT: The Sunken Treasure | EXIT: The Abandoned Cabin | EXIT: The Secret Lab | EXIT: The Forgotten Island | |
| Cooperative Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skill Level | Novice | Novice | Novice | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Ages | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 12+ | 12+ | 12+ |
| Playtime | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins |
| Theme | Family Friendly | Family Friendly | Family Friendly | Family Friendly | Family Friendly | Family Friendly |
| Number of Players | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 |
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| EXIT: Theft on the Mississippi | EXIT: The Sinister Mansion | EXIT: Dead Man on the Orient Express | EXIT: The Forbidden Castle | EXIT: The Pharaoh's Tomb | EXIT: The Catacombs of Horror | |
| Cooperative Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Advanced | Expert | Expert | Expert | Expert |
| Ages | 12+ | 12+ | 12+ | 12+ | 12+ | 16+ |
| Playtime | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 60 - 120 mins | 120 - 240 mins |
| Theme | Family Friendly | Family Friendly | Mature Content | Family Friendly | Family Friendly | Mature Content |
| Number of Players | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 4 |
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A bit frustrating
One of the clues did not match up ... or maybe I did something wrong? (See the photo.) I kept coming up with the "red X", so I eventually gave up and looked at the hints. The hints were what I was already doing, so I became more confused. Frustrated, I looked at the solution card, which revealed that I had the CORRECT 3 digit number, however that 3 digit number led me to an answer card with a "red X." I had to scan through the answer cards to find the correct number.Anyway ... just frustrating all around, and since I over think everything, that added to the frustration. I will not be purchasing more.
