michaelyoung
132 escape rooms
For a magic-themed room that uses a magic wand, there wasn’t nearly as much magic as one would have hoped. Having just played Secrets of the Pharaohs from Alcatraz (which has no traditional locks), it felt like a step back to have a room that would be so primed for a more high-tech experience to be so mired in traditional locks. That said, the room did have some nice non-traditional solves to it. Some observational skills were required, but most puzzles were in plain sight and waiting to be tackled. The non-linear puzzle flow allowed for 2-3 micro-groups to tracked different sections of the game. The wand and spell book felt underutilized, as it showed promise to have a lot more utility within the game. With some updated tech and perhaps a more active GM controlling the action, this room could become a room to die for for fans of The Boy Who Lived.
