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Check your foster’s fortune by heading out to find out where the missing double eagle coin is hidden. Buff up the history and head out to find it!
- 4-8
- 60 mins
- Not scary
All ratings (17)
Very positive
Gameplay
Mostly positive
Atmosphere
Positive
Customer service
Positive
Reviews
tyler57
41 escape rooms
This was our 44th escape room (with a couple of replays) and the second time we've played Foster's Fortune (the previous time was 3+ year ago when we played with only 3 players, so it was like we were playing it for the first time). We were reminded why The Mystery Mansion (and their satellite, Escape Unknown) are the best in town. This time we played with 6 people (including 2 first-timers who excelled), which worked well for a non-linear game with as many clever and diverse clues as this game has. We were "on" tonight and able to finish the room with 13:37 remaining, and inadvertently skipped two locks but were able to bypass them and complete the room anyway. Our game master (Chris) provided one set of hints on a specific puzzle, but also helped explain (during the game) a couple of things that happened when everyone didn't see a specific puzzle get solved. That added to the experience since we weren't all in the same place at the same time. The room has some unique and interesting puzzles and everything worked well (the Mystery Mansion seems to take pride in being the best in Little Rock). The game master described Foster's Fortune as their 3rd hardest room (of 8, including Escape Unknown) and despite our escape we experienced a definite challenge. Another excellent Mystery Mansion experience!
Gameplay
The room is non-linear, but still flows well. There are a number of diverse puzzles throughout the room, and some unique clues. As challenging as it is it is not so difficult that fun suffers.
Atmosphere
Very immersive for the story. Everything seems natural which adds to the challenge of having to extract subtle hints in the room. The props added to the story.
Customer service
Our game master Chris was excellent. He took extra time at the end to answer questions about parts some of us missed as we were spread around the room. He clearly takes pride in his job, and is passionate about the games, which is contagious and adds to the experience.
Particularly interesting or different
No
As good as the story and room are, they are relatively standard. That in no way detracts from the enjoyment.
Story
Our game master (Chris) did an excellent job at the beginning of bringing us into the scenario. Sometimes it seems hokey, but it always adds to the experience.
Difficulty
Hard
The clues themselves were clear but challenging, and since the room is non-linear it helped to have different people working in different areas (because we could). Communication worked well and we were able to come to a team solution on each puzzle. The number of clues and the diversity make this game a challenge to complete in 60 minutes.
Game tech
Mechanical
Lots of locks, but a couple of unique tech areas in the game. Well done!
Ideal number of players
6
With 6 we were able to work the entire room. Any more would have been crowded, and any fewer would have required a lot more individual solving.
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
10
The puzzles were all solvable with good communication & observation. No adult or scary themes. There is just a lot going on requiring a good amount of focus.
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
Clues are spread out, and there is a lot of movement, but nothing too extensive.
Accessibility
Some reaching, but mobility shouldn't have been an issue. Good lighting and good sound.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
frostkarina
17 escape rooms
The story was the best and based on real history. To make it even cooler, President Roosevelt has actually been a guest in this house and sat in the very room that the Escape is in. Not a room for lazy players as you must actually work to solve the puzzles.
Gameplay
Fantastic puzzles that all made sense.
lfoster
42 escape rooms
At the time I did this room, it easily had the most impressive and engaging puzzles of any room I had ever done. Mystery Mansion is the place that made me realize there are different classes of escape rooms. My friends and I left this room so energized from the challenge that we immediately asked the staff if any of their other rooms had availability for us to do immediately! Highly highly recommend.
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Atmosphere
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coreymalone
109 escape rooms
This room was difficult, but if you like a good challenge then this is the room for you. Everything that you need for puzzles is in the room within sight. So you really have to notice things around the room. I’m not a fan of rooms like this.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
No
Story
Difficulty
Expert
Scary
Not scary
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
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