Escape Hunt Adelaide’s latest escape room submerges players in a game of mystery and intrigue inspired by South Australia’s nautical history.
In ‘Great White Killer’, players assume the roles of detectives called in to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a dive crew off the coast of Port Lincoln. While the ship’s captain claims the crew were killed by sharks rumours of sunken treasure has you and your fellow detectives suspicious. Hoping to uncover the truth you embark on a cage diving expedition posing as the captain’s new crew; locked in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean you and your team must gather clues, complete the puzzles and solve the mystery before the Great White sharks start circling.
Like Escape Hunt Adelaide’s previous adventures, ‘Great White Killer’ gives you just 60 minutes to complete the game and from the moment the clock starts ticking, the pressure is on. Designed to test your critical thinking, problem solving, communication and team work skills ‘Great White Killer’ features a series of cleverly-designed puzzles – some will require players to think outside the box while others will test your observation and analytical skills.
The puzzles in ‘Great White Killer’ vary in difficulty and seasoned escape room players will agree that the biggest challenge you face is knowing which clues to pursue and which puzzles to focus on. Just because one puzzle was particularly easy/difficult doesn’t mean the next will be and you don’t want to waste valuable minutes by overthinking (or overcomplicating) a puzzle or clue; yet underestimating their importance can be equally detrimental and the key to success lies in finding a balance between the two.
While I cannot reveal the room’s layout or décor I can say that it is beautifully crafted down to the last intricate detail; although I could not fully appreciate the imagination and creativity of the room until after the game was over.
As a puzzle enthusiast I love the frantic energy that comes with being locked in a room with a countdown clock and as the seconds tick by, it’s easy to panic and lose concentration. . . But don’t worry, staff are on hand to offer clues via intercom if you feel yourself starting to drown (pun intended).
‘Great White Killer’ is suitable for up to six players (ages seven and above) and this particular room has two identical locations so larger groups can compete against each other in teams of six (making it the perfect birthday party or team-building option). Those playing alone or in smaller groups may find themselves paired with other players and this adds another layer of difficulty to the game (though it is certainly interesting working with strangers in a high-pressure situation).
Rated medium-hard, ‘Great White Killer’ is a fun, nautical-themed room which will test your puzzle-solving skills and it is as close to a Great White as I ever plan on getting.
The perfect way to spend an hour.
★★★★★
