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Exit: The Return to the Abandoned Cabin
Overview
"EXIT The Game: The Return to the Abandoned Cabin" is a cooperative escape room-styled board game designed to be played in about 60 minutes. It involves players working together... (read more)
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Miniature MarketReviews
mostly positive, 74% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
60 minutes
Published
2022
Age
12+
Publisher
Thames & Kosmos
Players
1 to 6 players
Designers
Inka Brand and Markus Brand
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Cooperative Game, KOSMOS, Thames & Kosmos, Deduction, IELLO, Devir, and 999 Games
Description
Overview
"EXIT The Game: The Return to the Abandoned Cabin" is a cooperative escape room-styled board game designed to be played in about 60 minutes. It involves players working together to solve puzzles, deduce clues, and unravel a mystery centered around a cabin deep in the woods. The game, inspired by a police detective's investigation into a sinister criminal's escape, is a sequel offering new challenges that build upon its predecessor.
Game Experience
As players, you will immerse yourselves in an atmospheric story where each puzzle connects to the overall narrative. The mystery/crime theme is set in motion with the premise of aiding the police to recapture an escaped criminal. Your objective is to explore the cabin and uncover clues that will lead to his capture.
Game Mechanics
You'll apply deductive reasoning to solve various puzzles. Materials provided in the game such as cards, a book, and special items must be used to discover solutions. That you will physically alter these materials – writing, folding, tearing – which is integral to the game's interactive nature.
Game Flow
The cooperative nature means that you must work as a team, discussing and debating potential solutions. Every player's contribution is vital as the puzzles can range from straightforward to complex. The sense of urgency to solve the riddles within the time limit contributes to the game's intensity.
Setup and Learning
Setting up the game is effortless, allowing you to begin promptly. The rules are straightforward, ensuring a short learning phase. This accessibility ensures that players can concentrate on the experience rather than complex rule interpretation.
Path to Victory
Victory is achieved when you and your team solve the final puzzle and crack the case of the escaped criminal. Success depends on keen observation, logical thinking, and cooperative decision-making.
Engaging Environment
The game creates an engaging environment through its thematic consistency and puzzle integration. The story and the challenges it presents are thoughtfully interwoven, offering a cohesive and immersive experience.
Replayability
Being a one-time-use game, each playthrough is unique. Once the materials have been used and altered, the game cannot be replayed. This adds to the thrill and weight of your actions, as every choice is permanent and impactful.
Upon completing "The Return to the Abandoned Cabin," the sense of satisfaction comes not just from 'winning' but from the shared journey taken with fellow players, the challenges overcome, and the story that unfolded through your collective efforts.
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