EXIT: The Sinister Mansion

This is a terrific building set! The recipient of this gift loved that the set could be used in two different ways. The value of this set was good. It wasn't too difficult to assemble, and was a lot of fun. The build quality was quite excellent. I'm glad I purchased this item.

♦To Replay, Make Copy of Cards: C, D, E, F, P, V, & X. I would even pick up a used game as the cards could be copied even after you play the game once. I don't think the "use" would show up on a copier. Excellent quality game, as always. I love the feel of the cards, the box is sturdy, the tray holds everything neatly, and the decoder disc looks great. I've now done 4 of these games and this one was my favorite (in order of favorites: Sinister Mansion, Sunken Treasure, Museum, Science Lab). I liked that these weren't just riddles to solve, but this one seemed to involve manipulating the pieces of the game more so than some of the others. There was only one puzzle that I really got stuck on. It was clever and somewhat solvable, but i had to use all 3 clues to get past it. If you're looking for a first Exit game, go with a level 2 (Sunken Treasure was great) to get the hang of the style and their way of thinking. Then try this one.

I've played many types of games, but this one was refreshing. Something new, and great balance of thought and creativity. Takes a minute to wrap your head around some of the riddles, but its nice to have to think outside the box (literally in this game). Glad this game exists. Great for couple dates or small gatherings.

I love these games! They are really fun to play with a group of people or just by yourself!

This is my sixth Exit the Game play-through. My husband and I do these as a shared hobby and also enjoy live escape games. Compared to some of the other Exit games, I would say this is definitely a step up from beginner level, but if you're experienced with Exit games, it's solid. I found the puzzles to be challenging, for sure, but they all made sense. We never had an issue not being able to work out the solution, even though some of the puzzles took a full twenty minutes. We don't worry about time when we play, so that takes the pressure off to perform quickly. Plus, we have to have time to refresh our wine glasses. After reading some of the other reviews, I feel like it is important to point out that while I understand that it can be frustrating to not "get" a puzzle, that doesn't mean that it doesn't make sense to someone else. I see this over and over when my husband and I play: something will quickly click for me and he'll sit there looking confused while I solve it, and sometimes it's the other way around. In the case where no one in your group figures out the puzzle without help, it's not that the puzzle is at fault. And neither are you. It's just that the puzzle doesn't connect with your particular way of thinking. And that's why it's great to have the tiered clue cards. Sometimes all you need is a touch of guidance and sometimes you'll need more. The point I'm trying to make is that so far, with six games under my belt, I have yet to see a puzzle that straight up didn't make sense or couldn't be solved. I like that I don't instantly understand them all. It won't be any fun if I didn't have to push myself to find another perspective. My suggestion is to have people around you who think very differently than you do and to take the pressure of time away. If you get stuck, put it away for a day or two, or take a clue card and reconsider the puzzle. I now own all of the Exit the Game games and am steadily plowing through them. I'll let you know if I run into anything truly unsolvable. Until then, enjoy this game! It's full of excellent twists!

Each week we have a group of 4 to 6 of us sit down for 3 hours to chat, laugh, and experience board and card games. As of late, we have been testing the games in the Exit series which has been 12 of their titles to date. With that being said, my review and comments below. Quality cards, well constructed. Nice artwork, small and sturdy box, properly packaged with all the material that's needed. In 12 sets bought and played, no pieces were ever missing or damaged. People have down voted the one time use of the game, which had me suspect when buying and trying. I bought the game for the experience, so the one and done was not a problem for me/us. While some people are used to replying a game and its common to pick it up, put it into the closet until that next gathering, which I get, this game is not intended to be like that. Playing it to reuse it, well, I personally would not advise that as its not part of the design experience. The game is more of a sandbox experience and while the puzzles may not be for everyone, its definitely for those that enjoy puzzles, riddles, and the ambiguity that encompasses those aspects. The hint cards, while I try to avoid them, they are a good learning tool for when you are stumped. Likely riddle card one you already knew and are like, that's not a hint, that's a waste of time or waste of a card. From my experience, just roll with it. Some in my group took offense if others figured out clues and they didn't, as if they were not intelligent or lacked some sleuthing gene. From my experience, everyone brought a different skill to the table and was leveraged as a team. If you have ever done a real escape room experience, then you will know that the breadth of the groups life experiences is what will get you to escape, not a person rocking an IQ of 160. Why am I sharing this in a product review? To set expectations that its fun, even if you disagree with the clues, riddles, or hints, its not meant to offend your intelligence, but to entertain. If you are looking to be intellectually stimulated, then take a peek at the Sommelier Diploma Exam. At least that's what I tell my group before our weekly gaming sessions as they are a hypercritical bunch. Local bookstores are selling this game for $20 to $25 dollars each. Prices on here are by far very difficult to beat. Hopefully you enjoy these games by Exit as much as we did.

La dinámica del juego fue sorprendente, los mundos y los retos me gustaron. He jugado varios éxit y este es de los mejores!

Muito divertido, é jogo de usar uma vez só pois tem de se cortar o material para solucionar o enigma, mas proporciona várias horas de divertimento (demorou cerca de 10 horas a resolver, tempo dividido em vários serões) - muito bom!

That was fast ! I love exist cant wait to play it , thanks alot

Unser Abend mit diesem Exit-Game war definitiv ein lustiger und spannender Ausflug in die Rätselwelt. Wir haben es zu dritt gespielt und es hat für einen tollen Abend gesorgt. Die Schwierigkeit war höher als erwartet, obwohl es unser erstes Mal im Spiel war. Einziger Kritikpunkt ist der Anfang, der etwas klarer gestaltet sein könnte. Das erste Rätsel haben wir fast übersehen, da es nicht deutlich angegeben war. Zum Glück stellte sich heraus, dass es nur als Warm-up für das erste richtige Rätsel diente. Manchmal schienen die Texte im Spiel sprachlich nicht ganz klar formuliert zu sein, aber beim zweiten oder dritten Lesen haben wir sie verstanden. Das könnte vielleicht sogar beabsichtigt sein, um die Herausforderung zu erhöhen. Insgesamt hat dieses Exit-Game für einen unterhaltsamen Abend gesorgt, und die kleinen Anlaufschwierigkeiten haben dem Spielspaß keinen Abbruch getan. Es ist definitiv empfehlenswert für Rätsel- und Knobelfreunde.

Very fun! difficult if your not familiar with the games I would start at a lower level but completely doable. Family loved these over the holidays would recommend