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Exit: The Abandoned Cabin | Exit: The Game - A Kosmos Game | Kennerspiel Des Jahres Winner | Family-Friendly, Card-Based At-Home Escape Room Experience for 1 to 4 Players, Ages 12+

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Style: The Abandoned Cabin


Features

  • Escape Room game for the home
  • 1 to 4 players; 1 to 2 hour playing time
  • Includes materials for single use
  • This game can be played only once, because you markup, fold, and tear the game materials

Description

The hit Escape-Room concept for home use. Party game for up to 6 players. 12+, 45-90 minutes. You must solve a series of riddles and puzzles to escape from a room. Each correct solution brings you to another riddle. How fast can you escape the room? This game can be played only once, because you markup, fold, and tear the game materials.

Specs & Other Info

SpecificationDetails
Recommended Age Range12 years and older
Maximum Number of Players6
ManufacturerThames & Kosmos
CategoryBoard Game
Material CompositionHigh-quality Cardboard
Product Size5.1 x 1.7 x 7.1 inches
Weight8.8 ounces
OriginGermany
Product SKU692698
AvailabilityContinuously in production
Launch DateAugust 21, 2018
Primary languageEnglish

Frequently asked questions

Exit: The Abandoned Cabin is designed for 1-4 players. It offers a flexible setup that allows for solo play or teamwork with up to four players.

The recommended age for players of this escape room game is 12 years and older. This guideline ensures that players can engage with the puzzles' complexity and thematic elements appropriately.

The gameplay duration for Exit: The Abandoned Cabin can vary based on the players' experience and how quickly they can solve the puzzles. On average, it can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to complete the game.

Exit: The Abandoned Cabin is designed for a single playthrough. Since solving the puzzles often involves altering the game materials, replaying the game as originally designed is not possible without purchasing a new copy or finding creative ways to reset the game components.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The reviewed table-top escape room games offer a unique challenge for puzzle lovers, drawing inspiration from classic detective stories and tested by a variety of players, from solo adventurers to family groups. Notable for their engaging setups and the need to physically alter components to solve mysteries, these games promise an immersive experience. However, the one-play nature and variable difficulty levels mean they may not appeal to everyone, especially those looking for replay value or less challenging entertainment.

Pros

  • 🎲 Offers a unique and immersive puzzle-solving experience
  • đź‘Ş Suitable for solo players or small groups, potentially making for a great date night or family activity
  • 🧠 Challenges range from moderately to very difficult, catering to different levels of puzzle-solving expertise
  • đź’ˇ Encourages creative problem-solving and teamwork
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Inspired by classic detective stories, adding an intriguing narrative layer

Cons

  • ❌ One-time play nature may detract from overall value for some
  • 🤔 Some puzzles may seem too challenging or have solutions that feel too far-fetched
  • đź‘Ą Not as engaging for larger groups, with a recommended number of players under four

Should I Buy It?

If you're a puzzle enthusiast or looking for a novel experience to share with a friend or a family member, these escape room games could be a delightful challenge. However, if you prefer games with replay value or are not fond of highly challenging puzzles, you might want to explore other options.

    • A great game if you are logical; not so much fun if you aren't
Style: The Abandoned Cabin
Background of the reviewer: Middle-aged mom with years of experience in the Pokemon TCG competitive community. I am a casual gamer who mostly plays with my family (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Fluxx, Pandemic) or Solo Marvel Legendary. Always looking for new gaming opportunities. Experience with Escape Room Games: This is my first purchase of and experience with a table-top escape room game. I purchased this after reading multiple BGG reviews of all of the currently available escape room games. I have not done any live escape room experiences. Out of the box: The instructions are super explicit about not examining the included materials. The box contains a plastic wrapped set of cards, a cardboard decoder, three “strange” items, a book and a rule book. The instructions are very clear in guiding players through setting up the game without accidentally revealing any information that would ruin the experience. Everything is very well-constructed and a good value for the price. It was very easy to get the game started. The other suggested materials were pencils with erasers, a pair of scissors and some paper. How hard is this to play? The directions are very clear and easy to understand, and we quickly got the hang of trying different things, talking things over, and thinking outside of the box as much as we could. The game is very well constructed and all of the components work well together. My wife and I found the puzzles extraordinarily challenging. The suggested playing time is 60-90 minutes and after two hours we were not even halfway done. We got the first riddle, but then had to use one clue on the second riddle, 2 clues on the third and could not solve the fourth. Despite how hard this was for us, it was still fun as we had some “ah-ha we got it” moments, only to realize we did not. The clues we did reveal showed us that were on the right track multiple times, but just couldn’t quite bring it home. Interestingly, each time the clue showed us how close we had come, we eagerly moved to the next riddle thinking that it would be the turning point for us. (it never was) We are clearly not of the ilk that finds success at games like this, and in hindsight, neither one of us is into puzzle-solving. We don’t do Suduku, anagrams, or other logic puzzles. I think if we had more brain-stretching experiences like this we would have fared better. We boxed it back up, but fully intend to pull it out again when are refreshed, and maybe have a third person to join in. Even though we have decided this game probably isn’t for us, we will be buying the next one in the series for our 14-year-old son who definitely loves puzzles and challenges like this. What, exactly, are you doing when you play? You are using the provided materials to solve riddles. All of the information you need to solve the puzzles is there, you just need to figure it out. Each riddle you solve “unlocks” the next set of riddles. At first you are solving one riddle, but then move on and have multiple riddles involved. You and the other player(s) are working together to brainstorm ideas of what might work. Each time you think you have it solved, you use the cardboard decoder to check your answer. If you are wrong, you go back to the drawing board. The decoder is very well made and a clever way of guiding you without revealing anything. Recommended number of players: The box says 1-4 players but I think 4 is on the high end. There is not, in my opinion, enough to keep 4 people occupied. I think this would be a great date night activity (if the couple are a lot more logical than my wife and are), or maybe for three people. I think this could also be played by six people if you used two copies (or photocopied a second set of the book) and agreed to not work ahead of the other players but worked side by side. The book that you are referring to is hard to share with two people, let alone 4, and it’s a crucial part of figuring things out. I also question the 12+ age rating. I am not sure a group of 12-year-olds could figure this out without an adult involved, but others may disagree. Once my 14 year old plays the next one in the series (after Christmas) I can update my thoughts. Replayability: This is a consumable game -- components of the game are marked or destroyed as part of the play. Also, once you solve the riddles there is no point in re-playing it. When my wife realized it was not re-playable she was at first confused. Why did I buy a game that we would just throw away when we were done with it. Once I explained that it cost less than a movie ticket (I got it on sale for $10), and this was our date night activity, it made more sense to her. Final thoughts: Although this ended up not being the type of game I think we would play again (we’ll stick to Pandemic and Marvel), I do not regret the purchase in the least. I would highly recommend this to those who: enjoy logic puzzles; are creative problem solvers; have a fairly high frustration tolerance; are interested in stretching their mental muscles. It is extremely well-made, clever (at least as far as we were able to proceed), and a great experience for a good price-point. If you are considering purchasing an escape room table top game (or dropping the big bucks for a live experience), I would suggest this as a good entry game. If you enjoy it, you can consider the more expensive options out there. If, like us, it’s not your cup of tea you are out less than $15. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018 by Danielle
    • A Tough But Fun Challenge!
Style: Dead Man on the Orient Express
This is my first Exit escape game and I played it solo. I have played other company’s escape games but so far this is the best one at least for me. I am a big mystery fan so the title appealed to me. However, I would recommend you playing a different Exit scenario first. This game was very challenging. I should have headed that advice from the other reviews. Still I had a great time. In the end I failed to solve the crime. I took almost 2 hours to complete the game and I achieved sadly 2 stars. But I really enjoyed the game. I’m not sure large groups would have fun with this. It’s a great solo puzzle or perhaps a 2 player challenge. I see many reviewers play with their kids so that makes sense but I usually play games with 5 adults and based on other Escape games, I can tell you only one or two people seem to take over and the rest of us watch and contribute here or there. Since the price for this game was cheaper I wanted to experience it on my own. I took my mug of coffee went down into the man cave and spread everything out on the table. It was a fun if frustrating ride. I would also like to say I loved the ap for this game. The timer and ambient sounds were great to help me immerse myself in the game. And I recommend watching the tutorial in the ap. It’s the same as the rule book but watching the examples made it easier to understand how to play. Please heed the follow tips: First off, this is a one shot game. I thought if I cut everything neatly or tried to be careful I could conserve the game so others could play it. I was also hoping maybe I could use the game as the basis for a murder mystery party. Because I tried to be too careful I blew the first set of puzzles. I had to resort to the hint cards. I saw the lines where it said to cut a certain card but tried to do it without cutting. Big mistake. One I realized you will cut tear write on and bend almost everything in the game I had an easier time of it. So be warned you will do things you never would do in a normal board game. Second. Make sure you give yourself a few hours to play and you have a big table. You will be laying out a few piles of cards and need space to take notes and brain storm. I also started late in the evening and I actually had to pause the game and finish it the next day. (This is another reason why I love the ap it saves the time that you paused the game and you can pick up where you left off. (Yes I played fair and didn’t look at anything when I stopped for the night). Also when I say give yourself time I mean it especially with this game. At the end for the last puzzle you actually have to attempt to solve the crime and check alibis and clues. I will admit I didn’t really take the time and kind of rushed it. That wasn’t the way to do it. WARNING: once you give your answer in the final puzzle the game ends so you only get one shot to identify the culprit. Unlike the rest of the puzzles in the game you can’t go back and rethink so make sure you’re 100% confident in your answer. I will admit I rushed it but the real solution was fair play and all the clues are in the game. A final tip. Yes you will mark up fold and cut all these pretty things in the box however Do NOT cut anything until you are 100% sure you have to. There is once puzzle in the game that seems to need to be cut out but actually only certain parts are cut. Remember your grammar school training and only cut on the dotted lines. I cut up pieces to one puzzle and couldn’t solve it and had to rely on the hint cards. Don’t get me wrong, they warned me in the clue itself but I think I was over eager. The plot is a fun puzzle game take on Muder on the Orient Express. The game materials are well designed and the puzzles excellent. A lot of the negative reviews seem to state how the solutions don’t make sense but trust me from someone who didn’t solve the case when I went back over the hints and solutions I was able to see clearly where I made my mistakes. All in all this is a great puzzle challenge. It can only be used once but I thought the price tag was more reasonable than some of the other games out there like this. I’m going to start another Exit game today and I’ve order 4 more. These games are great if you like puzzles and actually give yourself time to sit enjoy it and immerse yourself in the story. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019 by Dennis A. Pascale
    • Does entertain and some difficult clues
Style: Dead Man on the Orient Express
I first need to admit that I didn't realize this was a one-play only when I picked it up, which is completely my oversight. I'll also admit that I wouldn't have been willing to buy it if I had realized that. So, that isn't included in my star rating. This is a escape room game and is very obviously influenced by Agatha Christie's novel, which is one reason I picked it up. The directions do take a little time to read through and understand, but this isn't too difficult, either. The set-up is fun as the mystery uses a main booklet for certain 'settings' and clues, while smaller ones open up to each individual's train car and the clues inside. There are a few extra items, which will need to be used to piece things together as well as cards, a dial, and such. Scissors, pen and paper will be needed to be used as well. There's a short story at the beginning, and then, things get underway. The difficulty of the clues varies, which gave each of us a chance to shine (family play). We were frustrated by one or two clues, since those solutions were a bit wide-reached. There is also a character, who is listed and given a background but forgotten in the rest of the game. The game setup was quite in depth with a lot to do and held several more difficult challenges, but it just wasn't our favorite Escape Room game. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024 by Tonja Drecker
    • Fun and challenging
Style: Mysterious Museum
This was our first escape room board game, and we found it challenging. If you get stuck, I highly recommend walking away and coming back the next day. It really helped us figure out the logic behind one of the more challenging puzzles. Highly recommend for a group or family gathering.
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024 by ChillyWillie

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