Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor cover
2015BGG rank #3,360

Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor

by Rebecca Bleau, Nicholas Cravotta · ThinkFun

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Players3–8
Time90m
ComplexityLight
Age10+

About the game

What is Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor?

What are “Escape the Room” games? Escape the Room games began as digital adventures and quickly turned into real-life events all around the world where players are locked in a room and must uncover clues and hidden objects to escape. ThinkFun’s version of Escape the Room allows you to bring all the excitement of these experiences into your very own home! The Mystery: It’s 1869 and the town’s well-respected astronomer has not been seen since the untimely passing of his wife. Recently, strange things have been happening at his manor – loud and unfamiliar noises, an unpleasant smell, and smoke billowing from the observatory. It’s up to you and your guests to solve the mystery at the Stargazer’s Manor! The Objective: Spend an evening working with your guests to solve puzzles, unlock hidden clues, and unravel the mystery of the Stargazer’s Manor. Will you and your guests be able to solve the mystery and save the astronomer before time runs out?

How it plays

Mechanics

Cooperative GameMemoryPaper-and-PencilPattern RecognitionStorytelling

On the shelf

Categories

Murder / MysteryParty GamePuzzle

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