Chapter 1: Caves of Caneen

The minimum number of players is 1. There are no puzzles in this room requiring players to be in two or more spots at one time. While it would be a challenge to do by oneself, it is entirely possible.

The maximum number of players is 8.

Based on the number of puzzles in the room and the general challenge, groups of 3-5 have the best ratio of number of puzzles to difficulty.

Groups of 2 can beat the game under time if they have good reading comprehension and communication. Groups of 6 or more regularly get out under time.

This game concept originated from an adaption from Clancey's Lodge, a fan-favorite Yosemite Haunted Cabin escape room from our previous location. Originally we wanted to adapt CL into our medieval fantasy setting and have a game out faster so we could make other projects.

So many ideas had to be altered and changed at a certain point it was more recognizable as it's own standalone room than a remake of CL, so we explored the idea of making this the start of our new adventure!

The story is the closest aspect to the original adaptation; you act as skilled agents of some government investigating a mystery when events go awry.

1. The bookcase and final puzzle have been rebuilt from the ground-up using original materials recovered from Clancey's Lodge. The puzzles are different.
2. The clock makes a return, however is implemented in a new way.
3. An old friend returns.

WIP: NOT CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED

This game using the first of our storytelling mechanics: the storyblock.

This is a completely optional mechanic that skilled players may wish to solve to fully understand the story behind the escape room. It's not necessary to complete the game, but it offers the complete picture of the story to players.

Throughout the game you will uncover Lore Notes, which resemeble 1" x 2" word blocks. These magnetized blocks fit into spots on the storyblock, and if completed correctly, tells the entire tale of the room.

If players can complete the story block correctly they can complete the case, and bring all the evidence collected to the King and bring justice to what happened at Caneen.

If players want to truly 100% complete this game, they will need to solve this in one attempt!

There are 20 wordblocks you will uncover throughout the room. Each block has a unique phrase on it, and fits on a specific spot on the Storyblock. If you complete it correctly you solve the case!

Teams running out of time may wish to skip this mechanic, otherwise teams that feel confident with their time management skills may want to work on it throughout the escape game experience.

There are a total of 14 puzzles and steps to escape.

Clancey's Lodge originally had 12.