PERMANENTLY CLOSED – Le Grenier, our review of the new escape room from La Pièce

PERMANENTLY CLOSED – Calling all escape game fans! La Pièce, a Parisian escape room company, invites you to discover its brand-new adventure, Le Grenier, starting in July 2020. We tried it out—here’s what we thought!

PERMANENTLY CLOSED - In the mood for an adventure? Head to La Pièce, an escape room venue on rue de Metz in Paris, where a brand-new escape game, titled The Attic of La Pièce, has been on offer since July 2020. This most curious room invites you to step into an enchanting world, surrounded by treasures and other bric-a-brac brought back by an explorer.

As for the pitch for this new room, here it is: the famous 20th-century explorer Claudine Blanchet traveled all over the world, bringing back the most incredible treasures from her expeditions. They are said to be hidden in an ancient attic... The door is now open, and the company is now offering you the chance to come and hunt for whatever you like! But beware: the disturbing objects brought back from his travels are, it seems, so precious that some believe them to be cursed... Are you ready to take the risk?

And like any other escape game, you've got an hour to solve the various puzzles along the way, until you're delivered from the room. A beginner/intermediate level adventure, ideal for families, neophytes or anyone who doesn't want to get too bogged down in solving complicated puzzles. It's also a great way to take a break after a long day at work, or simply to have some fun if you're on vacation.

A room that the editorial team had the opportunity to test... And we approve! Designed for two people (but you can be more), the room immediately immerses you in the atmosphere, with a decor to match. An attic worthy of the name, where all effects are created the old-fashioned way, without automation or computers, to avoid any breakdowns, which makes this adventure all the more authentic. This authenticity is also reflected in the objects scattered throughout the room, each of which has been genuinely collected.
As for the puzzles, neophytes are in for a treat, as they are fairly accessible, albeit at different levels of difficulty. But regulars won't be outdone either, since if you're quick on the uptake and have an easy time, the game masters can add further puzzles to spice things up. In short, it's a great experience for the whole family, children (aged 10 and over) and friends alike! And here's a word of advice: make sure you search every space, or you're bound to miss something...

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This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.