[187] Scram Escape Rooms: Motel of Madness

Date: 14/04/2024

Company Name: Scram Escape Rooms

Room: Motel of Madness

Cost: $60 per person (Team of 3)

Time Allowed: 60 Minutes

Website Link: https://www.scramescaperooms.com.au/macquariepark

Location: 2/119 Wicks Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

Best Parking: On-site parking

Succeeded: Yes with approximately 8 minutes remaining

Rating: 

• Hospitality/Gamesmaster: 7
• Room Quality: 6
• Immersion: 6
• Puzzle Design: 6 
• Fun Factor: 6

Overall: 6.20/10

Room Description: 

You and your team are on a road trip when a terrible storm hits. You decide to find accommodation for the night, but only one bed and breakfast is available in the area.

It is an unusual venue and the host makes it very clear that you're not to go exploring past any red doors.

But what do you do... you go exploring... And this bed and breakfast makes it very hard to go back.

Comments:
Motel of Madness was the second and final room our usual team, minus one member, tackled at the Scram Venue in Macquarie Park. This also marked the team's 29th room and my 33rd overall. As previously mentioned in our review of Murder in the Mob, this room notably deviated from the typical Scram-style rooms that we have grown to appreciate.

Throughout our experience in Motel of Madness, we found a noticeable absence of a strong, cohesive story. We were simply advised, "Don't go through the red door," with little consequence attached. The puzzles felt somewhat disjointed, requiring us to backtrack through rooms we had already explored, but they definitely pushed us to think more deeply than usual. While the set design was aesthetically pleasing and captured the desired vibe, the lack of a consistent narrative made it challenging to fully immerse ourselves in the experience.

Fortunately, we had the same Gamesmaster as earlier in the day, ensuring we were in capable hands. However, we did encounter a slight hiccup towards the end. Despite completing the majority of puzzles, we found ourselves missing one crucial item needed to escape. Our Gamesmaster handled the situation professionally, offering assistance and even providing us with a 10% discount voucher for our next Scram visit.

Overall, Motel of Madness ranked as our least favourite of the three rooms at the Macquarie venue. Nevertheless, our group still appreciated the enjoyable time and hospitality provided by Scram.