
Beginning
in a virtual art class, teams of up to six (working on different
devices), must first help a classmate find out the secrets of
her recently deceased friend. To do so, IT systems must be hacked,
cryptic paintings read, codes and patterns deciphered, all against the
clock. It's a tense 90 minutes (bravo if you complete it sooner) and, at
times, even on finding clues it can be a little confusing as to what to
do with them. But help is on hand via a chat function in the virtual
forum, and clues come swiftly to those who ask.
The Mermaid's Tongue
is a slick operation which uses multiple mediums to make you feel fully
immersed in the experience. Just when you're squinting at your computer
screen, desperately trying to solve a piece of the puzzle, text
messages come flying through to ensnare your efforts. Grab your smartest
friends; this reviewer wouldn't have made it past the first challenge
without her colleagues.
The Mermaid's Tongue is to be played at home in groups of two to six players. Monday-Friday, 7pm & 9pm; Saturday-Sunday, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. Click here to book.
What | The Mermaid's Tongue: Swamp Motel's online escape-room game |
When |
13 Oct 20 – 31 Mar 21, Performance times vary |
Price | £15pp |
Website | Click here for more information and to book |