Keep it cool!
Location: Mechelen, Belgium
Date Played: July 17, 2023
Team Size: 2-6; we recommend 3-5
Duration: 70 minutes
Price: from 140 € for 2 players to 180 € for 6 players
Ticketing: Private
Accessibility Consideration: All players must climb and crawl
Emergency Exit Rating: [A] Push To Exit
Physical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints
REA Reaction
Han's Revenge was hands down the coolest escape room I've experienced.
Centered around a feud between a fan company and an air conditioner company, Han's Revenge told an utterly silly story with some serious skill and tact.
Though jam-packed with memorable "wow" moments, Han's Revenge wasn't just "cool for the sake of being cool." Each interaction and special effect compounded into an epic experience that was far greater than the sum of its parts. There was a clear "why" to our roles and our actions, and a thoughtful narrative structure that tied everything together.
Han's Revenge embodied the sort of wonder, delight, and curiosity that keeps me excited about the future of escape rooms — a welcoming future in which puzzlers, explorers, scenery snobs, and people who don't even know yet that they like escape rooms are all able to find stories and adventures that they can connect with on a personal level.
That's not to say that Han's Revenge necessarily tapped into any deep emotions. But, it demonstrated a serious playfulness that I believe almost all players would find both approachable and impressive. It told a cohesive and unique story that falls squarely outside the bounds of the usual escape room themes. It provided a delightful physical environment that instantly brought out our inner child. It sparked anticipation and joy rather than fear or dread.
If you are anywhere near Belgium, Han's Revenge is a world-class experience that is worth going out of your way to play. And while you're at De Gouden Kooi, do not miss The Secret of Saint-Rumoldus. While it may now get overshadowed by Han's Revenge, it would be a top standout at almost any other escape room facility.
Image via De Gouden Kooi
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