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The Game – Secret Mission [Review]

Cindi S.

April 19

I'll never tell

Location: Paris, France

Date Played: March 20, 2024

Team Size: 3-5; we recommend 3-4

Duration: 60 minutes

Price: €30-€38 per person, depending on team size

Ticketing: Private

Accessibility Consideration: There are stairs; one person needs to crawl.

Emergency Exit Rating: [A] Push To Exit

Physical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints

REA Reaction

Secret Mission was exactly that: a secret. Though highly recommended by local gamemasters, no one would tell us anything about this game, not even a little bit. We checked the website looking for any information, but found no details. I've never played a game without knowing at least something about it. I was curious. After booking the game, I received an email telling me where and when to start. And that's it.

A collection of booklets on a tabletop, they each say, "The Game," one says "English."

Without giving away spoilers, or any details, really, what I can say is we were immersed in the adventure from the very first moment. Story was front and center, and developed as we played; a few story elements unique to our experience provided memorable, funny moments that I won't soon forget. The set was inventive with design choices that wowed us – but no pictures allowed, of course. Engaging and energetic gameplay provided strong momentum; we were on a mission, and we were going to see it through no matter what. And though the finale was not quite as immersive as the rest of the game, it was still thrilling and tons of fun.

The secret's out: The Game's Secret Mission was an entertaining, high-energy game that kept us completely engaged and immersed through the entire time. If you are playing escape rooms in Paris, make time to play Secret Mission; it will be the best game you'll never tell anyone about.