The festive season just got a whole lot more exciting with Solarpop's launch of their top games for 2023! As a parent, I had the pleasure of introducing Harper (age 9) and Leah (age 4) to a few of these games, and the verdict? Absolute excitement and engagement!
Catan
Ticket to Ride
5 Second Rule
Spot It!
Bananagrams
Qwirkle
Azul
Rory’s Story Cubes
Azul
Codenames
Wingspan
Cobra Paw
Pass the Bomb
Exploding Kittens
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
EXIT
Among these awsome games is the immersive and cooperative escape room experience - EXIT!
Unveiling EXIT:
EXIT isn't your typical board game; it's a daring escape room adventure that promises hours of fun for players aged 12 and up. The game requires one to four players or teams to work collaboratively, solving riddles and cracking codes to escape from imaginative situations. What sets EXIT apart is its diverse themes, each offering a unique environment filled with clues and puzzles seamlessly integrated into captivating storylines.
Unlocking Imaginary Worlds
From being stuck in a museum in Florence to unraveling the riddle of a Haunted Rollercoaster, escaping kidnappers in Fortune City, or sailing away from a Forgotten Island, each game presents a new challenge, ensuring players never experience the same adventure twice. The variety of puzzles, from deciphering formulas to physically altering pieces, keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.
The Immersive Experience
Philip Galliford, spokesperson for Solarpop, describes EXIT as a brilliantly immersive experience. The game doesn't require deep learning; instead, it offers loads of fun clues to solve. The inclusion of a variety of puzzles, such as deciphering formulas or physically altering pieces, sets EXIT apart from other escape room games, adding a layer of complexity and excitement.
The Mechanics of Escape
Every EXIT game box contains a decoder disk, a book introducing the escape room and various types of clues, and three decks of cards. Each game is a once-off experience, as components need to be altered or destroyed during gameplay. The box indicates a difficulty level between novice and expert, guiding players to choose the right challenge level for their group.
Mastering the Puzzles
Riddle cards are key in detailing the puzzles players need to solve, while Help cards assist when players face challenges. The decoder disk guides players to the relevant Answer card once a puzzle is solved. The success of the escape is measured based on completion time and the number of Help cards used, adding a competitive edge to the cooperative gameplay.
More Than Just a Game
EXIT is not just a game; it's an escape room in a box that brings the excitement and intensity of an escape room to your living room, making it perfect for teen's birthday parties or corporate team-building events. The game encourages teamwork and provides a unique and unplugged experience, with everything needed included in the box.
For more information and to dive into the world of escape room games, visit Solarpop's Escape Room Games and Unplug Yourself.
My girls recently had the pleasure of also reviewing a few other goodies such as Spot It! as well as Bananagrams!
Spot it! - a.k.a. Dobble - is an addictive, feverishly fun matching game for all ages. The first thing to know about Spot it! is that there is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards. Make sense? Now all you need is a sharp eye and a quick hand to play all five different party games packed into the grab 'n' go tin. Including up to eight players, Spot it! is a cinch to learn, plays fast, and is irresistibly fun for all ages. Once you "spot", the fun don't stop. Simple to learn, a challenge to win.
Bananagrams - Addictively simple, and simply addictive, BANANAGRAMS is the fast and frantic word game enjoyed by millions! Players and their opponents aim to use all of their letters to build a word grid in a race to the finish. The first player to use all of their tiles is crowned "Top Banana"!
BANANAGRAMS requires no pencil, paper, or board, and comes in a small portable banana-shaped pouch that's perfect for ages 7 and up —at home or on the go.
Exclusive Chance to WIN: EXIT Game Giveaway!
As if the excitement wasn't enough, Solarpop is offering an exclusive opportunity to win 1 x EXIT game. Hurry over to our Facebook page to enter and add an extra thrill to your festive season.
To add even more excitement to the season, Solarpop has just launched a win a cruise campaign, where a family of four can win a cruise experience. Go to www.goplay.co.za for more details.