Z-arts: The Library of Enchantment

By | March 23, 2023

by Z-arts (website)

Zion Arts Centre, 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA

Manchester

3-8 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

Player review

Review by Scotus0 expert

Rated between 45 and 45 out of 5
Played: 30 Mar 2023 Team size: 3 Time taken: ~55:00 Outcome: Successful escape!
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A* Z-Escape

As an experienced escaper, I was invited to play Z-escape prior to its opening. This is a unique escape room in that children can play without parents/guardians, as an in-game host- the librarian- can tag along for the adventure.

Story

Billi the Bookworm has escaped and is causing mischief in the library: find and recapture him before the Library Inspector arrives.

Puzzles

The puzzles are of a reasonable difficulty, meaning a group of adults (well, we’re big kids, really) can enjoy the challenge just as much as a team of juvenile escapees. There’s an engaging variety of mental and physical tasks- even one that involves using your nose!

Mise-en-scene

Its immersive atmosphere is one of The Library of Enchantment’s strongest elements: each well-decorated space is inspired by a different book. The journey through the library takes you from pirate ships to space, with high-quality, charming décor to keep you lost in time.

Final Comments

Our team of 3 had a lot of fun playing, and we did it with about 4 minutes to spare. A lot of thought and research has clearly been put in to make this a formidable room, which shows!

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