Caen’s newest outdoor adventure, "Robbery in the City," dares thrill-seekers to infiltrate the historic Palais Rohan and make off with its most prized artifacts. Participants will need to work as a notorious gang of bank robbers, deciphering clues left by the mysterious Professor to navigate this high-stakes caper. With a healthy dose of humor, malice, and courage, players must make split-second decisions that could cement their place as the greatest gangsters around. Can you and your crew pull off the heist of the century? There’s only one way to find out.
Key Points
- Caen offers an outdoor escape game where players join a notorious bank robber gang to infiltrate the Palais Rohan and steal valuable artifacts.
- The game requires participants to work together, decode mysterious messages left by the Professor, and demonstrate humor, malice, and courage.
- Players are tasked with making high-stakes decisions and overcoming timed challenges to cement their place as the greatest gangsters.
- The game package includes instructions, a two-hour scenario, and an optional facilitator, with audio guides available in French and English.
- Successful completion of the heist can result in prizes for the participants.
Game Overview
Participants join a notorious gang of bank robbers to take over the Palais Rohan, decoding messages left by the mysterious Professor to complete the daring operation.
Using a healthy dose of humor, malice, and courage, players strive to become the greatest gangsters.
Tasked with breaking into the historic palace, players must work together to decipher cryptic clues and outwit the authorities.
Will they pull off the heist of the century, or will their criminal dreams be dashed? It’s a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled adventure that puts participants’ wits and nerve to the test.
Can you and your team outmaneuver the competition and emerge victorious?
Joining the Bank Robber Gang
Eager to take on the role of notorious bank robbers, players are briefed on their mission to infiltrate the Palais Rohan and steal the valuable artifacts within. With a mischievous glint in their eyes, they’re ready to outwit the authorities and cement their place as the greatest gangsters around. The game’s organizers have crafted a thrilling experience, complete with coded messages, timed challenges, and high-stakes decisions. Players must work together, using their wits and cunning, to pull off the heist of a lifetime.
| Objective | Infiltration | Artifact Theft | Evade Authorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Sneak past security and gain access to the Palais Rohan | Locate and secure the valuable artifacts without triggering alarms | Outsmart the police and make a clean getaway before time runs out |
Decoding the Professor’s Messages
As the players dove into their roles as notorious bank robbers, they encountered a series of encoded messages left by the mysterious Professor, the mastermind behind the audacious heist.
Each clue required careful deciphering, challenging the team to put their problem-solving skills to the test.
With furrowed brows and gritted teeth, they dissected the Professor’s cryptic notes, searching for the hidden meanings and patterns that would unlock the path to the Palais Rohan.
Laughter and good-natured banter filled the air as they worked together, drawing on their collective wit and cunning to outwit the elusive criminal genius.
The stakes were high, but the thrill of the chase kept the players engaged and eager to prove their worth as the greatest gangsters in the city.
Required Humor, Malice, and Courage
With the Professor’s puzzles deciphered, the true test of the would-be gangsters lay in mustering the right blend of humor, malice, and courage to pull off the heist.
They’d need to channel their inner rogue, letting a devilish grin and a gleam in the eye inspire both laughter and trepidation in their targets.
Nerves of steel and quick wits were paramount – one misstep could land them in the clink.
But for those bold enough to embrace their criminal alter-egos, the thrill of the chase and the promise of riches awaited.
A sly quip here, a sarcastic barb there – the robbers had to walk a fine line, keeping their victims off-balance while maintaining an air of playful menace.
Only the most skillful could pull off this daring heist.
What’s Included in the Game
The outdoor escape game package includes a transfer of instructions to participants, a unique game code per device (one per team), a two-hour game scenario, optional supervision and presence of facilitators, and the provision of a required smartphone per team.
Winners are also awarded prizes for their efforts.
Participants will need to use their collective wit, cunning, and mischievousness to decode messages left by the notorious Professor and successfully pull off a bank heist at the historic Palais Rohan.
With an audio guide available in both French and English, even non-native speakers can get in on the action and become the greatest gangsters Caen has ever seen.
Who knows, you might just walk away with a prize for your trouble.
Booking and Cancellation Information
Adventurers can reserve their spot for the outdoor escape game and pay later, allowing them to lock in their preferred time slot without immediately forking over the cash. This book-now-pay-later option makes planning the perfect heist a breeze.
If something comes up, no need to sweat it – they offer free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. That means wannabe gangsters can change their minds without losing a single euro.
Whether they’re feeling confident or getting cold feet, the booking process is about as flexible as a bank vault door. All in all, it’s a pretty sweet deal for those looking to pull off the ultimate caper.
Customer Reviews and Ratings
Prospective crooks scoping out the outdoor escape game find a decidedly lukewarm reception from past participants, who in two scathing reviews rate the experience a dismal 2 out of 5 stars.
These would-be bank robbers lament the game’s steep price tag, with one reviewer lamenting it’s ‘very expensive for no interest’ and another declaring they were ‘very disappointed.’
The reviews paint a bleak picture of the experience:
- Participants felt the game lacked any real excitement or challenge, leaving them bored and unsatisfied.
- The audio guides, meant to immerse players in the heist, fell flat and failed to captivate.
Pricing and Duration
For a group of up to 6 participants, the outdoor escape game experience costs a reasonable €69.00, and lasts a duration of 3 hours – ample time for would-be crooks to hatch their dastardly plot and execute the perfect heist.
The game’s audio guide, available in both French and English, will help players navigate the mission, whether they’re seasoned escape room veterans or newcomers looking to dabble in a life of crime.
The experience is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can get in on the action, whether they’re planning a high-stakes robbery or simply looking for an afternoon of fun and adventure.
Recap
Caen’s outdoor escape game, Robbery in the City, offers a thrilling chance to become a notorious bank robber.
Players must work together, decode messages, and navigate challenges with a healthy dose of humor and courage to steal valuable artifacts from the Palais Rohan.
It’s a high-stakes adventure that’ll have you on the edge of your seat, chuckling mischievously as you cement your place as the greatest gangsters.
