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Adventure Games: The Grand Hotel Abaddon - A Kosmos Game from Thames & Kosmos | Collaborative, Replayable Storytelling Gaming Experience for 2 to 4 Players Ages 12+, Grey
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Age Range (Description) | 12 years |
Number of Players | 1 - 4 |
Brand | Thames & Kosmos |
Theme | Adventure |
Material | Cardboard |
About this item
- This thrilling adventure starts when you take a vacation at the Grand Hotel Abaddon.
- Strange things begin to happen all around you. Could there be ghosts in this hotel?
- Explore the hotel, combine items, find clues, and talk to other guests to solve the mystery.
- With each new action, the story unfolds, similar to a PC adventure game.
- Enough story content to play multiple times with different endings each time, approximately 5 hours of playtime.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.6 ounces |
ASIN | B08TX3VQ4P |
Item model number | 695134 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #60,983 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,839 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | May 22, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
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It's been a long year, and you’ve been looking forward to a nice, relaxing vacation at the Grand Hotel Abaddon. But what started out as a quiet retreat has become something else entirely. Strange things have been happening all around you. Could ghosts be behind these mysterious incidents, as the other guests and hotel staff seem to believe, or is there a more rational explanation? The Grand Hotel Abaddon is a cooperative adventure game, played over three chapters. During the game, the choices you make determine what happens next. Explore the hotel, question guests, investigate rooms, and wander hidden passageways. Each player takes on a different role, cooperating to uncover hidden secrets. Only by working together will you be able to solve the mystery of the Grand Hotel Abaddon. With multiple possible endings, your choices will decide how the story ends! + Similar to a PC adventure game, players have to explore spaces, combine items, find clues, talk to people and make the right choices to win the game. + A cooperative board game with simple rules played in three chapters for players 12 years and up. + Approximately 5 hours of play time
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WARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard - small parts may be swallowed or inhaled.
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Customers like the artwork, value, and replayability of the tabletop game. They mention that the puzzles are clever and the cards are nice. They also like the fun. However, some customers are mixed on the quality, reading, and ease of use.
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Customers like the fun of the game. They say it has many twists and turns, and is a pretty good choose your own adventure style game. The games are short enough to play in an evening, and provide a fine way to spend your time. The gameplay area expands with each new section, and there are new rooms and treasures to find.
"...It's a small package, but there's a lot of fun packed in there. The game is divided into three chapters, and can be saved easily between them...." Read more
"Good game, might have some replayability, but might be better to let someone else play after you have finished...." Read more
"...Pros:* Exploration as you unlock new rooms and secrets* Multiple branching pathways - you cannot see everything in one playthrough*..." Read more
"...which do require you to destroy some elements to solve, but are really fun and engaging...." Read more
Customers like the replayability of the game. They mention that it is a good item to keep passing on as a gift, it can be played again, and is reusable. Some customers also say that the game is fun, low-stress, and re-giftable.
"Good game, might have some replayability, but might be better to let someone else play after you have finished...." Read more
"...adventure, it’s relatively cheap, it’s a fun 3-4 hours, and it can be played again (as the game does not destroy itself during use)...." Read more
"...Unlike the Exit games, this game is replayable. I am going to gift it to my kids for them to try...." Read more
"...These can be replayed, though we will probably wait a few months to sort of forgot the information we learned the first go...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the artwork of the game. They mention that the cards are nice and the puzzles are not difficult. Overall, customers find the game to be enjoyable and clever.
"...Splitting the story into three parts was a great design choice...." Read more
"...Well this is it! The story is nothing amazing but still good, the art is cool, the puzzles didn't require you to stretch your imagination too far to..." Read more
"...them to be difficult and lacking in story but overall enjoyable and clever) and Unlock games...." Read more
"...The shipping was faster than expected. The cards seem nice for a game you play once. I do see that the print in the book is a little small...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the game. They say it's well worth the price for what you get.
"...Essentially it’s a choose your own adventure, it’s relatively cheap, it’s a fun 3-4 hours, and it can be played again..." Read more
"...value to the game but for the price and hours of game play it’s absolutely worth it...." Read more
"...Pros: Easy to learn, fun engaging story, good price, fun room building mechanics..." Read more
"...Totally worth it and am going to purchase the other one just as soon as I finish this review. More of these please...." Read more
Customers like the family use of the game. They say it's very family-friendly, and it'll be much better with the kids involved.
"...You won't be disappointed. It's great for families...." Read more
"...This makes it very family-friendly and encourages a lot of discussion during your down time...." Read more
"...It's fun, and entertaining... but much better with kids involved." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the game. Some mention that the puzzles were not too difficult, the storyline is fun, and the gameplay is easy to understand. However, others say that it's difficult to follow, the tutorial doesn't help much, and it gets tedious after a while.
"...It's not complex. I'd give it two of five on the complexity scale...." Read more
"...being a good thing because it means more game to enjoy, it just got tedious...." Read more
"...This game has adventure, problem-solving, and branching pathways.Pros:* Exploration as you unlock new rooms and secrets*..." Read more
"...Ideally, I think this would be done with kids as it’s not too difficult and probably makes it more fun to watch them enjoy themselves...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the reading in the game. Some mention they enjoy the depth of the story, the puzzles are thematic and make sense, and that it really makes them think. Others however, say that it's too much reading, the directions are complicated, and the game is lacking in story.
"...multiple game paths, multiple endings, and some colorful, interesting characters...." Read more
"Just finished this last night and we really enjoyed it. Tells a pretty cool story and was a fun adventure throughout...." Read more
"...I love the Exit games (although I found them to be difficult and lacking in story but overall enjoyable and clever) and Unlock games...." Read more
"...The puzzles were good and the storylline more engaging than the Exit games." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the game. Some mention that the component quality is nice, while others say that there is nothing to see, the puzzle logic is silly, and the mechanics don't make sense.
"...If you get frustrated by the silliness of the puzzle logic, you will soon get tired of this game too." Read more
"...The component quality is nice, the artwork is a bit generic but it works (again, very similar to the Exit: the game series)...." Read more
"...This one is no different. The mechanics do not make sense and every turn you feel like you're doing something wrong...." Read more
"...a lot of entries that amounted to "nothing to see here", without any real logic behind which areas move the game forward and which are dead ends...." Read more
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Though, in this particular game system, there is no death. Health in this game acts more as part of the scoring method. The more health you have, the more points you'll have at endgame, thus a better final score (and possible different endings). The game also has contingencies if you should lose too much health during gameplay so that there is no player elimination. All players who start the game will end the game.
This cooperative game can be played solo or with up to four players. I played with two of my sons (11 and 9) and we all had a blast. We were all invested in the story and all helped out. As the most experienced with these types of games, I did most of the heavy lifting as far as the puzzles. But, my oldest son did figure out a crucial puzzle before I did and it was great to see his excitement when he turned out to be correct. It's not complex. I'd give it two of five on the complexity scale.
What you get in the box basically amounts to four meeples, an adventure deck of cards, a stack of room cards, and an adventure book which will have all the story contents in it. It's a small package, but there's a lot of fun packed in there. The game is divided into three chapters, and can be saved easily between them. I'd say there's at least an hour per chapter. The first chapter took us longer, but once we got used to the system the next two chapters went by much quicker. There is also a hint system in place if you get stuck. We did not use the adventure book. We used the Kosmos Helper App, which had voice over for all the entries. I feel that added a bit of fun theatrics to the game experience.
Keep in mind, this is pretty much a one-time playthrough. Once you know the puzzles and how the story unfolds there's really nothing left. Technically, you could play it again and make a few different decisions, and finish with a different ending. There are at least three different endings as far I can tell. I just don't feel that enough will be different to warrant the time spent. Note that there is nothing destroyed during gameplay like in other similar games, so you can re-package and give to a friend.
Overall, I think The Dungeon is great! If you want a comparable experience to escape room games, but with more adventure and story, then this is for you. If you want an experience almost exactly like those old (and new) point-and-click video games, then this game is really for you. You won't be disappointed. It's great for families. The box recommends ages 12 and up, but my kids are younger and I didn't find anything objectionable in the game's content. That age range is probably more for puzzle-solving ability, which I can agree with. We played with three players, but I can also see this as an enjoyable solo game.
I can not yet compare it to the other title in this line, Monochrome Inc. as I have not played it yet. I will definitely pick it up and update my review with a comparison when I finish. There is also a third one coming out soon called The Volcanic Island.
Pros:
* Exploration as you unlock new rooms and secrets
* Multiple branching pathways - you cannot see everything in one playthrough
* Lots of decisions to make
* Puzzles that are not too hard, but not too easy
* Thematic story that you want to see what happens
* Character's skills influence consequences
* About 3 to 9 hours of gameplay split into 3 chapters
Cons:
* You cannot lose - health is really just for points
* Combat is not interactive
* Final battle (we tested 2 different endings) is kinda anti-climatic - this is probably due to a lack of any real combat mechanics
Final Thoughts:
I am not a big fan of the EXIT games. They are okay, but really just a bunch of themed puzzles - there is no exploration or wonder involved. If you are a huge fan of EXIT, especially the difficult puzzles, then this game series may or may not appeal to you. If you dislike EXIT, then this series is different enough that it would be worth a shot.
Really, this is just a choose your own adventure game in a physical space with puzzles. For those wanting to find an escape room at home experience, this is the closest thing I have experienced.
While supporting 4 players, this is best with 2 players. There is a lot of downtime between turns with 4 players, and it quickly gets boring and drags out the playtime.
Finally, while you can technically replay the game with different choices, a lot of the surprises will be ruined. Just like choose your own adventure books, a replay is nowhere near as fun as the first time around.
Splitting the story into three parts was a great design choice. This makes it very family-friendly and encourages a lot of discussion during your down time. (We took a couple of days between sections and found ourselves often discussing what we should explore next!) Keep some note paper handy because you'll want to take notes to remember where things are or who said what to you.
Another great design feature is that nothing in the game gets destroyed in solving the mystery. Once you're done, everything is intact, so you can share the game with another family or set of friends and they can enjoy the game too. Brilliant!
Kosmos also makes Exit at-home escape games, which do require you to destroy some elements to solve, but are really fun and engaging. (You'll see a difficulty rating on the box. 4 and 5 are quite challenging! 2 and 3 make for great family fun.)
One thing to note - there is the implication of some torture and violence in the story line, so bear that in mind if you decide to buy this game for your family. (We would have been fine solving this game with our son, but all families have their own preferences!)
Overall, I highly recommend you buy this and try it, especially if the time-is-running-out feeling of escape rooms gives you hives. This one is much more relaxed. We'll be looking for more Adventure Games to try!