Room 25*
Room 25 is a suspenseful and strategic board game set in a mysterious prison-like facility. Each player is trapped in this labyrinth, where every room has four doors but seemingly no way out. The ultimate goal is to find Room 25, believed to be the escape from this nightmare. However, the twist lies in the fact that not all players may be keen on escaping; some might be guardians of the prison, secretly plotting against the others.
Gameplay Overview
- Escape Objective: Navigate through the prison to find Room 25, the supposed exit.
- Hidden Roles: Among the players, there may be traitors who don't want the group to escape.
- Preprogrammed Moves: Players plan their moves in advance, leading to a need for discussion, negotiation, and possibly deceit.
Special Features
- Multiple Play Modes: Offers five different modes, from fully cooperative to solo play.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Balances cooperative strategy with the potential for betrayal.
- Dynamic Player Interaction: Encourages active discussion and deduction to uncover the traitors.
Conclusion
Room 25 is an intriguing game for those who enjoy a mix of strategy, cooperation, and the tension of hidden roles. The various playing modes cater to different group dynamics and preferences, making it versatile and replayable. It’s a great choice for game nights, blending elements of teamwork, strategy, and psychological manipulation as players work together (or against each other) to find the elusive Room 25 and escape the prison.
Nominated for 1 award.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Room 25 so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 51 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2012 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 11 in The best games where you program movement sequences
- Position 26 in The best maze board, card & dice games