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With only a chain-link fence separating the two teams, you can hear and see everything your opponent is doing — all the while knowing the clock is ticking down.
Gertsman said it’s fun watching the teams compete — some are loud, calling out their answers while others try to hide everything they do from the opposing side. No matter who wins, it’s all in good fun.
“We’ve designed it in such a way that somebody is going to win,” said Joy. “If you make it to 35 minutes and no one gets out it’s not as much fun.” The other escape room, Our Man on Sussex, is a col-
laborative effort for larger groups with a success rate of about 25 per cent. “Our Man on Sussex is one of the largest capacity rooms in the city,” said Gertsman. “We’re always trying to think outside of
the box.” The idea was also to create rooms that anyone can play, whether for a fun family activity, a night out for friends, or a corporate team-building exercise. “All our themes are non-
threatening so that it’s more appealing,” said Sydney. “There’s no darkness so that is one thing that really sets us apart.” See THE RESPONSE, page 39
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Unlocked Ottawa is the city’s newest escape room and is based in north Kanata. From left is Melissa Sydney, Calvin Joy and Candice Gertsman.
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