An escape game in complete freedom!

If I’m not mistaken, an escape game is held in an enclosed place, hence its name, since you have to “escape” from it… And the idea is to reproduce a setting, in a reduced surface area. So, why this escape game in complete freedom, it doesn’t make sense… “Basically, I agree”, admits Lilas, the host of the Créanim’ company, organizer of the event, “but the principle is the same, you have to solve puzzles, the difference is that it takes place outside, and the “playground” is the city.” In this case Tarbes, which is finishing a tour of 80 cities throughout the southwest… “The idea is to help people discover the city, there are 10 places where we have installed boxes, which contain enigmas in relation to the story, in this case a manhunt between Arsène Lupine and Professor Moriarty But to solve the enigmas, you have to observe your environment, the key is provided by a monument, an element of the landscape. ” And is it fun? Apparently yes, since 169 “gamers” registered, young people, old people, families. “That’s what’s interesting, it’s transgenerational.” Among them, Tony, Julie and Elise, precisely brother and sisters, fans of “traditional” escape games, but tempted by the experience. “We know Tarbes well, but we think that we will undoubtedly discover things…” Implying that we were unaware. But there was no time to discuss, Lilas let go of her investigators…