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One of our friends invited us to take part in\u00a0Handmade Mysteries<\/a> latest escape room.<\/p>\n

We were told to meet at The Depot and await instructions. At the appointed moment, Wynne, our wooden, toy soldier guide arrived to take us to Poppa Plock’s wonky workshop.<\/p>\n

First impressions on entering the toy factory was that it was very creepy. \u00a0Twisted toys and demented dolls littered the room and there was a freaky ventriloquist dummy giving instructions.<\/p>\n

Our team were under pressure in a race against the clock to complete Plock\u2019s finest creation.<\/p>\n

Did we succeed in building “Roy”? Did we discover why the toy maker mysteriously disappeared? Did we share some bizarre moments? (Those who have played the game know what I’m talking about!)<\/p>\n

Well, I’m pleased to say we completed the build within time. However, the photographic evidence suggested we may have overrun slightly.<\/p>\n

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