theory11 Box ONE Board Game Presented by Neil Patrick Harris 1 player

(This review is spoiler-free.)I found Box One when I was looking to purchase more of the Exit escape room games. I wasn't sure what to expect, since I took the advice of the first few reviews I read and didn't seek out any information about it; I've been a fan of Neil Patrick Harris for many years, and since I love puzzles and was seeking more physical games to purchase, I decided to give it a try.Box One may be a game, but it is also an experience--and one I THOROUGHLY enjoyed. I was grinning with giddiness every time I discovered something new, because it was all so clever and so... satisfying? It's hard to describe the feeling, but it's almost like the solutions to some of the puzzles were exactly what I wanted them to be, rather than what I expected them to be. There were a lot of really, really cool ideas packed into this box.I will say, though, that if you're looking for a challenge, Box One probably won't satisfy you. I'm no genius, but I never needed any hints, and never struggled on any one puzzle for more than a few minutes. Oddly enough, I didn't find this to be a downside. The puzzles don't feel like they're meant to stump you so much as they're there to guide you to the next step, and I was enjoying the feeling of being the smart person who figured it all out, haha. Just be aware that if you're experienced with escape room style games (or similar genres) this will feel pretty easy to you.And again, if you're at all experienced with puzzle games, Box One probably won't take you very long to finish. I went at a leisurely pace and still finished in maybe 3 hours split between two days. Nothing gets destroyed along the way, so you can technically replay it, but you'll probably want to wait a few years so everything is a surprise again. I still think it's worth the price for how much fun I had, but if you're on a tight budget and need the most bang for your buck, there are plenty of other board games or video games that will give you more playtime.Overall, I can tell that a LOT of time, effort, and passion went into designing Box One. I can't remember the last time I felt so much child-like excitement, and in this day and age, that kind of experience is priceless. I have already purchased Box Two and look forward to seeing what new surprises it brings!

I LOVE THIS! Do not look it up more than just buying it, or look at pictures from other people! I read that in some other reviews, and I am so glad I did because this had been awesome so far! If you like riddles, games, trivia, and other detective type stuff, this is a much have. I actually stopped playing so I could see my hubby go through some of it, and see his reaction. I'm already ordering Box Two even though I know we have a lot more to do on Box One. Best fun I've had in a long time from any puzzle game!

Wife has been wanting to play it for a while. Once she got it opened it and enjoyed it for hours. Was fast shipping and well packaged

I really enjoyed this game! It is crafted with high-quality materials and offers a creative game theme. It is well worth the cost and is of a much higher quality for the price than other similarly priced games in this genre. I loved it!!!

Good fun that will last you about 2 hours. In the style of an escape room. The game says to do it alone, but my husband and I completed it together. I would say any more people than that and it might not have enough for everyone to help. Some things we discovered ahead of time and others were unexpected and inspired joy. Overall an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.I like the fact that the story unfolded as we completed clues but felt that the storytelling component could have been a bit stronger and added more complexity and layers as you went. Would be awesome if Box Two does that a little bit better. We ordered both so I'm looking forward to trying the second one when it arrives. We reset everything and will pass it on to some friends who enjoy escape rooms.

Something new and fun

Love it! Can't wait to finish and get Box Two! Hoping they make a Box Three!

Amazing game!!! So much fun!