EXIT: The Game – Kidnapped in Fortune City – Cooperative Escape Room Puzzle

A cooperative escape room game designed for home play, EXIT: The Game – Kidnapped in Fortune City challenges a team to rescue a kidnapped sheriff in a Wild West frontier town. With a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5, this one-time-use puzzle requires players to solve riddles, crack codes, and explore multiple locations. Helpful clue cards ensure you never get stuck on a riddle.

What is the story behind Kidnapped in Fortune City?

In the lawless frontier town of Fortune City, the sheriff has vanished without a trace. Players take on the role of investigators, working together to solve the kidnapping before time runs out. The investigation leads through iconic Wild West locations: the saloon, drugstore, gunsmith, post office, prison, and bank. In a unique twist, the team decides the order in which to visit these places and which townspeople to interrogate. Clues and strange items are found along the way, and players must piece together testimonies to locate the sheriff.

Key features and gameplay details

• One-time-use format: The game materials are marked, folded, and torn during play, making each copy usable only once.
• Clue cards: Included clue cards provide hints so players never feel permanently stuck.
• Award-winning series: This game is part of the EXIT series, which received the Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017 award.
• Difficulty level 3 of 5: Offers a moderate challenge suitable for puzzle enthusiasts.
• Cooperative play: Players work as a team, sharing clues and discussing solutions.

Important notes about this one-time-use game

Because the game requires you to write on, fold, and tear components, it cannot be replayed or resold. Each copy delivers a unique experience meant for a single playthrough. The clue cards are designed to provide just enough help to keep the game moving without giving away solutions.

Difficulty and awards

With a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5, Kidnapped in Fortune City sits in the middle of the EXIT series scale. It is part of the award-winning series that earned the Kennerspiel des Jahres (Connoisseur Game of the Year) in 2017, a prestigious German board game award highlighting games with deeper strategy and complexity.

Frequently asked questions

Can this game be played more than once?

No. Because you must mark, fold, and tear the game materials during play, each copy is designed for a single use.

What happens if our team gets stuck on a puzzle?

The game includes helpful clue cards that provide hints without giving away the full solution, ensuring you can progress.

Is this game suitable for children?

The safety information warns that it is not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts that could be choked on. The game is designed for older children and adults.

How many players are recommended?

The supplied data does not specify a player count, but typical EXIT games accommodate 1–4 players.

Game specifications