Popular Puzzle-Solving Toy ‘Nazokan’ Returns to Shelves After Selling Out
13.January.2022 | ANIME&GAME
SCRAP, a company known for its unique escape games, have recently started selling its ‘Nazokan’ (Mystery Can) product at stores nationwide starting December 22, 2021. These items sold out instantly upon initial release, and have been highly praised by puzzle-lovers, including popular actress and model Nanase Nishino!
Two kinds of ‘Nazokan’ are on sale: The ‘Golden Angel Can’ and the ‘Silver Devil Can.’ Each large can contains a number of difficult puzzles and riddles.
Following its initial launch in October 2021, the first production run sold out in only six days. Puzzle fans have been begging for a second production run, and to celebrate the re-release, actress and model Nanase Nishino has released her comments on the product. Nishino is known as major puzzle fan, so what does she have to say?
Comment from Nanase Nishino
When I first grabbed a ‘Nazokan,’ I was excited to see what sorts of mysteries I’d find inside, and I was ready to take on the challenge.
Spending my time on each puzzle, I completely lost track of time, and I came away with a real sense of accomplishment.
You can solve it alone,
or work together with your friends,
or even give it as a gift to someone who loves riddles!
I hope everyone has fun with this amazing product!
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’Nazokan’ (Mystery Can)
―Calling All Puzzle Lovers! We’ve Fit Tons of Puzzles and Riddles into this Can!―
Price: ¥3,000 (Tax Included)
Where to Buy: Real Escape Game Stores and Tokyo Mystery Circus
Special Site: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazokan/
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Attack on Titan Real Escape Game to Return to Tokyo and Nagoya to Celebrate the Final Season
07.December.2022 | ANIME&GAME
The Real Escape Game Attack on Titan The Final Season: Escape from the Five Titans, a collaboration between Real Escape Game and Attack on Titan, will be held for a limited time starting January 13, 2023.
Both this escape game and Escape from the Titan’s Forest have attracted over 250,000 visitors. The events are being held one more time to commemorate the conclusion of the series in 2023.
Visitors will be able to transform themselves into characters from the now-legendary series. Players can enjoy an incredible sense of realism, with new voiceovers recorded by Attack on Titan’s voice actors.
Will you be coming out to try your hand at this tricky game? It may be your last chance!
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Attack on Titan x Real Escape Game (Escape from the Titan’s Forest)
Venue / Dates
Tokyo Mystery Circus: January 26 – March 12, 2023Nagoya: April 13 – May 14, 2023
Attack on Titan The FInal Season x Real Escape Game (Escape the Five Titans)
Kichijoji: January 13 – March 12, 2023
Nagoya: February 23 – April 9, 2023Official Site: https://realdgame.jp/shingeki_rv/
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Inspires Real Escape Game and Character-Inspired Menu in Tokyo
20.October.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Real Escape Games invite guests to become the main character in their own story as they solve riddles and explore unique stories. Tokyo Mystery Circus, the world’s first and largest ‘mystery’ theme park, will start its collaboration with Demon Slayer: Mugen Train on October 27, 2022. The event will run until January 24, 2023.
To celebrate the start of this highly-anticipated event, three original food items will also be available. Guests can enjoy Enmu’s Cocoa Milk, a tasty Tsubuan roll, and a hot dog inspired by Tanjiro’s Hinokami Kagura.
The original menu items will be sold exclusively at Tokyo Mystery Circus during the event period. Come immerse yourself in the world of Demon Slayer while you can!
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Real Escape Game
Venue: Tokyo Mystery Circus Himitsukichi Lab Main Hall
Running: October 27, 2022 – January 24, 2023
Details/Tickets: https://mysterycircus.jp/kimetsu/
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Inspires Escape Room This Fall
25.August.2022 | ANIME&GAME
Tokyo Mystery Circus, a micro-theme park in Shinjuku, has announced a new escape game in collaboration with the wildly popular Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. From October 27, 2022, until January 24, 2023, fans will be invited to participate in this exciting and challenging event inspired by the series’ story.
Players will be locked inside a room designed to perfectly resemble the Mugen Train and must work together to escape.
The story explains that each player is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps. After boarding the Mugen Train, they suddenly fall asleep, only waking up to find that Tanjiro and Rengoku are facing off against Emma.
Guests will need to hurry up and solve a series of difficult puzzles to help defeat the demon and escape the train before it’s too late.
The game also includes tons of effects and gimmicks from the Demon Slayer series, such as actually getting tickets to board the Mugen Train. Guests can also wield their own swords to take on the baddies.Tickets will be available for preorder starting August 27 at 12:00. Limited event goods and food items will also be available for purchase.
Do you think you have what it takes to escape?
Story
You’re a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Following orders, you board the Mugen Train towards your next duty.
After the conductor hands you your ticket, you suddenly fall asleep.
Apparently, this was the work of Emmu’s Blood Demon Art.
When you wake, you see Tanjiro and the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku.
And then, the fearsome Emmu materializes before you…It’s up to you to help Tanjiro and Rengoku defeat the demons and escape the Mugen Train!
*The above images are samples. Items used may differ.
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Real Escape Game x Demon Slayer – Mugen Train: The Escape From the Wandering Nightmare
Venue: Tokyo Mystery Circus Himitsukichi Lab Main Mall
Running: October 27, 2022 – January 24, 2022
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Ace Attorney Escape Room Opens in Tokyo and Nagoya to Celebrate Series’ 20th Anniversary
20.July.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
SCRAP has planned and produced a number of Real Escape Games, attracting over 9.4 million attendees worldwide. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ace Attorney series, The Grand London Murder Case escape game will be returning to venues in Tokyo and Nagoya for a limited time starting July 29, 2022.
The Grand London Murder Case is an interactive event incorporating elements of deduction, in which guests must solve the case and prove the defendant not guilty. Held in 32 cities across Japan in 2015, it became extremely popular.
Gameplay Example
The story begins when protagonist Ryunosuke Naruhodo becomes a suspect in a murder case. The players in this event are given the role of lawyers tasked with proving Naruhodo’s innocence. To do this, they must examine the testimony and available evidence to find inconsistencies and examine parts of the venue where the crime took place.
The Grand London Murder Case In-Game Image
The in-game film was created by the Ace Attorney development team exclusively for the event. It will be fully voiced by Ryunosuke Naruhodo (Hiro Shimono) and heroine Susato Mikotoba (Kana Hanazawa), along with other popular members of the cast.The Ace Attorney series is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a number of exciting events. Keep an eye out for more!
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The Grand London Murder Case
Real Escape Game Nagoya / July 29 – August 28, 2022
Tokyo Mystery Circus / September 1 – October 10, 2022Event Details: https://realdgame.jp/event/daigyakuten2022.html
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Mystery Solving Meets Art in New Blue Period Escape Game
02.July.2022 | ANIME&GAME
SCRAP, known for its immersive escape rooms based on tons of popular anime, manga, and game properties, is inviting fans of the Blue Period manga series to participate in a new escape game! The Blue Period ‘Escape from the Art College Entrance Exam’ event will begin on July 15 in Tokyo.
The hands-on event will invite participants to use art materials to solve a number of riddles and puzzles while exploring the event space. The player will become a student at the Tokyo University of the Arts, the school that the main character Yatora Yaguchi seeks to attend.
Tickets to the event can be purchased in advance or on the same day on-site. There is no time limit, no limit on the number of participants, and plenty of hints if you need them, so escape room novices can have a great time as well!
At the event, players will also be able to communicate with the characters via LINE, have individual interviews with Yatora’s teacher Ms. Oba, and actually use art materials. Come immerse yourself in the world of Blue Period!
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Real Escape Game x Blue Period ‘Escape from the Art College Entrance Exam’
Venues/Dates
Tokyo: Tokyo Mystery Circus, July 15~
Aichi: Real Escape Game Nagoya, August 5~
Osaka: Real Escape game Osaka Ebisucho July 29~
Special Site: https://realdgame.jp/blue-period/
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Tokyo Revengers Real Escape Game to Open in Shibuya in Fall 2022
23.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
SCRAP, a company designing unique escape games, will be opening a Tokyo Revengers real escape game in Shibuya this fall!
The Tokyo Revengers manga series has been hugely popular, selling over 50 million copies and inspiring an anime series, films, and stage productions. The first Tokyo Revengers real escape game was held in February 2022, with two months of tickets selling out immediately after the event began.
The new escape room will be held this fall, with events happening all around Shibuya–the main location of Tokyo Revengers. Fans of the series will have a blast running around the streets of Shibuya, solving puzzles, and cooperating with characters from the show!
To commemorate the start of the event, a SCRAP x Tokyo Revengers stamp rally will be held around Shibuya from July 1 to July 24, 2022. Fans will need to find the members of the Tokyo Manji Gang by solving clues and collecting stamps as proof of their success. Anyone can participate in this free event! By finding every member, fans will receive an illustration card with an exclusive design.
More details on the real escape game will be released on August 17, so stay tuned!
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Escape From the Never-ending Tokyo Revengers Conflict
Opening Fall 2022
Special Event Site: https://realdgame.jp/revengers-shibuya/
Stamp Rally Project – Find the Members of the Tokyo Manji Gang in Shibuya!
Running: July 1 – July 24, 2022
Stamp Rally Card Distribution Locations:
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya / Shibuya MODI / Shibuya PARCO / Village Vanguard Shibuya / Animate Shibuya / Shibuya Tsutaya / HMV&BOOKS Shibuya / Shibuya LOFT / Bic Camera Shibuya East / Miyashita Park (2F ‘The Shibuya Souvenir Store’)Special Site: https://realdgame.jp/revengers-shibuya/stamp-rally.html
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Third Higurashi When They Cry Escape Room to Open This Summer
03.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME
Yodaka, an Escape Room in Tokyo, will be opening a number of terrifying games inspired by the horror series Higurashi When They Cry this summer! The first installment will begin on June 10 and the second will open on June 21 at the location in Kitashinjuku.
The interactive puzzle game invites participants to become the protagonists of a newly-written story. By solving riddles, guests will uncover more and more of the story’s details as they strive to complete the challenge.
The first installment of the Higurashi escape game was held in April 2018. The second came in June 2021, and due to fan demand, this summer will see the third challenge.
Third Escape Room Special Site (Teaser): https://yodaka.info/portal/2206higurashi
Guests can also take home some exclusive merchandise including acrylic keychains, stickers, and more. Come become part of the Higurashi story!
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First Escape Room: Hinamizawa Escape Game
Special Site: https://yodaka.info/event/2206higurashi/
Second Escape Room: Frederica’s Assasination Plan
Special Site: https://yodaka.info/event/2206higurashi2
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Godzilla Escape Room Opens at Atami Bay Resort Korakuen in Shizuoka
30.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
In February, Godzilla fans were excited to hear that they would be tasked with protecting Atami Bay Resort Korakuen in a new escape room coming soon. Now, the Escape from Godzilla event has a starting date: May 27, 2022!
Atami Bay Resort Korakuen has been a familiar sight in Atami since 1965. The beautiful property sits on the gorgeous Sagami Bay, treating guests to unforgettable views. The Escape from Godzilla event will ask players to solve mysteries throughout the hotel. Visitors will need to explore rooms and sometimes interact with hotel staff to reach the end. SCRAP, known for its numerous crossover escape games, created the project.
Atami is the setting of the decisive battle in the 1962 film King Kong vs. Godzilla. 2022 is the 60th anniversary of the film, and guests are invited to enjoy an original story and original images showing Godzilla’s attack on present-day Atami in cooperation with Toho.
Five original pieces of merchandise have been announced as part of the project. These Godzilla-themed items can only be purchased during the event.
Commemorative Puzzle Game Set: ¥2,300 (Tax Included) / Door Plate / Sticker / Hotel Keychain
Plush: ¥1,800 (Tax Included)
Fans can grab a commemorative set including a special Godzilla sticker, a hotel keychain, and a door plate perfect for decorating at home. Clear folders and celebratory stickers for escape room winners will also be available, along with special hand towels printed with a special Atami design.
Tickets for the event are now on sale!
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Real Escape Game – Godzilla vs. Atami Bay Resort Korakuen “Escape from Godzilla”
Venue: Atami Bay Resort Korakuen (10-1 Wadahamaminamicho, Atami, Shizuoka)
Running: May 27, 2022~Special Event Site: https://realdgame.jp/atami-godzilla/
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Godzilla Escape Room to Open at Atami Bay Resort Korakuen in Spring
12.February.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Escape rooms invite family and friends to solve exciting puzzles and riddles within a time limit, and have become massively popular around the world. Since the first one opened in 2007, over 8 million people in Japan have participated in one of these exciting events held everywhere from apartment buildings to amusement parks.
The Escape from Godzilla event will be held throughout the Atami Bay Resort Korakuen, and will ask players to solve mysteries throughout the hotel. Visitors will need to explore rooms and sometimes interact with hotel staff to reach the end. SCRAP, known for its numerous crossover escape games, created the project.
Atami is the setting of the decisive battle in the 1962 film King Kong vs. Godzilla. 2022 is the 60th anniversary of the film, and guests are invited to enjoy an original story and original images showing Godzilla’s attack on present-day Atami in cooperation with Toho.
Keep an eye out for more details coming later in February!©SCRAP TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.
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Escape from Godzilla
More Details to be Announced in Late February
Official Site: https://realdgame.jp/atami-godzilla/
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Lupin the Third Escape Room “Escape from the London Trap Tower” to Open Across Japan
11.February.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
TMS is teaming up with SCRAP, a company designing unique escape games, to open “Escape from the London Trap Tower” in collaboration with the anime series Lupin the Third Part 6. The real escape game will open in Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Okayama, and Osaka in 2022.
Up to four players can take part in the game at once, and the average run time is around two hours.
This escape game follows the story of Lily Watson, the teenage ward of Part 6’s master detective Sherlock Holmes. After being kidnapped, she is held in a tower guarded by traps and puzzles that need to be solved. Unfortunately, the kidnapper has told Inspector Zenigata that Lupin is on the way to steal a valuable treasure, so it won’t be easy!
Players will work with Lupin by speaking to him at designated communication points, and multiple strategies can be used to evade the guards. It’s all about teamwork!
Bonus with Ticket Purchase ‘Worthless Mystery Set’
Group Ticket Bonus – Bookmarks (4 pieces)
Tickets for the escape room are on sale now, and those buying advanced tickets will receive three small plates featuring popular Lupin characters. Those purchasing a group ticket will receive four unique bookmarks!
On each floor of the tower, players can talk to Lupin, hand over items, have strategy meetings, and break through the guards’ surveillance in surprising ways. Do you think you have what it takes to be a master thief and save Lily?
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Real Escape Game x Lupin the Third “Escape from the London Trap Tower”
Dates & Locations:
Tokyo Mystery Circus / February 3 – May 8, 2022
Real Escape Game Sapporo / May 13 – June 12, 2022
Real Escape Game Sendai / May 13 – June 12, 2022
Real Escape Game Fukuoka / May 13 – June 12, 2022
Real Escape Game Nagoya / June 17 – July 24, 2022
Real Escape Game Yokohama / July 29 – August 28, 2022
Real Escape Game Okayama / July 29 – August 28, 2022
Real Escape Game Osaka Shinsaibashi / September 1 – October 2, 2022
Official Site: https://realdgame.jp/lupin-6th/
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Detective Conan x Real Escape Game Collab to Open in 7 More Cities Nationwide
08.October.2021 | ANIME&GAME
SCRAP, known for its immersive escape rooms based on tons of popular anime, manga, and game properties, is inviting guests to test their detective skills! After massive popularity, the ‘Escape from the Blood Task Force,’ inspired by the newest Detective Conan film, is coming to seven more cities across Japan. Events currently running in Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya will also be extending their duration, allowing more fans to get a chance to test their skills of deduction!
Akai’s Investigation Kit, gifted to those who purchase advance tickets
Escape games have been becoming more and more popular around the world over the last ten years. This particular Detective Conan collaboration has been held since 2013 and has attracted more than 1.3 million people to their local room to test their skills. ‘Escape from the Blood Task Force,’ the newest game in the series, tells the story of Shuichi Akai, the main character in the recent Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet film.
Participants in the event will take on the role of FBI agents to help solve the case. Working with a team, players will head to their assigned areas to work alongside Conan and his team, or alone if they so wish. So far, this new event has seen over 20,000 visitors, with many complimenting the high levels of immersion. People have also commented that the escape room is like being a part of an entirely new movie!
How do you think you’d do at the Detective Conan Real Escape Room?
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Real Escape Game – Escape from the Blood Task Force
Osaka 1: Real Escape Game Osaka Shinsaibashi
Open now until October 17, 2021
Tokyo: Tokyo Mystery Circus
Open now until December 12, 2021
Aichi: Real Escape Game Nagoya
Open now until December 19, 2021
Osaka 2: Yomiuri TV New Company Building 10hall
November 3 – December 31, 2021
Kyoto: Kyoto Shinbun Cultural Hall
December 4 – December 5, 2021
Hokkaido: Real Escape Game Sapporo
December 10, 2021 – January 10, 2022
Nagasaki: Nagasaki Seiyo-kan 2F Event Hall
December 10 – December 12, 2021
Kanagawa: Real Escape Game Yokohama
December 17, 2021 – January 16, 2022
Miyagi: Real Escape Game Sendai
December 24, 2021 – January 10, 2022
Okayama: Real Escape Game Okayama
December 24, 2021 – January 10, 2022
Hiroshima: JMS Aster Plaza Public Gallery
December 25 – December 26, 2021
Details: https://realdgame.jp/conan2020/
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Online REAL Escape Game Summer Fest To Feature Nijicon’s Marina Karin, Batten Shoujotai’s Haruno Kiina
08.August.2021 | ANIME&GAME
Running between August 4 and October 2, 2021, the Online REAL Escape Game Summer Fest is shaping up to be one of the biggest online festivals ever.
The Online REAL Escape Game Summer Fest is a free and fun story-based event where participants can try their hand at saving the world! Original merchandise and livestreams will be available throughout Summer 2021 to commemorate one of the largest online festivals in history. You can join the fun every day from the comfort of your own home, with more than 10 different events available to partake in.
The events are scheduled to release one-by-one, with the 10th being held as of writing. ‘Save The World From The Clones’ is the title of the current REAL Spot-the-Difference event, while the ‘Escape From The Impregnable Dragon’ puzzle-based battle royale has just been announced.
REAL Spot-The-Difference combines a regular spot-the-difference game with a filmed story. During the game, you must watch two almost identical clips and try to spot what has changed between the two. It could be the script or even the behaviour of certain characters.
Karin Matoba of idol group Niji no Conquistador will be guest starring in the ‘Save The World From The Clones’ movie, so make sure to keep a close eye on her as you learn more about the mysterious story.
‘Escape From The Impregnable Dragon’ is a puzzle-based battle royale, starting with 10 participants per round. Whoever can solve the most mysteries amongst the players will survive! It could be you who turns the battle in this intense online puzzle-solving game.
The game will be assisted by Haruno Kiina of Batten Shoujoten, a Kyushu-based idol group under Stardust Planet’s Stardust Promotion.
Join her in this battle to discover the No.1 puzzle solver!
Don’t miss out on this ever-growing Online and Real summer festival, complete with star guests!
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Online Real Escape Game Summer Fest
Availability: August 4, ~ October 2, 2021
Play Format: Online
Supported Devices: Smartphone, Tablet, PC (1 device per player)
*Some content is optimized for PC
Official Site: https://realdgame.jp/online_reald_summerfes/
REAL ‘Save The World From The Clones’
Details: https://realdgame.jp/online_reald_summerfes/contents-finding-mistakes.html
Availability:
August 21: 14:00 ~ 16:00 / 20:00~22:00
August 22: 13:00~15:00 / 17:00~19:00
Puzzle-based Battle Royale ‘Escape From The Impregnable Dragon’
Details: https://realdgame.jp/online_reald_summerfes/nazobr.html