Escape room choices: any preference?

[Mariatta]

Continuing from #12, based on current signups, 17 people indicated that they're interested in playing virtual Escape Room.

I've researched several choices, and wondering what you all think:

1. Moonshot: https://www.tryreason.com/moonshot/
   Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=7fKKYQ0fGvU&feature=emb_logo
   Cost: 30 USD pp (minimum 10 people, so minimum $300).
   We will need to book a session, since they will have one employee joining and assisting us as the host. They're based in San Francisco, so their availability is limited to their local time: between 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific.
   If we choose this, we need to pick one timeslot, and all of the players will be playing together at the same time. We will be split into several groups, and we'd be competing against the other group. If we choose this game, I think the best time for us to play would be 8:15 AM Pacific.
   I've played this with my co-workers and we had a great time.

2. The Escape Game Unlocked: https://store.theescapegame.com/collections/teg-unlocked
   Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=7qdsJfoVTKk&feature=emb_logo
   10$ per game (or two games for $17)
   Instead of paying per person, we'd pay for access code to the game. Each access code can only be used once. The recommended is 3-4 players per game. We'd be playing using our own browser and set up our own zoom calls, and one person has to screenshare so the others can see the game. (only one person can login to the game). We can purchase several game access codes, and form several groups, so people will have the flexibility to find a time convenient to their group.
   I haven't played this game.

3. Escape From Cell 126: https://escthegame.com/
   Cost: 25$/game
   This is very similar to the option 2 above, the difference is it allows multiple players logging in at the same time using the same code. They recommend 6-8 people per game, so we would still need to get several access codes, and split into several groups. But as a player we'd have more freedom in "exploring" the game, instead of having one person share the screen.
   I've played this with my family; 2 adults and 2 kids, and we find it quite challenging and fun. We "escaped" after 1hr 30 minutes. With combined brainpower of 6-8 adults, I'm sure you all would be able to escape much sooner :)

Let me know what you all think.

[Mariatta]

Discussed today with @aeros and @ejodlowska , we agreed on Option 3: Escape from Cell 126.
@ejodlowska will purchase 6 games. We will create a spreadsheet with the game codes, and people can sign up for a group. Each group can schedule their own time to meet and play together.