Operation Counterpart
Escape room 12+

Operation Counterpart

4.68
2 - 8 people60 minutesSherlock level
Join a thrilling CIA mission to protect a special weapon in Phoenix. After agent Sam goes missing, your team is tasked with revealing the truth. Dive into a world of danger and mystery, starting with a ransacked apartment. The game has begun…
Large groupsFor prosWith children

Sherlock level
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
Sam is a fellow CIA agent assigned to your task force which is charged with protecting a special weapon here in Phoenix. After Sam twice fails to check-in, standard protocol dictates a team is assembled to locate the agent’s whereabouts. You and your team begin by visiting Sam’s place of residence. When you arrive at Sam’s apartment you find the door ajar and room ransacked. After initially clearing the apartment for any hostiles, you realize something is very wrong and you begin to investigate.
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AI
Go if you want a clean, logic-first spy caper with a few fresh twists and solid teamwork moments. The set starts plain but the second half perks up and delivers satisfying solves.

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Location

Bell Canyon Pavilions
Paid Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIPlayers consistently praise the puzzle variety and logic, noting a couple of standout mechanics and good parallel play. Theming and story feel basic, especially in the opening apartment, though some say immersion improves later. One outlier found the flow messy, hint-heavy, and possibly hindered by maintenance, while most others still had a good time.
WeaknessesThe set and narrative are simple, with immersion dipping in the first room. A minority felt the flow was unclear and required too many hints, with concerns about broken elements.
StrengthsVaried, logic-driven puzzles that mostly tie into the spy premise, including at least one unique mechanism. Works well for communicative teams and even duos thanks to parallel tracks.
SecurityNo safety concerns surfaced in reviews. Nothing suggests strobe, crawlspaces, or jump scares.
Level of fearNot scary and no horror beats mentioned. Suitable for families and teens who like cerebral over spooky.
Actors' gameNo live actors mentioned; interaction appears to be via puzzles and the hint system. Staff presence is implied through clues but not a performance element.
Quality of riddlesGenerally fair, logical, and diverse, with moments that let teammates split up effectively. Most reviewers found them on-theme; one group felt the direction was random and clue-dependent. Expect a couple of novel touches rather than prop-heavy trickery.
PlotYou’re tracking a missing CIA agent from a ransacked apartment into a broader spy thread. The story is light but connects the beats; immersion reportedly improves later on.
Difficulty levelModerate, skewing logic-heavy and a bit non-linear. Newer teams may lean on hints, while experienced groups and talkative duos should cruise comfortably.

Reviews

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Taylor R.
Beginner
5
Loved the range of puzzle types and the spy angle that isn’t just bunker vibes. As two players, we could split up a lot and stay busy.
28.09.2025
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Marina K.
Beginner
5
Crisp logic, tidy flow, and one puzzle I’ve never seen before—our group of three had a blast. The set is basic at first, but the back half wakes up nicely.
10.06.2025
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alex_89
Beginner
4
Good room for thinkers. Not much wow-factor in the living room start, yet the puzzles ramped up and we split tasks without stepping on each other.
27.04.2025
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Guest
Beginner
5
Teamwork paid off here. The unique mechanism mid-game was chef’s kiss, and our GM nudged us just enough when we stalled.
21.01.2025
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Lena✨
Beginner
4
Clean, logic-forward design with minimal searching, which I love. If you want big set pieces, look elsewhere, but for puzzles? Solid.
11.01.2025
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S. Coleman
Beginner
4
Starting in a regular-feeling living room didn’t sell the fantasy for me, but the back half improved. Plenty of decent, theme-linked puzzles overall.
03.01.2025
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escapegeek
Beginner
3
Our 13th game and the weakest for us: thin story, scattered flow, and we needed hint after hint. Some parts felt off or broken, which made wins unsatisfying.
08.04.2025
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Ivan P.
Beginner
3
We got out, but the opening felt flat and we needed more hints than usual. Still, there are smart ideas buried in there and the ending lands better.
12.06.2025
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Maya S.
Beginner
4
Puzzles were the highlight and made sense; the set itself is pretty barebones.
16.11.2025
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Jordan P.
Beginner
5
Great time for a communicative team, with one standout puzzle I hadn’t seen before and really enjoyed.
19.10.2025
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Chris L.
Beginner
4
Light on decor but genuinely fun, with a couple of fresh-feeling puzzles that stuck with us.
16.04.2025
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Daria V.
Beginner
4
Very logic-led, sensible puzzles that fit the theme well.
12.03.2025

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