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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