The group received a message from GMI stating they would find their hotel keys in an escape room. They entered the room and found a series of clues, including a map, PVC pipes, and a seven-digit code. By working together, they were able to solve the clues, unlock a door, and retrieve their hotel keys.
After escaping the room, they found a briefcase and an envelope left behind by a mysterious person. They decided to follow the person, who made a phone call and mentioned making a drop and that everything was going according to plan. The group plans to listen to the conversation and then confront the person.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The group received a message from the GMI stating something about keys in a stateroom.
2. They believe the key might be inside an escape room.
3. They were given a free trip but have no hotel rooms yet.
4. They have an hour to escape the room and get the key.
5. They found a business card with the words "lose the room" on it.
6. They discovered that the card is one half of a sentence, and another card completes it, indicating that there are clues in both rooms.
7. They found a map with the location "San Francisco" on it.
8. They found PVC pipes and a book with a hidden compartment.
9. They found a hotel key and a $10,000 room key.
10. They received a text message with a cryptic clue.
11. They used a black light to reveal a hidden message.
12. They found a seven-digit lock with a code "1-7-9-5-3-7-0".
13. They used a phone to call a number and heard a ringing sound.
14. They found a box with a four-digit code.
15. They used a UV light to reveal a hidden message on the box.
16. They discovered that the code is "D-U-D-U-D" (down-up-down-up-down).
17. They escaped the room and went to the 10th floor.
18. They found an envelope with a briefcase and a note that says "Congratulations on signing the contract".
19. They followed a man with a briefcase and listened to his conversation.
20. The man said "I made the drop" and "Everything is going according to plan".
21. The group is trying to figure out who the man is and why he is there.