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75
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75
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BeyondthePadillas
Marco and Olivia Padilla
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The Warrior's Way
Red Door Escape Room - Concord
Escape room
IRL
We were really excited for this one because we love a good split start. Unfortunately there were several things that fell flat for us. There was a puzzle feature that malfunctioned early on (non user error) and it not only cost us time asking for help and trying to figure out if we were missing something - but it ultimately resulted in a puzzle becoming unavailable to us. The GM had to provide the riddle to us via screen. Additionally, it was really challenging to make those earlier connections. In the next portion of the room, there was a puzzle we spent several minutes on (partially because of a misleading hint and sticky programming - having to go through the puzzle several times to ensure our timing was exact or pieces placed exactly was frustrating.) After that, things came together quickly and we managed to escape even without having to use the “extra minute” that was granted to us for the faulty puzzle earlier. This room has a lot of potential, but definitely needs some refurbishing/work. Friendly GMs and easy booking.
The Hex Room
Cross Roads Escape Games
Escape room
IRL
We LOVED the hex room - the re-playability is high with a great split start. Great for teams and communication work. Olivia was the best GM ever. 💖
Cold War Bunker
Wild Goose Escapes - Fullerton
Escape room
IRL
Playground
The Escape Game - Brooklyn
Escape room
IRL
This one had A LOT of puzzles which we LOVED. Our core group was 6, and I think that was perfect range (6-8). Any more and it just gets crowded. We had three other people with us as it was a “shared experience” which is definitely not our fave, but they were nice to work with. They recommend up to 12 for the room, but that’s WAY too much. The concept was novel and just challenging enough. We used 2 hints and got a nudge, but overall was really fun.
Dash For Cash
Extreme Escape Games
Escape room
IRL
The experience I had with my family echos the other reviews here. This room was PACKED with puzzles which is usually a great thing. There were four of us and we had the natural inclination to split up when needed. This is also our 2nd game at this location. While the GM in the room is still novel, it did not serve us well this time. Although sometimes helpful, there was no real way to tell them to stop nudging and helping without being rude. There were some things in this room especially that would not have even been possible to do without the GM there, which I felt made the experience not successful. If we do another game at this location, I’m straight up telling them - don’t help until we explicitly ask. Even when we’re looking around confused. It really does hurt the experience when your hand held the whole time.
The Time Machine
MindTrix Escape Room Games
Escape room
IRL
MindTrix is definitely more story based solutions vs “getting out”. They will read a story but prior to letting you into the room which met mixed reactions within our group. There was plenty to do in this room so whether you have a couple people or a group, you could get through it pretty quick. I will say keep an eye on conjunctions in your clues.
Portlandia
Escape Games PDX
Escape room
IRL
This one is a pretty busy room. A lot of ways to divide and conquer, and a lot of novel puzzles. We love the team and escape games pdx, I’m a little sad that we’ve now completed all the rooms there. 😭 highly recommend requesting Sarah or Zach, they’re the best game masters we’ve had. 🖤 Also, you’re going to want to - but DONT JUMP.
School Of Magic
MindTrix Escape Room Games
Escape room
IRL
This was a really cute room. My husband and I did this room together and usually rooms with just the 2 of us require us to remain together. However with this one we were able to divide and conquer quite easily. Mike was fantastic and informative - a great listener who was really easy to work with. We’ll definitely be back for the other two.
The Fright Before Christmas
Paradigmq
Escape room
IRL
This was a cute room. Good for families. The puzzles were interesting and easy to make connections if you keep your eyes open. Don’t overthink, some of the puzzles really are that simple. Overall really cute room.
The Magician's Menagerie
Escapism Portland
Escape room
IRL
A nice Gen 1 room. Lot’s to do, and we definitely used a few hints (unlimited) we completed with two, but I think more eyes would have helped in the long run. Definitely overthought some things but over all enjoyed the themeing
Film Noir
Escape Games PDX
Escape room
IRL
Sara was a fantastic GM, she really helped keep us immersed. This room has a LOT of puzzles, so more people is better, but we did ok with two and got some “extra time when the chief was away”. Challenging without being frustrating. Loved the theme, and was relatively easy to make connections while non-linear.
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