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Abstraction

Abstraction

Eliviascape

  • Escape room
  • IRL
A room with a “wow” ambience and “wow” execution, that we adored. There are creepy moments, and it definitely sticks with that vibe throughout, but it wasn’t anything one of our members (who is a bit of a scaredy cat) couldn’t handle. We liked how they handled the cluing system if you were in a particular room or stuck on a particular puzzle too long, especially since it fit into the vibe of the room. However, opinions may vary about its unsolicited nature.
Alice's Dream

Alice's Dream

Let Me Out Escape Rooms

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Some nice transitions between rooms for this Alice inspired game. There was a through the looking glass moment that we didn't completely get, but we were able to solve the puzzle anyway because there was other cluing in the room. The set is well done, but not as immersive as some of their others. The puzzles are solid and fair.
The Nest [Immersive Theatre]

The Nest [Immersive Theatre]

Hatch Escapes

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Armoire a Vendre [Wardrobe for Sale]

Armoire a Vendre [Wardrobe for Sale]

Escaparium Laval

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  • IRL
This room has one of the most jaw dropping transitions I’ve experienced. It’s also filled with surprises. Just when I thought I understood the vibe and aesthetic from the first room, it goes into something completely different (but that narratively makes sense). Spectacular on many levels.
배드 타임 [Baed Time]

배드 타임 [Baed Time]

Oasis Museum

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  • IRL
Baed Time is a play on “bedtime” and “bad time,” a sort of portmanteau for nightmare. With its eerie environments and minimalistic puzzles, Baed Time plunges players into a child’s nightmare that’s more about mood than mechanics. As you make your way through the alcoves and attics of a child’s nightmare, you criss cross between sets that prioritize to creativity and craft over seamless polish. A live actor provides well-timed jump scares, easily shifting between a couple different roles. The voice over and soundtrack are well done and add to the atmosphere. The real star is the lighting—cinematic in execution. Familiar objects reappear in unsettling ways, reinforcing the horror dream-logic that makes Baed Time so effective. From a gameplay perspective, the puzzles are on the easier side. The experience leans more into immersion than complexity, which means the focus stays on the eerie, fragmented narrative rather than deciphering. We played with the room maximum of six people, but you could play with fewer (you’ll need at least three players for one of the final puzzles, but I’ve been told they can override one of the inputs if you only have two). For non-Korean speakers, communication presents a minor hurdle. Oasis staff provide pre-written English instructions, and Google Translate assists with additional explanations. While the game master’s English is limited, most interactions are intuitive, with clear visual signposting minimizing the need for verbal guidance. Baed Time isn’t the most puzzle-dense or technically elaborate room, but what it lacks in complexity, it more than makes up for in atmosphere. Haunting, imaginative, and beautifully unsettling, it’s an experience that lingers long after you leave—highly recommended for horror fans and immersive experience enthusiasts alike.
Blood of the Original

Blood of the Original

Keystone Escape Games

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  • IRL
Care and craftsmanship evident in the set, a couple jump scares, good game flow. We were a team of three (could easily be done with two), but four or more would have people occasionally without things to do.
Camp Ruby Lake: The Blood Moon

Camp Ruby Lake: The Blood Moon

Deadline Escape Rooms

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  • IRL
Our team of three finished this with a decent chunk of time to spare (about 10 minutes). The puzzles were a bit more random and less woven into the story than Lady of the Lake, and one in particular would benefit from a bit more signposting and refinement. That said, the room works, and it is one I would recommend. It is a bit combo and key lock-heavy, but the pacing keeps things moving, and there’s a decent amount of variety. The finale is fun. The surprise is somewhat spoiled by light leaking from the end set piece, making its location obvious from the start. Once we had the final prop, we actually walked over and waited for it to trigger. A fix wouldn't be difficult, and the payoff is worth protecting. Immersion—4.5 Puzzles—3.5 Story—3.5
Camp Ruby Lake: The Lady of the Lake

Camp Ruby Lake: The Lady of the Lake

Deadline Escape Rooms

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  • IRL
I was a little worried when some of the early reviews said this was lock heavy. That is true, but there are enough nice moments and an immersive environment to more than compensate. This room actually took us longer than the one which is supposedly more difficult, but it is the more interesting of the two stories, and I thought slightly more enjoyable as well. There was one puzzle where lighting or sound clues would have helped us understand that we were supposed to look up, or that we were utilizing a particular item in the way it was meant to be used. Lighting would have also helped cue a matching section near the end as well. All in all, a well done room that I would recommend others play, even if you are terror averse. There is only one small moment that *might* be considered a jump scare. Immersion—4.5 Puzzles—3.5 Story—4
Cheesie's Pizza Party

Cheesie's Pizza Party

60 to Escape - Schaumburg

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  • IRL
We had a blast (from the past) with this game. The animatronic was great, and added to the post-pizza-party-apocalypse vibe of the room. The room had more searching than the two others we played at this location, but the puzzles were logical and cleverly fit the Cheesie’s theme. We especially had fun with … how to put it…? “getting the band back together” (to use a non-spoiler euphemism). We played with two and made it out with 5 minutes, even though we aren’t speed demon puzzle solvers. Overall, just a really fun game. I can’t decide whether I love this one or Lockbuster more.
Comic Shock

Comic Shock

Key and Code Escape Rooms - Sparks

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  • IRL
It was fine, but everything felt just okay.
Cosmic Crisis

Cosmic Crisis

The Escape Game - The Galleria

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  • IRL
Cosmic Crisis delivers a well-structured, immersive escape experience that balanced logic, engagement, and fun. Playing solo, I joined two others—including a first-timer, thanks to the public booking system—and the game struck the right balance for everyone: puzzles were fair, never too frustrating, and the set design pulled us into the story. And a choice toward the end added an extra layer. All in all, a solid and enjoyable game that sticks the landing.