Blood Money: Hatfields and McCoysClueClock EscapeEscape roomIRLSo many parts of this game expect you to understand what the builders had in mind when they created the theme… and there are zero indications on what part to play next. The GM called it a non-linear room, but really there’s like 3 things you can do in any order before you move to the next part. Lots of puzzles were not working, and the GM was distracted so even after solving something correctly it was several minutes before we would ask for a hint only to find out the puzzle didn’t trigger. This room should probably be retired or reworked to fix everything that is broken.
Denver Bank HeistClueClock EscapeEscape roomIRLFun play through, with a great mix of hi & low tech. For seasoned players… no hints necessary and it flows well.
The IllusionistEscaped in TimeEscape roomIRLSuch a fun room! We really wanted to play with no hints, but alas we missed a couple of very strategic gameplay parts hunting for other things (we only asked for 2 hints). It was such a fun experience, well-designed set and theme, great GM, and another win at this locally-owned escape company!
Avalanche21 Keys Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI absolutely loved this game! It was also our first time to meet the owner (which was great because we have played all of the games here). The puzzles have logic, connection, and everything plays through in a fun way. Great mix of old-school locks and new tech that pulls the theme together. Keep up the great work!!!
Ruins: Forbidden TreasureThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLProbably my favorite room by TEG!!! We have played many of their games in several cities and always have a blast. Our GM for this game gave just the right number of nudges to keep us moving along. The set design is beautiful and the tech is amazing. Such a fun experience for our whole team!
NashvilleThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLA must-play just for the nostalgia of what this game is (historic to TEG and franchise escape rooms). Fun logic puzzles, a little math, and good balance of challenges for all types of players!
Curse On The Emerald SeasPuzzle Effect - DenverEscape roomIRLWe love pirate themed games and this one did not disappoint! The set design was fantastic and the overall experience was immersive and balanced for challenge types.
Project AMN: Human TrialsPuzzle Effect - DenverEscape roomIRLSuch a cool theme! We enjoyed playing but it really is more of a team game (4 or more). Many challenges to overcome and not easy to get everything with just 2 players.
Nikola Tesla - The Last ExperimentMystic Escape Room - DenverEscape roomIRLLots of fun! Immersive and non-linear - with lots of different puzzles for people to be solving at different times. Our group has a blast! Side note - I had emailed ahead of time to play 2 rooms back-to-back and to confirm the times I picked would work out. Once we arrived we were told we only had 40 minutes for one room and an hour for the second. So overall I loved the game, but felt rushed because our request wasn’t communicated to the GM.
女王と国のために [For Queen & Country]Studio Escape NipponbashiEscape roomIRLThis room is worth making a detour for if you ever visit Japan! It just bumped into my top 5 games EVER. I wish we had more days in Osaka to try their other rooms… but now we have a reason to come back!!! Incredible game, fun story, great video and audio effects, and just a phenomenal team of escape room lovers who came together to build something special and unique!!!
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLIt was like stepping back into the 80s (and my childhood). So many fun props, great use of mechanical, tech, and color! My only note is one puzzle is color-based, and the lighting near it make things difficult to discern. Amazing story and play through.
TombstoneMaze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLSuper fun room with a good mix of tech, basic locks, and linear play. A couple props are broken (a speaker, a puzzle), but we were able to figure it out!
A Pirate's CurseEscapology - Colorado SpringsEscape roomIRLFun room! We know these spaces get played HARD… and our room wasn’t traditionally reset because of a couple broken locks. We worked our way through the puzzles anyway to understand the logic of the gameplay. Super fun! Our room hostess was AWESOME!
The Book Of SoulsMystic Escape Room - LittletonEscape roomIRLWe really loved this room, but our GM was not really involved with our progress. When we got stuck on 1 puzzle, we weren’t offered a nudge and after about 10 minutes of a time-sink we asked for a hint and were just told the answer to the puzzle rather than pointing us in the direction to solve it. After the game we were in the lobby gathering our phones, loading our time into Morty, and trying to make sure we were good to make the 2-hour drive home when we were told it was time for us to leave because other players were coming in. While we enjoyed the game, the theme, and our first GM (since we played 2 rooms back-to-back) - the final thoughts we were left with were“get out”. Very odd.
The Amulet of TimeMystic Escape Room - LittletonEscape roomIRLWell-done! A lot of content packed into a small house with multiple rooms to be played! I loved the props, paint treatments, and thoughtful linear play that made sense from one step to the next.
The Mafia AdventureThe Secret Chambers - Fort WorthEscape roomIRLSome very different puzzles on a casino-type theme that made us approach puzzles with a new appreciation in this game! So many fun reveals built into the game that made us say “whoa” and really made it a great ride! I forgot to buy shirts on our way out so will need to take a trip back to Texas sometime since there’s not an online store.
The Witch's Tower AdventureThe Secret Chambers - Fort WorthEscape roomIRLSuch a beautiful room! Playing this game made me feel like I had walked into an enchanted forest. There’s a great mix of traditional locks with tech together. We saw a group of kids come out and I can see where this would be amazing for a birthday party! Magical!
The Train Heist AdventureThe Secret Chambers - Fort WorthEscape roomIRLI loved this game! Super fun theme, different style of hint system, good mix of mechanical locks and tech. The ending was my ABSOLUTE favorite. Brings your family, bring your friends, and bring your co-workers! This is a room to be shared!!!
Room 303 - Chapter 1303 Escape - Denver Escape RoomEscape roomIRLWe don’t normally play horror-themed rooms, but wanted to give this one a go due to the amazing reviews! Absolutely everything we hoped for with lots of logic and great clues.
Vampire HunterEscapeWorks Denver - Convention CenterEscape roomIRLWe had so much fun in this game, and don’t normally like getting paired with people we don’t know… but the couple we got to play with were great! Good synergy solving problems, fun side-bar conversations, and at the end our game master made a cool comment. Dakota said they thought we all had unusually good chemistry for all the games they have hosted - and suggested we think about getting a drink or coffee nearby. Well we took that recommendation, turns out we all have a lot in common, and we have new gaming friends!