Wild, Wilder West - The Robbery of Vulture Valley60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLGreat set design. Derrick was a terrific game master. The puzzles were unique, but I felt that the room could have used a few more puzzles. Overall, it was a fun experience.
Secrets of the Reading RoomLet Us Out! Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI liked the storyline of Grant, and the game master was welcoming. If you are looking for a high tech & amazing set design, this is not the room for you. Probably better for beginners low key, room. The room was very small and as such, could not accommodate too many puzzles. I recommend for smaller groups of no more than 2 players at one time, otherwise everyone is sort of on top of each other…. Also, there is a cat. It was not at all a problem for us but just putting g it out there in case anyone is allergic
Floor 66Just Escape RoomEscape roomIRLThis was our first time at Just Escape Room, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Myself and my companions all enjoyed the room. I appreciated the fact that it wasn’t strictly linear, which is always a concern for me when I play in groups of more than 2. While I liked the theme, the storyline could’ve been more cohesive, as the game did not feel particularly futuristic. I appreciated the uniqueness of some of the puzzles! Jordan, the owner, and our game master, was a most amiable fellow whom we enjoyed talking to at the end.
The DepthsThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLThey shouldn’t let more than 2 or 3 people play. Too linear and then everyone else is superfluous, but the set design was cool
SpellboundGreat Room Escape - NashvilleEscape roomIRLOne of the very few escape rooms that I did not enjoy. The location and entrance made my hairs stand on edge and just being there was scary. Not in a good way. That being said, the game master was super nice. I just wanted to get out of there before the game even began, which impacted my enjoyment. A few cool puzzles, my kids enjoyed it.
SabotageThe Escape Game - Opry MillsEscape roomIRLWe were told that this would be a unique one, playing against a machine- and I was skeptical and wondered if I would enjoy it. I did! Super unique and a very interesting game. Not traditional, but give it a try!
The CursedExtreme Escape - Stone OakEscape roomIRLThere were some really good puzzles in this room! I wasn’t sure about the theme, but it worked.
Bigfoot the Legend AwaitsIpanic Escape Room - St. CharlesEscape roomIRLI loved the theme and set design. Great atmosphere and a lot of fun, even though one puzzle was very ambiguous & should be changed. Recommend!
Magician's WorkshopEscape Room HerndonEscape roomIRLMy favorite room in Herndon. Beautiful set and the puzzles all made sense and fit with a fun theme. I found the puzzles to be very creative and clearly well thought out. The staff are all very nice and the waiting area was well decorated and inviting. Highly recommend
8-Bit EscapeEscape Room HerndonEscape roomIRLGreat set design. Loved the theme! Poor flow, and a few of the puzzles were not well clued or unable to solve until later, in a nonsensical way. It was still fun and did have a few really good puzzles, too. But one of the puzzles was outright faulty and we had to keep guessing until it worked. Set design was better than the puzzles. Game master was very nice and it was a very welcoming place. Definitely recommend, aside from a few minor things which need fixing
Botched!Break From Reality Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLVery novel theme and many interesting puzzles, although one of them was a bit tedious. The game master , who I think was one of the owners, was very welcoming and was dressed in costume for the game. The set design was good. It did have some “body parts”/ medical theming, but not overly gory, which I appreciated. Overall, quality room with some hard puzzles
ExcaliburClue IQEscape roomIRLOf the 2 rooms I did at Clue IQ, this was my favorite. Cool set design, good flow and fun puzzles.
Crane ManorClue IQEscape roomIRLI loved the novel theme. This room had a decent (but not spectacular) set design and was perfectly timed for 75 minutes. Unique puzzles and overall, a good time.
Heist HavocRedacted Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThe puzzles got better as the game went on and ended on a strong note. I would recommend this room to smaller groups as larger groups may have people standing around feeling superfluous due to the mostly linear nature of this room. I have rarely encountered a toolkit to use in the room, and I appreciated that immersive detail that made the game more fun. I was initially worried that this toolkit would be too complex and would feel like a chore, but my fears were quickly set aside as this was not the case. Overall, I had a positive experience and fun playing this game with my family.
Dr. Gem’s Time TrapMaine Escape GamesEscape roomIRLInitially I thought this game would be overwhelming, but it turned out to be great fun instead. What I appreciated the most about this room was how cohesively every puzzle tied in with the storyline. In a time travel themed room, one is never really sure how that element of time travel will be presented. And Maine Escape Games did it brilliantly. The room was high-tech and to my delight everything worked the way it was supposed to. We were a team of 2 who managed to get out in just over an hour. We appreciated the game master gave us those few extra minutes to complete our mission. However, I do not appreciate their weekend pricing structure for 2 players. Still highly recommended.
Storyteller's SecretBoxarooEscape roomIRLStoryteller’s secret is by far one of my top escape rooms played. The set design was amazing down to the very last detail. The theme made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The puzzles were extremely creative and well thought out. I highly recommend this room if you’re in the Boston area.
The Body ShopRed Fox EscapesEscape roomIRLThe set design was extremely immersive and every puzzle fit perfectly into the theme. I appreciated the creative theme and many of the puzzles were well thought out. aside from flowing well with the theme of the room puzzles were challenging, engaging, clever and unique. highly recommended.
The Heart of the Mountain - CLOSEDBeyond EscapeEscape roomIRLOne of the most creative themes I’ve ever encountered in an escape room. There was nothing gory, which I appreciated and the room was actually quite sweet. The puzzles were unique and everything worked the way that it was supposed to. This room had the right blend of challenging puzzles without being frustrating. I love supporting family-owned businesses and our game master was fantastic.
Conundrum MuseumBoxarooEscape roomIRLOf the 2 games I’ve played at Boxaroo, both were top notch. Our game master had to do some acting at the beginning, and it was very believable and immersive. The game itself had an interesting theme and the set design made me feel like I really was in a small art gallery. Most of the puzzles made sense and were a pleasure to execute upon. Overall, I would highly recommend conundrum museum.
