Ghost PatrolTrivium GamesEscape roomIRLThis game was a joy. There is a lot to like about it. It is challenging and the four of us barely made it through in time. While I absolutely loved this game, we would have liked it to be more “ghostly”.
40 ThievesMindTrap Escape Room - TemeculaEscape roomIRLThe intro to this game was one of the best we have ever experienced. The set and decor was fabulous. The shop keepers talking to you was a great touch. We loved the puzzles and game play. Highly recommended.
The StorykeeperLocurioEscape roomIRL𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿This review contains spoilers.Unscramble𓀗
Storyteller's SecretBoxarooEscape roomIRLThis was a fun and unique game. We love story telling games. The hint system was great, as were many of the puzzles and mechanics. We also really enjoyed the intro to the game. What we didn’t enjoy was having to go back and forth and search the different areas for what had opened or what to do next. In that regard, the flow of the game wasn’t the best. However, they try to help you out at times by shining a light on what to look at if you’re a bit lost. That was appreciated. Overall, we loved much of this game and highly recommend it.
Crane ManorClue IQEscape roomIRLReally enjoyed this game. Love the theme. We liked this one more than Excalibur (which is still a fun game). The final room, however, could use a bit more signposting to improve the game flow. But overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
The Chesapeake Bay ButcherColonial Escape RoomEscape roomIRLScary games are not usually our thing, but this game was fantastic. The set design, game flow and puzzles were all very good. There are so many little things they do that makes this game exceptional, from leading you to where you need to go via lighting, to moving the story along in different ways…and there are scares, of course, which wasn’t over the top but did get us a few times. We also appreciated the (limited) live actor part of this game. Apparently, they have tweaked the game over time to improve it and I think they have it perfectly dialed in at this point.
UndercookedOmescape - SunnyvaleEscape roomIRLA very interesting game. It’s definitely one of those where you will not get to experience all the puzzles as everyone is running around working on their own or with one other. There is so much to do. It’s all about earning money for completing recipes. There was frustration, anxiety and triumphs (it kind of feels like your on a cooking competition show). While we didn’t complete all the puzzles, we all had a good time.
NevermoreNocturne AdventuresEscape roomIRLWe played this game after Ripper and it is a very different experience. Nevermore is more of a traditional escape room game…and it is terrific! The set design is amazing, but it’s the puzzles, the game flow, and the ambiance that truly make this an outstanding game. While Nocturne is based in the basement of a house, don’t let that sway you from playing there. Both games are must dos for anyone who enjoys escape rooms.
Mogollon Monster: Scouting for Arizona's BigfootThe Nemesis ClubEscape roomIRLI’ve played a couple of Bigfoot games and this was the best one. We had a lot of fun and our game master Emma did a wonderful job. From the intro to the set design to the ending, it was all great. While it’s almost a “love” for me, I would have liked headlamps instead of lanterns and less searching. But those are personal things that others won’t care about. That aside, I highly recommend this game.
Treasure IslandBrain Games Escape RoomEscape roomIRLI’ve played a handful of pirate rooms and this one is my favorite. Loved the puzzles and the pop culture references. While a game like Cutthroat Cavern at 13th Gate is impressive in size, Treasure Island was WAY more fun.
