Kilgore CabinCrypto Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThis was an okay experience, the puzzles and experience is more inspired than the a standard haunted room, but not different enough to be memorable. The experience was a bit too linear and the puzzles were a bit too straightforward. 6/10
Box Two By Neil Patrick HarrisTheory11 OnlineEscape roomTabletopAbsolutely not worth seeking out. You can tell there's a lot of care put into making this but its hard to appreciate that when using the frustrating chat system to enter solutions. There also isn't enough content in the box and the puzzles aren't particularly interesting this time around. I would hesitate to lend my copy to a friend unless they really wanted to see it for themselves. It's hard to recommend this over an exit game which is much cheaper, although not always reusable.
The AsylumEscape Manor - TorontoEscape roomIRLThis is the scariest room after cabin 13, it's a fun atmosphere, pretty classic by escape room standards. I would recommend starting with the better reviewed rooms over this one but if you enjoy the location (food, games, service, etc.) it's worth coming back for. Some negatives: It's on the easier and shorter side The mechanics aren't particularly unique, and some of the components were not in good condition and should be replaced
Sherwood ForestEscape Manor - TorontoEscape roomIRLI would skip this one, lots of things in the room are janky/not working properly. There's much better rooms at the same location. Staff are aware of the negative reviews and issues with the room, they said they will be replacing it soon. You won't be missing out anything if you miss this before it goes.
Box One By Neil Patrick HarrisTheory11 OnlineEscape roomTabletopAbsolutely recommended if you can get your hands on it for a reasonable price. The game is completely resettable, and you can play with more than one person if you want but it's best single playier.
The Leopold Trilogy: Episode 2 - White Sleep50 CluesEscape roomTabletopThis series is definitely not for everyone. You play as a child abuser which is intentionally disturbing. I'm not saying they are promoting it by any means, but if you can get passed that the puzzles are interesting. However they're not like typical puzzles where you don't need any special knowledge or skills (e.g. mathematical unit conversion). The hints aren't too helpful for this either, but will show you how to get the solution while also showing you the solution, instead of just giving you the information to figure it out yourself.
EXIT: The Game - Prison BreakThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopA fun twist on the exit formula. Most of the puzzles are excellent and work with the well executed theme.
The Leopold Trilogy: Episode 1 - The Pendulum of the Dead50 CluesEscape roomTabletopThis series is definitely not for everyone. You play as a child abuser which is intentionally disturbing. I'm not saying they are promoting it by any means, but if you can get passed that the puzzles are interesting. However they're not like typical puzzles where you don't need any special knowledge or skills (e.g. mathematical unit conversion). The hints aren't too helpful for this either, but will show you how to get the solution while also showing you the solution, instead of just giving you the information to figure it out yourself.
EXIT: The Game - Kidnapped in Fortune CityThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopOne of my favourites in the city. It's far less linear than the typical exit games and makes it feel like an entirely different experience. Great puzzles that match the theme.
Maria Trilogy: Episode 1 - Dead or Alive50 CluesEscape roomTabletopThis series is definitely not for everyone. It's easier to recommend this one over the Maria trilogy because instead of playing as a child abuser you're playing as a police officer to catch them. It's slightly less disturbing but still very much so. It's the same kind of which are often well done. However some are not like typical escape style puzzles and you will need some knowledge or skills (e.g. mathematical unit conversion). The hints aren't too helpful for this either, but will show you how to get the solution while also showing you the solution, instead of just giving you the information to figure it out yourself.
Maria Trilogy: Episode 2 - The Secret of the Mark50 CluesEscape roomTabletopThis series is definitely not for everyone. It's easier to recommend this one over the Maria trilogy because instead of playing as a child abuser you're playing as a police officer to catch them. It's slightly less disturbing but still very much so. It's the same kind of which are often well done. However some are not like typical escape style puzzles and you will need some knowledge or skills (e.g. mathematical unit conversion). The hints aren't too helpful for this either, but will show you how to get the solution while also showing you the solution, instead of just giving you the information to figure it out yourself.
The Leopold Trilogy: Episode 3 - The Fate of Leopold50 CluesEscape roomTabletopThis series is definitely not for everyone. You play as a child abuser which is intentionally disturbing. I'm not saying they are promoting it by any means, but if you can get passed that the puzzles are interesting. However they're not like typical puzzles where you don't need any special knowledge or skills (e.g. mathematical unit conversion). The hints aren't too helpful for this either, but will show you how to get the solution while also showing you the solution, instead of just giving you the information to figure it out yourself.
EXIT: The Game - The Hunt Through AmsterdamThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopOne of the better ones in the series. It's a great theme but the story is a bit contrived. It doesn't interfere with the puzzles though.
Maria Trilogy: Episode 3 - Keepers of Evil50 CluesEscape roomTabletopThis series is definitely not for everyone. It's easier to recommend this one over the Maria trilogy because instead of playing as a child abuser you're playing as a police officer to catch them. It's slightly less disturbing but still very much so. It's the same kind of which are often well done. However some are not like typical escape style puzzles and you will need some knowledge or skills (e.g. mathematical unit conversion). The hints aren't too helpful for this either, but will show you how to get the solution while also showing you the solution, instead of just giving you the information to figure it out yourself.
Escape the Blast Zone50 CluesEscape roomTabletopShort and fun puzzles. It's a print and play but you can avoid printing if you're okay just looking at the cards on a screen
EXIT: The Game - The House Of RiddlesThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopThis shows its age compared to the others in the series. The puzzles are too simplistic, it's not worth going back for if you've played some of the newer ones.
EXIT: The Game - Theft On The MississippiThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopOne of my favourites of the series, the theme and story blend together. It has the usual issues of the series where every puzxle is solved by three numbers but the puzzles are more creative than usual.
Unlock! Escape Adventures: The Island of Doctor GoorseSpace CowboysEscape roomTabletopA bit on the repetitive side, decent puzzles but limited in range.
Unlock! Exotic Adventures: Scheherazade's Last TaleSpace CowboysEscape roomTabletopI've only played two games from this series. It has some limitations. The theme was great but the puzzles were not
EXIT: The Game - The Pharaoh's TombThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopDoing this after some of the later entries in the series is a bit of a let down. It's far too simplistic comparatively. If you've done other exit games skip this one
