Mission: MarsThe Escape Game - ChicagoEscape roomIRLThe room had several tech problems that hampered the overall experience. Despite that the too was still very fun and had many good puzzles. As always, the set was well above my standard expectations of escape rooms. But The Escape Game is known for that level of detail and this room is no exceptions. If they can repair their tech problems this would easily be rated better.
Souls of the SewerEscape Room - Middleburg [prev. Trapped! Escape Room]Escape roomIRLIt was a very good room. The puzzles and set were great and exceed my expectations of escape room. The only two problems I have are the use of darkness to create difficulty. I do not find that fun personally. And the room was very linear so my group couldn't be working on several things at once. Still a great room and highly recommend!
Ninja Academy: A Sewer Escape [prev. Turtle Power: A Sewer Escape]Escape Room - CoventryEscape roomIRLThis was a very good room. The puzzles and set were all well made. The main reason I don't rate it a heart is because there were several single person puzzle gates that left most of our group doing nothing until it was solved.
The Barnyard WindsCaptivating WorldsEscape roomIRLCaptivating worlds has amazing rooms. This particular room was the weakest of the bunch for me though. A few of the puzzles relied on technology that was too sensitive to be effective. If those elements were fixed, this would easily be one of my all time favorites. But with the way it worked for us, the room was just okay.
The Dragon's CastleEscape Room - StrongsvilleEscape roomIRLThis was an interesting room. It had a fun theme tied to Game of Thrones which my knowledge of the show helped greatly. It's hard to know if the room would be significantly more difficult if I wasn't as well versed in the lore. But it was still fun and challenging at points.
The Haunted LibraryEscape Room - StrongsvilleEscape roomIRLWe really enjoyed this room. There were a few tough moments and misleading puzzles. But overall it was a lot of fun and the room was well made.
Al Capone’s SpeakeasyEscape Room - CoventryEscape roomIRLWe were one of the early groups to do this room (way behind on reviewing it!) and we had a good time. The decor of the room was simple but still fun and we enjoyed the puzzles a lot.
Wizarding School Of MagicEscape MedinaEscape roomIRLWe had a lot of fun with this room. Some of the puzzles went over our heads, but even so we were able to get through the room with minimal hints. It was an absolutely great set!
The Mind's EyeEnter the ImaginariumEscape roomIRLThis room is a step above most other escape rooms. The puzzles were interesting but we did need guiding from the GM several times for small but key elements we missed. The use of tech was a bit too much for my taste as most of the game relied on screens rather than props. Still a great time, but not my favorite style of roo..
Special Ops: Mysterious MarketThe Escape Game - Crocker ParkEscape roomIRLLike most of Escape game rooms this was exceptional. We loved all this room had to offer!
7 Deadly SinsEscapology - North OlmstedEscape roomIRLSetting was really good but some of the puzzles were tough. We only made it out by the grace of our game master!
Area 51Escape Room - Middleburg [prev. Trapped! Escape Room]Escape roomIRLA lot unused space decor but still a very fun room.
The ChainSaw RoomEscape Room - ClevelandEscape roomIRLThe room was solid but not one of the better rooms in Escape Room Cleveland's suite. More attention was put into atmosphere and theme than actual puzzling and flow. Nothing was significantly wrong with the room, but the strong theme was more of a damper than improving the overall experience for our group.
Enchanted [prev. Warlocked]Redondo Beach [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLThis room is truly a step above even the best escape rooms. The set and puzzles are phenomenal and we had an absolutely fantastic time. I cannot recommend this room enough!
Prison BreakEscape Room 66 - Laguna HillsEscape roomIRLExcellent room. It was very well made and the puzzles were a lot of fun. There was a lot to do but we were able to power through everything and win! This room also has a "bonus" puzzle which was a fun treat. If we're ever in LA we will definitely try their other rooms!
The HeistThe Escape Game - Crocker ParkEscape roomIRLSolid room with good puzzles and a good set. Not quite as good as their other rooms but still a cut above the average escape room.
Dr. Jones And The Sword Of KingsEscape Room - Middleburg [prev. Trapped! Escape Room]Escape roomIRLVery interesting room although we did struggle a bit. Set was well done but didn't feel like it matched up with the story. However, most of the puzzles were really good and we had a good time despite some setbacks from room malfunctions.
A Toy's StoryEscape Room - Middleburg [prev. Trapped! Escape Room]Escape roomIRLThe room wasn't the best the Escape Room Cleveland has to offer but it was still a fun room. Decorations wasn't really up to the standards I've come to expect from them and I felt the puzzles were on the easier side. That being said, it was a Christmas themed room so probably meant to be a little easier.
Bank HeistEscape Room - ClevelandEscape roomIRLThis was a very good room and a huge step up from the one it replaced. I did feel like more could have been done with the later later stages of the room but ultimately it was still a great experience!
The Study - CLOSEDPuzzle Room PittsburghEscape roomIRLThis was a very good room that easily exceeded my expectations. It had a little wear and tear but the GM told us they were actually replacing the room with a new one next year. We will definitely be back to try whatever room replaces this!