The ObservatoryThe Gate EscapeEscape roomIRLAn unforgettable room. As a very experienced player this room is among my favorite rooms I have ever done. Really interesting and unique puzzles and a mechanic which is the coolest I have ever experienced. Could not possible recommend more
The Casino Heist [prev. The Casino Challenge]Captured LV Escape Room - BethlehemEscape roomIRLA very solid escape room. Puzzles were good, included one great set piece, flowed very well. No real complaints but admittedly was not mind blowing or anything like that. Would absolutely recommend this room for people looking for a good escape room experience
Storyteller's SecretBoxarooEscape roomIRLA really innovative escape room. Tech was awesome really enjoyed the callbacks to previous puzzle elements
Mystery of the Magician's StudyBoxarooEscape roomIRLA very well done standard escape room. Nothing to knock your rocker off but would certainly recommend
Davy Jones’ LockerExit 4 - Toms RiverEscape roomIRLThis room was very polarizing with some really excellent puzzles but also some very very poor ones. If stuck I would certainly recommend a clue as even after seeing the answers for some puzzles the answers did not feel gettable. Lack of multiple paths also severely limited gameplay routes would not recommend for big groups
The Magician's SecretSolve It SherlockEscape roomIRLYou can tell this room is on the older side with how worn the elements and small the space is. With that said the puzzles were fun and somewhat challenging would recommend this room for people who value the puzzle more than the atmosphere
Nautilus RisingSolve It SherlockEscape roomIRLThe set design of this room was initially incredible with all of the details added. However as we begun to play to room it became apparent the details detracted form the experience with so many diagrams and valves etc. that we couldn’t tell which were useful. Additionally I was disappointed in the actual puzzle elements of the room to advance a lot felt more like activities where it is immediately obvious what to do but you need to spend a few minutes doing it would have enjoyed some more mental puzzles
Cativeiro - O "Jogo" [Captivity - The "Game"]D3 Escape Room - Praça do MarquêsEscape roomIRLAs an avid American escape room player this was my first room in Europe and it could not have gone better. The immersion was incredible and better than anything I have ever seen stateside. Some of the puzzles were also incredibly unique and I’ll be thinking about for a while. I also had an unusual request and the Game master was amazing working to accommodate me. Could not possibly recommend this game more 10/10
The Cellar: Dead End [prev. The Cellar II: Saul's Revenge]Prodigy Puzzles Escape Rooms [prev. Mystery Soup Escape Rooms, Lock & Clue]Escape roomIRLTLDR an excellent horror themed escape room. Try to avoid spoilers and enjoy. Set design was fantastic. Unfortunately by reading reviews of the room I spoiled a fun twist for myself but even with that would absolutely recommend this room
Doomsday Disaster: Bunker Tested, Apocalypse AppovedProdigy Puzzles Escape Rooms [prev. Mystery Soup Escape Rooms, Lock & Clue]Escape roomIRLWhen I think of an escape room this is exactly the type of room I think of. Fun atmosphere and cool puzzles. Definitely would recommend for all escape room enjoyers. Personally I know this room is assigned a hard difficulty but our experienced team had no issues and escaped with 24 minutes to spare. The room has some handholds which could be easily removed and I think would be cool if the GM asked teams beforehand if they wanted access to them or not. It would have been an easy way to add difficulty without much effort in the GMs part. Even with that minor critique still an awesome room!
The Island: Genetic Testing Ground ZeroCaptured LV Escape Room - AllentownEscape roomIRLA gem of an escape room. The highlight was definitely the start which is one of my favorite starts to any room I’ve ever done. Consistently the room provided parallel paths which was appreciated for our group of experienced players. Looking forward to doing more rooms at this location in the future
Frozen In Time: The Race To Save Christmas!PuzzleConnect Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThis was my third room at puzzleconnect and after doing the first two my standards were high and unfortunately this did not meet the high bar they set for themselves. This room is by no means bad but just lacked that wow factor the other two rooms had. Lastly, I was disappointed in the ease of this room. I would not recommend for more than 2-3 experienced players. I will say though this is likely a great room for beginners
Gates of AtlantisMonkey Mind Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLA very well done escape room. Room is fairly linear which can be a detriment but is handled very well here. One or two of the puzzles were a tad easier than desired but overall very little complaints and would certainly recommend the room to experienced or beginner players
3 Suns CantinaExit 4 - Toms RiverEscape roomIRLA solid introductory escape room. Theming was very well done and would place this on the easier side of escape rooms. While some of the earlier puzzles were a fun difficulty the end puzzles left something to be desired. Also a handful of QoL issues which caused some frustrations but overall would recommend as a room for people not looking for too big a challenge
Murder Of 89Captured LV Escape Room - AllentownEscape roomIRLRoom was extremely well done. Appreciated the parallel routes early in the room. Staff was amazing
The Body ShopRed Fox EscapesEscape roomIRLA fantastic room with a well earned high reputation. That adaptive difficulty was executed flawlessly and was much appreciated for our team of experienced roomers. Could not recommend highly enough (minor note website says may not be suitable for kids - I would go stronger and say definitely not suitable for kids)
The U-BoatRed Fox EscapesEscape roomIRLA very solid room by Red Fox. Parallel paths throughout the room were well done. Theming was fantastic. Only downside was room felt a little short for 5 experienced players (especially compared to Red Fox’s Body Shop). Would recommend this room for sure
Curse of the Hidden TemplePuzzleConnect Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThis was our first room at puzzle connect at it was absolutely amazing. Certainly in contention for the best room I have played in Ocean/Monmouth County with the highlight being the special effects. Only small critique is the ten person maximum feels high for a room of this size. Would recommend trying to be six or under if playing as experienced players. Can’t wait to play more Puzzle Connect rooms in the future
The Candy ShoppePuzzleConnect Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLAnother fantastic room by puzzle escape. This room would be a perfect introduction to escape room for new players or kids but may be on the easier side for experienced players. Room was super wholesome and would recommend to anyone
Room 172Exit 4 - Toms RiverEscape roomIRLThis room was disappointing and while functional I would certainly recommend most other rooms for over this one. Several puzzles were difficult due to being arbitrary which made it very difficult to solve without needing hints