Ruins: Forbidden TreasureThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLNOT THE SAME AS OTHER RUINS! Some puzzles transfer over but it’s 70% unique. Good mix of approachable puzzles and “…wait, you WANT me to do that?” moments.
Murder with a Side of MeatballsThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLMy new favorite TEG game. Amazing blend of logical deduction and natural puzzle solving with a little bit of humor and horror (jumpscare kinda). Play this as quickly as you can.
NashvilleThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLPlay when you’re playing other games - it’s very low tech, and some of the puzzles are groaners (outside knowledge is kinda needed). Good for history, not for puzzles.
The Great Train HeistAmazing Escape Room - FreeholdEscape roomIRLThis is a DENSE Gen 2 game with a bunch of puzzles with a bunch of components - but all were super logical and flowed. Dana did amazing with the insanity of working here.
Mission: MarsThe Escape Game - ChicagoEscape roomIRLGood variety of puzzles, but DEFINITELY for smaller groups (8 was far too cramped and then far too non-linear). Hampered by lots of 4-digit keypads that you simply get answers vs solving a puzzle gives you the code. Tech can be a bit faulty as well. Amazing set tho and still flowed nicely.
Timeliner: Train Through TimeThe Escape Game - BrooklynEscape roomIRLThere is a reason this is a TERPECA nominee. Such a fun high tech game with a lot of unique puzzles and vibe. It is on the easy side but still worth the run regardless.
Only Murders in the Building The Escape Game - NYC MidtownEscape roomIRLA very interesting reskin of their Heist game, but all puzzles (besides elements of it) are pretty new. Don’t know the show but didn’t need to - super fun regardless.
Table For TwoEscape The PuzzleEscape roomIRLSmall, quaint, well-themed and a simple story - was on the easier side for two people who have done a bunch of stuff. Definitely worth it for the price!
Fall Harvest13th Hour Escape Room - WhartonEscape roomIRLEasily my favorite at 13th Hour now. Puzzle DENSE and some new swings for their standard runs that really work. Bring a good group of puzzlers for this.
Storyteller's SecretBoxarooEscape roomIRLSuch a beautifully done room. The set is so comfy yet inventive, how the puzzles flow is unique in a way I didn’t think was possible, and our game host was stellar. Deserves all of its awards, even nearly 10 years later.
The Body ShopRed Fox EscapesEscape roomIRLA very cute theme with a funny twist - puzzles were well done and the upper ends of the adaptive difficulty did challenge us while feeling rightfully in the room.
Cinema 7Will To Escape - OrlandoEscape roomIRLA perfect horror room that’s more spooky vibes than jumpscares. Excellent puzzles - varied in what to do, all logical - and a simple but perfect story. Ethan was an awesome host!
Cornstalkers: Lost in the MaizeThe Escape Ventures - Orlando Waterford LakesEscape roomIRLFor a first horror game with an actor, this is such a bone-chilling experience. Michael SOLD this game with a lot of good fear, humor, and puzzles. Amazing endgame.
The Satirical Miracle: A Jolly Tale Of Granny's BlackmailThe Escape Ventures - Orlando Waterford LakesEscape roomIRLA really easy but sweet game. A great November turn with some beautiful smells and sights and just a warm fuzzy feeling.
Legend of the YetiThe Escape Game - OrlandoEscape roomIRLNicely executed with some really fun interactions / puzzles. Maybe the 8/10 in difficulty isn’t the truest if you’re relatively experienced, but still worth the run.
Last Chance - CLOSEDNightwalker Caverns Escape Room AdventuresEscape roomIRLSuper fun room with something I had never (and likely will never) experience again with some really solid puzzle flow. Also super accommodating- thank you SO MUCH Shane, will be back when I’m in the area!
Help Not WantedThink Solve EscapeEscape roomIRLPLAY ALL THEIR OTHER GAMES FIRST. Do not go in knowing anything else. Do not read the other parts of this review. 10/10 room when done this way Oh my god. My jaw hit the Cellar two floors down. An amazing set of continual reveals, a really cool covert theme, and just incredible set design. Easily in my Top 5 rooms.
The CellarThink Solve EscapeEscape roomIRLA pretty standard horror room - with notable nods from Aunt Sue, Dr. Chen, and the Safehouse if you played those beforehand. Loud noises and semi-tricky puzzles - just wasn’t my exact cup of tea.
Bubba's Backyard Bar-B-Que And BrouhahaThink Solve EscapeEscape roomIRLJust a super fun theme with excellently executed puzzles. Amazing flow with tons of fun and unique concepts, and some very funny surprises. Come get your barbecue!
Witch CabinThink Solve EscapeEscape roomIRLPLAY BUBBA’S BARBECUE FIRST! Great for someone’s first horror room as it very much goes for comedy w/ horror elements. Elaborate puzzles and amazingly fun execution.
