221B Baker StreetEscape Room Kansas City / Escape Room KCEscape roomIRLThe room is physically large. With the space and large quantity of puzzles that can be done concurrently, the room does well with large groups. A key issue with the structure is the way that the puzzles build upon each other. It is possible to arrive at the final puzzle with bad information, but have no previous indication that a mistake was made.
Alice in Wonderland [VR]Zion Virtual RealityEscape roomIRLThis was a fun experience. It plays more like a video game than an escape room, but the puzzle elements are definitely present. Experience playing video games is a definite plus for having a good time with this one since the additional element of controlling yourself in a virtual space adds an element of challenge versus a traditional escape room experience.
Cosmic CrisisThe Escape Game - MinneapolisEscape roomIRLThis is a great room with a great production value. There are fun puzzles which require teamwork to solve.
CryosleepEscape in Time MadisonEscape roomIRLA good room with a unique setup. You want more people to start, but the puzzles funnel down as you go and it leads to a lot of people looking at a single puzzle. We had a technical issue during our run, which did take some from the experience. Definitely a well produced room with some memorable moments, but somewhat linear at the same time.
Gold RushEscape in Time MadisonEscape roomIRLThe set design is fantastic. The puzzles make some leaps along the way that don't always make sense or require some guessing. The room is dark. This is thematic and increases difficulty, but I'd rather see the players get some light and more puzzles to improve the experience.
Invasion60 to Escape - MilwaukeeEscape roomIRLThe narrative in this room is fun and engaging. It's a lighter and more humorous take on the subject than some others. The puzzles are varied and unique. This is a challenging room, but fair in how things link together.
Jack The RipperMastermind Escape Games Schaumburg - Plaza [prev. Odyssey Escape Games]Escape roomIRLThis room requires a level of attention to detail that we have not encountered in any other room. It is possible to take very normal actions that will make completing the room significantly more difficult. The puzzles are challenging and the set design is solid. It does require a bit of crawling. The structure of the puzzles seems more suited to a tabletop experience rather than an escape room experience.
Mafia HeistMind Trap Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThe sheer scale and production value of this experience is absolutely amazing. The puzzles are solid and thematic.
Nightmare at the MuseumPuzzleWorksEscape roomIRLThis is one of the best experiences you can have. The atmosphere is so engaging that it really impacts how you behave and think in the room. The setting is tense and creepy, but not in a startling manner.
Paradox | The Incredible Time MachineRabbit Hole Recreation ServicesEscape roomIRLLoved this room. The design was really well executed and immersive. Great variety of puzzles. I love that the room flows well without a lot of combination locks. That just adds to the immersion of the room in a great way!