Nightmare - CLOSEDRooms Of No ReturnEscape roomIRLWe played Nightmare on opening night as the first official public test run of an experimental room by R.O.N.R. This room was my second ever escape game. My hindsight may be tinted with rose-colored glasses, but we had a blast in this room. Three live actors, blacklight puzzles, carnival games, a full grand piano... this was a wildly ambitious escape room that fostered the appetite I have for them today. It's too bad we lost R.O.N.R., but I will forever respect them for their impressive scope and creativity. I'm writing this review to pay homage to what was the start of my escape room journey, and a source of inspiration many years later. My heartfelt thanks for the experiences.
Mayfield Manor Escape Room - CLOSEDHaunted Mayfield ManorEscape roomIRLI want to write this review to inform future attendees of what to expect. This experience was designed under the scope of a popup escape experience, but exists as a permanent attraction at the Mayfield Manor. There are a few lite puzzles and some spooky decor, but the room is a bit plain for the most part. What bothered me most was that a couple of the existing puzzles had fatal flaws and design issues, one of which required our GM to come into the room and fix, mid-game. I loved the premise and hope the creators can build upon and improve their room, but I can't in good conscience suggest this attraction for fans of escape rooms. There is one saving grace in that if you can escape the room, there is a deal at the Haunted Mayfield Manor that allows you to traverse their haunted maze free of charge. I was very appreciative of this, and was happy we paid for a joint experience for the price of one. For the cheap price and decent joint experience, I'd be happy to come back and try the room again to see what's improved next time!
