Snakebite Saloon [prev. Sundown Saloon]Portland Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLLive actor as a bartender for the whole duration. She was totally in her role, having wild west accent and wearing old-school barkeep clothes. Nice non-linear puzzles flowing well.
Atomic CafeNW Escape ExperienceEscape roomIRLThe story is mediocre, and the puzzles are mostly simple. Three puzzles were frustrating time-wasters: you understand what needs to be done, so you just repeat the same thing over and over. The final puzzle felt illogical from an engineering standpoint. One perception-based puzzle and one physical puzzle were nice. The room itself is very small - two players is the right fit - yet the company requires payment for a minimum of three players. No satisfaction from solving the room and no "aha" moments.
Game of Stones 2Portland Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLWe escaped with no clues as a team of two. The atmosphere was immersive. However, it was way too dark, and we had to hold the small flashlights for the entire hour. At least three puzzles were based on memorization. One tactile puzzle did not trigger consistently. One non-essential prop was missing eyes (broken). The walls had remnants/red herrings from a removed puzzle.
PortlandiaEscape Games PDXEscape roomIRLThe ending is epic. All puzzles are on the easy side. The crossword puzzle is a time waster. We played a team of two. You have to pay for the minimum of 3 people.
Jurassic ToursNW Escape ExperienceEscape roomIRLThe room had the best live actor I've ever seen! All puzzles are trivial (one-layer) except for one two-layer puzzle. Best enjoyed with two people. Kid-friendly. The unique aspect is that this room is branching: you can choose one of two available paths: as a result, one or two puzzles and the story will be different.
Tesla's Doomsday DeviceMindTrix Escape Room GamesEscape roomIRLOutstanding high-tech escape room! Almost all puzzles fit the theme perfectly. One perception-based puzzle was so cute and satisfying, we both said, "Wow!" If you are into engineering, you will absolutely love this room.
Alien ZooEscapism PortlandEscape roomIRLAbsolutely hilarious. No generic locks! Easy puzzles except for the last one. One puzzle had a dark yellow (supposed to be orange) and a light yellow (supposed to be yellow), which caused color confusion.
American RevolutionPortland Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThe beginning is hilarious. Great theme. All puzzles are nice and satisfying for a team of two. One perception-based puzzle was hard. We didn't solve the last puzzle but we still had a lot of fun. My most favorite room in Portland so far.
Antidote: Chemical WarfareEscapology - Raleigh HillsEscape roomIRLThis room has the most beautiful puzzle I've ever personally experienced (at the time of writing).
Mansion MurderEscapology - Raleigh HillsEscape roomIRLNothing felt original or impressive. One puzzle was convoluted, another was annoying and illogical. There was one solid three-layered puzzle. The two decoding puzzles were acceptable but purely time-consuming rather than engaging.
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