Host Your Own Escape Room - KyotoTalking TablesEscape roomTabletopPlease don't waste your money on this game. It shows so much promise when you open the box and see the colourful, high quality props.... but the puzzles are the worst I've seen. Little of it makes sense and the puzzles are incredibly basic, some of them I would struggle to even describe as an escape room puzzle.
House of CluesExcape: Exmouth Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLAn absolutely fantastic game, packed with surprises and incredible set pieces from the moment your game starts (IYKYK!) A special mention also needs to go to the very clever and immersive use of the GM in this game in the form of the Butler, who greets you in full character as you arrive at the door to the house of Clues. Hard to say too much more without giving too much away but, this room is a must visit if you want something unique and memorable!
Loot The LanesPier PressureEscape roomIRLThis room really shows off what can be done in a fairly small space! The puzzles were fun and several different from those I had seen before. The theming was really great, particularly the cobbled streets and shop window displays. A few things starting to look quite tired which could do with repair, but this didn't really take away from the event. We played as a team of 2 and were successful, but I think a larger group of maybe 4 would be ideal.
SpellCraftTulleys Escape RoomEscape roomIRLA seemingly really big budget, wow factor of a room! Immersive and surprising at every turn. Definitely one to do as a more experienced or larger group, as loads to get through. No spoilers, but this room has a feature to are unlikely to see anywhere else....
Soggy Bottom BakeryMindworks Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLSuch a well themed room with excellent props, sounds effects, scents etc to really set the scene. A couple of great set piece surprises too, which I won't spoil but really helped to make this room unique. The added touch of the GM being in character as "Vicki Sponge" really helped with the immersion. A very fun room, but we completed it quite quickly, so not necessarily one to go for if you're really after a challenge.
Pudding LaneCronologicEscape roomIRLSuch a wonderful room with incredible set design! It's like stepping back in time into the cobbled streets and characterful shop fronts. Such great immersion and set design. A few more tactile puzzles than your average room too which is nice. Quite a unique theme being the great fire of London, but great to feel educated and entertained at the same time. I can't wait to see what other rooms this company can produce, as this one really was high end. Thank you for bringing this quality to the South West :)
The Lost TempleProdigy Escapes And ExperiencesEscape roomIRLWhat a brilliant room! Such good fun in a really wonderfully designed set. It felt like you had stepped into the Aztec zone on Crystal Maze! The quality of the set design was excellent and you could tell a huge amount of effort had gone into making it. Lots of physical/tactile puzzles which I loved. The host was brilliant and really got into character, adding to the immersion. I will highly recommend this room and think it's my new favourite of the 74 I have now completed! :) We played on medium mode. A really interesting game mechanic which should make it suitable for all abilities.
The Haunting Of Mount Clifton Manor - CLOSEDProdigy Escapes And ExperiencesEscape roomIRLWe loved this room. The perfect level of horror to keep you on your toes, but not so much that it distracts from the varied and interesting puzzles. I'm a bit late leaving this review and sadly this room closed a few weeks ago, but I'm very excited to see what Prodigy can achieve in part two of this story.
TribeHousetrap Escape Rooms BodminEscape roomIRLOne of my favourite escape rooms to date! Highly immersive, you really feel like you're in the jungle. You can tell a lot of passion and love has gone into this build. An unusual space (which I can't say much more on without spoilers) but this was an unexpected treat. Also an exciting bonus stage at the end, which is great when you still have time left on the clock. Something for everyone in this room, including some physical challenges which is always a positive for me. I will be highly recommending this room. A nice one for families too I would say.
It's Not FairBolted Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLUp there in my top 2 rooms I have ever played! I will recommend this to everyone! It really has the perfect balance of fun, clever puzzles, immersion and set design. I would describe the theme as "The sublime to the ridiculous!" It takes you right back to your childhood and will bring out the fun and smiles in even the most miserable of people! The set design and theming is of great quality and they have really thought about engaging all of your senses. You can tell a lot of love and passion has gone into this room. The owner and room developer Tom was really lovely and knowing that the experience is run and built by a local family really adds to it's appeal. I really can't wait to see what they design in the future.
Turkey Dinner! - CLOSEDEnigma Escape Cornwall [prev. Eureka Escape Cornwall]Escape roomIRLThis room was full of festive fun and games, bright colours and memorable elements. In the UK we love nothing more than a good roast dinner and this one made us feel right at home. In my opinion they're aren't enough rooms with a collectable element, and this one did that so well! A really great quality room for what we were told is only a Christmas pop up.
Operation: Mince Pie! - CLOSEDEnigma Escape Cornwall [prev. Eureka Escape Cornwall]Escape roomIRLA really great concept of a festive game with real mince pies at the end! What more can you ask for! I have also played the Bletchley Test (which is where this room was temporarily housed for the Christmas period) and I can safely say that they are two completely different, stand alone games. I really look forward to see what they have to offer next Christmas!
The Bletchley TestEnigma Escape Cornwall [prev. Eureka Escape Cornwall]Escape roomIRLAlthough small, this room packs a punch in terms of set dressing and puzzle quality. You really do feel as though you're exploring a 1940s air raid shelter, with the authentic radio background noise and distant sounds of sirens. We felt a real sense of achievement with this one, as there's lots to work through and uncover along the way.
