@Sugarbear's reviews on Morty

Reactor 4

Ready Set Go Adventures - Mississauga

Escape room
IRL

It was a nice experience we were two and we finished most of it. The puzzles could be quite challenging and most of them didn’t resonate with our logic. One puzzle required 2 leaps of logic to solve with visual spatial skills as well and I thought it was a bit too much of a stretch. It occupied one player quite a lot while the other had to solve everything else. While I’m not one to berate any game I can’t complete I just feel like the puzzles (one in particular ) needs a little more structure else make it 3 people minimum game to give groups a chance. It is hard to decipher the success rate in this room as their game play strategy such that the game unlocks and moves you along automatically if you are not progressing. This can be frustrating twice puzzles unlocked the first time we didn’t know it had happened because we didn’t solve the puzzle and the second time we did solve the puzzle but were wasting our time on something that had already been unlocked. Generally not my preference in style of play.

The End of the Bleeping World

Niagara Escapement

Escape room
IRL

This was a terrific game!! I reviewed Easy Bake Coven previously which I also really enjoyed however between the 2 I preferred this game as it is much more rich in puzzles and these game designers really do care about making good enigmas. The game has a great story and the build quality of the set is very good however I particular enjoy and recommend when a game designer sets out to balance good puzzles with a immersive experience so it is mostly and experience you move through or exclusively puzzle after puzzle. Well done !

Easy Bake Coven

Niagara Escapement

Escape room
IRL

I love playing games that have been designed and built by people passionate about the art of creating enigmas. I can always see the passion for their creation in the room. Niagara Escapement is a good example of this. Easy Bake Coven is a cute story - driven escape experience combined with a heathy dose of fun and novel enigmas to keep puzzlers really happy. A lot of care and thought definitely went into making these puzzles feeling fresh and perfectly in line with both the decor and moving the story along appropriately. I played with one other and we had a lot of fun I wouldn’t add more than one other however or you may bottleneck a bit with things to do. Appropriate for all ages. Has a spooky title but is more fairytale in nature than the horror driven genre we are seeing more and more of lately.

K.O.N.G. Protocol

Escape Barcelona 2 3

Escape room
IRL

A fantastic new addition to Escape Barcelona repertoire. I feel they have maintained their strong mix of advanced technology and innovative design with extraordinary storytelling to bring you a 2+ hour adventure in which you are the main characters. Total immersion, minimalist influence from the GM in the form of hint system and the combination of physical challenges with puzzle solving and action sequences is just perfect. Fun puzzles for the puzzle lovers, action sequences that will keep the story lovers happy. Just terrific balance that will leave everyone happy.

Ctrl Alt Reboot

Escaparium - Laval

Escape room
IRL

A great experience revamped and improved upon from a previous incarnation. The game is overall and experience with some puzzles of moderate complexity combined with a good deal of interaction with characters and the GM. The technology implemented is top notch and worked extremely well. The decor is excellent and it is clear a lot of passion went in to the development of this game. It was highly entertaining. Not the most challenging from a puzzle perspective rather it is meant to be experienced with challenges interspersed throughout.

Dream Portal

Daydream Adventures - Danforth

Escape room
IRL

Dream Portal was a beautiful set driven fairytale like game that invites you to explore the space and immerse yourself It the story. The puzzles are not particularly challenging for experienced puzzlers but are very in line with the plot and appropriate for the decor. Interesting lockless enigmas that are certainly family-friendly. I do recommend this room as great for beginners and young players, and good certainly for escapers who appreciate attention to set design.

The Perfect Bite [Immersive Dinner]

Secret City

Escape room
Other

I haven’t review immersive experiences before but I want to make a point of giving positive reviews when warranted. It was a wonderful experience! Acting was great characters were engaging and the dinner was designed to discover clues and solve puzzles all throughout the dinner. We were puzzling and sleuthing from our table all throughout dinner and were never bored or “waiting for something new” to happen. We discovered at the end there were several other clues we didn’t even investigate ! It is designed to be enjoyed by novice sleuths as well as puzzle fanatics who want to play more intensely. Food was fine also. I highly recommend it is a fantastic evening out with friends.

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿

La ConFéeserie [The Fairy Confectionary]

SOS Aventures - Saint-Jérôme

Escape room
IRL

Very good game build. The decor was very well done and was of high quality. The puzzles were very unique and allowed a group to separate and solve different puzzles simultaneously which is great for teams of 4 or more. The hint system is well done with minimal interaction from the game master. There was one "red herring" prop that I spent time on that wasn't necessary otherwise the flow of the puzzles was quite logical. Highly recommend.

Mission Nain-Possible [Mission IMP-Possible]

SOS Aventures - Saint-Jérôme

Escape room
IRL

This game is an award winner and honestly well-deserved. The narration was very funny, the puzzles plentiful and very unique (and we have played many games by now ). The set design was attractive and of good quality, the tech in all the puzzles worked seamlessly and the volume of puzzles allowed us to divide and play in parallel. This is a great game to play with younger gamers and families though experienced gamers will appreciate the creativity in the puzzles.

Carnival

Escape Manor Hintonburg

Escape room
IRL

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿

Molly's Game

Untold Stories Experiences [prev. Down the Hatch]

Escape room
IRL

Difficult to describe what makes this game my personal favorite and a world's top ranking experience. Besides flawless execution and amazing decor and puzzle architecture that is mind blowing, it is a master class in story telling. It allows you to walk in and immerse yourself in a story without bashing you over the head with a "storyline". You flow through the experience in a first person perspective and Molly magically takes you through her experience. You never feel a hint coming at you, or wonder what you have to do next. You just kick back and let the story happen to you and flow through you. I swear at the end my partner had to remind me we were on a time limit because I was so engrossed in exploring Molly's world I forgot I was on a clock. Molly's Game will forever change your perception of immersive gaming experience for the better. A must for everyone's list.

Παρεκκλήσι & Κατακόμβες [Chapel & Catacombs]

Lockhill - Nea Ionia

Escape room
IRL

This game is absolutley mind blowing. The size and scope of the set is unprecedented. When I say set - I mean set. To call this an escape room would be a joke. The detail and build quality is par none. And it is MASSIVE. The story is elaborate and movie-length. The actors are very well incorporated and perform their roles expertly. There is one point in the game early one with a scene involving an actor that was literally jaw dropping. The timing and choreography of the actors and all their placement to ensure the game moves forward is so well thought out. The game starts before you even 'arrive' at the chapel. It is a technique of building up the game experience I've only seen so far in a couple of games but definitely saw first in Athens. There is no interaction with GMs or staff perse, the game begins as soon as you enter the building. It really gives you a feeling of immersion and allows you to get into the game without your mind being pulled out by the real world. This game is #*$&$ing scary as @&$! We chose the highest level of fright which was more than we could handle - it slowed us down and we were short a bit to finish the game - but worth it !!! I wish we had made it to the final set though because it is an incredible finale. Anyways, worth the fear factor. They have the most creative ways to build tension and few games have been nearly as scary since playing that game. We were three experienced players and I would say it was tough. Your mind isn't thinking clearly when you are stressed and you will have less team to support you in parts which is an added stress. The puzzles are not terribly challenging which is appropriate for the scare level but I will say the puzzles at the end were harder for us so save some energy for the final lap! It's a long game try to keep track of your time and pace your progress. If you don't like scary games go to the bathroom first but you must try it !!!!

Paradox Project 2: Το Βιβλιοπωλείον [The Bookstore]

Paradox Project

Escape room
IRL

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿

The Haunted Hotel

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

Escape room
IRL

This game is quite a mixed bag of good and bad. I left the game feeling like we just had an “off day” as the 2 of us failed to complete both the rooms we played then I started to read the other reviews. I think you have to experience it to really appreciate but the puzzles just don’t have an intuitive structure to them and the leap you have to make to solve them is not logical. The set design was good but we were disappointed.

Elevator to Hell

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

Escape room
IRL

We didn’t succeed in playing this game but I really wanted to like it. I found some of the puzzles difficult to decipher but perhaps if we were more people like 3 or 4 we would have had more success. We played another game of theirs and had the same struggle. It is a very nicely designed room though.

The Body Shop

Red Fox Escapes

Escape room
IRL

This will be an all time favorite of mine firstly for the great use of props as puzzle pieces and the hilarious plot twist mid game. We played 2 people and finished with a few minutes to spare and had a fantastic time following the storyline with the puzzle reveals. Some degree of seek and discover with mostly one logical step to solve each enigma but super creative ways to integrate the enigmas into the story line. Must play when in Boston 🥰

13 Sedah Ave - CLOSED

NOWAYOUT Escape Rooms

Escape room
IRL

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿