Hope EndThe Ministry Of PeculiaritiesEscape roomIRLThe most perfect blend of immersive theatre and escape room games, Hope End at The Ministry of Peculiarities is one of the most unique, well-crafted, and fun games I’ve ever played. The staff and actors were fantastic, and my entire group enjoyed the experience, comparing notes for 10 minutes after the game ended. I can’t wait to see what they build next!
The AlchemistSherlockedEscape roomIRLWow, wow, wow. The Alchemist is one of the world’s most creatively breathtaking escape rooms. Take my word for it: I’ve played over 200 games. If you are in Amsterdam and enjoy a challenge, beautiful sets, and immersive experience, The Alchemist is a must play. I would love to experience it again just to see the finale scene (which I won’t spoil for you here). The team at Sherlock has outdone themselves. I played all of their games while I was in town and The Alchemist stands far above the other two games, though I hear they are refurbishing the other two games soon.
40 ThievesMindTrap Escape Room - TemeculaEscape roomIRLRight from the beautiful intro that mixed projection video with real-life environments, I could tell this was a special game. 40 Thieves was so much fun. For our group of three experienced players, we just barely made it out. There is so much to do in this room so larger groups are encouraged.
Mogollon Monster: Scouting for Arizona's BigfootThe Nemesis ClubEscape roomIRLIt’s hard to put into words just how special The Nemesis Club is. Plucked straight out of something you’d find at Disney World, The Nemesis Club is a top-tier escape room that is a must visit for anyone in Phoenix. I can say with confidence that this is one of the best escape room companies in the world. We played all 3 games but the clear standout favorite was the Mogollon Monster Bigfoot game. It might even be in my top 10 of all time. The owners put such whimsy into all their games and even the lobby was perfectly designed. I felt like we’d entered a supervillain speakeasy behind an ice cream shop and I wanted to spend my entire day there. The game itself is fantastic from top to bottom. I even want to replay it because it was truly that good.
Sal's CyberneticsThe Immersive MachineEscape roomIRLSal’s Cybernetics was such a fun game. The cyberpunk theme was beautifully done and I left with a new best friend in Crumbz. The puzzles were unique and Kay was such a welcoming host. A fun little secret: if you visit the immersive Century Grand Bar in town and enter the phone booth and dial CRUMB9, you can get a special message.
Distrito 111 [District 111]Unreal Room Escape Sant Martí – BarcelonaEscape roomIRLDistrict 111 is a very large and mechanical escape room just outside of Barcelona. The set is probably the greatest element of the game as it is feels incredibly realistic and is full of surprises. Our game master gave us just the right amount of hints so that we could still have a challenge but complete the game before time ran out. This is a must play if you’re in Barcelona!
The Weeping WitchCross Roads Escape GamesEscape roomIRLThe Weeping Witch is one of the best new escape rooms in Los Angeles. The level of craftsmanship that went into building the special effects is on the same level as something Disney Imagineering would produce. Despite being in a very small space, the game kept us on our toes and busy the entire time. I would not recommend playing with more than 4 players as you would not get to take part in all the puzzles. The scare effects were flawlessly executed and delivered just at the right moments. The room was the perfect level of scary, meaning we were not paralyzed in fear, but rather knew when the scary moments were coming and could brace ourselves for them. Special shout out to the clever use of a prop to deliver hints to players. It was incredibly inventive and very memorable.
The Steampunk ExpressThe Imaginarium: Playground for the Creative MindEscape roomIRLOne of the top best rooms I’ve played in Toronto. The set design, story, and difficulty level of the puzzles felt perfect. Our group divided and conquered and enjoyed the mix of tactile and electronic puzzles. The train is beautifully designed and immersive. I wish I could play it again for the first time. My group loved it.
Flynn's ArcadeBrain Games Escape RoomEscape roomIRLA fantastic new game at brain games. I felt like I was sucked right into the TRON movie.
The Tomb: Raiders of the SwordRevo EscapeEscape roomIRLThe Tomb: Raiders of the Sword is the most physically active escape room I've played in North America, but I’m not complaining! I truly felt like I was exploring a cave and having an Indiana Jones-esqe adventure. The sets are beautiful, the puzzles are solid, and very strong teamwork is required to finish. I would definitely play this game again. Be aware, this game is extremely physical. You need to be in decent shape to play this game, and any physical impairments you have will make this room very challenging. Expect to crawl, climb, push with force, and balance. Gardening gloves are required. If you don’t bring any, you will need to buy from them.
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