Lab RatHatch EscapesEscape roomIRLThis one lives up to the hype. Clever setup, great use of music and lights. Unique, thematic puzzles. Funny, twisty story. Loved! (One note, Morty has this listed as 75 minutes but it’s actually 60.)
The Secret of the Serpent SanctumFind and SeekEscape roomIRLWhat can I say, the other reviews warned me. This is an EXTREMELY dense room with a lot of busywork puzzles. We never stalled for very long, and actually rolled through a lot quite quickly yet we still needed extra time. We only had 2 people and we did most of the puzzles together. So, you’ll probably be more successful if you go with 4 people OR you’re more willing to split up. I wouldn’t say any of the puzzles are particularly tricky. There are just so, so many. And a few of them require a lot of time, even after you have figured them out. There was one particular puzzle that felt like it could have been half the length, just as satisfying, and less annoying. That said, I still enjoyed this room. You definitely get your bang for your buck and, given how cool the staff was about extra time, it doesn’t really matter that there were borderline too many. The set was solid. The puzzles, while not super unique, were still clever and fun. Overall, I recommend. B+!! Another note - I did Madame Zita’s Curiosities here years ago when it was still 45 minutes. It was also super dense but with the added frustration of getting less than an hour of play time. I am very happy they extended all their rooms after the addition of Serpent Sanctum. Because of this adjustment, I will continue to support this company in the future.
Evil Dead 2 - CLOSEDHourglass EscapesEscape roomIRLEnjoyable, not groundbreaking. This isn’t a totally linear room so your groups can split up to solve puzzles. That said, we were a group of 2, did everything together, and still got out with about 10 minutes left. So, not too difficult. Soft recommendation, I would give it a B.
The DomeMama BazookaEscape roomIRLFelt like I was in an anime! Play if you want to live out your action adventure dreams. Clever use of space, creative theming and fun vibe changes from room to room. Tricky, but not as hard as I was expecting. We played with 2 but it would be better with 3 or 4. Some elements were physically difficult with only 2 - playing with a very tall man was helpful. Also, your game master shows you a highlight reel after the fact, which was a nice touch.
MarbleHintHunt - Cape TownEscape roomIRLThis a decent room - challenging puzzles, solid sets. But I think if some details were tightened up a bit, it could be great. There were a handful of finicky mechanics and hints that are either unclear or open to interpretation. But definitely enjoyable and worth a visit!
The AlchemistSherlockedEscape roomIRLHollyyyyy set design! From smaller puzzle elements to larger set pieces, every component is made with the most gorgeous, high quality materials - it really feels like you’re walking into a genuine library! During our post-play chat with the GM, he explained that the room took four years to create due to all the custom elements - and this really shows in every detail. It also takes place inside a historic trade building which lends to the atmosphere. So, from the get go, when your GM picks you up in character to when you step in the room… you’re fully immersed. Without spoiling anything, my two favourite moments included the bespoke medallion (and souvenir) created in-game, and the impressive tech, music and lighting during the grand finale. Simply exceptional!
Molly's GameUntold Stories Experiences [prev. Down the Hatch]Escape roomIRLObviously immersive and creative, all the things that you’d expect from a top Terpeca room. But what really separates this one from the pack is the next level storytelling - they laid out the spooky tale in a clever and engaging way. Particularly the use of lighting and music during the finale…*chef’s kiss* Also, there was one puzzle that had an element I’ve never seen in another room! Bonus points for that.
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLSuch an original and fantastic theme.
TombstoneMaze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLSolid, not totally linear, on the easier side. Not as good as the other rooms from this location but still fun.
La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]Escaparium - LavalEscape roomIRLIt’s astounding how much thought was put into this room. Every detail is filled with love - from the story, to the set, to the acting, to the puzzles, and even the little credits video at the end (lovely touch, by the way), you can feel how much this team cares. The #4 ranking on Terpeca is well deserved.
ShipwreckedUnlocked OttawaEscape roomIRLA did this room with my sister and her kids. Unsurprisingly, it was a little tight with 8 people but the non-linear format made it suitable for a larger group. It was a solid room for children because there were two modes and you could easily upgrade to “expert” if you finished “family” with time remaining.
The Illusionist - CLOSEDEscape Manor ElginEscape roomIRLA thumbs down is a bit harsh but, alas, Morty’s rating system is limited. None of the puzzles were particularly creative and a couple of the mechanisms were faulty and caused us to lose time. Set design was middling. I don’t regret doing it - I still have fun - but it felt outdated. Also, very minor spoiler, it had one of my biggest pet peeves in a room - when the answer to a letter lock is a series of random letters rather than a word. It’s so unsatisfying.
Merlin's Magic SchoolEscape Room Palm SpringsEscape roomIRLI wish Morty had a more detailed rating system for rooms like this one. A thumbs down feels harsh but I don't think it quite deserves a thumbs up. It was just... fine. None of the puzzles were particularly unique and the solutions fell a little flat, almost like they were missing a layer. Some of the elements were finicky and required us to repeat an action for the next step to "unlock". That said, it would be a good introduction room. It's straight forward, linear and the staff is great.
Something's Out There!Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLThis room has a fantastic and dark atmosphere that is properly spooky. There were a couple of jump scares that made my heart skip a beat! Puzzles were linear with no red herrings, and satisfying to complete. Definitely recommend!
Disappearance: Last LocationWill To Escape - OrlandoEscape roomIRLThis creepy, immersive room was a whole lot of fun. I loved how the stakes of the story escalated throughout the course of the game. The staff was particularly great and chatted with us for awhile about the creation of the room. If you're into dark themes, hit this one up, for sure.
Prisión [Prison]Fox In A Box Mexico CityEscape roomIRLThis is a pretty classic prison room. Decent immersion and a hint system that is more “on theme” than most. The staff set it up well with some fun acting. Though, I didn’t find any of the puzzles particularly challenging or unique. Overall, it was decent but nothing groundbreaking.
The Unknown - CLOSEDEscape Games CanadaEscape roomIRLThis is the first good room I ever did so it holds a special place in my heart. It’s also legitimately scary, in large part because of the excellent live actor. A ton of fun, I hope it comes back!
King Of The BootleggersSecret City Adventures - Casa LomaEscape roomIRLWhen it comes to rooms with strangers, the people you’re with can really make or break the experience. Unfortunately, we had a particularly loud and domineering participant who made the room less enjoyable than it could have been. On the plus side, the actors were excellent and the set design was beautiful and detailed. But this infuriating person has put me off mixed group rooms, in general.
Escobar: Part 1 (The Betrayal)The Escape RevolutionEscape roomIRLUnfortunately, I didn’t have a good experience with this room due to a miscommunication with the staff. So, I left with a bad taste in my mouth… that said, I still recognize that it is a quality room. Excellent theme and set design and also quite challenging. There were a couple of puzzles that felt tedious but, all in all, still solid.
The Curse Of Madame Zita’s CuriositiesFind and SeekEscape roomIRLEscape rooms are already expensive as is, so it’s frustrating when a company only gives 45 minutes. Cannot recommend for this reason alone. EDIT: As of 2025, this room has been extended to 60 minutes (and they added a couple extra puzzles too). So, while the length negatively affected my experience, this shouldn’t be an issue for any future customers.
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