Paradox | The Incredible Time MachineRabbit Hole Recreation ServicesEscape roomIRLOne of the more interesting rooms we've done. We recommend roughly 5 people because there is ample room and multiple heads for each puzzle came in handy at times. It's not especially linear outside of a few things and people can find their own tasks, but this will require at least two sets of hands for some puzzles.
Frost Base ZRabbit Hole Recreation ServicesEscape roomIRLBeautifully decorated, the best of a disease/break theme I've seen seen. We were a little unsure when the timer actually begins because the first few and last few minutes are more a part of the storyline where it's not possible to do anything. It's possible to do a couple of the elements out of what is probably the intended order, which works, but it left us not necessarily needing a few clues. This room physically requires at least two people, but four or 5 might be ideal for putting heads together on some of the codes and sequences. It's easy to miss some pieces though, possibly moreso if you have a larger group and trust that someone else looked at a space or item thoroughly. Very minimal lock and key, not especially linear except in a couple situations.
Ruins of the Mystic TempleRabbit Hole Recreation ServicesEscape roomIRLOur group of 4 adults, one 9yo, finished in 43 minutes with one clue that we didn't ask for so we must have really been trailing of for the GM to suggest it. The room is loosely linear with a little flexibility for group members to find their own things at times, but I think a group of 4 is still ideal to get different ideas and perspectives on the solves. We loved the technical features, use of lights, and audio. Some puzzles had multiple steps. I wouldn't call them red herrings, but some clues can easily lead you the wrong way quickly and you have to think through them simply, but clearly.
The Stolen RelicThemescape Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLOur group of six completed this but can't recall how long it took. We felt it was memorable, not especially linear, not too many lock/key puzzles.
Who Stole Mona?Escapology - Lake DeltonEscape roomIRLWe liked this as a group of 4 adults. We were only stuck once that required a hint. Not too many lock and keys, it's fairly linear.
Vampire HunterEscapeWorks Denver - Convention CenterEscape roomIRLWe had a group of six; three couples that came separately and completed as strangers. We really like that rooms are available to complete as strangers because we often cannot get more than two people to get together and some of these rooms are just too complex for two to complete. This one had some nice technical puzzles that were not lock and key based.
Blackbeard's BrigEscapeWorks Denver - Convention CenterEscape roomIRLOur group of two joined a group of five strangers and we definitely had more people than necessary, leaving people to stand about feeling unhelpful. The puzzles were fun and the ship navigation game-within-a-game was unique. Props were neat, nice atmosphere, nothing crazy dated or broken. I'd probably recommend this room but I think another reviewer said they spent way too much time on one thing and our group definitely got wrapped up in that false avenue as well. That was the nice thing about having more than necessary people in the end - others got to focus on things that actually moved us forward.
The PathPuzzle Effect - DenverEscape roomIRLWe completed as a group of 4 in 47 minutes but two of our group members did receive several hints. This is not linear, no locks involved, and everyone really needs to find a thing and work on it. Some puzzles have several steps and take longer than others. We felt the room was well decorated and the gamemaster was on point observing us to help with hints they knew might need more attention. My one complaint is that the writing board is very tiny and there is only one; it would have been helpful to have two.
The ReelPuzzle Effect - DenverEscape roomIRLWe felt this room was pretty dated, with some components needing replacement. It's very linear and simple, I'd say ok for kids but because a major lockbox was broken and one of the keys fit better into a different lock than it was intended for there will probably be some confusion. It's very lock and key.
Batman™: The Dark Knight ChallengeEscapology - Lake DeltonEscape roomIRLWe did enjoy this puzzle but found one or two things to be frustrating in a time wasting way. We completed with four adults in the adult version and would recommend it as it's the most modern and technical puzzle at this location.
