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Dark Wyvern Mining

Dark Wyvern Mining

The Escape Room USA

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Played this as part of GenCon 2025. We didn’t realize that they would be combining me and my friends with strangers which really dampened the experience. We had a 10 year child who was left to run rogue alone in our group while his mother waited outside, and he pretty much grabbed at everything or tried to wrestle the puzzle out of your hands as soon as someone came up with the solution. At one point he even took my own phone out of my hands while I was trying to use it as a flashlight. Aside from this, the room itself was fun and fairly extensive and well thought out! There were some locks or components that looked like puzzles but turned out to be unrelated to the game; I’ve seen other rooms stick a sign or 🚫 symbol on these which would’ve been helpful and avoided wasting our time. Some of the trigger puzzles didn’t activate correctly either even if we had the right answer which made it a bit confusing. Overall, I would recommend anyone who likes escape games to give this room a shot! Just make sure it’s a private booking— I assume we got pushed with strangers because GenCon was so busy, but it heavily detracted from the experience because we felt like babysitters.
Magic Heist

Magic Heist

60 to Escape - Schaumburg

  • 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

Arctic Expedition

Arctic Expedition

60 to Escape - Schaumburg

  • 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

Doomensions: Mystery Manor

Doomensions: Mystery Manor

Mysterious Package Company | Curious Correspondence

  • Escape room
  • Tabletop
My first time playing one of these tabletop escape games! The highlights of this set were the pop up manor installment and the paper dial contraption they designed to help you confirm correct answers to each puzzle as you go along. The theming was well done. I kind of wish they gave you more replacements for their disposable elements to increase the longevity of the set (there’s only 2 copies of each item which allows for up to 2 play throughs), and sometimes it was hard to find relevant pieces needed to solve certain puzzles because our copy was a hand-me-down. But it’s quite well put together when all is said and done and I would be interested in trying other games from this company. Of note, the box recommended 10-12 hours for a full play through. But it takes much less time than that if your group is relatively used to solving puzzles and if members are willing to solve in parallel.
Candy Factory

Candy Factory

Clockwise Escape Room - Oakland

  • 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 Storykeeper

The Storykeeper

Locurio

  • Escape room
  • IRL
This puzzle room was an absolute joy to experience. The live actors go above and beyond a simple script to help set the tone and are a key part of what makes this room special. Puzzles were well thought out and the storybook props / atmosphere were truly magical, immersive, and very high production. The hint system is via an iPad and clues felt custom tailored without detracting from the immersion. We accidentally “broke” one of the mechanisms and cheesed our way past a critical puzzle, but it didn’t interrupt the play. I wish Locurio could make a whole world of different puzzle rooms built off this premise— I will be sure to try and come back to play Vanishing Act!
Gravity

Gravity

Claustrophobia

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Very impressive ending indeed! It’s fascinating to think how this small space was able to engineer the tech to achieve it. Even if the room sucked (which it doesn’t), I would still recommend people play for the ending alone. As for the puzzles themselves - definitely does not need more than 2 people. The props, story, and set design is VERY well done, but this led to a lot of red herrings that made us waste time. Personally I found some of the puzzle mechanics finicky and resets took too long. Difficulty was not bad but we nearly didn’t escape because of the small quirks mentioned above. Remember, the game is meant to be very linear on purpose!! Keep these things in mind and you will have a blast - it’s totally worth it!
The Trail of Alice

The Trail of Alice

Claustrophobia

  • 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

Twin Daggers

Twin Daggers - CLOSED

Escape Room Helsinki

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Feel a bit mixed about this one. It had some interesting moments, but progression felt chaotic and some of the puzzles were mediocre. One room in particular really could’ve benefited from more sounds or lighting to indicate if you were progressing correctly. We accidentally solved a puzzle by button mashing - unclear if that was a technical glitch. I will say that I did like the story and the option for two different endings, just think a little more attention to complexity and room tech could do a lot for the experience! Our GM was very nice, but didn’t know what our room time was for some reason at the end (possible language barrier).
Hanseaticus

Hanseaticus

Escape Bryggen

  • Escape room
  • IRL
The oldest room at Escape Bryggen! It is a single room with an entire system of puzzles built around a long series of Gen-1 lockpads with keys and combinations, which is to be expected in a UNESCO heritage site. Very straightforward with a more minimalist approach to set design and story, but still charming. With just 2 people we still breezed through without much of an issue - if you’re more experienced I might start with their harder Varg Veum option. Good place to stop by if you’re in Bergen on a rainy day.
Jurassic Outpost

Jurassic Outpost

60 to Escape - Schaumburg

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Super immersive Jurassic Park themed room! Decorations and design was all very cool (some of the best I’ve seen), and the puzzles fit squarely right into the theme. Big picture wise the progression is a bit linear, but after the first room there is good parallelizability even for our group of 8. It is touted as this location’s hardest room and I would say that is a fair assessment! Ending is choose your adventure, with a very cute high tech tidbit involving a certain dino. ;)
The Great Houdini Escape Room

The Great Houdini Escape Room

Palace Games

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Awesome room, tons of puzzles to sink your teeth into! This might be one of the most parallelizable experiences I’ve ever done to date— very good option for larger groups. Everyone can easily be working on something alone. One note: the company is very open about the fact this is their oldest room and lots of the items in this room are very very old and irreplaceable, so unsurprisingly some of the mechanics were a bit finicky and didn’t work perfectly even when we had the right answer. But this didn’t detract too much from how enjoyable this room was! A don’t miss!
Robotopia

Robotopia

Omescape - Sunnyvale

  • Escape room
  • IRL
This might be my favorite escape room I’ve ever done, hands down. An incredible number of puzzles are crammed in and the production value is probably like nothing else I’ve seen yet. The atmosphere, props, and complexity are all perfect. There is a live actor component that is not scary at all and really added to the whole experience. Has two different endings to pick from. This is the room I always compare everything back to, and I’m itching to come back to Omescape to try the others!
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