City ReserveCity Limits Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI honestly was not a big fan of the room but the other 3 in my group loved it. It was hard but one of those hard because the puzzles are time consuming not because they’re actually hard. There was several times where I felt lost and the “ use it and lose it” motto did not apply. We were warned of that but trying to keep small things together and making sure you had everything while also trying to figure out if it applied to the room was a little annoying. Overall i’d say the room was decent I would not recommend it for beginners you definitely need some experience to do this room.
Neon Light DinerCity Limits Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI am a huge fan of the McHenry Location Twisted Limits, the owner is a co owner at this location. It definitely had the feel of that location with the same great and interesting puzzles you’d expect from that. With that being said my group found ourselves a little lost at what to do next at times. The gameplay flowed very well but sometimes needed a nudge or two to get moving. The atmosphere was great and felt like a diner in a star wars movie mixed with an apocalypse which felt super cool. Overall I’d say this room is great for beginners and veterans looking for a fun no BS room.
Heist HavocRedacted Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThe best non lock and key room i’ve done. Awesome use of practical effects and the game flowed very well. I didn’t catch myself confused on what the next step was or wondering what goes where or when to use stuff. It’s another typical heist story line with some puzzles i’ve seen across the heist games but some unique and interesting ones as well. Overall great room I will be looking and going to everything coming from this company.
Starship: Final Frontier60 to Escape - GurneeEscape roomIRLAnother BANGER from 60 to Escape. A great room with some of the best world building they’ve ever done. All of the puzzles were easy to understand and weren’t to overly complicated. 1 puzzle had my group stumped but we pulled through. I highly recommend this room to new and established escapists!
Exorcism: Demonic IdolsPanic Escape Room - South ElginEscape roomIRLPretty decent room. Overall was okay. Nothing out of the norm or innovative. Some of the puzzles were lack luster and needed some more nudging then most rooms i’ve done.
Unsolved Mysteries: Institution SecretsPanic Escape Room - South ElginEscape roomIRLKayla was great and we had a ton of fun. Very spooky and very fun. Great atmosphere a little much on the locks but you were entering in Words or Codes that you found throughout exploring.
Secrets of the WoodsTroubled Puzzle Escapes - GrayslakeEscape roomIRLIt was pretty cool. The lights dimming as you went along was very cool. Some of the puzzles were really easy and some were more difficult. Overall it was an average to above average room.
VampiresMind Trap Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLGreat room from Mindtrap. Easily the most immersive from the ones i’ve done there. A great collection of puzzles and cool surprises.
The Crazy Cat LadyElusive Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLPretty good room. I think The Butcher was easily the best room but Crazy Cat Lady was fun. The puzzles are tough but fair. A fun room with a cool experience.
7 Deadly Sins - Halloween HauntEscapology - Lake DeltonEscape roomIRLA new building for Escapology and nothing super fancy. The puzzles were okay. A little too on the nose at times and a little out there on others. Overall a solid room with great theming.
Antidote: Chemical Warfare - CLOSEDEscapology - Lake DeltonEscape roomIRLI’ve admittedly done this room before. I did it a year ago at another escapology and didn’t realize it until I got into the room. The rooms just Meh. The stories fine nothing fancy. The puzzles are bland and sometimes aggravating. Spent 5 minutes on a stupid puzzle and had to burn a few hints. Overall not the best room i’ve ever done.
The House of SpecterEdge of EscapeEscape roomIRLI CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS ENOUGH! Johnathon was amazing and it was a great experience. An amazing game master and a truly awesome game. Tough puzzles mixed with great critical thinking. High recommend the room.
The Casino Heist60 to Escape - MilwaukeeEscape roomIRLA little bit of a Dud from 60 to escape. I expected a lot more. by a mile their easiest room. It’s very rare i complete a room with 30 minutes and no hints used but this room has made the list. Interesting puzzles really cool interactions. It was SUPER easy and cannot recommend it for seasoned escapists.
Late To The TailgateCatch-22 Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI did this one a while ago and admittedly it was after an escape room. It was lame. nothing interesting and spent A LOT of time asking for hints.
Carnage in Cell Block 13The Old Joliet Haunted PrisonHauntHaunted houseAlmost haunt with great actor interactions. Had me 💩ing myself
Inmates RowThe Old Joliet Haunted PrisonHauntMazeIt was good but after the first two attractions this one’s a breeze. Not as many actors and not nearly as many jump out of your pants moments.
Arctic Expedition60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLNot the greatest from 60, but still good. The puzzles weren’t confusing they were just bland. You’d complete something and have a now what moment. Great props and a really amazing atmosphere.
Lockbuster Video60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLReally awesome if you have done their other rooms and still cool if you haven’t. Game flowed super well and the atmosphere was perfect ANOTHER amazing room from the 60 to Escape brand.
Antidote: Chemical WarfareEscapology - DestinEscape roomIRLReally bad puzzles mixed in with a generic boring premise
Pirates Curse60 to Escape - MilwaukeeEscape roomIRLAwesome room. Perfect for new escapists and perfect for vets. The bonus puzzles are really good and challenging. A great combo of simple fun story and difficult side puzzles.
