The Jurassic ProjectMemphis Escape Rooms - South MainEscape roomIRLThis room is over-the-top, elaborately themed (and huge), and the story-line is exceptional. There aren't as many puzzles as some rooms, but this is definitely designed to be an experience rather than non-stop puzzles. That being said, there is a good variety of puzzles. We probably wasted a lot of time just staring at everything in the room because of how well done it was. It was extremely immersive. There were several physical elements, and this room would not be appropriate for mobility issues. We were told the room might be too scary for our 10-yr-old daughter, but we didn't think that would be the case after playing it. There were some thematic elements that weren't really scary but were what we would expect given the theme, which made the game more immersive. Knowing our girl, we might have her turn her head at times because we know what isn't her thing, but I didn't think there was anything she couldn't tolerate in the room. Everything was purposeful and added to the theming. Overall, the room was fantastic, and it is easily my husband's favorite of all we've played.
Shipwreck CoveMemphis Escape Rooms - South MainEscape roomIRLA new favorite. Extremely immersive, excellent theming and great game play. Puzzles were varied, unique and a lot of fun. We had a great time with this room!
PlaygroundThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRL𓆜𓋘𓄁 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 𓅟𓂿This review contains spoilers.Unscramble𓀗
One Night In The 90sMemphis Escape Rooms - East MemphisEscape roomIRLSet design was excellent; however, this was not our favorite room. There wasn't really a story to follow, and the room just didn't flow well for us. At times, it was difficult to discern a definite answer, as there appeared to he multiple potential options. We had to make assumptions a few times. We did not at all have the capability of solving one puzzle, as the information delivery was not successful, and we just had to wait for the answer to be given to us. While we still had fun, we much prefer others with this group. The kids loved the optional aspect of the room and mostly just spent the remainder of the escape time doing this, while the adults completed the rest of the room.
Magician's CodeMemphis Escape Rooms - East MemphisEscape roomIRLThis room was extremely frustrating for us because several things just did not work correctly and had to be repeatedly manipulated. We spent several minutes on one task repeatedly requesting help, but it just wasn't functioning properly. The host kept giving the same "hint" to assure the item was covered (it was), and we repeated the process over and over again until it finally resolved. We had to reposition several things over and over again to make them function. It was difficult to know if we had info correct given that the puzzles weren't functioning correctly. A couple of times we requested support when we weren't sure if we were completing activities correctly and received clues for prior puzzles that we had already completed. When we expressed concern with the puzzles after the game, the host said something to the effect of "oh, okay" and changed the subject to taking the photo. There was no ownership or acknowledgement of the issues. This was our 4th room at this location that had at least some minor malfunction (2 with major), and our 3rd day with not so great host experiences. We were so disappointed because this room would have been awesome if things had functioned correctly. Theming was great, and puzzle concepts were good. If your vision isn't the best, this would not be a good room to book. Overall, our first 2 rooms and host experiences at this location were great, but we've had some trouble since. The South Main and Florence locations have been far superior overall with rooms and host experiences.
Yuletide Toy HeistMemphis Escape Rooms - South MainEscape roomIRLFun room with a lot of interesting elements. Staff were extremely quick with hints (usually we ask for no hints but forgot due to the unusual beginning of the room), so something to note to them if you don't love hints. Puzzles were great and well-themed; however, some things had to be manipulated after completing the puzzle to access them. It wasn't always clear what was planned to open, so we had completed puzzles a couple of times and were waiting for something to happen when we had push or pull on it to make it work. The center platform in the room and I did not get-along, as I smashed my shin into the bottom every time I had to interact with it. I'm shorter, so it was hard to reach anything without getting my legs very close to it. May be a unique to me experience, but definitely watch your legs! It was very warm in the room, something we haven't noticed in other rooms. All of that being said, one of the strongest Christmas-themed rooms we've played. Game host was very nice and very respectful of our no-hint request once we asked them for it.
Monsters from the AbyssMemphis Escape Rooms - East MemphisEscape roomIRLI wanted to love this room, but it was just ok for us. The design and running of the room are impressive for sure. The concept was great, but we felt it lacked a little in execution, especially with the monster theme. We were hoping for a creepier, more intense experience than what it was (possibly more of an issue with expectation than an issue with the room). If you want to be scared, this room isn't going to do that for you. The room felt dated, and it seemed that we had to manipulate puzzles a few times for them to work properly. We had a fun time and admired how they ran the room (love this idea and could see it being awesome with a different concept), but we never felt immersed in the room and felt some elements that were supposed to be scary seemed a little silly. It was one of their weaker rooms for us.
Merry Movie ChristmasMemphis Escape Rooms - East MemphisEscape roomIRLWe tend to put off Christmas rooms because we usually find them to be weaker, but the two Christmas rooms at MER right now are fantastic. Strong room design and good story progression. Middle of this experience was our least favorite but still fine. Just a fun room overall. I would consider this to be an easy room, but the puzzles are varied and fit well with the story, with awesome set design. EVERYTHING WORKED, and game was run very well with an appropriately interactive but efficient game master (we've had a bad run with our last 3 games at this location in these 2 areas). Just a great experience from start to finish.
Special Ops: Mysterious MarketThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLLet me preface with the fact that this isn't my favorite type of room, but this group does everything so well, it was great experience! Good variety of puzzle activities, excellent theming and great storyline. This one was more linear and tough to have people working on different things, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Customer service here cannot be beat and very immersive rooms.
Witch’s CabinMission EscapeEscape roomIRLThis was our favorite of the two rooms at this location. Good theming and good storyline. Again, not a high-tech room, but the puzzles were good. Solid room that was a lot of fun and didn't rely on expensive and elaborate decor to make it a fun experience.
