Investigation LostQueen Mary EscapeEscape roomIRLA tech heavy room with faulty tech. An elaborate instruction manual that needed to be followed with unclear instructions. Bad sign posting led to many moments of frustration. GMs seem to be instructed to not be helpful. Nice staff tho. But ultimately it was not a fun experience.
Flynn's ArcadeBrain Games Escape RoomEscape roomIRLAnother hit at Brain Games! There is such care given to telling a coherent story, providing 'wow' cinematic moments, and fun variety of puzzles. The start of this game is so, SO cool!
Election DayAppleseed AvenueEscape roomIRLHave you ever wanted to live and play in a neighborhood in spite of the chance of murder and mayhem? That's the question I asked myself after working as a temp detective on Election Day in Appleseed Avenue. The resounding answer was YES! An experience that's immersive, detailed and full of charm. I smiled every minute of my temp job. I didn't want my time to end and was sad to leave. It left me wanting so much more! Can't wait until the temp agency calls for more openings!
The NeighborSteal and EscapeEscape roomIRLAn utterly fantastic experience from the get go. Such a fun way to slowly peel away the mystery of this house your team is intruding and exploring. The Neighbor definitely has its secret and it is so much fun to slowly peel away.
FocusTec LabsGrapevine EscapeEscape roomIRLA fun puzzle room that led to a satisfying end. The staff is very nice and approachable. Sherry was excellent as our gamemaster and definitely elevated the experience with her cheerful attitude and demeanor!
Area 15 - CLOSEDDeceptive GamesEscape roomIRLSome really clever puzzles in this room once you get going. It's a fun room with a lot to do and lots of puzzles themed to the room. Bring a clever group as you'll want to have different perspectives to see all the clues.
AbstractionEliviascapeEscape roomIRLA creepy beginning that just gets creepier as the experience continues. One of my favorite game mechanics I have seen in a game and scratches a personal scare button. Delightfully paced to reveal a journey to save yourselves!
L'Île perdue de la Reine Vaudou [The Lost Island of the Voodoo Queen]Escaparium - LavalEscape roomIRLLet's rock the boat! A great immersive experience that will make you feel like you are battling a storm in the middle of the sea. Great interactive moments to help you realize your pirate fantasies. Fun antagonists whether the denizens of the ship, island, or nature itself!
Le Dernier Arrêt - V2 [The Final Stop - V2]Escaparium - LavalEscape roomIRLAn incredibly immersive ride on the New York metro system that leads you to unexpected places. Some super fun actor interactions that will delight the crazy in you. Fun puzzles and great scenic make you feel like you are in the bowels of the Big Apple.
2002: L'Odyssée Bovine [2002: A Bovine Odyssey]Cabinet MysteriisEscape roomIRLOther cow themed rooms should MOOve over. This cattle themed room is delightful with lots of fun cow themed puzzles. A delightfully weird theme that has created a magical experience for its players. Daisy we love you!
La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]Escaparium - LavalEscape roomIRLThe experience ramps up quickly and doesn't let go until the very end. Such a fun experience to go through. It was a roller coaster of an experience that keeps on a tense lease for the entire experience. Completely immersive and a story that builds into an explosive finale. I will be thinking of this for years to come.
Opus MemoriEzkapazEscape roomIRLMy favorite of the Eskapaz rooms and the cleverest one too. Some really fun actor interactions in this experience and cool effects from the lighting to the sound. Probably the most meta game to incorporate the manor itself. Not to be missed!
Le choix du barbier prev. Le Barbier [The Barber's Choice prev. The Barber]EzkapazEscape roomIRLA more standard escape room that is well incorporated into the lore of the manor. Cool puzzles that are themed to the room and experience. Some clever tricks. A fun time for a small group as the space isn't as big as their other rooms.
Retour Sur L'affaire Cadavera prev. L'affaire Cadavera [Return to the Cadavera Case prev. The Cadaver Case]EzkapazEscape roomIRLA murder mystery style game that is fun to deduce as a large logic puzzle. Definitely a fun way to get the back story of the whole manor history. Great checkpoints and fun interactions with our host.
La ConFéeserie [The Fairy Confectionary]SOS Aventures - Saint-JérômeEscape roomIRLThe beginning of this room starts off with a delightful sound that brings all the nostalgia real and imagined back to your mind. You bombarded by visual stimuli that is there to delight. Great thoughtful puzzles and some fun surprises to this charming room.
Le Jubilé d'Or [The Golden Jubilee]Escaparium - LavalEscape roomIRLAs an escape room player who does not enjoy dark rooms, this is probably the best version of this game style I have played. Probably because I like the lighted portion of this room so much and the transition is very smooth. The dark puzzles are like other dark room puzzles but nicely themed to the room.
deFROSTed - CLOSEDExodus Escape Room - Anaheim Hills, CAEscape roomIRLThere is a lovely charm to this room that is undeniable. It feels like a warm hug despite the frosty theme. Great for fans of Christmas as there are a ton of them related puzzles. There is fun lighting and sound design that really adds to the experience.
Dark LullabyEscape Artist Greenville - Hampton StationEscape roomIRLThis room executes everything I love in an escape room to the most excellent degree. The sound design is outstanding using new technology that increases the immersive elements that I have never seen used outside of theater. The production and set keeps you on your toes and it's surprising where the nightmare will lead. The actor is a chaos figure that is at times helpful, frightening, and comical. The pacing keeps every player engaged. There are a lot of puzzles to solve. The room experience starts with a haunting whisper and ends with freeing scream; and we loved every second in between. Truly, after thinking about it for a week, out of all the escape rooms I've played in the US, this might be my favorite one in the country.
Alien TerrorEscape The NetherworldEscape roomIRLThey say 'In space, no on can hear you scream'. But the gamemaster sure can! Delightfully frightful with references to Ridley Scott's Alien and other space horror films. Love the special effects at this room (and basically every room at this company) Prepared to be frightened and delighted.
Jewel of the SeaIntrepid Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLUtterly delightful! When your entire group spontaneously erupts in applause, you know you're having a good time. Solid all around from the intro, ending , clue system, production, and puzzles.