Prohibition: The Lucky Duck SpeakeasyEscape LGEscape roomIRLWe escaped from Prohibition with seconds to spare. Lots of combination locks but lots of creative ways to get the codes. You have to think but not overthink some of the clues. It’s helpful that everything is used just once, so once it is used, move on!!! We did need a few more hints than we normally do but our hearts were pumping when we unlocked the last lock with seconds to spare. Would definitely play here again.
Mansion MurderEscapology - HolmdelEscape roomIRLOverall this was a good room for this location. Most puzzles worked as intended and the room flowed well. The puzzles all made sense with the theme of the room and everything in the room felt like it belonged there. The last puzzle was disappointing, it was just like any other puzzle in the room and if it weren’t for the door opening, there is no indication that you solved the room. It really leaves you wondering if you actually completed the room or if you missed a puzzle or if the door opened prematurely. The only reason we go to this location is that it’s close to home and we’ve completed all the games at the other escape room close to home (which has better rooms, more engaged GM, with better puzzles and better upkeep)
Escape The HydeoutMission Escape GamesEscape roomIRLThis is a brain intensive room where you will need more brains than brawn to figure out puzzles. It took us about 10 minutes, and a clue, to get us moving in this room but once we got going, we were able to move things along until we hit some clues that just didn’t make sense or we couldn’t figure out what clues went with what puzzle. While there are a lot of locks in this room, it often took 2 separate steps to solve the puzzle to get the combinations. The rooms are well designed and feel appropriate for the story and the time in history when the story takes place. Nothing feels out of place or time. We have completed 3 of the 4 rooms available at Mission Escape (a 5th room is being constructed) and this was the hardest of the 4 rooms because of the broken flow between puzzles. We did escape…2 people, 4 clues, 58 minutes and 40 seconds.
Mission's Breakout: The Ultimate Bank HeistMission Escape GamesEscape roomIRLAnother fun room at Mission Escape. It took us a while, and a hint, to get the first puzzle moving along but once we got started, the puzzles flowed well into each other. The set is very immersive and fun! Some elements could use to be refreshed and show wear of a well-loved escape room. Otherwise, the elements and puzzle solving is fun and fitting to the theme of the room. We completed this room with 2 people and 2 hints (plus a nudge from our GM).
Escape the Darkest Hour: Torture ChamberMission Escape GamesEscape roomIRLAfter reading other reviews, I was afraid to do this room knowing I hate horror movies and I’m terrified of the dark. Once in the room, and I got through the initial scare, I was a focused on the puzzles, I wasn’t bothered by the dim lighting and creepiness of the room. I really enjoyed the movement between rooms and appreciated the critical thinking required to solve the puzzles and open locks.
The Candy ShoppePuzzleConnect Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThis was the first room we completed at Puzzle Connect. I loved how bright and colorful the room was. Some puzzles were super easy and others were more detail oriented that required strong observational skills. The room is well cared for and you can tell that the operators closely monitor the rooms for wear and tear and replace worn items regularly so that every player feels like they are the first people to ever play these rooms. We can’t wait for their next room to open.
Curse of the Hidden TemplePuzzleConnect Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLGREAT ROOM!!! Puzzles flowed well and everything made sense. Everything in this room feels like it belongs in this room. Puzzles were creative and unique that required attention to detail and creative thinking. This was our favorite room at Puzzle Connect, so far…
