Strange MagicMind MastersEscape roomIRLThis is a smaller business that is extremely passionate about what they do and their rooms. There were some neat puzzles that made it feel magical. However some puzzles were layered with a bit of overthinking. Which in the minds of a builder is great, but sometimes need to minimize the about of thinking needed to solve certain puzzles. It was a small room but worked well in that space. Excited to see the new rooms they plan on opening and great to see smaller sized companies still being successful after years of being in business. Passionate owners and builders will keep these rooms exciting.
Escape AI [VR]Immersive Gamebox - Lower East SideEscape roomIRLThis was very much like the old school escape room games you would play on the computer. A lot of clicking around moving from room to room. It was different but wasn’t the most exciting puzzle and the walls being so sensitive made it difficult to move quickly.
The Casino Heist [prev. The Casino Challenge]Captured LV Escape Room - BethlehemEscape roomIRLProbably one of my favorite Casino theme rooms I have played. Loved the atmosphere and the puzzles and they all made sense and were fun to play. Staff didn’t ask if we wanted a photo in the room or outside of the room so if you want one in the room be sure to ask.
The Mayan TempleCaptured LV Escape Room - BethlehemEscape roomIRLThis room has a lot going on and multiple people could be doing multiple puzzles at once. Good for a larger group if you okay no seeing some of the puzzles. Nice atmosphere and some puzzles were pretty difficult as it’s easy to overthink some of them. Overall enjoyed it. But enjoyed the Casino room more.
Neon Tokyo: Resistance PathEscape.exeEscape roomIRLVery challenging room, that requires you to spilt up in groups in order to escape if you have more than 2 people. I have never spent so much time on one puzzle in an escape room. The puzzles are long and hard making the spilt of the team making you miss half of the room which I wasn’t a huge fan of. Atmosphere was cool and not a theme I have seen before. If you get cold easily dress warm even in the summer. This “side” of the room also used an AI but it was much more enjoyable than the other AI version.
Site: 117Escape.exeEscape roomIRLEntering the room was a unique experience which is due to the story but with what was done was expecting to be shocked with the reveal but it was lackluster. The puzzles themselves were fun and challenging, not an easy room for beginners that is for sure. A unique feature that is used is an AI which for more experienced players without giving g anything away can be a bit annoying at times. Overall an average but difficult room.
The TavernEscape. on QueenEscape roomIRLTakes being locked in an escape room to a different level that I haven’t experienced before. A different start to the room as well, nice to have a change but the room is set for the max number of players so if you have less to experience is a bit different and doesn’t necessarily make the most sense especially since there was a lock we never got open but should have but was told to just move on. Puzzles were hard and a bit frustrating at times. Set design was nice and not a room for beginners.
Sir Ripple Sugartons Candy FactoryEscapopolisEscape roomIRLA fun take on a candy room and has a Wonka feel to the room. A mix of puzzles to complete. A very visual room and attention to detail is important. However we did this after the Vegas room on the same day and were overthinking a lot of puzzles which slowed us down.
The Video StoreDare 2 EscapeEscape roomIRLAfter doing over 50 rooms this one takes a place in the top 5 for a few reasons. The theme being one of them. It really takes you back in time and has a very nostalgic feel. Our GM Adam was excellent and was very informative about their rooms before and afterwards which we really appreciate. The puzzles all made sense and some of the tech used was not something normally used but was old but new tech in an escape room environment. When we are back in the area we will do their other rooms!
SpellcasterAmazing Escape Room - Trappe [prev. Escape Trappe]Escape roomIRLThis game really immersed you into it’s world and made you feel like a wizard 🧙🏻♂️ 🪄 Very decorative room and a lot of different elements to interactive with that are not just your average locks.
It's Alive!Amazing Escape Room - Trappe [prev. Escape Trappe]Escape roomIRLThe people here are always so friendly, happy, and engaging. Other then one frustrating puzzle that took us a while to figure out the room was entertaining to play and has some different elements I haven’t experienced yet.
Aladdin: Quest for the lamp - CLOSEDElite Escape RoomEscape roomIRLWhile the atmosphere of the escape room building itself is very nicely decorated with many cool items the room didn’t have that same feeling. Would love to see the investment spent in the lobby be made in the rooms as well to bring them up a level. Towards the end of this room there was something I was not expecting and it’s worth checking out just for that experience.
Detective LockwoodRiddler's Escape - OxfordEscape roomIRLThe staff is always super friendly here, however this room didn’t do it for me. Without giving anything away there were some frustrating puzzles that made the experience not as enjoyable as it should have been. The story itself was cool, and there were neat elements so still give it a try as you might have a better experience then I did.
Bros for Life: Fraternity HeistThe Escape Ventures - Orlando Waterford LakesEscape roomIRLWow, starting off great as soon as you enter the room the game master really gets you excited for the story and ready to go. Most escape rooms don’t have an excited start but this one was memorable! There were different elements in the room we were not used to which made for a unique experience. We did get stuck on a puzzle towards the end but that was our own fault for overthinking it. This is a room worth experiencing if you are in the area!
Captain Spoopy Bones and the Magnificent Quest For Some Other Pirate's Treasure!Doldrick's Escape RoomEscape roomIRL75 minutes can be a long time but the time is needed to enjoy the room and solve the puzzles. We did it with 3 when it can be done with 14 people. Would suggest at least 4 people if you are not experienced in escape games. This room probably had my favorite intro video to date. Those videos can sometimes be slow paced or not that excited but this one was entertaining and memorable!
Among ThievesAmazing Escape Room - Trappe [prev. Escape Trappe]Escape roomIRLAverage room but fun, we crushed the record and got out under 40 minutes. If you are an experienced player this room should be pretty easy. This would be a great room for some first time players as it’s wonderful designed room.
Gold Rush - CLOSEDThe Escape Game - King of PrussiaEscape roomIRLPretty fun room and had some very interactive puzzles in the game. While it’s a chain they have game designed rooms with a lot of area to explore. But was disappointed we got put with very young adults and one child at the last minute. First time playing with people we didn’t know and I don’t recommend unless you can vibe with them from the start.
Poker RoomEscape ACEscape roomIRLThis place was pretty difficult to find if you are not familiar with have casinos are laid out. The staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there that day. Anything casino/poker related I will always enjoy so it was fun doing this type of room in an actual casino. Fun experience to do after losing money at the casino.
The Galactic War: The Invasion Of The XarnaiEncrypted Escape - West ReadingEscape 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
The Egyptian Tomb: Imhotep's CurseEscape Room Mystery - King Of PrussiaEscape roomIRLThis is one of my top favorite designed room because of how well done the atmosphere and theme is. The puzzles are all great as well. This room really got our group running around and moving quick as we were not just contained in a small space. Excited to come back and try the other rooms!