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For all of your magic and wizarding needs – Walden’s shop has everything! But wait, something’s amiss – who’s minding the shop? Wands at the ready! Can you help Walden and put a stop to the evil forces that lurk?
All ratings (135)
Very Positive
114 escape rooms
SO cute~ a perfect family-friendly room! The Looking Glass sets are always top notch~ it really does feel like you’re in a cozy, magical shop :) On the easier side so my friend and I were able to take our time and appreciate everything- escaped in 45m with no hints.
28 escape rooms
Firstly, this was one of the nicest lobbies I've ever been to. The staff was also extremely kind. Walden's Wizarding Shop is the perfect family room or date room. But if you're looking for difficulty, this isn't that. good puzzles, great atmosphere, good tech
Easy
2
Not scary
10
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Limited
Yes
50 escape rooms
if you’re a harry potter fan i think you’re bound to like this room more than others will, but overall it is your standard “great” room. a LOT of combo lock/lock and key puzzles but theres some cool gimmicks in there as well my biggest gripe really is that the room is TOO easy imo i only did it with one other person and found it wasnt that challenging really at all - but if you finish early the team lets you do a bonus challenge which is pretty fun! 6.5/10 - recommend for beginners or newer players, solid room
Not at all
315 escape rooms
Walden’s Wizarding Shop is a cute game that I would recommend for two players. My group of four found it a bit too easy as we breezed through the game in just over 30 minutes. While our game master was very accommodating, three things went wrong during our play, including one puzzle that malfunctioned and another time a drawer opened with a light pull, despite it meaning to be secured until later in the game. The animatronics are a nice touch that you don’t often see in games. I would’ve liked to see an animatronic during the climactic finale of the game as the music was quite grande, but the visuals accompanying did not match.
No
Easy
2
Not scary
10
Yes
Two things experienced issues during our play and the game master had to come reset them. One drawer also opened with a very light pull that was not meant to.
No
Not at all
Only one puzzle involving colour
Yes
200 escape rooms
We had the best time at this game. Perfect date night, I would highly recommend.
Seemless and slick.
Really lovely set design and well themed.
Great hosts and front desk.
No
The gameplay was really linked to the narrative and elevated the game.
Medium
Mechanical
2
Not scary
10
Yes
One of the puzzles wasn’t working so a host came in to help.
No
Not at all
Yes
Limited
428 escape rooms
Fantastic room at a fantastic company. Room is totally suitable for all ages, families, dates/duos, etc and beginner friendly. Very fun wizarding components to make the room feel alive. Quite challenging bonus puzzle(s) if you finish early. Definitely a crowd pleaser kind of room.
Probably some of the friendliest/most helpful I’ve encountered.
Easy
Not scary
134 escape rooms
I loved Walden's! Loved the props, theme, set - amazing experience! I'm glad no 'Harry Potter' knowledge is needed. I loved how the games/puzzles flowed without any setbacks. One of the most smoothest escape rooms I have experienced! The bonus puzzle is also very unique and creative!
Fun for sure!
props are impressive and immersive
GM and staff are great
Yes
Easy
4
We had 4 escapers, it can be done with less
Not scary
No
Somewhat
Yes
21 escape rooms
This was a really fun and well-themed room! Definitely pulls from a familiar storyline (😉) but still its own thing. The “magic” was a different enough aspect that made puzzle-solving all the more exciting and on theme. We came close to tying the record so it’s not a particularly difficult room but the puzzles are still fun. Since we finished so early, we were offered a “bonus” puzzle that was more challenging than the puzzles in the room and that was a really nice touch.
Yes
A wonderful mix of “magic” and practical puzzles!
R
89 escape rooms
A fantastic set and storyflow keep the puzzles on theme and on point. Thoroughly engaging from start to finish. Some really cool and unique puzzles in a beautifully crafted experience.
Some very clever thematic physical puzzles combined with solid implementation of standard escape room ciphers.
The design of this game does everything right. Immersive and engaging
The hosts were fantastic. Contagious energy from start to finish.
Yes
The set keeps you on theme throughout. Great use of effects and narrative
You may be familiar with the story…
Medium
Some puzzles tripped us up (usually through overthinking)
High tech
2
Linear puzzle play suited to 2 enthusiasts or 4 casual players
Not scary
10
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Medium
It’s Toronto. We Ubered
162 escape rooms
What a great room! From set design, to a well-executed room packed with great puzzles. The story is whimsical and fun. We loved the room, and even trying to think back to our favorite puzzle is tough. Not a difficult room, but definitely recommended! And once again, fabulous team at looking glass!
Not scary
