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The Time Machine

Very positive (67 ratings)

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The Wexell Corporation have designed a Time Machine, but unfortunately the first group to head into it never returned. Their actions have left rifts in time, altering history and the future in ways that we cannot fathom. The only way to save the world as we know it is to fix the Time Machine, but you’ll only have one minute to do so. If you fail, the machine will need to charge up before you can try again. Your only help is a small friendly robot called Wexie, and the Time Machine herself, who will try to spit you out in different timezones to try to teach you how to fix her.

  • 2-4
  • 90 mins
  • Not scary

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Ratings

All ratings (67)

Very positive

Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Very positive
Customer service
Very positive

Reviews

@TheEscapePuzzler
TheEscapePuzzler

209 escape rooms

I really enjoyed this one! As alluded to by other reviews, it has a very handmade feel but I found this to be really endearing. The puzzles were fun, the sets varied and the way in which you interact with the Time Machine builds throughout the game in a clever way. Our GM was fantastic, and was in character from the moment we arrived. I’d say this is best experienced by 2-4 players, our team of four found that the time literally flew by in the blink of an eye!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Oct 30, 2025 | Experienced Oct 30, 2025

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NeelNanda

73 escape rooms

A cute compact room. Very homemade/low budget style but in a good way. Some fun puzzles. Not too hard. We only needed one hint and finished 38 minutes early, but it was a good experience.

Mar 9, 2025
@embarrassingdad
embarrassingdad

137 escape rooms

A fun and inventive game. The creators clearly didn't have a massive budget or a ton of space to work with, but they more than made up for with humor, inventiveness, and an obvious love for both sci-fi and escape rooms. And the in-character hosting was delightful.

Gameplay
Atmosphere

A charming low-budget mishmash of found items and well-used tech.

Customer service

In the 40 games I've played, Charlie was probably my favorite GM. Loved the quick-witted in-character introduction.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Ideal number of players

3

All the spaces are pretty small. I wouldn't do this with more than four players unless you're really good friends.

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

9

Nothing was inappropriate, but a curious little kid could easily damage some of the more whimsical set elements.

Was anything broken?

Yes

One color-based puzzle was finicky in a way that seemed like a result of wear and tear, rather than a deliberate challenge.

Live actors

Yes

Live actors are sometimes associated with horror but that is NOT the case here. The live actor was funny and charming (but only present for the very beginning, if you're somebody who finds those interactions awkward.)

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

At least one color-based puzzle. Somewhat steep steps required to enter venue.

Mar 7, 2024 | Experienced Mar 7, 2024

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