The Evolution of Games

The Evolution of Games

Very Positive (50 ratings)

Escape Room Wisconsin - Appleton

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As humanity has evolved over the centuries, so has our ability to fulfill possibly our most primal need: to play games. From thousand-year old games like Go and Mancala through today’s video and virtual-reality simulations, we have filled our free time with cards, boards, dice, and all manner of monsters to defeat. This time, the monsters are the games themselves. Can you play through the millennia of game history in under an hour, or will you be left staring at the two most dreaded words in history: GAME OVER?

  • 4-8
  • 60 mins
  • Hard
  • Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (50)

Very Positive

Gameplay
Very Positive
Atmosphere
Very Positive
Customer service
Very Positive

Reviews

@CaptainEllis
CaptainEllis

66 escape rooms

I liked it for the nostalgia but it’s not near my favorite. You somewhat need an understanding of basic games to get through this one, especially since there aren’t instructions for anything. In my eyes, it doesn’t quite feel like “one-and-done” which I’m not a big fan of.

Gameplay

It flowed well. Rather non-linear.

Atmosphere

It’s sometimes unclear what is puzzle material and what’s not. One of the puzzles was broken and a few were a little finnicky.

Customer service

Aleah was a great GM

Scary

Not scary

Jul 4, 2026 | Experienced Jul 4, 2026
@5fc2b232610d457fbd1ce7bb0b5c7c
5fc2b232610d457fbd1ce7bb0b5c7c

23 escape rooms

Super fun! We had 6 people, which seemed about right for this room. Nothing too technical or specific skill required, although it is helpful to know some of the basics for classic games.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Was anything broken?

No

Mar 1, 2026

B

BobLoblaw720

6 escape rooms

This still remains my favorite escape room I've ever experienced. The flow from 'game to game' works very well, and the final moments remain in my brain rent-free. Might be how close we came to failing the room, but I still have not had a final moment in a room like I did with The Evolution of Games. I would love to take so many friends there to experience it for themselves. I just need to get back to Wisconsin!

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Story
Oct 20, 2025 | Experienced Mar 14, 2019
@MysteryO
MysteryO

33 escape rooms

I wasn't sure what exactly to expect when it came to this room. I was pleasantly surprised when it came to the puzzles and how they all came together.

Gameplay

Really well coordinated going from old school to the knew games.

Atmosphere
Customer service
Difficulty

Medium

The puzzles themselves weren't the hardest, but there were plenty of really fun ones to do.

Game tech

An interesting mix of both mechanical and high tech

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Oct 16, 2025
@julie
julie

206 escape rooms

A non linear room that is perfect for groups! While some people can be working on one puzzle, others can be working on another puzzle. All of your favorite games growing up are most likely in this room too!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

No

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Mar 22, 2025 | Experienced Mar 22, 2025
@Dupont640
Dupont640

86 escape rooms

Unfortunatly we didnt escape this one :( This is interesting room for board game fans. Not linear at all, your group need to divide to finish all the puzzle. Overall good puzzles.

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Atmosphere
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Oct 3, 2024 | Experienced Jul 25, 2024

C

CoasterBP

55 escape rooms

A very non-linear game, which is good for larger groups. You can definitely divide and conquer. Lots of locks though, but they are fun. Each puzzle is basically a mini-game of the board game its based off of, which is fun. We wasted a good chunk of time of 2 separate puzzles, one being somewhat physical and the other being somewhat confusing. We were apparently on the 2nd to last step to escape and we ran out of time. Kinda bummed we weren't allowed maybe one extra minute to finish, but I guess rules are rules. We even started before our time because we always show up early. I'm not marking them down for that, it was just more of a bummer than anything to be so close and not make it. Still a fun room.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

No

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Lots to do, but not impossible.

Game tech

Mechanical

Just about EVERYTHING is a lock. Whether combo, word and even the dreaded directional locks are stars here.

Ideal number of players

6

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

8

Was anything broken?

No

Nothing was broken, but the game master did have to pause our time because when something unlocked, the parts that were revealed then fell down into a different still locked cabinet. Perhaps tightening up the locked cabinets so that the small pieces that fall out don't fall back behind another locked cabinet would help.

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

There's a dexterity puzzle that's quite involved and can waste a lot of time if you're not hand/eye coordinated.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Mar 28, 2024 | Experienced Mar 27, 2024

t

teampo

34 escape rooms

Brings out all the memories of every game you’ve ever played. Video games, cards, board games, a very fun experience. Great for all ages.

Dec 3, 2022

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