This is a well executed and creative Time Machine themed escape room. It has a little bit of everything, and we were able to get through it with minimal assistance in a couple minutes under the time cap which is ideal. The set is very cool, and I enjoyed the puzzles. I will say, Mad Machines puzzles are a little more on the “tasks” side rather than brain-teasing puzzles, which isn’t necessarily bad, but it doesn’t always scratch that puzzle itch that brings me back to escape rooms time and again. However, I thought this room struck the balance a little better than Birth Machine, and so this gets a higher rating from me.

While Birth Machine is a innovative and singular take on an escape room, Time Machine presents a perfect execution of a more standard theme, with plenty of twists that make it stand out. The gameplay is much more diegetic compared to Birth Machine, which used the set-up for some rather abstract yet thematic interactions. The game demands teamwork, dexterity, and attention to detail, but not in an overwhelming or overtly difficult way. The set makes use of some unique theming and impressive transitions to create a solid subversion of the common time travel themes. While one interaction could have benefited from some clarity to avoid damage to the set, every interaction was interesting, fun, and fit perfectly in the strange world that Mad Machines created.

Another fantastic room by Mad Machines. Great theming throughout, so immersive.

The room was SO much fun, very immersive and unique in so many ways! You can definitely tell that the owner loves escape rooms and has considered many details that just made the whole experience wonderful!

Really fun Room! Good for history lovers