The Collector

My group decided to do all of 13th Gate’s escape rooms in the span of two days. I will say this. All eight of their escape rooms here have the most impressive set design. However, I’m only liking and not loving any of the rooms because as another reviewer put it, the puzzles were just difficult enough that it could feel like a waste of time rather than a satisfying problem solve. The Collector has some puzzles that may not be intuitive for their “Beginning” ranking but there was one part that you just “slide” into and that was fun. I also liked the logic puzzles. Our game master was sweet and she set the tone for us, because this was the first room we did. They seem to listen to feedback, and our game master did share that there used to be QR codes everywhere. They don’t have that anymore so you could stay immersed the whole time! Things to note - this room is horror-themed and the flashlights don’t always work. Just be ready to shake that flashlight a couple of times or you may not see a clue!

The Collector was my second game to ever play at 13th Gate and this game was a very satisfying wrap to our day. There was a moment where we thought we had pulled of the Win only to realize we had even more to do was such an adrenaline rush for us all.

enjoyed this one also! but again, large group made the room go fast

The rest of the group I was with liked this room more than I did, not that I didn't like it, but it felt kinda average outside of 13th Gates commitment to amazing sets. It's age shows, but its worth doing. QR codes and GMs on the speakers pulled me out of the immersion for this one, my flashlight died almost immediately, and a couple things felt like the designers of the room felt really clever.

Very linear and QR code for hint system. Not a huge fan of the hint system as it pulls you out of the experience and limits what you’re given as a hint. Half the time my group knew what we’re looking for and I’d rather a GM helped nudged me towards what we need vs a clue that only gives you one set hint then solves. The room had great elements that saves this review to a “like”.

This room is perfect for everyone. Highly recommend. Horror themed though.

Hello QR codes. Nothing pulls you out of immersion like a dozen QR codes everywhere. I wonder why the owner couldn’t create a better hint system.

Creepy but really cool room!

I loved the theme and the room had such a great time

A fun take on a classic theme, escape the clutches of the serial killer. Immersive, with good puzzles, a good storyline, and amazing set design. Accessibility Notes: This room includes reaching high, reaching low, stairs, some crawling