Baker Street Mystery

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review! We truly appreciate the thought you put into it, even when the experience wasn’t a fit for your group. You’re absolutely right that Baker Street Mystery feels very different from Curse of the Hidden Temple and Lucky Dice Diner, as those are our newer games. Baker Street Mystery was built in 2016 and is one of our oldest experiences, while Curse of the Hidden Temple, Lucky Dice Diner, and The Blind Tiger Speakeasy represent nearly a decade of growth in our design style, technology, and storytelling. Because of that difference, Baker Street Mystery (along with Bank Heist) is intentionally priced at our lowest tier. During non-peak hours, they are $35 per person for groups of 4+, compared to $45 per person for groups of 4+ for our newest, more tech-forward games. It’s also frequently discounted further for same day replays. We would appreciate if you had any feedback on how this pricing structure could be clearer during the booking process. We’re always looking to improve so expectations are set more clearly before players arrive. Regarding the bookshelf and lighting notes, those are intentional pieces of player guidance we’ve used since the game opened. The bookshelf explanation is meant to prevent groups from spending time force searching or assuming there’s a hidden passage where one doesn’t exist. The lighting reminder exists because, unlike our newer games where lighting is automated, Baker Street Mystery allows players to control their environment, especially once blacklights are introduced. Many escape rooms explicitly forbid touching light switches, so we want players to know they’re fair game here. As for puzzle style, Baker Street leans more heavily into traditional escape room mechanics, physical locks, paper clues, decoding, cryptograms, and deduction, which we recognize isn’t everyone’s preferred play style, especially after coming straight from a lock free experience like Curse of the Hidden Temple. Across our lineup, we try to offer a range of puzzle types and eras so that different kinds of players can find games they love, even if not every room clicks for every group. We’re genuinely glad to hear your Expedition Guide made a positive impression, and we’re sorry this particular experience didn’t land for your family. Feedback like this helps us think critically about how we communicate game differences, pricing tiers, and expectations, especially for seasoned players tackling multiple rooms in one day. If you have any direct feedback or would like to discuss anything in more detail, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for giving our games a try and for supporting a small, independent escape room business. We truly appreciate it, and we hope another one of our experiences might be a better fit for you in the future. Marisa & Skylar Owners

Thanks so much for the great feedback! We love hearing that the challenge and outside-the-box puzzles clicked for your team. This one definitely asks players to think a little differently, so it’s awesome to know the logic still came together in the end. Thanks for escaping with us, and we hope to see you back for another challenge soon! Marisa & Skylar Owners

Thank you for playing multiple rooms with us and for the thoughtful review! We’re so glad Jack was able to give you helpful nudges at just the right moments. We’ll be sure to pass that along to him. This room’s wordplay heavy design is meant to keep teams thinking fast and communicating, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed that aspect. We really appreciate you sharing your experience! Marisa & Skylar Owners

Thanks so much! We’re happy you had a great time and that Erika helped make the experience even better 😊 We’ll be sure to let her know. We really appreciate the support and hope to see you back again soon! Marisa & Skylar Owners

We’re sorry to hear this one didn’t quite hit the mark for your group. We understand that the mix of wordplay, reading, and puzzles in this room can feel overwhelming, especially when expectations lean more toward a classic detective mystery vibe. Your insight about the thematic cohesion is truly helpful, and we’ll definitely take that into consideration as we look to refresh and evolve this room in the future. As for the crawling, thank you for pointing that out. While it’s designed to add a sense of immersion and surprise, we completely understand that it can become tiring or frustrating, especially if you're stuck on a clue. We do want to clarify that while there’s no door inside the game for movement between spaces, we do have an alternate route available for players with accessibility needs. If you or anyone in your group ever needs a more comfortable option, we're more than happy to provide it! We’re so glad to hear that Deja made a positive impact on your experience. She’s fantastic, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thank you again for your honest review. We value your perspective and hope to welcome you back for another room! Marisa & Skylar Owners

Thank you so much for the awesome review of Baker Street Mystery! We love hearing that the wordplay hit the mark for part of your group and still kept things engaging for the math-minded members too. That’s the kind of balance we’re always striving for. Even though it’s one of our older rooms, it still holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re so glad it resonated with you! Thank you for the kind words about Jack! He’ll be over the moon to hear he made such a strong impression (again!). We can’t wait to have you back for more escapes! Marisa & Skylar Owners

Congratulations on escaping with just 20 seconds to spare! That’s what we call a nail-biter! We’re so glad you and your mom had fun and made it out in time. Sophia will be thrilled to hear she helped make your experience even more memorable. Thanks for sharing your escape with us! Marisa & Skylar Owners

We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the challenge! It’s awesome to hear the puzzles struck the right balance of tricky but solvable. That’s exactly what we aim for. And huge thanks for the kind words about Erika! She’ll be so happy to hear she made your experience even better with her support and hinjts. Hope to see you again for another escape soon! Marisa & Skylar Owners

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the challenge, even though it was a bit tough after doing multiple rooms in a row. Cryptography can definitely be tricky, but we’re happy that Sophia was able to guide you with just the right amount of help! She’ll be thrilled to hear that you appreciated her approach. Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you back for more challenging and fun adventures soon! 😊 Marisa & Skylar Owners

Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the room and found it suitable for experienced players! We love mixing in a bit of physical activity to keep things dynamic, and it's great to know the more traditional props helped enhance the theme. If needed, we always have a workaround for any physical elements within our games in case anyone is uncomfortable doing them. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to see you back for more exciting adventures soon! 😊 Marisa & Skylar Owners