Deep Space

Another 5 Wits room good for figuring out if you like escape rooms.

This was our first game at 5 Wits and we had a wonderful time! While the tasks/puzzles were easier than most escape rooms and the instructions along the way didn't leave much room to mess anything up, we had a great experience nonetheless. The tech was incredibly strong (especially the transition from the initial room - wow!) and I was super impressed with their ability to pack a strong narrative into a very short period of time. My only complaint (besides wishing the experience was longer!) was that the video that played before you entered the room was not captioned and it was so loud in the hall that we couldn't really hear what was being said. It would be great if they could add captions to their videos so everyone is informed when entering the room. We played with 4 players, and I think 3 probably would have been ideal but 4 wasn't a crowd. We'll definitely be back to 5 Wits next time we're in Buffalo!

This was really fun! I had not played any 5 Wits games before, so I did not know what to expect, especially with just being able to walk-in, and wait in line. This is a great room for any age and ability.

This game felt more high-tech than the others. There was one puzzle/task that we did every way possible, but it never triggered. Unfortunately, since there is no game master, you cannot ask for help, hints, or clarification on anything. The first room has very little signposting or directions (unlike the other games), but it was immersive. The second room is the most escape room-like with the puzzles it has. The third room is pretty wild and having four people would be helpful. It was tough with just two. Overall, this was our second favorite game at 5 Wits. Five Wits is an escape room-like experience. They say you have 30-45 to get through the 3 rooms of each game. Our team of two finished most of the games in under 30 minutes. These games are much more task-based than puzzle-based, and each task is timed. There are no hints available. If you cannot complete a task/puzzle, it will eventually time out and you will need to move on to the next task or room.

This game was really fun! The puzzles made you think and the set design was really cool.