The 49 Boxes [Immersive Experience]

A bold and thoughtfully designed concept! From the layout of the room, it was clear to see that there were 6 tables (maybe there were 7) and all the paths will eventually lead to the grand finale. I loved the story and the magical elements woven into the puzzles in the boxes. I’m all about the storytelling so the ambiance and the little tidbits of story added a fun sense of wonder and made the experience feel special. Now, with a large group, it was easy to have moments when there wasn’t much to do. We finished our puzzles quickly as a group and there were a few moments of downtime, even though the facilitators (our archivists) were clearly doing their best to circulate and balance the room. I was under the impression that there would be more collaboration between the tables or that we would get to do more than one table of puzzles. That said, the overall flow is fantastic and I’m still not sure how the finale works. I guess magic is real after all. It’s a creative and memorable experience that I’d still recommend. I just left wishing I’d seen more puzzles or more of the magic tricks.

I went to 49 Boxes at Cloud Escape Rooms this weekend and I’m still thinking about it. This is not a typical magic show—it’s immersive, clever, and genuinely surprising in ways I didn’t see coming. From the moment you walk in, you feel like you’re part of something special. The atmosphere is intimate and perfectly paced, and the magician does an incredible job of engaging the audience the entire show. The tricks are smart, layered, and often completely baffling—even when you think you know what’s happening, you’re wrong. What really stood out was how interactive and personal the experience felt. It wasn’t just watching magic; it felt like being inside a puzzle where everything connects in unexpected ways. The storytelling, timing, and attention to detail were all top-tier. If you’re into magic, escape rooms, or just love unique experiences that make you say “how did they DO that?”—this is an absolute must. Perfect for date night, friends, or anyone who enjoys being amazed. I would 100% go again and recommend it to everyone.

This was so cool! It's definitely not like a typical escape experience. It was something beyond that and very fun! I loved the group setting and the little bits of magic sprinkled in. Everything was so well done and whimsical. The space is also really great! 10/10 do it! This seems perfect, especially if you had like a group of 4.

Super fun and magical experience! Definitely different but the staff are so passionate about it and the overall experience was super fun and immersive.

The concept is unlike anything I’ve ever seen/experienced before and definitely NOT your typical escape room. As the description says, it is an immersive EXPERIENCE. The puzzles are great and definitely a bit challenging, but for me the locks were the most interesting part. Many of the locks you’ll likely never have seen before. They also have a photo booth!! I wish we could’ve gotten printed out copies of our pics though.

This was such a unique and magical experience! The team was so enthusiastic and involved and the puzzles were very creative! I highly recommend everyone to try this out there isn’t anything I’ve seen like this before!!

Super fun, elaborate puzzles, and just a great activity in general! Going back to play the other tables cuz they also looked cool

49 Boxes was a fun combination of magic, mystery, and escape room logic puzzles. The creators helped drive the story, and provided occasional hints when needed, while allowing visitors to truly drive the experience at their pace. Overall, this made for a fresh experience for puzzle lovers, and those looking for an entertaining evening out. Also, big shout out to David and his wife for hosting this experience at Cloud Escape!

Great setup with unique puzzles fitting the theme and a final reveal that, well, I won't reveal. Had so much fun, I guess I'll have to come back to replay the other boxes!

I played this at RECON2024. I am so glad that I got the opportunity to play this game... Story?.. Experience? Truly unique and memorable.