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Alice Suite
The Locked Inn
Escape room
IRL
One of the most well decorated and detailed rooms I've ever experienced. These are the kinda rooms you wish didn't have a time limit because you just want to enjoy the visual wonders they offer. There were so many puzzles I hadn't experienced before as well. The feeling of going down a rabbit hole is a way to describe it as you encountered the multiple different rooms and puzzles in the escape experience. It was truly a unique wonderland of puzzles. The hostess, Ariel, was friendly, fun and encouraging. The puzzles were mostly medium in difficulty. There were quite a few items in the room that did nothing for you which is designed to throw you off I guess - never my favorite but I get why they do that. The very last puzzle didn't work well so just be gentle with it. In addition, I didn't fully grasp our objective. I guess it was to save wonderland, but it wasn't very clear what we were saving it from. Also, it seems they are there only when there is a reservation so might not be available if you're just trying to walk in. All that being said, I loved the experience and would highly recommend it.
Back to Childhood
Clockwise Escape Room - Pleasanton
Escape room
IRL
I rate this experience a 3/5 (check out my bio for my rating system). This was a solid but average room with a fun retro theme - probably more for the Xennial crowd. It was relatively easy to get through with maybe 1 or 2 novel puzzles. Good for beginners and those just looking for nostalgic fun.
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?
Maze Rooms - West LA
Escape room
IRL
Big Trouble in Little Christmastown
Two Trees Escape
Escape room
IRL
Good room for just being one room. Some unique puzzles to be found. A tad lock heavy but fun decor and good Christmas time theme.
Caves of Caneen
Next-Gen Escape
Escape room
IRL
This is a recently relocated escape room run by a lovely couple who are obviously very passionate about escape rooms as evidenced by their time and commitment to the endeavor. They are planning an expansion of rooms with a similar theme - something like a fantasy, middle-earth kinda feel. It was definitely a lock heavy room which I don't prefer. In addition, there were copious amounts of letters/papers to read and most of the reading did not contribute to finding clues which again, I don't prefer. Too much distraction. There was limited technology, but I did find the story board, that could or could not be part of the escape (they are still working that out), unique and interesting. It gave a good wrap-up of the plot which is often missed or forgotten in the excitement of the escape. I think this business has a lot of potential and, if I were in the Fresno area, would definitely return to try out another one of their rooms.
Chained
Black Cats Number One Escape Room [prev. Number One Escape Room]
Escape room
IRL
Ok this is now my favorite escape room! From the speakeasy-like entrance (NOT what you expect from looking at the outside of the place) to the static state our party of 2 had to maintain in the room, it was an AMAZING experience. There was so much substance in this little room! I normally don't prefer non-linear escapes but this made me rethink that preference! There were a few clues I hadn't seen before and it wasn't a particularly challenging room but the theme and set up made for a VERY unique experience.
Chapter 1: Occam's Apartment
Off The Couch Games
Escape room
IRL
I rate this room a 4/5 (check out my bio for rating system). This escape room has a unique setup in that it is composed of multiple chapters. Three chapters are currently in play and I believe they are planning a total of 12. Because there is an overarching storyline, it's probably best to do the chapters in order, however, it seems that they have alternate scenarios for those who don't so that you don't miss anything, much like a catered experience. It is also unique in how you can earn credit for other chapters if you finish earlier than the allotted time. This particular room - Chapter 1 - had unexpected twists and turns and adequately introduces the story line. I didn't give it a 5/5 because of a certain 'time-sucker' which I initially liked (video game) but since it was required for a lot of the clues, it ended up taking a lot of time to plow through. We are also introduced to a scary (or is he actually a BFF??) character that will continue to make cameos through the next 2 chapters, at least. This is a high-quality escape room with some unique and fun clues. I look forward to the chapters to come!
Chapter 2: Norcross Art Gallery
Off The Couch Games
Escape room
IRL
I rate this room a 4/5 (check out my bio for rating system). This is the 2nd of the 12-chapter series that is the plan for this business. It is probably better to do the chapters in order, if possible, but the business seems to cater the rooms to how you are experiencing them, whether you do them in or out of order. Additionally, it is unique in that you get credit towards other rooms for completing rooms earlier than the allotted times prompting you to come back for more! So smart! This particular chapter's set design was impressive! You truly felt like you were in an art gallery with lots of hidden surprises. I knocked a point off because a few of the puzzle set-ups were used again in solving clues and they weren't particularly novel for me. But I did feel immersed in the experience and a certain character from Chapter 1 re-appeared (friend or foe??) which I found fun! My slightly skittish partner, not so much. 🫣 I look forward to doing more escapes at this business as the chapters are revealed.
Chapter 3: The Morgue
Off The Couch Games
Escape room
IRL
I rate this room a 4/5 (check out my review system in my bio). This is the third chapter in the planned 12-chapter series. Based on what our GM stated, each chapter will follow an overarching storyline. This is such a fun concept - makes me excited for what's to come. It doesn't seem like the chapters have to be done in order as they seem to cater the rooms to each player's experience with the story, but it's probably better to do them in order. Another smart and novel concept is that they will give you credit towards future rooms if you finish earlier than the allotted time. This particular chapter was very cool! Many new concepts such as a game show type segment where you can choose to do additional puzzles (an escape room within an escape room... What?!?). There were some novel puzzles I hadn't experience before and a very detailed and immersive set. There was what I like to call a 'time-sucker' puzzle that I didn't really like and even made me a little sick to my stomach (too much gatorade!) which caused me to knock off a point. And our fun friend (or scary foe?) was very much present in this chapter which wasn't my skittish partner's favorite, but I thoroughly enjoyed! So probably not fun for those who don't appreciate jump scares.🤭 Overall, my favorite of the first three chapters. These are master class escape experiences, and I look forward to what they will come up with next.
Confinement
Red Door Escape Room - Oxnard
Escape room
IRL
Not a fan of this one. We're not noobs to escape rooms so it wasn't because this room was particularly challenging. It was just not very balanced in it's set up, imo. The middle part of the room required a lot of time trying to figure out what to do as the clues did not come intuitively, meaning there was very little direction on how to find them. This ended up using much of our time even though we had to ask for a couple hints. By the time we got to the last part, we had limited time left and the majority of the locks in the room to do! The last part was lock heavy as opposed to the first. I found the last clue a little 'clumsy' and that took time to try to figure out which must be a common theme because our GM even said that he stopped the clock for us until we got the hang of how to do it. So I think we escaped but who knows?! It was more frustrating than fun. I also didn't really get the theme of confinement from the room at all which was the part I was looking forward to the most. I've done all but one of the rooms at this location and this one was, by far, my least favorite. Another thing about this company is supposedly all of these rooms are supposed to have an interconnected theme. After doing most of these rooms, this theme still eludes me. And I'm not even sure the staff understand it because whenever I've asked, they give me this vague non-answer that leaves me more confused then before I asked! I'm glad this room wasn't the first I did at this location because I might have assumed the others were just as frustrating which is not the case.
Curse On The Emerald Seas
Puzzle Effect - San Luis Obispo
Escape room
IRL
It was a solid escape room experience. The things I didn't particularly like were: there was only one room in the experience, and one of the clues was ambiguous - that is, it looked like it could go together in various ways🐉. There were varying degrees of difficulties in the clues which I always enjoy but mediocre technology which is expected in a franchise style escape room. Still, worth the visit.
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