Ghost PatrolTrivium GamesEscape roomIRLProbably the best escape room I’ve played. Absolutely gorgeous set, clever references, and each and every puzzle was thematic and enjoyable. The interactions were so clever and fun, and the nonlinear format worked well, allowing multiple puzzles to be solved at once without feeling like you missed everything. The beginning and ending especially stood out. There was so much going on, I only remember about half of the game. I desperately want to play this game again.
Storyteller's SecretBoxarooEscape roomIRLThis room proves, more than anything I’ve seen so far, that size really doesn’t matter. Absolutely incredible experience packed into a relatively small environment. Really inventive puzzles, an actually solid storyline, and some of the most fun interactions I’ve seen yet. This game is beautiful.
UndercookedOmescape - SunnyvaleEscape roomIRLFirst and foremost, if you’re looking for an immersive adventure, this is not it. This is a game. This is one of the most fun, exhilarating games I’ve played in my entire life. It’s frantic but not overwhelming. It’s absolutely perfectly crafted. It truly does feel like playing Overcooked in real life. We did it with 2 people, which is doable, but I’d get at least one or two more. There’s so much to see and do and let’s be honest, you probably won’t see everything. And you’ll learn that that’s okay. This is a work of escape room art. You won’t regret playing this.
Ruins: Forbidden TreasureThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLHoly moly. There’s not much to say about this one, but everything from the puzzles to special effects is just amazing. Definitely recommend doing this one in person; wouldn’t be nearly as fun online. Seriously, though, this is something else. The less you know going into it, the more you’ll get out of it.
The Edison Escape RoomPalace GamesEscape roomIRLAbsolutely wild game. Nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. The story’s pretty light on this one, but that’s really not the point. The technology in this game is next level, with some super unorthodox, fun puzzles. One section gets a bit repetitive, but the rest of the game is such high quality that it really doesn’t matter. If you’re looking for an immersive experience, this might not be your favorite game, but if you come to the Edison Room for the puzzles and interactions, you’ll experience one of the greatest games in the country. Worth traveling for this game.
Lockbuster Video60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLI love this room equally to Cheesie’s for completely different reasons. The whole concept and vibe of this game is both creative, fun, and hilarious. Again, the character at the core of this game is fantastic, and the puzzles and design are all top notch. This is truly a premium escape room company.
The CryptEscape Hour AustinEscape roomIRLFirst things first, the standout element of this game is its physicality and use of space. You think it’s over and it just keeps going. There’s also a TON of puzzles in this game. You will not win if you don’t divide and conquer. Although a lot of the set is very clearly foam or wood, the rest of the experience completely makes up for it. This game is a ton of fun and anyone with enough people should try it.
The Body ShopRed Fox EscapesEscape roomIRLIt’s just so utterly fun. That’s the number one thing I feel about this game. It looks amazing and it plays amazing. The set is fantastic, the puzzles are well clued, the story is hilarious and creepy at the same time. This is genuinely the most fun I’ve ever had playing an escape game. Also the soundtrack is the instrumental of the girl scout song from the Beetlejuice musical so that’s pretty fun. Easily the crown jewel of Red Fox and honestly a worthy opponent to Storyteller’s Secret for the best game in Boston. Play immediately.
Level99 RoomsLevel99Escape roomOther Slightly inferior version of Boda Borg, but it’s still amazing. Pirate’s Plank, Ninja Dojo, and 8-Bit Lava are standouts. It loses some of the charm that Boda Borg maintains, but definitely still a fun place to check out with some clever challenges that are routinely updated. They also are constantly adding features to improve player experience.
Ghost LightMyssTic RoomsEscape roomIRLThis game is just beautiful. It’s intimate in the best way possible. It’s a quiet, extremely well designed game and it’s incredible. You don’t need to be well versed in the theater world to play this game, but you’ll get more out of it if you have a background in it, because this game is a love letter to drama and theater. This is a fantastic game. Play it.
