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Magnifico

Magnifico

Escaparium - Laval

  • Escape room
  • IRL
It’s hard to go into a room like this with realistic expectations, but Magnifico wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be. Yes, the set was massive and delightful. The theming was movie-set quality and the atmosphere was immersive. There was great tech, and there were cool effects and wow moments. The performances of the three actors in multiple roles were brilliant, and the puzzles were interactive, varied, and easily Escaparium’s best. And yet, it didn’t blow my mind with over-the-top set pieces and spectacles in the way that Ctrl Alt Reboot and The Forgotten Cathedral had. Rather, Magnifico crept up on me, gradually pulling me under its spell with every new space, character interaction, and diegetic puzzle. Looking back, there was no wastage — every part of the experience mattered. It was an epic 2.5 hour journey, but surprisingly, I didn’t want it to end. To be honest, I might still prefer spectacle, but this was the first time story truly meant something to me in an escape room. A lot of top escape rooms are like big-budget blockbusters or scarring horror movies. Magnifico is the award-winning drama that resonates because it touches hearts. As such, it won’t be everyone’s favourite, but the more I think about it (and I’ve been thinking about it A LOT), the more I love it.
漆黒の悟り [Shadow Zen]

漆黒の悟り [Shadow Zen]

Studio Escape Daikoku-cho

  • Escape room
  • IRL
What an incredibly beautiful, creative, surprising, and super fun experience! I had high expectations for Shadow Zen after playing all of Studio Escape’s other brilliant games, but it still blew me away. The theming and use of tech (concealed and otherwise) were simply flawless, and each puzzle flowed seamlessly into the next and in line with the overall narrative. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer and more challenging for enthusiasts. Our team of 4 tried our best to go slow and experience every moment together, yet still finished with 15 minutes to spare. So my recommendation is to hang around, explore, and immerse yourself in the world of Shadow Zen for as long as you can, because it’s absolutely worth it!
Le Château du Supplice Éternel [The Castle of Eternal Suffering]

Le Château du Supplice Éternel [The Castle of Eternal Suffering]

Sauve Qui Peut - Saint-Jean

  • Escape room
  • IRL
An absolutely incredible room and the undoubted crown jewel of SQP. From the size and exquisite decor of the set to the immersive lighting and sound effects, media and animatronics, and wide range of challenging puzzles, everything about this room was world class. Backed by a strong story and featuring multiple wow moments — including a fun physical component and one of the best and most unexpected “jump scares” ever — this was a true pleasure from start to finish. The presence and design of the live actor was the cherry on top. My only regret is that we finished the room way too fast (leaving 33 minutes on the table) and should have taken more time to appreciate the experience. Unquestionably worth the drive from Montreal, or in our case, the flight from Australia.
La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]

La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]

Escaparium - Laval

  • Escape room
  • IRL
This game was the reason I found out about Escaparium in the first place and it lived up to high expectations. The star of the show is definitely the set, which doesn’t have a huge footprint by Escaparium standards but forms the foundation of the entire incredible experience. I loved how the even the story revolves around the mythology behind the cathedral set! Immersive effects, creepy atmosphere, mild scares, great acting, wow moments, and puzzles that flow seamlessly within the story and space. The perfect kind of escape room!
Le Jour du Jugement [Judgement Day]

Le Jour du Jugement [Judgement Day]

Eliviascape

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Wow, what a game! Massive space, far bigger than I could have imagined, with a chilling story based on true events and filled with sharp imagery and symbolism. While a little too dark at times and not all the puzzles had perfect signposting, the overall experience was creepy, thrilling, engaging, surprising, and thought-provoking. The climatic final "puzzle" was some of the most intense fun I've had in an escape room. One of my favourite horror rooms.
Mr Pepper’s Toy Shop

Mr Pepper’s Toy Shop

The Cipher Room St Peters

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Another absolutely incredible experience at The Cipher Room. The theming and atmosphere were expertly crafted, with exquisite props and clever/unique puzzles. There's actually quite a lot of tech but it's all so well-hidden that it doesn't affect the immersion. No live actors but multiple jump scares to keep you on your toes. There were so many instances where we were left in awe of the design and revelations. And the ending was once again a jaw-dropper. All the rooms we've done at here have been mindblowingly fun for the whole family. If there's one escape room establishment to recommend in Sydney (or perhaps all of Australia) it would invariably be Cipher.
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