Operation GryaznayavodaIn Search Of An ExitEscape roomIRLIn Search of An Exit is the most memorable escape room experience you will find in Portland; simple as that. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, it is a unique, immersive, creative, and hilarious blast. Everyone that works there brings so much energy and passion to what they do. It is absolutely incredible. For this room, the puzzles are easily some of the most unique and creative I have seen. I did ~25 rooms before this one and another ~25 since. This one still has so many moments that stick with me. An absolute fantastic room with a strong story. I have done their other room twice, but this one still beats it. I can't wait to save America again :)
Bros for Life: Fraternity HeistThe Escape Ventures - OrlandoEscape roomIRLBelieve the hype. I'd done 50+ rooms up to this point, and this one was still easily the most unique I've done. The theme was a blast, the puzzles were clever, all the mechanics were perfect, the game master was the best I've ever had, the set design was flawless, the story was well devised and organic, and overall it was just a blast.
Lombino's CasinoIn Search Of An ExitEscape roomIRLIn Search of An Exit is the most memorable escape room experience you will find in Portland; simple as that. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, it is a unique, immersive, creative, and hilarious blast. Everyone that works there brings so much energy and passion to what they do. For this specific room, the theming and technology is pitch perfect. It may not be the biggest room you'll play, but it will transport you back to the 80s with clever puzzles and wonderful wit and humor. Really nothing quite like it.
PlaygroundThe Escape Game - HonoluluEscape roomIRLMy all-time favorite. Playground is just a blast start to finish. The theme is phenomenal, the objective is clear and fun, and the puzzles are excellent. I've done a ton of escape rooms at this point, and Playground is the best time I've had.
The Pharaoh's Lost RelicHour to MidnightEscape roomIRLI've done nearly all the rooms in the Portland/Beaverton/Vancouver/Clackamas area and this is still in the top of my list. I've done it twice, and I could keep on doing it. The set design is unlike anything I've seen, the puzzles are clever and engaging, and the effects are the best I've ever seen. One specific moment is my favorite escape room effect. You will completely lose yourself in this game. Hour to Midnight is incredible at designing games, and this is their most impressive.
Prison BreakThe Escape Game - CityCentreEscape roomIRLThe first 2/3 of the game are fantastic. The set design is fantastic, having the team separated and working together to get out is a blast, and the puzzles are clever, unique, and on theme. Prison Break is also really immersive. It doesn't feel like an escape room... until the last room. The end no longer feels like a Prison Break and the immersion falls away. It largely becomes a situation of "solve these random puzzles for... some reason". That being said, the first 2/3 of the room still definitely make it a room worth doing, especially with a team of 4-7 people.
Candy Cane ConundrumPortland Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI honestly can't praise this enough. It is an absolute Christmas blast that makes you feel like a kid again. My Wife and I went into the room with low expectations (holiday rooms are usually thrown together), and we were met with the most fun room we've ever done. The puzzles are on the easier side, but that's not the point. The story is engaging, there is a huge collection of fun and exciting puzzles, the effects are shockingly impressive, the set design is perfect, the room(s) feel like a Christmas playground, and there are so many surprises that made us cheer. Jessica was an amazing game master. We have done nearly all of Portland Escape Rooms experiences (at both locations), and this is easily the best. If you want to feel the Christmas Spirit, do this room now. Absolutely an amazing time!
Ronnie’s HouseNW Escape ExperienceEscape roomIRLRonnie's House is just phenomenal. I've done a lot of rooms before Ronnie's House, and a lot of rooms after... nothing matches the environment and immersiveness of Ronnie's House. My Wife and I love the horror/Kidnapped themes, and this is easily the best. The house is designed to the smallest and most beautifully horrific details. There is so much love and care put into this room. I've always been nervous about actors, but Ronnie is perfect. I've played the room twice, and both times Ronnie creates a fantastic, Spooky, surprising, and fun atmosphere. From the moment you enter, you are completely immersed. The only place the room stumbles is towards the end, but that's just because all the rest of the buildup is so immersive and darkly fun. Going through the house feels organic and each section feels brand new. I could go on and on detailing everything amazing about this room, but really the headline is simple: Ronnie's House is THE must-do room in the PNW.
Assassin's Deadly GameHour to MidnightEscape roomIRLAssassin's Deadly Game is the most surprising room I've ever done. When you walk in, you're almost disappointed... it's just a boring apartment room. That is the furthest thing from the truth. As the story unfolds, you find out that it's one of the most deceptive and cleverly designed rooms ever. Easily the best single-room experience I've done. The puzzles are so fun and so impressive. The game master system is so fun and keeps you locked in to the story. Amazing and underrated room.
Sasquatch On SiteParadigmqEscape roomIRLSuch a great surprise! The theme was fantastic, the puzzles were super creative, and the set/story were really immersive. We knew this was a smaller room than many we've done, but that never mattered. It was such a blast. Even after 60 escape rooms, this one still had a ton of things we hadn't seen before. It was so clever and perfectly executed. The storyline is clear and ties all the puzzles together in such a seamless manner. Really fantastic.
