Cutthroat Cavern13th Gate EscapeEscape roomIRLThe puzzles were solid but not exceptional in this room and there was very little story line, HOWEVER, the set design was incredible. I’ve never experienced total immersion like that, it lives up to the hype and more! Prepare to be blown away almost to the point of distraction by the world they’ve created with this room
Lockbuster Video60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLThis was a fun, very simple, easy to play room! I loved the set and the creative shoutouts they did to other rooms the business has. The puzzle flow is well done, and the storyline is silly and fun. This is the second time we’ve played with this particular GM, and the second time something in the room was left unreset. He was able to close up the things before our time started this time, which didn’t impede anything. Otherwise he was kind and personable. Overall, this room is a good time, especially for very small teams or very new teams.
Invasion60 to Escape - MilwaukeeEscape roomIRLThey hype this one up as their “most difficult room” so I was expecting some complex puzzles but tbh there were just a lot of simpler puzzles. This game really does do the “normal setting becomes sci-fi” trope in a fun and funny way, and the gameplay is a good time! The puzzles themselves weren’t mind blowing or super clever but they were still fun! Puzzle flow was a little awkward at times but not super stilted. Overall, a solid game! I’d say definitely worth playing if you’re local and one to put on the list if you’re traveling.
Pirates Curse60 to Escape - MilwaukeeEscape roomIRLThe set design in this room is incredible. From the first moment the attention to detail is fantastic and the immersion is perfect. The gameplay is a lot of fun and there are several legitimately funny moments! My only complaint is the way the gameplay is structured. At the beginning of the game they let you know that there will be bonus puzzles throughout that will be optional but that must be completed before the end of the narrative to count. We finished the narrative with 25 minutes remaining, which was honestly a little disappointing, but we didn’t end up finishing the bonus puzzles in the time remaining and just decided to finish the narrative at the last second. Idk it was a bit of an anticlimactic structure for a game. Puzzle flow was good and the puzzles were the consistently solid ones I’ve come to expect from 60 to escape. This one is a worth your time for the set design alone, and with the puzzles being a good time, the gameplay isn’t too much of a drawback. I’d recommend this one!
The PassageTwisted Limits Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLOverall, a fantastic room! The set design was amazing, with several novel aspects and a great spectacle factor! Puzzles were solid, there were some interesting multi-part puzzles, and the room gave a good challenge, the 90 minute time allotment is definitely needed. The main drawback is that it’s very hard to hear your team members during different parts of the game. We played with one member who has hearing loss and she was almost rendered unable to participate at the beginning of the game. However, the noisy set feature is really cool, so it’s hard to criticize that part too much. My other criticism is the hint system/timer. It’s an iPad you carry with you throughout the game, which I’ve encountered before and honestly I just don’t like it, it becomes a burden to carry along and keep track of. At the end of the day, this game is definitely worth your time and I’d say it could be one worth traveling for.
Cheesie's Pizza Party60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLThis was a fun game! We had a few issues with lighting and color based puzzles but overall it was a good time. I absolutely loved the set and atmosphere, and a few of the puzzles were surprising variations that were a lot of fun. Overall, if you’re in the area, this one is worth your time.
Prison BreakThe Escape Game - ChicagoEscape roomIRLLegitimately fun game! It does have a very corporate feel, which I kind of expected from such a large company, but it was a flawlessly constructed game. It wasn’t the most mind-blowing spectacular game I’ve ever played but I legit have no complaints about it, it was just straight up fun!
Duke's Farm60 to Escape - GurneeEscape roomIRLThis is a fun game! There are several disappointing puzzles, and a lack of the flow I’m used to at 60 to escape. The beginning of the game is poorly laid out, but once the game gets going there are several fun puzzles. Overall an enjoyable experience and one I’m glad I took the time to have. That being said, if you’re only playing a few games at 60 to escape, I’d give this one a pass in favor of others.
Merlin's Legacy60 to Escape - MilwaukeeEscape roomIRLThis game is a pretty good time! This definitely has the feel of an older game, with a worn down set that was broken in a few places, but the gameplay flowed well, there was a surprise spectacle factor, and the puzzles, while for the most part simple, were pretty fun! We had one frustrating moment when puzzle tech wasn’t working as intended just due to being worn down and a little broken, which wasted a little time, but honestly we aren’t the type of team that cares about that. The GM for this game was incredible. I can’t recall his name but he was so much fun and made the experience more ~magical~
Special OpsThe Escape Game - ChicagoEscape roomIRLThis game did feel a lot less corporate than prison break! There were several clever moments and neat puzzles, but the gameplay was a little stilted and playing with 4 people felt like far too many, it’s more of a 2-3 player game. Overall, a good time, worth it if you’re in the area, but I wouldn’t travel for this game
