Bros for Life: Fraternity HeistThe Escape Ventures - OrlandoEscape roomIRLDefinitely one of my favorite rooms that I have done. From the staff, to the theme, and the fun/super interactive puzzles that were involved, I had a blast. This hidden gem is a bit out of the way, unless you are closer to UCF, but is so worth the drive. The setting throws you into a college campus where you have the goal of stealing the statue from a university, and it does this so well. If you are in the Orlando area, this room and company should be on your must do list!
Captain Spoopy Bones and the Magnificent Quest For Some Other Pirate's Treasure!Doldrick's Escape RoomEscape roomIRLDoldrick’s is a MUST if you are in the Orlando area. The owners/creators are some of the nicest and enthusiastic people I have met. You can tell that this isn’t just a job/company, it is a passion project for them, which makes me wish they had an infinite number of rooms so I could keep coming back. The room itself is a split start, but you can see each other. From there the room has so many things for both sides to do and even more adventure when you reunite. I 1,000% urge you to go play this and all of their other rooms!
Smoke & Mirrors: Houdini's Final EscapeThink Escape Games - Orlando [prev. Escape Hatch Orlando]Escape roomIRL
The BoogeymanGatlin's Escape Games - Pigeon ForgeEscape roomIRLSuch a fun and unique room! This company does it so well, and this room especially felt like none I had ever done before. I would say it is best for about 4 players at most because some spaces can feel a little tight. Spooky moments, and definitely transports you back into a time when you were afraid of The Boogeyman and what might be lurking in the deepest depths of your closet!
PlaygroundThe Escape Game - New YorkEscape roomIRLThis is a must-do game for everyone. From the puzzles to the game play and extra surprises in the room you will truly have such a blast. Definitely recommend having a decent sized group if you are newer to Escape Rooms as there is A LOT to do in this room.
PlaygroundThe Escape Game - OrlandoEscape roomIRLShort answer: This room is truly the most fun you will have playing an Escape Room. Long answer: Everything in this room from puzzles, to theming, to surprises gets 87 thumbs up from me. Definitely in my top 5 for the rooms that I have played.
PlaygroundThe Escape Game - Berry HillEscape roomIRLPlayed this back when it was Underground Playground. My first ever Escape room back in 2014, that unfortunately has closed, but has evolved into something bigger and even more fantastic - Playground. Absolutely a must do to have some wonderful, stupid fun!
Outage: No VacancyThe Escape Ventures - OrlandoEscape roomIRLOne of the most unique room experiences I have had. As an over-thinker in rooms, this game allowed me to turn off my brain and just get to work. I don’t want to spoil anything, but just get your feelers ready for an amazing adventure!
Operation Treehouse: Capture the FlagThe Escape Ventures - Winter Garden [prev. Escape Goat]Escape roomIRLDo not walk, but run as fast as your little Escape Room nerd legs can carry you to this place! This is a family owned company that is small in stature, but packs the most impressive punch. Not only are they truly passionate about this place, but they are the NICEST family you will meet. As per the room, it truly takes you back to your childhood where your small box fort/tree house/barn roost seems like a massive world of fun and imagination. The theming, design, and puzzles are all so cute and fun, and you will have so much to do the entire time. A non-linear game, so you can take it section by section, or divide and conquer. Definitely recommended for at least 4 people, but they were so nice and let just me and my friend play because we had just played their 3 other impressive games. We were basically running the whole time, so there is plenty of stuff to fill the entire hour.
Prison BreakThe Escape Game - New YorkEscape roomIRLThis was a great time and a good challenge! No one does it quite like The Escape Game! May not be my favorite room they have (don’t get me wrong, it’s amazing), but still lots of fun. I would say this ranks as number 3 in the 5 rooms I’ve played there, but that is still a good spot because I LOVE this company. Has a great split start, and if you move quick and communicate well, you can definitely reconnect very early on. Great surprises, and overall a good room, but I would definitely recommend having a few rooms under your belt before taking this one on.
Gold RushThe Escape Game - New YorkEscape roomIRLThis is truly one of my favorite games and favorite themes of any game I’ve played. TEG really knows how to immerse their players and make you feel like you have transported to a whole new place. Lots of surprises and different styles of puzzles, so plenty to do for all types of thinkers and players.