Percy Pendleton's Peculiar PredicamentEscape Quest United KingdomEscape roomIRLJust wow - entering the room is one of the biggest "Wow" moments I have had in any escape room (a veteran of around 80 at time of writing this). I am normally a fan of a lot of tech in rooms, this room has almost none but it is still a contender for one of my favourite rooms of all time (which is really saying something). Room is best experienced with a group of experienced players happy to each be doing different things - it is a collection game. Book it and make the effort to travel there!
VikingExtremescapeEscape roomIRLMost technologically advanced of Extremeescape's games and that is really saying something. Not as large as their other rooms but packed with really interesting puzzles and some very immersive (tech-enhanced) moments. Some very surprising and novel moments which I completely did not expect! Definitely on the trickier side though but I would chalk that down to my inability to decipher the clues in plain sight as opposed to anything wrong with the puzzles or signposting! Great room!
The Great LoudiniEscapable - Thornes Lane WharfEscape roomIRLTotally unique combination of escape room and live magic (with the magic incorporated into the game!) Try and make sure you are able to book the live version as it is great and Tom (host and magician) was awesome! You won't have done another room quite like this one.
Outatime - Through the DecadesEscapable - Thornes Lane WharfEscape roomIRLWow what a room and my favourite at Escapable (yes even more than Loudini!) - the only one we have not done is Avast. Large room, theming is fantastic and super nostalgic for those of a certain age. Parts of this room are so well done it feels like you are in a ride experience at Universal Studios for Back to the Future! Puzzles are excellent and themes for each section really well. So much fun!
The Cabin - Chapter 1Unsolved Mysteries Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLIncredible room one of the most atmospheric I have ever done. Attention to detail and craftmanship next level and the actor played an amazing role.
The PitThe EscapementEscape roomIRLVery immersive and interesting use of technology in one of the earlier puzzles. Host was incredible and in character throughout.
Runaway TrainXscapeNowEscape roomIRLI loved this room (only one I thought was better was Battleships although this was my son's favourite of all of XscapeNow's rooms). Very large, some tougher puzzles and a bit non-linearity albeit not necessarily that well signposted so do remember everything you have done and seen as you go along! it is possible to mess up one bit which would stop you progressing, we didn't but I presume if you did the host would help!
Marv The Monkey Presents: The Golden BananaEscapable - The Ridings Shopping CentreEscape roomIRLThis is such a fun room - the carnival aspects have all been cleverly built into the game and the puzzles as well. Also a collection game alongside to add to the fun. A great mixture of mental and tactile puzzles as well - this is definitely one to do with the kids who will love it.
Pushed for TimeEscape PlanEscape roomIRL75-80 minute game. This is one of my favourite games of all time. Plenty of diverse puzzles, great use of technology with one element reused that I have only seen once before but much better executed here. Great story woven into the game. Really fabulous and cant recommend it enough!
Lost TombExtremescapeEscape roomIRLReally nicely themed room, good use of technology (doesn't feel like a very tech heavy room although it is prevalent throughout). Some fun set pieces as well and nice use of the props/environment in the puzzles. Great fun for any aspiring adventurous archaelogists.
