Lockbuster Video60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLThis is a really nice room! Was able to solve it with two people. My only complaint is that the animatronic Mr. Manager talks a little too much. It’s very cool to watch him talk and gives you a little bit of rest time; it just felt like he was taking up too much time. The use of technology was great and nothing too difficult. Fun play that required teamwork to solve and left me wanting more! They also gave us free stickers :)
The Secret At Whitmore EstateBreaking Point Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLGood room. We (3 of us) got stuck on one of the puzzles and weren't able to escape. The puzzles were good, but the second room didn't really add anything to the story/experience. There were a little too many numeric codes/locks for our liking. Still the room has a nice atmosphere.
Red GiantQuest Room - HollywoodEscape roomIRLGood room. It definitely relies a lot on the scenic design. I will say one of the puzzles was really frustrating and I think it might be near impossible without a hint. Additionally the room wasn't super straightforward. The special effects in this room were great. There are better rooms in the area that are more affordable.
Special Ops: Mysterious MarketThe Escape Game - Rancho Cucamonga [prev. at San Bernardino]Escape roomIRLCool room. The first room is done very well with the second room being to touchscreen media based for my liking. The puzzles were fun and not too difficult. We (3 of us) were paired with 2 others. Fun game definitely worth it for the first room's set design.
TombstoneMaze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLGreat room! I have nothing bad to say about this room. Was able to complete with 2 people and 3 might be the max I would recommend. The game master gave us lanterns, so we had no issues with it being dark as others have mentioned.
Magic KingdomMaze Rooms - VermontEscape roomIRLFun room. Very whimsical with a bunch of magical creatures you get to have satisfying interactions with. I would give a little bit more background around the wands at the beginning of the room to help the users interact with them and understand that there are different rooms for each element, but other than that the room was great. Not super linear or straight forward, but still fun!
