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    Gina Polesetsky (she/her) | Los Angeles, CA

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    La Rébellion

    La Rébellion

    The Cipher Room St Peters

    • Escape room
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    So many puzzles! The set design was really cool. It amazed me how immersive it felt with these grand locations in what was really not that much space. True creativity to put you so deeply into the world of the game. The finale blew our mind, but the game moved at such a quick clip throughout and had all of our 4 team members very busy, but still working as a team. There were also many laughs built into the puzzles to create a very satisfying experience. We came in from the US, so excited to try Australian rooms, and I'm glad Cipher Rooms was our first stop. Mr Pepper's was also fantastic! Amazing owners who are dedicated to immersive sets, dynamic puzzle design, and ensuring that their customers have a great time. This is a must play room.
    Mr Pepper’s Toy Shop

    Mr Pepper’s Toy Shop

    The Cipher Room St Peters

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    What a great company! The sets and props were so cool that it was fun just to look around and take it all in. The puzzles had a wonderful flow and were unique. It was always clear what should be happening next. The plot developed throughout the game play to lead to a very satisfying end. There are a few jump scares, but we took our somewhat wimpy 12 year-old and he made it through AND enjoyed it. The best is that there is a big surprise that had me screaming with excitement when it happened. I won't say more so you can enjoy it just as much as we did. Also, the staff and owners were delightful. I love meeting awesome creators around the world.
    Wizard's Treasure

    Wizard's Treasure

    60Out - Hollywood

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    Robotopia

    Robotopia

    Omescape - Sunnyvale

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Such a cool game. Fun play and a surprising twist towards the end that I don't want to mention and spoil for anyone else. We loved the puzzles, but felt that there was some downside in there being so many puzzles that we didn't interact with. We later found out that this was a 3 hour room that was reduced to a 2 hour room. Many of the puzzles that are part of the, no longer existing, 3 hour experience, are still visible in the space. Perfecting this experience would include cleaning that up for a more seamless presentation. However, this was a fast-paced and puzzle-filled game that we enjoyed thoroughly. We have played 2 other games at this location and Undercooked was our favorite.
    Undercooked

    Undercooked

    Omescape - Sunnyvale

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Loved this very unique game because there were so many puzzles! I think we could have finished it with another 15-20 minutes, but we weren't quite there with our group of 3. Loved how much running around there was and how you used things multiple ways to solve new puzzles. We all really enjoyed it, but it would have been nice to know how much time + people we might need to pace it so we could have seen the whole game.
    Crazy Train: The Ballad of Skeemin' Plotz

    Crazy Train: The Ballad of Skeemin' Plotz

    Doldrick's Escape Room

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    I drove over 2 hours when in the area for a family event to check out this game and I'm so glad I did. It was an amazing use of space and so clever and fun with custom animation and music throughout. There were some very inventive puzzles, but the puzzles started to get more layered as the game progressed. I definitely think this game is better for 3 people because there is so much to do, but we played with 2. I highly recommend boarding the Crazy Train. It's my favorite game at Doldrick’s by far and a totally unique experience.
    Cybercity 2049

    Cybercity 2049

    Escape Barcelona 2

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This unique game gave me Blade Runner vibes and, while the puzzles weren't always cleanly signposted, I enjoyed interacting with the space enough that it didn't bother me that we were sometimes flailing for the next step. A warning that this game is quite physical. Be prepared to crawl, climb, jump, and get dirty. I love that, but I know it is not for everyone. The play with the actors toward the end of the game was funny and engaging, and I, overall, found this to be a very enjoyable game.
    The Marlowe Hotel

    The Marlowe Hotel

    The Cipher Room Newtown

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    This is such a visually satisfying experience with perfectly logical and fun puzzles. Cipher Room is just spot on in creating a delightful playing experience.
    Παρεκκλήσι & Κατακόμβες [Chapel & Catacombs]

    Παρεκκλήσι & Κατακόμβες [Chapel & Catacombs]

    Lockhill - Nea Ionia

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This is an absolute world class immersive experience that also offered enough gaming to also be a fun escape experience. The sets will blow your mind. I really felt like I was a part of the story and in this entire world that the creators introduced. There are a lot of actors in the game that bring the village to life and offer beautiful scenes with a good amount of chasing that balanced nicely between being playful and scary. I was "captured," something they warn you up front about, and the individual experience was very very special. I can't recommend this enough. If you can only play one game in Athens, this should be it.
    La Cerveseria [The Brewery]

    La Cerveseria [The Brewery]

    Enigmik

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This game has an elegant design of both puzzles and set and was a joy to play through. The old man seen in the ads appears by video in the game and was so well incorporated that it felt like he was in the room with us. There were continual surprises as we flowed through the game and the interface used throughout to identify us as individual play, facilitated teamwork with a combination of individual and shared goals. Very very fun. It's a must do when you visit Barcelona!
    El Exorcista [The Exorcist]

    El Exorcista [The Exorcist]

    No Exit Ilioupoli

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Not often do you have applause breaks during an escape experience, but we were so wowed by what they did with the acting, set, story, and surprises. Yes, it's scary, but the actors were having a great time and so were we.
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