The Cabin: Chapter 1Escape Hour AustinEscape roomIRLEscape Hour creates a high quality experience! From the moment that we entered the room, we were immersed in the story and characters. Sets and puzzles were excellent and really well integrated into the story (possibly the best that i have experienced). The staff was great at welcoming us and also great throughout the game. even in the ending when we did not escape, we were still immersed until we got completely out of the space.
Tomb of the PharaohsLabyrinth Escape Games - BoiseEscape roomIRLAmazing experience from the time that we walked in the door. great sets, great signposting, great puzzles that were well integrated into the theme. houston, our gm, was fantastic. highly recommended.
Siren's CoveEscape Hour Point RustonEscape roomIRLNewest game from Escape Hour and by far my favorite of theirs to date. Set dressing was amazing. Puzzles are well integrated into store overall. Lots to do so recommend a party of at least 4. Spent some time chatting with the owner after the experience—always fun to see their passion.
Lombino's CasinoIn Search Of An ExitEscape roomIRLLoved this game. You are immersed from the moment that you walk in off the street. Puzzles very well integrated into the story and overall theme.
Dungeon of DoomSure Lock Escapes - Stout Oak Adventuring Guild (Kent)Escape roomIRLThis was by far my favorite Sure Lock Room to date and it was great to see the evolution of their experience and skill from the already great starting place in Renton. The set design was fantastic, the experience was very immersive from the moment that we arrived! The puzzles were challenging, but not impossible and well set within the environment and story. Really enjoyed the game master and the way that hints were provided.
Trixie's Tavern TrialsSure Lock Escapes - Stout Oak Adventuring Guild (Kent)Escape roomIRLFrom the moment we arrived at Sure Lock Escapes in Kent to take on Trixie’s Tavern Trials, we were completely immersed in the experience. Themed from top to bottom, the lobby, lockers, and restrooms all contributed to the fantasy setting—and were impressively well done. Our Game Master, Kira, brought the world to life right away with her fun, in-character introduction to our quest. Entering the Stout Oak Tavern felt like stepping onto a fantasy movie set. The tavern is Disney-level quality! The room is spacious, detailed, and clearly crafted with a lot of love and effort. Every puzzle and prop was thoughtfully designed and thematically consistent. The puzzles themselves offered a great mix of styles and difficulty, and we especially appreciated how the designers built an in world system for making it clear which locks went with which puzzles—helping keep us immersed in the story rather than searching for “a 4 digit lock” or “a 5 character lock.” The room is full of special effects, all of which were smoothly executed and added to the magic. Trixie, our in-game hint provider, was just the right amount of helpful—always responsive, occasionally sassy, and never disruptive. As of this review, I’ve completed every room across Sure Lock’s three locations, and Trixie’s Tavern Trials is my favorite so far. Highly recommended!
Shimmer ReefSure Lock Escapes – Cypher Island (Renton)Escape roomIRLFun room! Great set design! It was a larger space and non-linear story that would accommodate a bigger group (6-10, although we were only 4). A technology-driven room, but a lot of combo lock puzzles. Two suggestions: 1) maybe a bit more guideposting at the beginning. We spent quite a bit of time asking ourselves "OK what do we do now?" 2) (I don't think this is a spoiler) The second space is fully visible from the first space. I think that there might be a bit more delight if the contents of the space could somehow be revealed. GM Ruby was excellent! A few nudges and very responsive when we asked for help. Have met the owners on previous trips. Love their passion and excitement for the medium. Can't wait to see what they do next!
Evil Dead 2Hourglass EscapesEscape roomIRLSuch a great experience. Great set, great puzzles, great tech! Captures feel of the movie really well, but knowledge of the film is not required.
The CondemnedEnigma Escapes WAEscape roomIRLGreat set dressing. Interesting story and game mechanics. Highly recommended.
Alice's DreamMind Twist Escape ExperienceEscape roomIRLThis was definitely in my top 5 rooms. the sets were beautifully designed and very relevant for the story. the puzzles were very well integrated with very few traditional locks. there were some very unique things and definitely a few surprises. the game masters were helpful but not overly intrusive. highly recommended!
