Witchcraft AlleyTrapped Puzzle Rooms - North LoopEscape roomIRLThe sequel to their very popular Potter Escape Room, this one is maybe even better in my opinion. If you’ve played the first one you’ll definitely enjoy this one, and if not this is a great start anyway. A solid, well-themed room.
Prison BreakThe Escape Game - MinneapolisEscape roomIRLThis room, like all of The Escape Game’s rooms, has high production value and great set immersion. They’re definitely my favorite of the big national chains here in the Twin Cities, the puzzles are fun, teamwork and gameplay flows well, and staff were great. The only downside is they tend to play it safer in terms of creative or challenging puzzles, which does help them to be more accessible to a wider audience but I always appreciate a challenge or new puzzle type that I haven’t seen before.
Eternity Battle: A Super Sequel Escape RoomTrapped Puzzle Rooms - North LoopEscape roomIRLLove the creativity of the puzzles in the room. Lots of fun surprises and satisfying solves. Definitely recommend if you’re up for a challenge, especially if you’re familiar with the not-so-subtle theme, there are a lot of funny moments and Easter eggs too.
Mission: MarsThe Escape Game - MinneapolisEscape roomIRLCan’t go wrong with The Escape Game, they’ve got escape rooms down to a science. Cool props and set, thematic puzzles, dramatic moments.The only players I might not recommend this to would be advanced players looking for a challenge or unique puzzles, but even then this room is still a ton of fun to play.
It's All Fun and GamesTrapped Puzzle Rooms - North LoopEscape roomIRLLove the puzzles in this room, some of my favorite in the area for sure. Don’t be fooled by the youthful theme, this room will definitely make you think. Very fun, highly recommend.
A Very Potter Escape RoomTrapped Puzzle Rooms - Saint PaulEscape roomIRLVery fun and creative room. Puzzles were clever and exciting. Even if you’ve never seen or read the books (who even are you?) it’s worth the visit hands down.
Nutcracker NightmareTrapped Puzzle Rooms - Saint PaulEscape roomIRLAs always with Trapped, the puzzles are well done, satisfyingly difficult, and never make me say “there’s no way I would have thought of that.” The theme wasn’t my favorite but that didn’t affect my experience much, and if you’re looking for a holiday themed room you’ll have a great time.
Kraken the Case (a.k.a. Changes in Latitude)Zero Hour Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLBiggest negative was the staff, our game master really just seemed like they did not want us to be there. Awkward interactions, no attempt at debrief after the room, just kinda stood there silently and waited for us to leave. Room itself was decent, some cool effects and props were pretty well done. Puzzle flow a little confusing but overall the weirdness of the employee left us feeling disappointed.
InheritanceMission ManorEscape roomIRLMay be a good room for beginners but the gameplay felt like a little too much trial and error and less actual puzzle solving for my preference. Amazing set and lobby.
The HeistTrapped Puzzle Rooms - Saint PaulEscape roomIRLFun room, maybe a little on the easy side but in a good way. Puzzles were fun and intuitive and we just sailed our way through having a good ol’ time.
