The Lost Expedition

We’ve done over 30+ escape rooms across the country and all 4 of us STILL 5 years into our escape room addiction say this is our favorite room we’ve done. I cannot express how we loved this room. It has different elements in it that make it a whole new experience for escape room peeps, even for people like us who love trying new rooms and places. I tell everyone about this room specifically. They’re friends who are retired engineers who own and made these rooms by hand and their passion for fun and challenges show in their rooms. This room is a role playing room that needs 4 people. You get split up and have to each work with your characters’ knowledge/career to beat the room. Highly recommend!!!

I really wanted to like this room. It gets so many good reviews/Recommendations on Morty, TERPECA & REA. In addition, the room requires a minimum of 4 and one of us was a newbie (first room), so I really thought it would be a awesome for him. The vibe, atmosphere, immersion, room decor we’re all great. Some of the puzzles were good. Having each of the players assigned a role in specific task was cool, and I wish that the game had invested more in that, where each person at some point in the game, got to step up and solve a puzzle while the other people helped. Did not really work out that way though. What was not great was the flow: there were times, we needed nudges. Not hints on how to solve a puzzle, but where to go from our current step or what was the next logical step that would lead us to the next puzzle. That is not a good thing. In addition, the biggest problem: I was genuinely shocked when we got out in what seem to be a very short amount of time. As it turns out, we were able to bypass three puzzles. We just solved around them or skip them, and that should never be. Post-room, we found ourselves telling the newbie not let his experience sour him on future escape rooms.

This room was just okay. The ambiance was fun, but the gameplay was too easy for four people. Two would have made this more of a challenge. The game master also gave us hints CONSTANTLY, making it so that we never really had a chance to puzzle things out on our own or tackle a challenge. At one point, in attempting to solve a puzzle, an element of the game got stuck and we had to leave the room while they attempted to fix it. They did not pause our time while they took 15 minutes to do this, and even then our group escaped with 15 minutes to spare. I could see how maybe 5 years ago this was a cool room, but it feels simplistic and unsophisticated now. I don't recommend.

One of our favorites of ALL TIME!! Best prop ever. Clever and thoughtful. Great staff. Obviously put together by people who love escape rooms.

It was fun, having the team split at the start and the metal detector were a nice addition. Some puzzles were not needed so we back tracked. The end of the puzzle was slightly disappointing to me, but overall enjoyed the unique aspects of the game. Ended with more than enough time remaining.

The atmosphere was cool and the gm was friendly. It is a unique experience. Some of the puzzle are unnecessary which was a frustrating waste of time. But overall it was fun and the kids were able to help.

7/10 This room is fun but does NOT need 4 people. Unsure why it requires 4 when it is completely doable with 2 people. The space is small and 4 gets tight in some spots. Nice puzzles and set design but leaves a lot to be desired.

I think this game is my favorite at Steal and Escape. Everyone raves about The Missing Season, but I think this one is the better game. Both are good. Some unique puzzles I haven't seen before.

Split start and communication is a must!!! Puzzles were good and some were pretty unique for us. Your team has different roles which added to the fun but everyone can provide assistance to keep the momentum of the room flowing. We really enjoyed this and ending was satisfying. We’ve done all their rooms now and this is supposed to be their toughest. Steal and Escape does a good job. They try their best to make you part of the story and allow choices to affect your experience.