Guardians' Grove

Wonderful theming and puzzles. There was a lot to work on and with 2 people we used almost the full 100 min but did escape. We needed three hints. Well done room that we had a lot of fun playing.

This was an absolutely delightful room. In full disclosure we would not have escaped without multiple hints but we technically did escape. My 9 year old daughter and I tried the room first by ourselves, and got about halfway through when our time was up-we rebooked and brought another adult. I think having 4 people would have been an ideal number, but it was doable with 3 and a lot of help. The room is unique-with some kinds of puzzles that I've never seen before and the atmosphere was completely immersive. We really did feel like we were in a rain forest/jungle. Each room in this multi-room experience had new and surprising puzzles, and my 9 year old claims it as her favorite escape room ever. Delightful is really the best way to describe this escape room.

Another great one from Sure Lock. I think this is our 6th room with them. This is the longest timed room in Washington and definitely one of the most challenging ones we’ve faced. Before we started, I loved how the host asked us how we’d like our clues? We opted for them not to share any with us until we ask and that was a nice customization of the experience. Immersive environment with unique puzzles as always with sure lock. My only negative on this one was that the wood panels in the last room were very difficult to read- even with our phone cameras on. Overall, just an excellent experience.

Amazing decroation in the room. Lots of varieties on the puzzles. The room is very logical and the flow is really nice. We played with 2 people only but I suggest can play with 3-4 people.

So amazing. Loved the ambiance. One of the locks was truly unique. It had action and puzzles. Lots of fun. Definitely recommended.

We had a great time. Hunter was our God, and did a great job reading the room, and offering subtle hints or suggestions at just the right moment. This one isn't very physical, but does require teamwork and cooperation. We did it with 4 people which seemed just the perfect amount. (3 would be fine too).

This one was just okay for us - maybe a 6-6.5/10. It took the two of us the full 100 minutes, mostly because some of the puzzles were fairly time-consuming. We’ve done a few 70-minute escape rooms nearby that managed to pack in a lot more, so it felt like a bit of a letdown, especially given how expensive it is for just two players (almost $190). The room is fairly lock-heavy. The puzzles are logical (and one involved a neat effect we hadn’t seen before), but some honestly felt pretty tedious. Overall, nothing felt particularly surprising, clever, or exciting in this room, although it’d be good for a smaller group that likes to divide and conquer since different puzzles can be worked simultaneously. I think our expectations were probably just too high based on the length/cost of the room and the preferences we’ve developed after playing other local rooms. The puzzles are solid enough, but if you like the “extras” of hidden spaces, mechanically-active puzzles, or unique props, they’re not really here. If you prefer more “think”-type rooms, where you’re mostly solving a math or symbol puzzle (or even just a regular jigsaw puzzle) to get a number or word code for a lock, it’ll be right up your alley. Our GM Katie was excellent.

My friends and I made the trek from Seattle to Renton to check out Sure Lock Escapes’s TERPECA-nominated rooms, Guardian’s Grove and Shimmer Reef. We're a group of 7 experienced escapers, each with 10-40 rooms under our belts. The storyline was engaging, and the room itself was a blast. Even with our extensive experience, we still encountered some tricky challenges, which kept all of us actively engaged. The room was well-paced and there was always something for everyone to be working on simultaneously. Guardian’s Grove was a standout for us, especially with the 100-minute time limit. It’s rare to have that much time in a room, and it allowed us to fully dive into the puzzles and enjoy every minute. We really felt like we got our money’s worth, though things did get a little crowded with 7 players.

Very good room! I enjoyed.