We absolutely loved this game!! Wide variety of puzzles utilizing many different senses and skillsets, and even a couple of unique puzzle types and other mechanics that I've never seen before! Wonderful set design and storytelling as well, and a fun and unique hint system! Our team of two finished with... I think 10 minutes to spare? Maybe 5? I didn't look at the time lol. We worked our way through each puzzle with good flow but never felt like we weren't being challenged, this room felt like my personal ideal difficulty level.
Our GM was also amazing, and completely respected our request to not receive any hints we didn't ask for. She was also kind enough to come help us open a lock we were struggling to open after we'd spent about five minutes repeatedly putting in a code she'd confirmed was correct (This was not a room quality issue, idk why we couldn't get the lock to open but the GM opened it without issue).
This room was well worth the 2.5hr round trip drive! We will definitely be back to Upside Down Escape Games ๐ฆ
Shout out to the GM for telling us part-way through that we were "crushing it!" Super appreciated the little confidence boost :)
Game tech
Great balance of high-tech and mechanical, and the luggage theme makes all the locks feel on-theme rather than out of place
Accessibility
Multiple puzzles would be difficult for someone who is color blind, one puzzle would not be doable by someone who is Deaf/HoH, and I doubt that a mobility aid bigger than a walker would fit in the first room.
Big parking lot nearby and lots of street parking as well!