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Travel back in time to Victorian London where a mad killer is on the loose. The police have been baffled at every turn, but can you and your team find solid evidence leading to the capture of infamous Jack the Ripper?
27 escape rooms
Not my favorite room. Interesting scenic and storytelling, but poor puzzles that relied on vague hints in the room and lots of logical leaps. There were a few puzzles that had been removed causing more red herrings. One puzzle was broken (objects wouldn’t stay in a slot) and the GM told us it was “an extra challenge” that we all had to hold the pieces in.
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344 escape rooms
Between a like and a dislike. Too short, with a confusing last puzzle. We were all surprised that the game was over when we solved the last puzzle. The scenery was excellent in the first room, but tapered off by the last room, which felt empty by comparison. (The location of each room plays into the solution of a puzzle, but it isn't obvious - the GM had to explain it to us afterward). There was a particularly cool puzzle in the second room.
Just ok.
233 escape rooms
Zero of the puzzles made sense. There was no flow to the room at all. The puzzled relied more on "assuming" then any clues given. It was pretty, and that was the only positive thing i have to say about this room
26 escape rooms
this was probably one of my least favorite rooms i’ve ever done. the puzzles were not good there was no clear direction on what to do at all. we spent most of the time trying to figure things out just to ask for a clue in the end.
Yes
2
Not scary
15
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
539 escape rooms
Room could use some more puzzles. At least two or three more.
136 escape rooms
Excellent theme, fantastic gamemaster. Lockbusters is widely known for their craftsmanship and themes, and they didn’t disappoint. The owner should be awarded. The room was appropriately themed, and besides a bad pre-room lock directive by the gamemaster, the room was novel and fun. Each challenge was appropriately themed, the reliance on of-the-era tech (radio, wire, apothecary items) was fantastic. A few non-obvious solutions and have to find it searches - made it challenging, some may dislike those moments.
14
33 escape rooms
LOVE THiIS PLACE!! Great rooms and puzzles incredible themes
The attention to detail is amazing , loved this room … my first at this location great way to start
25 escape rooms
Just like Jack the Ripper had Scotland Yard running in circles looking for him, you too will be running in circles trying to figure out what puzzles need in order to be solved. No but seriously this room was definitely the worst at this location but it by no means is a bad room. All the other ones are just way better. For a serial killer room there isn’t really much of the killing shown and the puzzles are in my opinion not very thematic aside from the fact that Jack talks to you sometimes. If not for him talking you wouldn’t even know it was a Jack the Ripper escape room. All in all though the puzzles were fine and not that difficult as long as you don’t overthink them. Room was about a 6/10.
83 escape rooms
The EscapeJunkies want to start off by saying this room was disappointing, but we hate to say it. We have done every other room at Lockbuster’s and they all have something -masterfully- done. We have done many escape rooms, and what we believe is that “Jack the Ripper” is a room with great potential. Much like a rough draft for an English essay can become something great, this room has all of the makings of a genuinely interesting and fun room. The story is very interesting, and the set design for -some- of the room is very cool. But the room falls off in interest and care as the room carries on, culminating in a lackluster and hollow ending. This room in particular is -not- on par with the other stellar escape rooms that Lockbuster’s provides, and that’s what’s so frustrating. The reviews of this room alone may deter people from trying any of the other rooms, when they are all a whole caliber above this room. I just hope that the team at Lockbuster’s forms this room into something greater. Clay can be molded into a beautiful pot if you give it enough care, which hopefully the same can be said for “Jack the Ripper”. Scoring: Jacob (5/10) Ginger (5/10) Harold (4/10) Lainey (3.5/10) Total Score: 4 out of 10
The puzzles were not linear, and they did not lead from one room to the next, or one clue to the next. Some of the clues felt very out-of-place (I.e., not fitting the environment). Quite a bit of double-backing despite single-use clues. You never really know why you’re doing things- just simply jumping from one lock to the next. A few innovative puzzles and solutions, but not enough to be substantial.
A fraction of the room was very well-designed with very interesting scenery. However, the room seems to die off in interest as the room progresses forward.
The staff was very kind and genuinely wanted to receive input about the room.
No
The premise of the room itself is unique, but it falls flat due to lackluster execution.
The room itself is the most on-theme during the introduction; as soon as the room starts, you lose the story and the “why” you’re solving these puzzles, with the “why” tapering off even more as the room goes on.
Medium
The puzzles themselves had very interesting concepts, but there was a clear failure of execution. The hardest part about the puzzles was knowing what they were for, not the solving itself.
Mechanical
There were some very interesting thematic puzzles, but the majority (90%) were very basic lock and key or combination locks. Very little high-tech involvement.
4
In a group of 4, we felt like the rooms were amply sized. Considering two of us are 6’2” and taller, it is a little bit of a bias. However, we believe that, if we had more than 4 with us, we would have been stepping all over each other, especially towards the end of the adventure.
Not scary
The premise itself may be spooky, but the room does not carry that spook once the doors are open.
12
The room is, seriously, not scary. Family friendly. There are a few spooky elements that “could” scare a younger child, but nothing that will jump out or interact in that way.
No
The pieces and room were intact and worked correctly, for what it’s worth.
No
There were not any live actors, however this room could benefit from some.
Not at all
Very close to each other, not a whole lot of room to move around.
Mobility issues should not be an issue. The room is all one-level, separated by doors. Vision-impaired and hearing-impaired individuals may have difficulty unless accompanied by someone else who could assist them, or without added assistance from a GM. One clue in particular is locked behind a glass box and requires reading through the glass, while there are multiple audio clues.
Yes
Lockbuster’s is an easy street-access location.
Easy
Not a lot of people at the strip when we went, but that’s hard to gauge.
150 escape rooms
Our investigation into Jack the Ripper was one that left us looking for more clues than we needed. The room itself has some cool puzzles and an okay set. Though what we found was the weren’t enough puzzles to make it feel like a 60 minute experience. We were shocked to find out we finished when we did with a lackluster review that didn’t make much sense. We also felt that set space was not fully utilized. There were places were puzzles seemed like should be there but weren’t operational and others that were just not used at all. With that said we did have a good time with the room. Just wish there was a little more to see and do in order to catch The Ripper :)
No
Easy
Mechanical
2
Not scary
12
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Medium
