Botanist Manor

for me, the best games are ones where the world falls away and I'm immersed in some alternate reality. Botanist Manor doesn't do that. It's a meta-game about escape rooms. Every clever puzzle reminds you of another clever puzzle. And so on. I was constantly being mentally pulled out of the game to be reminded about some other game I played. Some people love that energy. In fact, a few people on my team were absolutely delighted by it. I admired the mischief in the design, but it's hard for me to love a game that winks at you more than pulls you in. And then came the third act. It doesn't hold back. It's hilarious and absurd and just plain zany. And at the center of it is a great set piece that made me laugh not because it was funny, but because it was audacious. Botanist Manor did win me over in the end. But it didn't do it by pulling me deeper into its world. Instead, it blew that world open in a way that was genuinely joyful. It was wild. And alive.

This escape room was perfection for us in terms of game play, puzzle, set, and the feeling of being transported, and honestly despite a tech hiccup, lands in my top 3. The set was absolutely beautiful. The puzzles struck a balance just challenging enough to tickle your brain, while also being incredibly satisfying to solve. Hints were delivered on a smart phone screen which we love for not disrupting flow. The experience was filled with surprises, twists and turns in the narrative, and clever meta layers that kept us engaged the whole time. From the very start, the experience felt elevated. The lobby sets the stage as you enter “Ravenwood” which looks like a bespoke speakeasy/tailor shop? But we are there as undercover intelligence agents and travel through time. Just how nice the lobby was raised our expectations, and the game not only met them, but exceeded them… It was so satisfying to progress through their custom built gadgety puzzles. By the time we reached the end, we honestly weren’t ready to leave the world they had built… Everything leading up to the end was amazing. We encountered some issues with the Wi-Fi network, which caused a few devices to go down near the end, but it didn’t take away from the overall feeling of magic throughout the game. Customer service was top notch, and we were issued a refund/credit for the technical glitch. I am sure they got to addressing the issue right away. Right up to where we had technical issues, the sound, lighting, build quality, smooth transitions, unique mechanics, and a mix of high-tech and tactile puzzles all combined to create something top notch. We can't wait to go back to Escape Rush to try their other rooms, this one is a must-do.

Man what a great room that lived up to its hype and expectations. Really fun story that even knowing going in had some twists and turns. The makers have definitely taken inspiration from Mollys Game and there were some like elements in the game between the two. This is a must do room if you are anywhere close. We also had one of the best GMs we have ever had. They did a perfect job keeping an eye on us and not helping when we didn’t need it but fixing things that were broken in the background before we even noticed. A+ work and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next

If you love good puzzles that make you think, this one is for you. And the design and production are also outstanding. Sometimes with great design, puzzles can take a back seat, but here both were present. The lobby is also beautiful, and it immediately makes you realize the high standard you are about to experience. I cannot wait to return to do the other rooms!

It was funny room with surprising story, as a group of 4 we had fun and managed to escape just on time. I would not recommend for more than 4 people or less than 4. If you in Brussels you should visit Escape Rush for sure. 👍

One of the most mind bending games I’ve ever played. A meta love letter to escape rooms with a fun twist. Definitely my favorite from Escape Rush and a highlight of our trip

Botanist Manor lives up to its reputation. We enjoyed the set and the puzzles, the story was entertaining with some unexpected twists. We are looking forward to a future visit and play their other rooms here.

creative , unique and interesting :)

This room was amazing. The puzzles just kept on coming and were very intersting. I loved the idea and executions and was very suprised by all the effects they used in the room. I highly reccomend playing this room. This is the best room escape rush has to offer. All their ideas combine and work together gloriously in this one. For the other rooms, a lot of things felt lackluster for me. This was not at all the case in this room. Go try it!