Lockbuster Video

A neat room with some awesome moving sets. There were some frustrating parts to this room for us where we were getting the correct solve but were moving TOO fast so the game didn't recognize it. This happened multiple times. Another time, something didn't trigger properly and the GM (which is only available via screen, and only in the main room) had to give us instructions on how to make it trigger. These issues bump it down a notch in my mind, but still a room worth playing.

LOVED the references to the other 60 to Escape games. The puzzles were themed so well to the game and the others referenced, and they were clever. Highly recommend playing this AFTER Hidden Temple, Invasion, and Pirates Curse. Also, the narrator was awesome.

So far my favorite escape room at 60. Have yet to do Cheesie’s though. Very cool how they make this room work, changing sets so quickly. Also very cool nod to their other rooms from other locations. Finished with about 3 minutes left with two people. Probably best suited for 3-4. Absolutely phenomenal experience though, game masters here are always helpful and fun too! 4.5/5.

Nothing could have prepared me for this room. I loved all the technology in it as well as the nostalgic theme. The way the movies were retrieved blew my mind. Three is a good size for seasoned players. Only thing I wished was that the winning photo did justice to the set. The light only stays on for a few seconds and it’s a cramped space.

I wanted to love this one, but the story was just ok to me. I much preferred Cheesie’s. I wanted to do more with the actual video store but that isn’t the story here. It still has phenomenal design and effects.

Easy

One of my favorite Illinois rooms! Love the storyline, atmosphere, and challenging puzzles. Lots of unique moments. A must play! The low lighting in one section did frustrate, alongside a few less intuitive moments coinciding with the low lighting, but it didn’t overshadow the absolute fun of the rest of the game. Don’t play with more than 4. They say 6 can fit in here but it would be incredibly tight.

High quality room with a fun theme. Both of our group had memories of the old rental stores, so that helped. A few puzzles didn't feel quite as "puzzly" as other rooms we've done, so it felt a little bland, but overall I'd recommend.

Another smooth and polished game, just a tad less than Arctic Expedition for me. Gameplay is very linear, and it felt the shortest of all the games at 60 to Escape Schaumburg, but it's quite fun. There are Easter eggs from some of 60 to Escape's other games at other locations, but it's not at all necessary to enjoy Lockbuster. The set is spot on for what they're trying to evoke, and the set takes some unexpected but neat turns as the game progresses. Puzzles are fine but on the simpler side - play this game for the set, not the puzzles. I found myself wishing the game was a little longer, and thought there was a hole in the plot that never got satisfyingly explained - Rule of Cool, I guess. Don't think about it too hard and enjoy the ride. Personally, these issues bumped it down from a love to a like.