From the moment we arrived at Sure Lock Escapes in Kent to take on Trixie’s Tavern Trials, we were completely immersed in the experience. Themed from top to bottom, the lobby, lockers, and restrooms all contributed to the fantasy setting—and were impressively well done. Our Game Master, Kira, brought the world to life right away with her fun, in-character introduction to our quest.
Entering the Stout Oak Tavern felt like stepping onto a fantasy movie set. The tavern is Disney-level quality! The room is spacious, detailed, and clearly crafted with a lot of love and effort. Every puzzle and prop was thoughtfully designed and thematically consistent. The puzzles themselves offered a great mix of styles and difficulty, and we especially appreciated how the designers built an in world system for making it clear which locks went with which puzzles—helping keep us immersed in the story rather than searching for “a 4 digit lock” or “a 5 character lock.”
The room is full of special effects, all of which were smoothly executed and added to the magic. Trixie, our in-game hint provider, was just the right amount of helpful—always responsive, occasionally sassy, and never disruptive.
As of this review, I’ve completed every room across Sure Lock’s three locations, and Trixie’s Tavern Trials is my favorite so far. Highly recommended!
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