The Simples Family

We didn’t know what to expect, so we went into this room based on the photos alone, and we ended up having a great time. There were some challenging puzzles that we enjoyed and some moments of delight with puzzle elements that surprised us with their novelty. There was a combination of mechanical and higher tech puzzles, and we enjoyed that mix. A few of the puzzles in the first room could have used better clueing to help us know which lock we were solving for, but the GM/owner was very helpful in making sure we were having fun and figuring things out on our own. We did this as a family of 3, and our main criteria these days is finding a game that our 7 year old will enjoy (well lit, not spooky or too loud, and with puzzles that make kiddos feel like the “star”). The bright set and playful elements were perfect for us, and there were plenty of moments when our kiddo could feel smart and like the VIP, so that’s a win in our book! One thing I’d love to see would be some kind of visual or audio trigger to let puzzle solvers know that they’d solved a puzzle and activated unlocking of something. Just a little nudge to let you know where to look. Talking with the owner afterwards, we got the sense that this business is a passion project for a family who loves escape rooms and puts that love into the rooms they design. We really enjoyed hearing more about the family business. They have a fun 2D party area which looked great for a party. Parking is easy and free at the mall.