Escape It Houston - "Lost in Time"
- Cici Cao
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
LOCATION: Houston, Texas, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Lost in Time
📅 DATE PLAYED: October 30, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 4.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $25.99/ pp (Tues - Thur), $29.99/ pp (Fri - Sun)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
While traveling through time, your time machine malfunctions, creating a rift in the space-time continuum. You have 60 minutes to repair it, or the fracture will destroy the universe, leaving you LOST IN TIME.
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Everyone loves a time travel themed escape room! The room decor captivated us from the start, and the phone booth immediately reminded our UK friends of the TARDIS from Dr. Who.
We experienced an incredible "transformation" through space travel as the set design dramatically shifted. The design in the latter part of the game truly immersed us in the feeling of being aboard a spaceship.
The final segment of the game focused on repairing mechanical elements, enhancing our experience of being part of the ship's crew.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
We noticed some decor that seemed not utilized but could have served as clues or puzzle solutions. One solution required us to revisit something we'd already used, which caused some confusion.
The GM could have be more engaging with players, especially when the issue involves "search and find" rather than puzzle-solving.
One of the clues for a puzzle might be helpful for beginners, but it confused us by almost directing us to the solution without giving us a chance to engage with the puzzle.
Some props need updating. One particular prop kept slipping off, and several of us had to hold it simultaneously.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
The set design was impressive, though the puzzles could be enhanced to provide a more comprehensive experience. This game is perfect for Sci-fi enthusiasts, particularly fans of Dr. Who. While prior knowledge of Dr. Who isn't necessary to successfully escape, those familiar with the series will be thrilled by the numerous Easter Eggs. As the Doctor would say: "Allons-y!"
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Lobby with seating
Free parking right in front
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Disclosure: We thank Escape It Houston for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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