RYCO's Escape Room & Lounge - "Dreams Work"
- Cici Cao
- 15 hours ago
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Westbury, New York, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Dreams Work
📅 DATE PLAYED: February 15, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Fantasy
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 4.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-12 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $45.00/ pp (Min. 2 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Your parents trust you to look after your younger sister, Olivia. You succeed in getting her to bed early, but after a call from your parents saying they'll be home in an hour, Olivia screams about a "MONSTER" taking her favorite toy. She's in tears, threatening to tell your parents you did a terrible job. You can't find the toy, and she hasn't left the room. If Olivia is still awake when your parents return, they may lose trust in you. Find her toy before they get back!
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The set design was bursting with whimsical items and vibrant colors, instantly transporting us into a world that felt just like a Disney movie set!
We encountered some clever puzzles that were refreshingly unique compared to other escape rooms. Solving them was immensely satisfying! It required a bit of visualization, but the thrill of discovery was absolutely fantastic!
This room was a treasure trove of innovations, from fancy gadgets to a "wow" moment that blew our minds like a confetti cannon, catapulting us into a dream world of imagination.
We adored the mix of challenges and games that were thrown into the room. It was like a kid's playground on steroids, with everything supersized and multiplied!
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Dimming the lighting at some parts of the game could enhance the sense of eeriness during the "monster" discovery for the players.
One of the color puzzles was somewhat difficult due to the similarity between two colors; maybe consider changing one to a more easily distinguishable color?
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
Have you guys seen Monster's Inc? This room instantly brought back so many amazing memories of the film that I literally felt like I was Mike and Brandon was Sully (our height even matches)! It might look like a normal bedroom at first glance, but it's bursting with hidden surprises just waiting to be uncovered. This was the first room we tackled there (and we ended up playing all four), and we thought it would be a breeze, but it was jam-packed with so many puzzles that we had to split up to solve them in time. There are fun puzzles that kids will absolutely love, and others that will put a big smile on adults' faces, bringing back those cherished childhood memories. Come and challenge the "monster" yourself—you won't be disappointed with what you find at the end!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Located within the Samanea New York Mall
Go up one flight of escalator, and the venue will be on your right
Complimentary parking is available outside the mall
The venue offers a selection of food and beverages, including alcoholic options
Lockers equipped with charging ports are available
Lobby features seating and games
The venue hosts various events such as board game nights and trivia nights. Please contact them for specific dates and times
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Disclosure: We thank RYCO's Escape Room & Lounge 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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