LOCATION: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Photo above is property of 60 to Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝 ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Lockbuster Video 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 13, 2026 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-4 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $42.00 - $45.00/ pp (depending on # of players) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You’ve come to grab a new blockbuster for the weekend, only to find that you’re going to have to work off your late fees, with a rather unfeeling manager…can you figure out how to escape this dreary fate? 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The title alone: Lockbuster Video. I mean, it’s perfect. And totally reflects the tongue-in-cheek humor found throughout the games at this venue. Bringing you into their world: As children of the 80’s, this rewound us back to the days of Blockbuster rentals with plenty of nostalgia. And throughout the game, they leaned into the movie rental theme with world-building décor. Thematic puzzles: The puzzles stay rooted in the world of the room, with some really fun interactions and tactile elements. I mean, you can totally live out your teen video rental store employee dreams. Pure entertainment value: The narrative of the game didn’t totally make sense…but we didn’t care. The premise is so creative and fun that we were happily along for the ride anyway. The manager is the star of the show. Fun reveals and surprises: The experienced featured a number of fun surprises we can’t tell you about so as not to spoil anything…but they delighted us and kept us entertained throughout. If you’ve played some of their other games (at various 60 to Escape locations), you may notice some fun Easter egg references to those as well. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK An abrupt finale: For us, the ending felt like it cut to credits a little too quickly. We thought for sure there was one more ending bit coming, especially since the other games we played here had such memorable final moments. Whereas this one stood out more as an “oh wait, that was it?” A bit of static: There were a few places, in one section of the game in particular, where the sensory inputs (both color and sound) were not as clear and distinguishable as they could have been. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? "Lockbuster Video" shines in its cheekiness, unexpected surprises, and the thematic nature of the set and puzzles. If you’re a seasoned player, you may not find the same mental challenge and a-ha’s as some of 60 to Escape’s other games. However, there’s a lot to love in the spirit, immersion, and diverse interactivity of this experience. So grab your employee badge, clock in for your shift, and hope you get to clock out someday… Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Large lobby with seating Merchandise for sale There are bathrooms (much cleaner and nicer than the main mall ones) and water fountains. There are no lockers, but there are hooks and a spot on the floor in each room where you can leave your things. Located inside the Woodfield Mall Free parking (closest entrance would be one near P.F. Chang's (Middle Level, Grand Court next to "Cinnabon") 60 to Escape also has a 9 hole mini golf experience available - "Putt Portal Mystery Golf" Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of their Schaumburg location, an interview with the manager & owner, and a look inside their rooms (no puzzle spoilers) and more: Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank 60 to Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #DaveBristol #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #60toEscape #80s #Adventure #Illinois #USA

LOCATION: Morrison, Illinois, USA Photo above is property of Romantic Adventure Getaways Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝 ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Paradise Lost Suite 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 16-17, 2026 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: Overnight 💰 PRICE: $379.00/ Night (Plus optional add-on experiences) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You’re taking on the roles of Marion and Indy (from the Indiana Jones movies) throughout the night to recreate some of their adventures. But no knowledge of the movies is needed; you can still enjoy an adventurous romp through the jungle either way! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Exciting concept: We love the whole idea of Romantic Adventure Getaway! They provide really unique opportunities to get away, combine puzzles with romance, and stay overnight in a cool environment. You’ll receive an opening clue when you arrive, then solve each series of clues to lead you through a sequence of locations and activities. Indy-palooza: The Paradise Lost suite is a dream for Indiana Jones fans. The activities and spaces themselves are themed around the franchise, as well as incorporating pics, clips, and quotes throughout. While you don't need any prior knowledge, there's plenty of references to appreciate if you are an aficionado. Mood sequence: Indiana Jones is an adventure, and your evening begins the same, but grows in romance as the night climaxes. Earlier portions are more adventure and relaxation focused, but things took a turn mid-game into romance and then some spice. For us, the highlight was a very sweet and connective element in the middle that marked the shift into more of that romantic realm. Mix of activities: Most of the challenges are right out of one of the movies, with a nice mix of collaboration and co-operation. We weren’t thinking about heat or other elements in those moments! Cool vignettes: You will encounter some immersive and unexpected environments on your journey (one reveal particularly wowed us), and the passages are often well-concealed. Use of tech: They've Integrated tech in the adventure to allow for some escape room-esque puzzle solves and reveals. And they've put Alexa present in every room so you can personalize the music in each space, or just stick with the default Indiana Jones music. In a very sweet touch, they also pre-program “your song” that you pre-select for the most sentimental portion of the evening. Easter eggs: There are some additional hidden challenges beyond the main adventure…we found one, but there could easily have been more. Keep your eyes peeled and, if you have the time, do some extra searching. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Temperature control: We arrived at the end of a sunny day in May. While the bedroom area had the A/C running and was a pleasant temperature, the rest of the areas were very warm and humid…sweating in our deluxe robes made some of the activities a bit less pleasant and made us more inclined not to linger so we could pop back into the cooler space. (There was one other A/C unit we found and were able to turn on partway through the experience. This would have been great to have running ahead of time to help cool things down.) Safety concern: There was some misleading real-world safety signage. A thematic, in-world warning would have been more fun and immersive without the potential safety issues. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Calling all adventurous couples! Romantic Adventure Getaways are a fabulous way to celebrate a special occasion with a truly unique experience. The Paradise Lost Suite is a playful adventure where you get to recreate iconic moments from the first two movies, so the perfect pick for Indiana Jones fans. There’s a little something for everyone, from relaxing massage chairs to archery to shot glass stacking (which was harder than we expected!). It’s a special way to spice things up, blending gameplay, puzzles, and surprises with romance and intimacy. Definitely aim to be there the whole time allowable, and you may still wish you had more time! It will certainly be a night you won’t forget. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO You will need to go up multiple flights of stairs to access the suite. The parking lot is behind the main house (look for #103 off the road), with designated spots for each of their suites. Then head to the main house, and look for the first door on the side (marked with signage for Paradise Lost). This is a full suite, with bathroom, kitchenette (microwave, coffee machine, mini-fridge), bedroom, etc. Wifi is available, as well as Netflix (though we don’t know when you might have time for watching TV!). This is one of three current locations, with "Paradise Lost" also currently available in Mount Vernon, OH. Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank Romantic Adventure Getaways for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #DaveBristol #IRLescaperoom #ImmersiveExperience #RomanticAdventureGetaways #Adventure #Illinois #USA

Photo above is property of Puzzling Pursuits Company: Puzzling Pursuits Game: SYNAPSE Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Tabletop Games 📬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller Date Played: June 5, 2026 Difficulty (based on 2 players): 6.5/10 Size of Team: Unlimited (Recommend 1-6 ppl) Time: Unlimited (Approx 2-4 hrs) Price: $50.00 🆃🅷🅴 🆂🆃🅾🆁🆈 The world is on the brink of a new era of prosperity and innovation, driven by Artificial Intelligence, with Synapse at the forefront. Synapse, a pioneering AI company, leads the global economy and invites you to partake in The Game, a secretive event orchestrated by its creator, Dr. Ada Voss. Despite the participation of many brilliant and influential individuals, no one has yet succeeded. Whispers suggest an extraordinary prize awaits the first victor. What mysteries does Synapse conceal? What is the real aim of The Game? Discover the truth by joining in. 🆃🅷🅴 ❞🅻🅾🅾🅺🆂❞ As always, Puzzling Pursuits offers top-notch materials featuring beautiful designs inside and outside the box. The cover of "SYNAPSE" resembles what you might envision the brain of an AI to look like. Inside, you'll find meticulously crafted, high-quality paper products such as two dossiers (Part 1 & 2), newsprints, and maps. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🆃🅷🅴 🅶🅰🅼🅴 🅿🅻🅰🆈 "Synapse" offers a complete storyline divided into two segments, featuring numerous puzzles to solve and clues to unravel. You will enjoy hours of entertainment either solo or with a group. It's akin to getting two escape room or mystery games with just one purchase. None of the components need to be cut, folded, or torn. This allows you to reset the game and share it with others once you've finished. Similar to other games from Puzzling Pursuits, an online companion portal is necessary. This website will be used to verify your answers, progress through the story, and utilize a well-organized hint system if you encounter difficulties. It also offers an outstanding dynamic tiered online hint system, similar to an actual Game Master. This system allows you to adjust the difficulty, ensuring you rarely remain stuck for long. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🆃🅷🅴 🅿🆄🆉🆉🅻🅴🆂 "SYNAPSE" provides a diverse range of challenges that require creative thinking. Most of the puzzles are logic-based and require visual problem-solving. One thing's for sure, there was a lot of originality incorporated into this game. We found the metapuzzle at the end to be thoroughly enjoyable, as it offered a satisfying conclusion. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🅲🅻🅾🆂🅸🅽🅶 🆃🅷🅾🆄🅶🅷🆃🆂 "Synapse was immensely fun and certainly challenging. Nevertheless, I believe that Puzzling Pursuits truly honed their skills with this creation, and it could be their best work so far. The narrative was thought-provoking and prompted us to contemplate what lies ahead in the near future. This game is perfect for groups of 2 to 6 players. Various puzzles need different skills, giving each group member an opportunity to participate. If you're looking for a mentally-stimulating challenge with a rewarding ending, we highly recommend "SYNAPSE"! (If you do decide to try this game, please remember to let them know that you heard it from"ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank Puzzling Pursuits for providing us with a sample of their game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #AtHomeGames #TabletopGames #PuzzlesByMail #SubscriptionGames #PuzzlingPursuits #Fantasy #Adventure #USA

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