LOCATION : Manchester, New Hampshire, USA Photo above is property of Granite State Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Dead Cabin 📅 DATE PLAYED : September 30, 2021 🎬 GENRE : Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 3-5 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $30.00/ pp ($80 Min) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY Hiking in the woods can be a fun way to explore all that nature has to offer. However... some trails should never be explored. Especially, when the trails that your considering for your expedition have had disappearances reported in the past. Still, you and your friends decide to venture off into the woods leading you to an abandoned cabin deep in the forest. You figure that it might be safer to find a way inside the cabin as opposed to sleeping outside for the night. Are you sure about that? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE We love it when the storyline plays tricks with your mind and flirts with the unknown. The decision to venture off into the woods at night already writes it's own pages inside of a horror story. The unexpected twists and turns that slowly unraveled continued to pull us in deeper and deeper. We truly felt like characters inside of a slasher film. Again, we love set designs that incorporate the challenge of getting inside the "room". Because " Dead Cabin " takes place in the forest, that's exactly where we started... right in front of the porch. The build of this game had so much quality in it from the signposts to the outhouse to the porch leading inside all the way inside of the cabin! We love the utilization of space of the set design. The designer did not waste a single inch of it. She even thought of making the room handicap accessible with an exit ramp. The eeriness of the " Dead Cabin " did not need a live actor but every where we turned, there seem to be a pair of eyes staring at us. The puzzles were just as "eerie" and went with the storyline. We really enjoyed how they were build as backstory but at the same time also as puzzles. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One puzzle at the beginning felt like a giveaway but the extra information made it feel like red herrings. Although this could be only pertaining to enthusiasts. It was a bit difficult sharing a lamp at the beginning as this room is mainly played in dim lighting. It would be helpful if each player received a light source. Although majority of the room is handicap accessible, at one point one person would probably need to crawl. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? The " Dead Cabin " was immersive from beginning to end! As soon as we entered the room, we felt like we were were encircled by trees in the forest. There was no where to go except into this creepy cabin. The puzzles made us use certain tools that we would actually utilized during a real life situation. If creepiness is not your cup of tea, they have 4 other themes to choose from plus more coming in the future! We took a peek at their other rooms and they look like a lot of fun as well! We will definitely be back to check those out in the future. 😊 ℹ️   ADDITIONAL INFO This is right in downtown Manchester. Parking is on-street or in garages, no problems there. It's downstairs, just off a main street with restaurants and shops a-plenty. They have bathrooms, lockers, and a wall showcasing the coolest clock collection we've ever seen. The waiting area has comfy chairs alongside some physical puzzles and a handheld maze. Handicap accessible Photos above are 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 Granite State Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Horror #GraniteStateEscapeRoom #USA #NewHampshire

LOCATION : Manchester, New Hampshire, USA Photo above is property of Granite State Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Blind Pig Speakeasy 📅 DATE PLAYED : November 5, 2023 🎬 GENRE : Prohibition Era 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl) : 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $ 30.00/ pp ($80 Min) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY You work at a Speakeasy. The owner (your boss) has been arrested, and the police are due to arrive in an hour to shut the place down for good. Your task is to break in, find your way into his office, and recover his secret drink recipe. If you can't do that in due time, you'll be locked in the clink with him…and he doesn't take kindly to being disappointed. 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This feels like a speakeasy from the moment you step into the back alley. The pictures and set dressing are just what you'd expect to find if you were transported back to the 20's. The puzzles are thematic, drawing directly from period items found inside as well as the sorts of activities you'd expect a rumrunner to engage in. Unlike some rooms that are fully gated, this room gives you some elements early on that don't come into play until much later and requires some back and forth movements between the different locations. This approach leads to a more authentic feeling that you are figuring out what needs to be done, rather than completing a checklist and moving on. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK A couple of the technical aspects didn't work immediately when we had them solved and required a bit of fiddling to get them to trigger. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is a fun room with lots of locks to open and a variety of thematic puzzles to solve, in a well-developed environment. It will be appealing for those new to escape rooms, and should also please veterans who are looking for a smooth room with classic flavor. While it may not break any new ground, it does everything well, a reflection of GSE's attention to detail. 🔎 HINT Know your prime numbers!! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO This is right in downtown Manchester. Parking is on-street or in garages, no problems there. It's downstairs, just off a main street with restaurants and shops a-plenty. They have bathrooms, lockers, and a wall showcasing the coolest clock collection we've ever seen. The waiting area has comfy chairs alongside some physical puzzles and a handheld maze. They currently have four rooms open and available to play. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Check out our visit to Granite State Escape and our exclusive interview with the owner to understand more on the development side of the game: 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 Granite State Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #KristaJones #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #ProhibitionEra #GraniteStateEscapeRoom #USA #NewHampshire

LOCATION : Manchester, New Hampshire, USA Photo above is property of Granite State Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Project Mars 📅 DATE PLAYED : November 5, 2023 🎬 GENRE : Sci-Fi 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl) : 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $30.00/ pp ($80 Min) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY You're in a research station on Mars, and there's been a catastrophic failure!! You’ll need to work together to restore power and get the fuel flowing, either to save the station or - worst-case scenario - activate the Escape Pod. You are fortunate to have the ship's friendly A.I., SALLI, to guide you through the process and offer her assistance. Can you get things back online and resume your mission before your ship's resources run out? 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Many of the tasks required teamwork and communication, just as they would in a true mission in space. You are dependent upon the skills and cooperation of your teammates to restore the facility to its previous working order. Most of the puzzles are completely hands-on, once again mimicking the situation as it would present in real life. The lighting and set design give the feel of being in a simulator at space camp! The game requires movement between different sections and retaining both information and materials from early on in order to solve puzzles later in the game. There is true story development in this one - your mission and objectives evolve as you go. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There is one piece of communication we found to be informative as well as misleading, which added unnecessary confusion without any positive impact. There were many diagrams and schematics, and we appreciated the level of work and detail that went into creating them. However, one seemed to be ambiguous in representing the area. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is a visually rich room that has a lot of teamwork-based activities to work through, and is one of the most entertaining and fluid space-themed escape rooms we've tackled! The wide range of technical tasks, coupled with narrative twists and turns keep it fresh and interesting. If you've ever dreamed of being an astronaut, roll up your sleeves and get busy connecting wires and flipping switches! This room will give you the feeling you've always craved! 🔎 HINT This room has a lot of things you could watch and fiddle with: stay on task and avoid getting distracted! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO This is right in downtown Manchester. Parking is on-street or in garages, no problems there. It's downstairs, just off a main street with restaurants and shops a-plenty. They have bathrooms, lockers, and a wall showcasing the coolest clock collection we've ever seen. The waiting area has comfy chairs alongside some physical puzzles and a handheld maze. They currently have four rooms open and available to play. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Check out our visit to Granite State Escape and our exclusive interview with the owner to understand more on the development side of the game: 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 Granite State Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #KristaJones #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #SciFi #GraniteStateEscapeRoom #USA #NewHampshire

Photo above is property of Thames & Kosmos Company: Thames & Kosmos Game: Australis Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Tabletop Games 📬 Genre: Board Game, Party Game, Family Date Played: August 26, 2025 Difficulty (based on 4 players): 5/10 Size of Team: 2-4 Players (Ages 10+) Time: 60 Mins. Price: $41.95 🆃🅷🅴 🆂🆃🅾🆁🆈 Off of Australia’s coast lies the Eastern Australian Current (EAC), a warm ocean super highway, where you can find sea turtles, coral, fish and more. Each round, players draft dice to feed fish, move their turtle forwards, and grow coral. The players then use their drafted dice in a showdown. Along the way, points are earned. The player with the most points at the end of five rounds wins. Will you be able to thrive in the turbulent waters of the EAC? 🆃🅷🅴 ❞🅻🅾🅾🅺🆂❞ Opening the box, we found ourselves greeted with a beautiful board of the Australian coast, ready for marine life to join in. Looking through things, there is lovely artwork of turtles on the cards, clownfish tokens and coral all around. Each of the four coral sets comes in a distinct shape and color, keeping the theme front and center. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🆃🅷🅴 🅶🅰🅼🅴 🅿🅻🅰🆈 The game is played over a course of five rounds where each round consists of three phases (which is shown on your individual play tracker). At the start of the round, players take turns drafting dice from a communal pool, where each dice allows you to take a different action. The actions allow you to move your turtle along the Eastern Australian Current (EAC) for points and tiebreakers, place coral to compete for area control scoring, collect fish that provides set collection scoring, or draw and play cards that can give you ongoing or immediate bonuses. A large red die is also available, which doesn’t have an action but is the strongest dice for the dice showdown as well as allows you first pick of dice in the next round. Phase 2 consists of adding up the points for the round and moving yourself on the point tracker. This comes from three sources. First, how far your turtle is on the EAC, second is whoever has the most (and sometimes the second most) coral in each pool and finally how many fish you have that you can feed. After the dice selection and point scoring has taken place, a dice showdown is set for phase 3. Players roll their numbered chosen dice (fish collection and draw card dices have no numbers on them), with the lowest dice eliminated each time until only one player remains. The winner of the battle chooses a gold or silver tile, while the runner up receives the other. These tiles give either endgame points and additional fish food depending which one is taken. " Australis " plays fairly straightforward with three phases spread over five rounds. Even playing with my kids, after the first round they were able to understand the strategy. The game has a good mix of point management, engine building and suspenseful luck with the dice battle. The quality of the components seemed a little underwhelming as some of the paint on the dice began to scratch off after a few plays and the board is already showing some signs of wear but the artwork on everything looks so beautiful and on point with the theme, from the EAC on the board to the turtles on the cards and the fish tokens. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🆃🅷🅴 🆂🆃🆁🅰🆃🅴🅶🆈 The biggest strategy in " Australis " revolves around building a point engine through early card collection. By the fourth or fifth round though, it’s better to discard cards from the card collection dice to make a push on points. Specifically for the coral dice, if a 7 or 8 comes up, grab it, since getting to those pools is tough. At the same time, don’t ignore your turtle, as every tiebreaker is decided by its position on the EAC as well as getting additional fish food the further you go. Fish scoring also ramps up exponentially which you can reap benefits in later rounds if you play it right. Also, while you plan as best as you can, you can’t plan the luck of the roll for the dice showdown. If you can win without the red dice, then fantastic but if you find yourself falling behind on points, taking the red dice once or twice might be what you need to do to give yourself a boost. The rule book also mentions that getting extra fish food for winning the dice showdown is only available for the first 3 rounds so you might want to do that. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🅲🅻🅾🆂🅸🅽🅶 🆃🅷🅾🆄🅶🅷🆃🆂 " Australis " has a lot of high points (no pun intended) and was a perfect family game that was straightforward enough for my tween kids to learn but had enough strategy for the parents. The rounds and phases were easy to navigate but with the scoring coming from many sources, it kept everyone engaged with all the decisions. Do you try to grow more coral and block others from scoring or get more fish and hope to win the dice showdown for food? The dice showdown added some luck to ensure anyone behind in points had a chance to catch up. This was a perfect kids’ “My first engine building” game where they learn that grabbing cards early on could give them ongoing benefits later. With the eye catching artwork, little downtime and various actions from the dice to calculated decisions, this is a game that will hit the table many times at home. Check out our interview with the creators to understand more on the development side of the game: 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 Thames & Kosmos for providing us with samples of the game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #MatthewLui #AtHomeGames #TabletopGames #PuzzlesByMail #OneOffs #BoardGame #Family #PartyGames #ThamesandKosmos #USA

LOCATION: Passaic, New Jersey, USA Photo above is property of Brighton Asylum Escape 📝    ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Subway Escape 📅 DATE PLAYED : August 10, 2022 🎬 GENRE : Heist 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $34.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY You and your group of friends received a text message from one of your friends - Tony Calzone requesting that you meet him on an abandoned subway platform. You decide to find out what Tony is up to when you realize that he's not even there. Instead, he's gathered you and your friends to participate in his treasure hunt to find the famous "Rockefeller Ruby Apple". Rumor has it that this priceless artifact was hidden on an abandoned train at this subway station... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE It's always a fun experience being inside a train-themed escape room, especially since we were born and raised in NYC and it's quite a familiar experience for us. It was also nice to have a little twist this time as the creator decided to add a heist element to it. The starting point was on an abandoned subway platform. From there, we had to figure out a way to get onto the actual train. Being inside of a warehouse, the high ceilings really helped facilitate the true size of a train and the surrounding areas. Once you are on the train, you can actually feel the train "moving". The closing of the doors and the minor vibrations were very nicely done. There was one puzzle where the creator utilized props in order to maneuver a certain puzzle that we haven't seen designed elsewhere before. It was a unique teamwork type of puzzle. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We spent a good amount of time trying to figure out a simple puzzle at the beginning. It was confusing to us as the props could be read in various ways and there was no clear indication as to what type of input was required for the solution, so we had to try a couple of different ways. Some of the props were cleverly hidden, but it had us questioning if we needed to use force or not. It definitely required more than 2 fingers and some "wiggling". 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? "Subway Escape" is different from the other two escape rooms we've played at Brighton Asylum Escape - " The Tomb " and " 1408 Escape ", since it was build in-house. We feel like there's definitely been an improvement for this game versus the previous two. Although, some of the puzzles still needed some work, the set design and storyline is much closer to an escape room versus a random puzzle vibe. If you think you got what it takes to retrieve the famous "Rockefeller Ruby Apple", then you better not miss getting on that train! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front (might be hard to find, please call the location if you get lost). Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, an interview with the owner, the room(s) (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 Brighton Asylum Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Heist #BrightonAsylumEscape #USA #NewJersey

LOCATION: Passaic, New Jersey, USA Photo above provided by Brighton Asylum Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : 1408 Escape 📅 DATE PLAYED : March 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $40.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Today we are visiting the Brighton Asylum haunted house attraction in Passaic, New Jersey. The parking lot is in the back of the facility and the entrance is on the right side and the end. During the busy season, they have a parking lot offsite in which they provide complimentary shuttle buses to and from. They currently offer 3 haunted attractions - "Brighton Asylum", "The Tunnel", and "The Bleeding Grounds" and they are all top notch! You can experience all 3 of them for $35.00 which is a great deal. Stay tuned for their new horror house to come this Halloween '19. In the mean time, they have a scare for you for every big holiday of the year (coming soon - " Saint Patrick's Slay ") . Besides the decor and set design, the surround sound and the lighting system throughout is on another level! Recently, they started offering escape rooms to the public - two 5 minute escape rooms ("Bomb Squad" and "The Device") and two 60 minute escape rooms ("1408 Escape" and "Curse of the Tomb"). We are attempting to try both of their 60 minutes rooms starting with "1408 Escape". We were fortunate enough to meet with the owner and developer to learn more about the company and get a tour of the haunted attractions. As a disclaimer, we were told by the owner that the two 60 minute rooms that we were going to try were not developed by him and that it was outsourced. Moving forward, the escape rooms that he's working on now and preparing to launch will be developed in-house with the same level of quality and detail as his haunted attractions. The room design of the "1408 Escape" room felt a little bit dated and for safety reasons there was no ceiling to the rooms which distracted us a little bit.. We've seen other rooms without a ceiling, but it was dimly lit which allowed us to continue our game without any distractions. There were some unique puzzle designs in there, but the flow of the game wasn't really there. We didn't get some of the logic behind the challenges. Although the storyline correlated with the film - "1408" , the ending didn't make sense and it seemed like we solved it but didn't understand how. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Full disclosure : This room was not designed by Brighton Asylum and no way reflects on the company. (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 Brighton Asylum Escape  for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #BrightonAsylum #Horror #NewJersey #USA

LOCATION: Passaic, New Jersey, USA Photo above provided by Brighton Asylum Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Tomb 📅 DATE PLAYED : March 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Egyptian 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $40.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Read our review of the " 1408 Escape " room to find out more about this escape location. Immediately after successfully escaping "1408 Escape", we went into our next room - "Curse of the Tomb". The minute that you we stepped inside, we noticed a lot of upgrades in the decor and the design. We felt immediately drawn into the storyline from beginning to end. There were some locks and technological puzzles that we've haven't seen before which made the experience all the more interesting. Overall, we enjoyed our experience in both rooms and we are excited to see what the owner/ developer has planned for his escape room designs. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Full disclosure : This room was not designed by Brighton Asylum and no way reflects on the company. (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 Brighton Asylum Escape  for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLescaperooms #BrightonAsylum #Adventure #NewJersey #USA

LOCATION: Norwalk, Connecticut, USA Photo above is property of Panic Room CT Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Psych 102: A Broken Mind 📅 DATE PLAYED : January 17, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up to 12 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $33.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Today we are visiting Panic Room CT located in Norwalk, Connecticut. We have been fortunate enough to interview the manager to learn more about the company. We are scheduled to attempt two of the three rooms that they currently offer. The facility is located inside of an office building on the main floor. Once you enter the lobby there's a large waiting area w/disposable cameras & water bottles for purchase. The first room that we decided to try is their most advanced one - "A Broken Mind: Psych 102". The room starts off divided into 2 groups. Obviously, teamwork is extremely important in order to help each other out. This room had a little bit of technology implemented and it was utilized cleverly. The decor complemented the theme very well and the puzzles stuck to the storyline the whole time. Normally the suggested amount of people is four, but the two of us managed to escaped with 3 minutes and 42 seconds remaining. The next room we are scheduled for is " Last Resort ". *** We regret to inform this game is no longer available for booking but check out other games on their website*** (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 Panic Room CT  for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLEscapeRooms #EscapeRoom #Thriller #PanicRoomCT #Connecticut #USA

LOCATION: Norwalk, Connecticut, USA Photo above is property of Panic Room CT Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Last Resort 📅 DATE PLAYED : January 17, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up to 6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $33.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Read our review of the " A Broken Mind: Psych 102 " room to find out more about this escape location. Immediately after successfully escaping "A Broken Mind: Psych 102", we decided to try Panic Room CT's newest and most immersive room - "Last Resort". "Last Resort" is classified as an intermediate room. The minute that you we stepped inside "Last Resort", we noticed a lot of upgrades in the decor and the design. We felt immediately drawn into the storyline from beginning to end. There were some locks and technological puzzles that we've haven't seen before which made the experience all the more interesting. Overall, Panic Room CT delivered great customer service and we can tell that they are constantly stepping their game up! (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 Panic Room CT  for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLEscapeRooms #EscapeRoom #PanicRoomCT #Thriller #Connecticut #USA

LOCATION: Stamford, Connecticut, USA Photo above is property of Panic Room CT (formerly Deadlocked Escape) 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Biohazard 📅 DATE PLAYED : August 22, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up to 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $30.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We were excited to have finally made it to Deadlocked Escape Rooms. They have a nice store front with plenty of parking in the back. They have an entrance in the front and the back of their location. You couldn’t really tell from the front area, but it was quite spacious inside. We loved the turquoise green color the owners chose as wall color as it really brightened up the place. Currently, they have three games available and we are trying two of them today.   The first room we attempted was their “Biohazard” room (their newest room). We were lured here by a weird bio scientist Dr. Hope and it seemed like he has been developing gene therapies and have been using humans as trial subjects! We must escape his lab before we become his “guinea pigs”.   As we entered the lab, all the props used were relatable to the story line. We were afraid that we should have studied a bit more in our Science classes with all the chemical elements that were displayed around but everything you needed was in the room. There were a good mix use of lock and tech in the room which we thought was well balanced. If you are good at searching, this could be very helpful as we bluntly missed one viable piece but was able to use process of elimination to still get the answer. There was an incident that I was able to look for an answer for one puzzle prior to getting there in term of the flow even though it was hard to see. If that could be prevented somehow, it would help perfect the flow of the game. As we progressed on, we thought we were done... but that was not the case! We liked the few added puzzles at the end as it created a conclusion to the story. In all, it was an enjoyable experience and we escaped with a good amount of time left on the clock. For this room, our recommended size would be 3 people (4 being max) as it could get a bit snuggly in the latter part. We can’t wait to see what the second room “ Wrongfully Accused” has in store for us… Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers *** We regret to inform this game is no longer available for booking but check out other games on their website*** (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 Deadlocked Escape Rooms for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #IRLEscapeRooms #EscapeRooms #PanicRoomCT #Thriller #Connecticut #USA

LOCATION: Stamford, Connecticut, USA Photo above is property of Panic Room Escape Room (formerly Deadlocked Escape) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Wrongfully Accused 📅 DATE PLAYED : August 22, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up to 6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $30.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Read our reviews on “ Biohazard ” for more information on the location. Our next room is “Wrongfully Accused”. We found out that our private investigator partner was brutally murdered last night and somehow, we became the prime suspects. We must get into the Stamford office where he was murdered to find evidence to clear our names. The room was nicely maintained like a typical office space. We were clearly guided with hints for our starting points. You really needed to turn your mindset into a detective as there's a lot of searching involved in this room. There was one particular hint system for a puzzle that we felt probably wouldn’t be necessary for enthusiasts groups as it did waste a bit of time for us to put together only to find out it wasn’t really necessary as we were able to solve that puzzle without it. Perhaps this could be taken out, pending on the player’s desired level of difficulty. We liked how all the puzzles and props used were relatable to the storyline. There was one prop that required pretty good vision as the answers were quite small, and Brandon wasn’t able to see it but if someone in your group has good vision you won’t have an issue. We were able to successfully free ourselves with time left on the clock with just the two of us. Due to the size of the room, I would say 2-3 people is good enough with 4 being the max. We did take a peek at their third room “Lost Treasure of Captain Lawrence” and it looked like a lot fun. This one is much more spacious and probably preferred by family and kids. We will definitely be back for more adventures here!  Photos above are 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 Deadlocked Escape Rooms for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #IRLEscapeRoom #EscapeRooms #Mystery #PanicRoomCT #Connecticut #USA

LOCATION: Edmonton, AB, Canada Photo is property of GTFO Escape Entertainment Photos are property of GTFO Escape Entertainment 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Deadly Inheritance 📅 DATE PLAYED : August 7, 2025 🎬 GENRE : Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl) : 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $35.24/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY On a stormy night in Cold Harbour, Sir Clifford Smith is found murdered and the Smith family heirloom is missing. According to family legend, whoever possesses the heirloom controls the family’s fate and fortunes. You and your group have been hired to discover who the killer is and find the missing heirloom? 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The room was designed to look like an old traditional study and library with the dark wood look and vintage drawings on the wall. There were a lot of beautiful details in the set design. There was a large variety of puzzles with clever use of props, both for inputting the solutions and to play with for puzzle solving. The quality of the props were also top notch. Every time we solved a puzzle, we got feedback and direction on what had been unlocked. The ending was satisfying once we solved the mystery (mostly…) One small detail that we loved was the “rotary” phone. It had push buttons for dialing but would make the classic clicking rotary noise, a nice old fashion touch mixed with modern technology. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK " Deadly Inheritance " is a solid room with no major misses. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? " Deadly Inheritance " was a great experience that kept us engaged from start to finish. The room offered a nice variety of puzzles, some that allowed us to work together and others with some fun reveals. The murder mystery story was also well done, where we had to piece together the killer, murder weapon, date and where the killer went. Our group of 4 enthusiasts solved the room at a comfortable pace but the room could fit 6 people and still have a good time. Anyone who is into solid puzzles or murder mystery games would enjoy this room. If you enjoy solid puzzles or murder mystery–style games, this room is definitely worth checking out. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Street Parking The game is in a different area of the building so stairs will need to be taken as well as the main lobby is on the second floor. Large lobby with games to play while you wait Polaroid photo of your team at the end as a souvenir (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 "! #MatthewLui #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Canada #Mystery #GTFOEscapeEntertainment

LOCATION: Gdansk , Poland Photo above is property of Questrooms Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Temple of the Golden Sun 📅 DATE PLAYED : August 9, 2025 🎬 GENRE : Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl) : 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-5 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 70-80 Mins. 💰 PRICE : 250-330 PLN ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes [55:00] 📖 THE STORY In the jungles of Central America, where lianas weave into dense curtains, a legend circulates about the Temple of the Golden Sun, a place hidden in the heart of a forgotten land of the Aztecs. Tales tell that deep within the mysterious temple lies a treasure that for centuries has tempted brave seekers, including conquistadors, who saw the undiscovered secret as the key to gaining wealth. The history of the Aztecs intertwines with the legend of El Dorado, as it was believed that they hid their treasures to protect them from the Spanish colonizers. According to the stories, the Temple of the Golden Sun is where the Aztecs paid homage to their sun deities, and the treasure that lies there is a gift from the sun god himself, attracting travelers from all over the world. The story goes that among the treasures in the temple is a golden statue carved from rock by the sun and war god himself, surrounded by various precious artifacts as offerings to other gods. Importantly, to claim this treasure, the brave must face not only physical but also spiritual traps, as the spirits of guardians who watch over its secrets from the afterlife roam around the temple. But don’t worry! These spirits will not harm those who wish to protect the artifacts from plunder. Some say that the Temple of the Golden Sun is the key to finding the true El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, which lies hidden somewhere in the jungle, waiting for fearless explorers. The mysteries of the temple are multilayered, and each trap or puzzle is part of an ancient ritual that must be completed to prove one’s worthiness to enter the treasure chamber. Will your team of seekers find the golden statue and other treasures, or will they sink into the maze of mystical corridors? The answer to this question lies in the hearts of those who, without hesitation, decide to uncover the secret of the Temple of the Golden Sun. 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The narrative is very linear and calm. There’s no need to read or listen to a lot of text, which makes the gameplay easier and more accessible. Lovely decorations, interesting transitions, lots of details and objects clearly handcrafted with great attention. Not all puzzles are sequential — some can be solved in parallel. Teamwork! We always love when there’s a need to split up and work together to find the solution. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The actor did a good job, though without a real wow factor. The costume was there, but you could still tell it was the same "Game Master"; who let us into the game just five minutes earlier. During the game, we felt it lacked a bit of that adventurous spirit — a few traps, unexpected twists, and other hallmarks of a true adventure would have been nice. We didn’t like that at one point we had to solve several puzzles in a row that worked on almost the same principle. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is an excellent and very engaging escape room that will give you 70–80 minutes of positive emotions. Just be prepared for a calm, unhurried, and rather challenging game — but with enough time to fully enjoy the setting and the adventure. We would recommend it for family outings or groups of friends. Just avoid coming with too large a team, as space is limited and it might be uncomfortable for groups larger than four. ℹ️     ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking available, a lot free spots right in front of the building; Lobby with sitting area; Restroom available; Not wheelchair accessible Air conditioning. Photo above is property of Questrooms (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 "!) #PaulShyshou #IRLescaperoom   #EscapeRooms #Questrooms #Adventure #Gdansk #Poland

LOCATION: Poznań, Poland Photo above is property of Fun4Brain 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Green Mile 📅 DATE PLAYED : May 26, 2025 🎬 GENRE : Adventure, Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 5 ppl) : 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-5 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 110 Mins. 💰 PRICE : 430-590 PLN ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes [99:00] 📖 THE STORY It's the year 1935. As you step through the gates of Cold Mountain Penitentiary in Louisiana, you become witnesses to an execution that is about to begin. All signs point to the possibility that the condemned man is innocent, but there is no proof—and the execution must go on. Devoid of any hope, you watch as the guard prepares the prisoner for execution. Determination is etched onto the guard’s face, while the convict's eyes are filled with fear and helplessness. As the executioner delivers his final words, they echo like a grim verdict in the hearts of those present. He activates the power supply to the electric chair, and the room is suddenly filled with the hum of flowing electricity. All you can do now is helplessly stare at the stark prison surroundings and wait for what comes next. In a moment, the guard will pull the lever that will send high-voltage current surging through the inmate’s body—one movement is enough to reduce his insides to ashes. Is there any chance to save an innocent man? Your mission begins in a place where time runs faster than the heartbeat of the prisoner strapped to the electric chair. Every decision you make could change his fate. 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Top-tier atmosphere and set design Strong and captivating storyline Technical elements that surprise you more than once Original mix of acting and puppets in the game Encourages great teamwork 🧩 MISSED THE MARK All puzzles must be solved sequentially - no parallel solving possible Some rooms are too small for 5 players 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? A fantastic escape room suitable for all kinds of players. It keeps you slightly on edge while still feeling safe and thrilling. The puzzle design and their logical integration into the story are top-notch. This room offers everything you’d expect from a great escape experience. ℹ️     ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking available, a lot free spots right in front of the building; Some physical strength required; Lobby with sitting area; Restroom available; Not wheelchair accessible; Drinking water available in the seating area; Not recommended for people with claustrophobia. Photos above are 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 "!) #PaulShyshou #IRLescaperoom   #EscapeRooms #Fun4Brain #Thriller #Adventure #Poznan #Poland

Photo above is property of Minty Noodles Company: Minty Noodles Game: Interstellar Adventures: Episode 1 - Into the Unknown Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Language: English Type of Game: Tabletop Games 📬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Space Date Played: September 28, 2025 Difficulty (based on 2 players): 2/10 Size of Team: 2-4 Players Time: Approx. 20-30 Mins. ( They say to expect 30-45min, which would make sense with families or inexperienced groups) Price: Kickstarter - Early Bird: Pledge £30 Note : This is 1 of 3 episodes in the " Interstellar Adventures " series, which is live on Kickstarter starting October 1, 2025! 🆃🅷🅴 🆂🆃🅾🆁🆈 Aboard The Atlas , what starts as an ordinary day in space quickly shifts when a strange signal pulses from a mysterious planet below. Suddenly, you’re juggling encrypted ship logs, dodging missiles, and trying to make sense of a galaxy that’s decidedly not boring. While the core plot is straightforward, the delivery is lighthearted, with a playful, comic tone that makes the crew feel approachable and fun. This first episode introduces the cast of characters, setting the stage for a continuing storyline across future episodes where you’ll get to know them even better. It’s a promising start that feels both silly and cinematic. 🆃🅷🅴 ❞🅻🅾🅾🅺🆂❞ The production value here is stellar (pun intended). Even in demo form, Into the Unknown looked and felt polished, with thick, durable cards, sturdy tokens and extra bits, and a beautifully illustrated box. The comic-style art makes every card feel like a panel in a graphic novel, adding personality to even small narrative beats. We especially loved that the artwork carries through to every component (even the hint cards!), making the entire package feel cohesive and professional. It’s the kind of design where you can tell care and craft went into every detail. Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🆃🅷🅴 🅶🅰🅼🅴 🅿🅻🅰🆈 The " Interstellar Adventures " series spans three episodes, with this opener serving as your launchpad into both the mechanics and the crew. The core of the game is the Adventure Deck, tarot-sized illustrated cards that propel the story forward, throw down a challenge, or nudge you toward your next discovery. To advance, you’ll hunt for numbers hidden in the artwork, teased out of a puzzle, or awarded through a task. Choose wisely, though: draw the wrong card and you’ll find yourself face-to-face with a Penalty card. And while most of the adventure lives on the cards, a few clever physical components sneak in to keep things dynamic. The hint system is solid, with (usually) tiered hints prior to providing a full solution. What really levels them up is that even these cards have full artwork and character elements! While the penalty cards do influence your final “score”, in perusing them after the game, we were thrilled to discover that they weren’t just mechanical setbacks but sometimes posed silly group tasks. This was an awesome way to turn a “failure” into a positive, memorable moment! At about 20 minutes, our playthrough was quick and breezy, but still satisfying, and it left us wanting more. At times, it reminded us a bit of an Unlock game. However, it involved tactile elements, fewer magnifying glasses, playful and more graphic artwork, and a developing storyline with a set cast of quirky characters you’ll get to know! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🆃🅷🅴 🅿🆄🆉🆉🅻🅴🆂 Episode 1 is a quick but endearing romp! The challenges skew light and beginner-friendly, serving as a perfect fit for families, newer puzzlers, or anyone dipping their toes into this kind of game. Most are straightforward, cleanly designed, and make logical sense within the story. Yet, even as more seasoned players, we enjoyed tackling them, and appreciated that one multi-step puzzle added an extra layer of depth. There’s a mix of observation, agility, deciphering, and logic here (and evidently a different mix of challenge-types in the other episodes). The inclusion of “special missions” (bonus discoveries hidden within the game) is also a great idea, though (in this episode) they didn’t necessarily deliver quite the sense of discovery or payoff we were hoping for based on the exciting name. While experienced players may find the overall difficulty quite light, the puzzles are playful, thematic, and rewarding enough to keep everyone engaged. It’s a series that’s less about brain-burning than creating a shared, story-driven experience, and we had a blast playing it! Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🅲🅻🅾🆂🅸🅽🅶 🆃🅷🅾🆄🅶🅷🆃🆂 Light, fun, and accessible, " Into the Unknown " makes a strong first impression. The comic-inspired art and the game’s playful tone were stand outs. While Episode 1 is short and relatively easy, it feels like exactly what it’s meant to be: a welcoming gateway into a bigger series. For families, newcomers, or anyone wanting a quick, joy-filled adventure, this is a great choice. As a preview copy, some tweaks are still on the way before Kickstarter delivery, but even in its current form the design feels polished and complete. If this first taste is anything to go by, the full series promises to be a cosmic romp worth strapping in for! (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 Minty Noodles for providing us with samples of the game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #DaveBristol #AtHomeGames #TabletopGames #PuzzlesByMail #MintyNoodles #SciFi #USA