LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Photo above is property of Puzzle Effect Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Curse on the Emerald Seas 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 22, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Pirate Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $31.95/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You and your crew lost your ship during the Crimson Storm. All of a sudden, a mysterious but cursed ship known as The Emerald Seas appeared out of no where. You only have one hour to expel the cursed ship to claim it as your own before it disappears into the deep ocean once more... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Instead of having the game master explain the lock usage in the lobby, the prerecorded intro video did a great job with explaining the only locks that will be used in the room that you're about to play and how they worked. This is a great way to make sure all grounds are covered and that all the players got the same information every time. The ambient lighting was great. It felt like we just embarked onto a creepy abandoned ship deck. The clues for the puzzles were easy to understand which led to a really smooth game play. Since the ship is cursed, our mission was to release the ghosts that were haunting the ship. The creator had a cool way of "releasing" the trapped souls. It was paired really well with spooky sounds and lighting. There was an interesting way of utilizing a tangram puzzle in this game. We haven't seen it done in combination with another item before so this was quite innovative. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The intro video for the actual story could've been better with an actor in character or relevant footage to the storyline instead. Some sound of water splashing or squeaky wood planks would help the immersion of the room. There was an item we used quite early on to open something but we didn't know there was another item on there that we would need later as well. It would be best to separate the two. Getting into the second room in this game felt extremely quick. It didn't really give us a chance to build up our anticipation level and we were already allowed into the second area. The number/letter locks felt out of place on a pirate ship. We suggest using magnetic locks or old fashion key locks instead. There was a hole in the wall that we thought was part of a puzzle but it wasn't. That will probably need to be repaired as it could be seen as a red herring. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This room played quite smoothly for us as two enthusiasts. We were able to divide and conquer as most parts of the game were not linear. There were some reading involved but it was pretty minimal. This is a great room for beginners who want to be surprised by some fundamental elements of an escape room. Are you brave enough to board The Emerald Seas ? Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Merchandise for sale Lobby with seating (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 Puzzle Effect (Phoenix) 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 #Pirate #Adventure #PuzzleEffect #USA #Arizona

LOCATION: Mesa, Arizona, USA Photo above is property of Untied Escapes of America - Mesa Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: JEKYLL & HYDE 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 22, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 90 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $30.00/ pp (weekdays), $42.00/ pp (weekends) - Min. of 2 ppl required ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You decided to venture into Dr. Jekyll's office as you've heard that he has invented the miracle "cure-all" elixir. You have 1 hour before he returns. If he catches you, you might become an ingredient in that elixir... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This room is their largest room in terms of square footage. If you have a large group, this room is the best to fit everyone in. If you are an enthusiast looking for a challenge, this is a great room as there's a lot of space to cover and plenty of puzzles to solve. The contrasting set designs for the various rooms we had encountered in the game made the story more intriguing as we were able to discovery the different personalities of Dr. Jekyll. There's a good amount of variations in the types of puzzles you'll encounter in this game. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The storyline felt weak to us. We didn't understand why we were in a certain place and what led us into that space at the first place. The ending also missed that "wow" moment. There was a riddle that we thought was a riddle but it ended up being just a giveaway in terms of the solution which was confusing to us. There was a mechanism that was very sensitive. Perhaps a more clear indication on how the prop should be placed would be nice as we tried a good amount of times and it wouldn't trigger. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? There's definitely a sense of mystery with this room. Right when we entered, we felt that there was more to it than a normal doctor's office and there was! The more puzzles we solved, the more secrets we revealed. Since the storyline was about Jekyll & Hyde, we felt that the room could be creepier. And I think the creator felt the same way because they have since revamped this room completely and it's now a much darker and scarier room called Mr. Hyde. The puzzles are all different so it's a brand new room. You should definitely check out what's hidden in Mr. Hyde's new lair and let us know what you thought about this new experience! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Outside seating area (can be used for parties) Lobby with seating Can purchase extra minutes for more time ($10 for 10 extra minutes) (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 United Escapes of America - Mesa 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 #UnitedEscapesofAmerica #Mesa #Arizona #USA

LOCATION: Mesa, Arizona, USA Photo above is property of Untied Escapes of America - Mesa Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: CARN-EVIL 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 22, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $30.00/ pp (weekdays), $42.00/ pp (weekends) - Min. of 3 ppl required ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY There's something horrific occurring in the neighborhood. All the children have gone missing and everyone thinks that it has to do with the clown that lives in the old mansion up the hill. You are their only hope in saving those children. Do you dare to enter inside the 100 year old mansion? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE There's a good amount of rooms to explore in this game so a large group can fit comfortably in here. The creepy dolls, ripped curtains and static TV all contributed to the eeriness of the room. There was a prop used at the beginning of the game that we thought added flavor to the theme. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Some props actually felt like red herrings as they were never utilized in puzzles but since there were clues around the room, it felt like they could be associated with the props. The props used in the first room felt a lot more coherent to the theme. I'm not sure about the rest of the game. Some puzzles felt like games we would see at a carnival but it had nothing to do with the story. One puzzle that had to do with time was confusing to us as it was difficult to determine which ones we had to read for the solution. There was a puzzle that we had to visualize numbers and we thought the prop used to reveal the answer was very confusing as we didn't know where to look. It was also hard to see under the lighting and there were no clear instructions on the order. There were multiple rooms in this game, but we felt that some rooms had a large space but was only utilized for one puzzle. It would be great if more puzzles could be incorporated into those rooms. One puzzle utilized props that needed to be replaced as some were broken and had colors on them that was not relevant to the puzzle. It made it visually more difficult to see the answer. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This game started out great at being an eerie themed room but as the game progressed on, the spookiness got lost in the transition. The latter part of the game felt like random carnival puzzles that were thrown in just because there's a clown involved. We didn't feel like we were searching for the missing kids nor did we rescue them. If the story and conclusion could be more developed, it would make it a more solid game. United Escapes of America is looking to expand into more locations in the near future. Currently they have 17 games for you to choose from and I'm sure you'll be able to find a theme that appeals to your liking! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Outside seating area (can be used for parties) Lobby with seating Can purchase extra minutes for more time ($10 for 10 extra minutes) (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 United Escapes of America - Mesa 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 #Horror #It #UnitedEscapesofAmerica #Mesa #Arizona #USA

Above photo property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Ewan Watarmy's Bunker 2: The List 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 1, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, War 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 6ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $25-30/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY We have been sent down to a bunker under The Towers in Narragansett. There’s a bomb that’s been left there by Ewan Watarmy and he hasn’t been able to be reached for days so this is our time to infiltrate his bunker and defuse the bomb before it sets off! Above video property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE We love it when escape rooms try to incorporate local history into the storyline for their rooms. The Towers is a historical structure and the only remnant of the Narragansett Pier Casino built in the 1880's. It looks like a great place to visit for a photo op after the game. Even though the room didn’t have much high tech, the basic locks and keys were satisfying to solve with the different types of puzzles as it also fit the bunker storyline. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The white walls and bright light in the room didn’t feel much like a bunker. Perhaps dimming the lighting and wall papering/painting the wall could help with adding a bit more immersion to the room's set design. Some upkeep may be needed as some clue papers were faded or missing some corners. We had a hard time reading one of the clues. There was a time when a clue paper came in for a puzzle we already solved which we found confusing. We didn’t feel any surprising element in the room since most of it was visible right when you walked in. This could be challenging due to the room size but it would be great if the final puzzle could be somewhere less expected where it could create a more surprising element when it's revealed. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you are a good searcher, you’ll enjoy this room. Due to the size of the room, our recommended team size is 2-3 people. Other than searching, most of the puzzles felt linear so your group would probably be divided with searchers and puzzle solvers. 🔎 HINT One of them may look like the others but it’s not. ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Curiosity Shop RI" has closed its doors. (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 Curiosity Shop RI for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #thecuriosityshopri #ewanwatarmysbunker2thelist #southkingstown #rhodeisland #ri #usa

Above photo property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Dr. Popwell and Mrs. Young's Lab 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 1, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 5 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $25-30/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Above video property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📖 THE STORY We are here to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Popwell. Her assistant Siri thinks her replacement Mrs. Young had something to do with it. We only have an hour to discover what happened to Dr. Popwell before Mrs. Young returns to her lab! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE There were various types of puzzles in this room, which if you have a large group it would be very easy to spread out and work on multiple things at the same time. We enjoyed a surprising scenery change on the set design aspect in this room which was an improvement from their bunker room. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK It didn’t feel like a clear path as to what we were trying to solve in terms of the storyline. At the end, we might have found out what had happened to Dr. Popwell using our imaginations, but we did not have clear evidence from the story or puzzles to direct us there. A stronger ending puzzle reveal would help this element. Some props felt like they needed updating as some words or corners were worn out. We were surprised that we had to use a set of clues twice as our usual habit after playing many rooms was to put away items we’ve already used. This made us ask for a hint ultimately and of course only to find out we’re overthinking again. We felt that the red herring component could be removed since it didn’t add much value to the room and even though it was glued down, the players still were able to do damage to it. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is a puzzle heavy room. If you are up for the challenge, come with 3 people or less. We do recommend at least 5-6 people for this room mainly because of the number of puzzles involved. Organization is the key to success for this room. Make sure you group things you think is relevant together. We had a lot of fun playing with our friends from RI Riddle Room and we look forward to seeing Curiosity Shop’s new creations! 🔎 HINT Do you see anything different? ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Curiosity Shop RI" has closed its doors. (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 Curiosity Shop RI for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #thecuriosityshopri #drpopwellandmrsyoungslab #southkingstown #rhodeisland #ri #usa

Above photo provided by Escape Rhode Island 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Mausoleum 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 4, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 6ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $28/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Above video property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Our last stop in Rhode Island is at Escape Rhode Island in Providence, RI. Escape Rhode Island is situated right near a beautiful lake. There's tons of street parking available right in front of the building. They are located on the second floor and there is an elevator available. Unfortunately, it has not been fixed in awhile. Once you enter, there is a small waiting area w/ a couch and a leaderboard for all 4 rooms that they currently offer. The room that they recommended we try today is "The Mausoleum". We were fortunate enough to meet w/ one of the managers & developers of the room to learn more about the company. What's interesting about "The Mausoleum" is that part of your objective is to find a way into the room (the mausoleum). The decor of the "The Mausoleum" definitely set the tone for an eerie storyline. The puzzle design was creative and stuck w/ the theme throughout the game. The one thing that we felt prohibited us from fully enjoying the game was their decision to provide players w/ one crank flashlight. We understand that they are sticking to the theme, but it's extremely time-consuming and difficult to operate puzzles and crank at the same time. Unless one person is volunteers or is assigned to be the designated flashlight cranker. Other than that, the customer service was excellent and the staff was extremely hospitable! We look forward to returning to try their other games soon! We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 Escape Rhode Island for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #review #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #escaperhodeisland #themausoleum #mausoleum #providence #rhodeisland #rhode #island #ri

Above photo provided by Escape Rhode Island 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Bunker 📅 DATE PLAYED: Feburary 1, 2020 🎬 GENRE: War, Action 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 9/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $28/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Tonight, our team will be sending off Missile Battery PR-79 for one last test before it goes fully operational in the AM. But something doesn’t seem right… we needed to figure out what was wrong so we could complete our mission. 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The concept of splitting up the team at the beginning to communicate and pass on puzzle information was engaging. There were some props truly authentic to the war era, including a testing device that we’ve never seen before and it was fun to see it in “action”. In the latter part of the game, even though we didn’t get to experience this puzzle due to time, the device looked really intricate in design and seemed like a “sweat maker”. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We didn’t feel the connection of the puzzle designs with the storyline. It felt more like we were at war and trying to defend ourselves from enemies. Some props in the room didn’t feel like they belonged in a bunker setting. The puzzles also felt somewhat out of place with the story. There were a few puzzles that malfunctioned on that day and since we didn’t get an immediate response from the game master, we just continued to be confused on why nothing happened when we finally solved the puzzle that was meant for a group of 10 people (the game should have been set to be able to be played by 2 people as they are able to adapt accordingly but some miscommunication has left our game to be set to be played by 10 people on that day). So if you are booking with less people in the group, make sure you confirm with the game master before playing the game. *Update*: The manager did inform us after the game that all the malfunctioning devices have been fixed. Some props and set design needed an update as they felt worn out and at times it was hard to read the clues. We also did not get to see the full effect of lights or sound due to the malfunctioning (if there were any). 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We can’t really give a straight up recommendation for this room being that we only had 30 minutes play time and the rest was a quick walk-through from the game master. We will say that this definitely felt like a difficult room so go with a big group. If you like working with mechanics and war themed puzzles, you should give this room a go. 🔎 HINT Continue onwards from that point, don’t start from the beginning. Additional Info Street Parking Up a flight of stairs (no elevator) Lobby with waiting area & merchandise for sale We only had about 30min to play the game as we were late for the booking time. We had a quick walk-through with the game master so this game is based on an incomplete experience. We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 Escape Rhode Island for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #escaperhodeisland #thebunker #providence #rhodeisland #ri #usa

LOCATION: Johnston, Rhode Island, USA Above photo property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Mummy's Curse 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 30, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 5.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $33/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY There's something peculiar going on in the Egyptian exhibit section of the museum. It appears that Felix, the night security guard couldn't resist tampering with Akmenrah's Tomb! Now the mummy has awakened and it's up to you to break the..."Mummy's Curse"!! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The set design for "Mummy's Curse" takes place inside a museum at the Egyptian exhibition. The warm torch lighting added a nice ambience to the room. Ocean State Escape did a great job with the collection of artifacts and showcasing the history behind each of them. We actually felt like we were learning about ancient Egyptian history while playing the game. Although this is a single room escape room, Ocean State Escape was still able to utilize different tech elements to provide us with surprises along the way. Since most of the mummy-themed games that we've played took place inside of a tomb, it was nice to experience a different storyline. If you've watched the movie "Night at the Museum" before then get ready to become a character inside the move yourself! Most of the room was not linear so there's plenty of space for large groups to divide and conquer. The puzzles stuck with the theme and the props closely reflected the Egyptian culture. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK As enthusiasts, we solved a puzzle through a hint that was given prior to solving it ourselves through decoding. That part confused us. Ocean State Escape explained to us after that most people found that puzzle being difficult. Perhaps a second version of the game could be implemented for enthusiasts by taking that hint out of the game. One puzzle stumped us for awhile. The wording and alignment of the props didn't feel like they were on the same page. If I had to suggest something to enhance the experience, it would be to create more of a sense of urgency throughout the game (especially towards the end). Since Akmenrah had awoken from the release of the curse, perhaps by adding in some flickering lights and sound effects would help intensify the storyline. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is the 3rd time revisiting our friends at Ocean State Escape. So far we've played all 3 games that they currently have available (read our reviews on "Nonna's House" and "Mischievous Elves"), Ocean State Escape is a family-owned business and when you visit them, they really make you feel like family! All of their games are made in house and with love. They build the games with one thing in mind and that is for the players to have FUN. In terms of difficulty, this one could be a bit more challenging due to more puzzles, dim lighting in certain occasions and identifying hieroglyphics. I would play the other two games as a warm up and then save the final face off with the "mummy's curse"! Additional Parking lot in front Lobby area with seating Event space available Above photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 Ocean State Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #oceanstateescape #mummyscurse #themummy #museum #pharaoh #anubis #osiris #adventure #history #ancient #johnston #rhodeisland #ri #usa

LOCATION: Johnston, Rhode Island, USA Above photo is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Mischievous Elves 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 1, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Holiday 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 6ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $28-33/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY The mischievous elves have been naughty this year and locked up the "Naughty & Nice" list. We must solve the puzzles and clues that they have left behind to restore the Christmas spirit before time runs out! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Full disclosure, I have a serious addiction for Christmas. When I entered this room, it felt like December 25th. Not only was the décor impeccable, the room even smelled like Christmas! Although the space was quite small, Ocean State Escape was able to utilize every inch of the room and still surprised us with lovely “reveals”. Even though the room has been running for a few months already, the upkeep was great. Everything still felt freshly painted and nothing needed any repairs. The mix use of physical locks and tech made the experience a fully satisfying one. The puzzles were different, clever, and entertaining. We really enjoyed the fact that everything pertaining to Christmas was utilized from lights to music to physical props. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK It would be nice to hear the actual music playing along with the puzzle aspects as it could add more immersion to the Christmas spirit. The “hint” papers could be better designed to be incorporated into the story. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Due to the size of the room, we would suggest 2-3 people being a comfortable team. However, don't let the size of the room fool you, there’s a lot to do! If you haven’t done escape rooms before, you should still gather a bigger team. This room is a joy to play especially with family or if you love the holidays. We can’t wait to see what Ocean State Escape does with their new room - “Mummy’s Curse” as they seem to step up their game every time we return for a visit! 🔎 HINT Maybe it’s not the obvious one. Additional Parking lot in front Lobby area with seating Event space available Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 Ocean State Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #oceanstateescape #themischievouselves #johnston #rhodeisland #ri #usa

LOCATION: Johnston, Rhode Island, USA Above photo is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Nonna's House 📅 DATE PLAYED: September 15, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $28-33/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Ocean State Escape is a newly opened escape room in Johnson, Rhode Island. There’s plenty of parking when you arrive. You will need to climb up a set of stairs to get to the entrance. The lobby felt like we’ve just entered an aquarium. The nice turquoise paint with ocean themed props for décor created a calming and joyful ambience for the players prior to the exciting game action. There’s a large event room which can accommodate corporate gatherings or family functions. Currently they have just one operating escape room, but many are in the making. When we first heard of the name of this escape room “Nonna’s house”, we thought it was going to be a horror-themed room (reminded us of the movie - "The Visit"), but apparently, Nonna means Grandma in Italian. We definitely recommend this room for family fun times and our recommended team size is 3-4 people. The storyline was that our Grandma had gone missing and something was wrong and we were sent into her house to find out what had happened. The set design was pretty much a replica of what you would find at your grandma’s house. The attention to detail not only was on the props but also on the wall decors. We liked the different kind of uses with the props to create puzzles as they were all reasonably in line with the story. There was a lot to do in the first part of the game which had led us to believe we were pretty much at the end but boy were we wrong. You should pace yourself evenly through the beginning and end parts of the game. The latter part of the décor felt a little less prepared than the beginning part. It would be great to see some more “hidden” elements with more “wow” effects. Ocean State Escape is a family business and they are extremely friendly. If you have played there before and did not complete the room, they would allow you to finish it with extra time or for free again next time pending on your availability with time. They are all enthusiasts of escape rooms and we can feel the love that they pour into their games. We can’t wait to return during Christmas as I think “Santa” is making a nice present for us in his shop right now! All photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 Ocean State Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #oceanstateescape #nonnashouse #johnston #rhodeisland #ri #usa

LOCATION: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA Above photo provided by RI Riddle Room (East Greenwich) 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Murder Mystery 2: A Killer's Revenge 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 3, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Murder Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ($190 for private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Today, we explore the escape rooms that Rhode Island has to offer. The first stop is RI Riddle Room located in East Greenwich, RI. RI Riddle Room is situated right along a bay and has a parking lot available right outside the entrance. They are located on the second floor. They currently have two rooms to offer and we will be trying them both. We were fortunate enough to meet w/ the Owner so that we could learn more about the company. RI Riddle Room is opening a new location in Warwick, RI in May '19 and their first room will be titled "Forest Of Fortune". The first room that we are trying today is "Murder Mystery 2: A Killer's Revenge". It's a sequel to the room that they had in place prior. Normally, this room has a minimum of four people w/ a lot to work on. As soon as you enter the room you are going to notice that there are a lot of puzzles and locks to tackle. The decor of the room set the tone for the storyline. The room was spacious enough to allow everyone to work on something simultaneously. The puzzle designs were creative and stuck w/ the theme throughout the experience. In comparison, "Murder Mystery 2: A Killer's Revenge" is older than their other one that we will be attempting next - "La Cosa Nosta: An Inside Job"! *** We regret to inform this location has closed its doors but check out their other location for more games! *** Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, interview with the owner, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more: (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 RI Riddle Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #review #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #ririddleroom #riddleroom #riddle #room #murdermystery2 #murder #mystery #eastgreenwich #east #greenwich #rhodeisland #rhode #island #ri

LOCATION: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA Above photo provided by RI Riddle Room (East Greenwich) 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: La Cosa Nostra: An Inside Job 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 3, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Mafia 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ($190 for private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes For more information on our previous experience at "RI Riddle Room", check out our review on the "Murder Mystery 2: A Killer's Revenge" room. Again, it was an honor to meet w/ the owner of RI Riddle Room so that we could learn more about the company and try the two rooms that he currently has to offer at the East Greenwich, RI location. We just finished escaping the "Murder Mystery 2: A Killer's Revenge" room with two people and we were cutting it close. The owner suggested that we try their newer room - "La Cosa Nostra: An Inside Job" so that we can compare and also have a better idea of the direction the company is heading. The decor and the puzzle designs of this room was a major upgrade compared to the first one. The storyline was very unique and definitely had us fully immersed from beginning to end. This room has a minimum of four people but we managed to escape w/ just the two of us w/ seconds remaining. We are extremely excited to check out their new game - "Forest Of Fortune" opening up in May '19 at their new Warwick, RI location! *** We regret to inform this location has closed its doors but check out their other location for more games! *** Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, interview with the owner, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more: (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 RI Riddle Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #review #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #ririddleroom #riddleroom #riddle #room #lacosanostra #nostra #eastgreenwich #east #greenwich #rhodeisland #rhode #island #ri

LOCATION: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA Above photo provided by RI Riddle Room (Warwick) 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Forest of Fortune 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 1, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY We received a photo from Justin whom we haven’t heard from for weeks after he entered the woods in Western Rhode Island. The photo showed that he was standing in front of an enormous pile of treasure. Of course, we decided to follow his trail and check out what had happened to him in the forest… 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Great job on the colorful wall murals as it presented us with a great depth of illusion as if we physically entered a forest. We liked the detail touches of the flowers, plants, and animals. The scenery changes from room-to-room was a lot of fun to discover. There was a new physical puzzle we haven’t seen in other escape rooms before. It was fun to be able to collaborate as a team on it. The puzzle flow was great. We enjoyed watching the story develop as we solved the breadcrumbs leading us to the finish line. We enjoyed the little “magical touch” in the latter part of the story. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Some music would be great to add some more ambience to the story. The sound proofing wasn’t that great in the room as the players after us said they heard some clues that was given to us by the game master. Perhaps it's best to change to a different system of providing clues if the soundproof issue can’t be resolved. One puzzle confused us since the answer that was revealed could be a few possibilities. If they can think of a way to make it more accurate, it would better the experience. There was a special effect that was part of the original design of the game which due to technical difficulty they are unable to perform it anymore. The change was fine with us, but it would be great if the story can concur with the change so there’s no confusion during the game as we were expecting that to happen, but it didn’t. One puzzle felt a bit repetitive using the same clue multiple times. It would be nice to see more variation. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? At times I felt like "Little Red Riding Hood" lost in the forest in this game. It felt very adventurous. We also love rooms that have a mixture of physical and logical puzzles. This room was quite spacious. You’ll be comfortable with a large group. Our recommended group size for people who just started to do escape room is probably 6 people or more. There’s a lot to do in the room so definitely divide and conquer once you are in there. We really enjoy RI Riddle Room’s creativity and with this new location offering a lot more space, we can’t wait to see what new ideas they’ll be able to come up with in the near future! 🔎 HINT Find the exit first then go backwards might be easier to find the route. Additional Info: Parking lot Lobby with merchandise for sale Event space available Above photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 RI Riddle Room (Warwick) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #ririddleroom #forestoffortune #warwick #rhodeisland #ri #usa

LOCATION: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA Above photo provided by RI Riddle Room (Warwick) 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Vanishing at the Velmont 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 1, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Suspense 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY We’ve recently scored a great deal at an upscale hotel in Newport. What’s the catch? People have gone missing after staying there. But the deal was too sweet to pass so here we are… 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This is now our favorite set design by RI Riddle Room. We loved the creativity of how they utilized the space to create all the room components that should be in a hotel. The “transportation” device was especially enjoyable. We’ve seen a few similar ones at other escape room locations, but we appreciated this one in particular as they were able to incorporate puzzles within. There were a few physical puzzles that were enjoyable to execute along with the various logic ones. The lighting changes along with the storyline added to our experience and we enjoyed a little “jump scare”. A prop which we encountered in the latter part of the game felt like a nice centerpiece that tied the story together. The interactions we had with it gave us a satisfying output. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One clue piece at the beginning felt like it should be used as a puzzle element the way it’s currently built. It might help to change it up to cause less confusion among the players. A puzzle during the middle of the game felt difficult to maneuver. We are not sure if it’s intentional in the game design or not but during our play we thought it was too rough for the “two finger rule” and didn’t attempt on moving it until a nudge was given to us. Adding some music (especially towards the end) when we are getting closer to the finish line, would intensify the nerve-wracking moments. A more creative cluing system could be implemented to add to the immersion. Perhaps from those lost souls in the hotel? 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you like solving mysteries in an eerie type of atmosphere, you’ll like this room. I particularly enjoy shows like Criminal Minds & CSI, so this is right up my alley. Our recommended size for this room is 4 people. Of course the space can comfortably fit more. We really enjoyed this room and we think you will too! 🔎 HINT Put it towards the light. Additional Info: Parking lot Lobby with merchandise for sale Event space available Above photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (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 RI Riddle Room (Warwick) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #ririddleroom #vanishingatthevelmont #warwick #rhodeisland #ri #usa

Above photo provided by RI Riddle Room (Warwick) 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Imaginasium of Intrigue 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 30, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Fantasy, Video Game 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 5 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY The barriers between the game worlds have been destroyed and now there's a war going on in the Land of Imagination. The evil King Kongo has taken over the land and it's up to you and The Resistance to restore peace to the world before it's too late! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE "Imaginasium of Intrigue" had such a unique and intriguing storyline that got us excited before even entering the room. It felt like a combination of "Jumanji", "Super Mario Bros." "Wizard of Oz", and "The Terminator". During the debrief with Cooper, an army paratrooper with The Resistance, we immediately felt the sense of urgency and anticipation! Almost like that feeling when you pick up a controller and hit "start game", entering a world where you are the main protagonists out to stop the evil King Kongo! As soon as we ventured inside, the first stage starts off inside of an ice cave right outside the secret entrance into the Land of Imagination (check out the spoiler free sneak peek video we made above but note that this is just the beginning). The set decor was very Nintendo-like with bright colors and the icy blue color actually gave us a sense of feeling like we're inside an igloo. Once we progressed onwards, our world was transformed as if we were Alice and had just entered wonderland! There were so many hidden spots and cool reveals. The scenery changes were so drastic that it made us feel like we've defected one level in a video and had moved on to the next. You'll be surprised to find that all the props were made in house. There were some larger pieces that were really impressive and we loved how they were utilized at the perfect locations and moments. The concept of having bonus puzzles on top of the normal puzzles that we need to complete to escape the room is like hitting a jackpot for enthusiasts. In this game, solving bonus puzzles will earn us various prizes like tokens, bananas, toys etc...The more you collect, the more you'll add to the score. Because there's so many puzzles and routes to take, you can easily bring a large group of people. The puzzles varied from physical to logical to pure "search and find". Every player will be able to find something they're good at and contribute to the team. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was one Math puzzle that got us somewhat confused on the logic. We're more thinking from a realistic angle but in reality just go for the "don't over think it" route. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? RI Riddle Room always tries to exceed the norm in their creativity and storyline. We took a peek at their upcoming room and already can't contain our excitement (who doesn't like amusement park?). "Imaginasium of Intrigue", like its name, took us out of the real world and put us into a video game. We immediately forgot about time as 60 minutes seemed to have flew by when we notified that we only had 1 minute left. Like playing a video game, we immediately felt like we wanted to get back in there so we can challenge ourselves again and solve the bonus puzzles we couldn't find or solve. This is such a fun room and we highly recommend giving it a try (especially if you have a large group). If you ever wondered what it would be like to step foot inside of a video game and becoming an avatar, besides VR, "Imaginasium of Intrigue" is the closest thing you'll get to that experience! If you are looking to claim the throne for highest points on that leaderboard, then you better hope you find the "golden banana" that's worth 1000 points! Good luck! Additional Info: Parking lot Lobby with merchandise for sale Event space available Above photos 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 RI Riddle Room (Warwick) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #ririddleroom #imaginasiumofintrigue #videogame #fantasy #kingkong #bonus #eastereggs #leaderboard #scifi #warwick #rhodeisland #ri #usa