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LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of Trapology Boston Photos above are property of Trapology Boston 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Crush Depth 📅 DATE PLAYED: December 29, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Submarine 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 PPL (Recommend 2-6PPL) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $38-45/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You are touring an old submarine that is rumored to be haunted by its former captain, who was murdered by the crew, when the lights go out…the captain’s ghost is convinced you are the ones who murdered him and is attempting to sink the ship and you with it! You have to figure out how to escape the ghost’s wrath and make it back to the surface alive! Video above is property of Trapology Boston 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Trapology really sold the scene with an immersive set and props! It was every bit as weathered and militaristic as you might expect a decommissioned sub to be. The set dressing was extensive and riddled with puzzle components which were quickly distinguishable from non-functional set dressing. This created a detailed scene without adding any frustration. Overall, the set and props were extremely cohesive and well executed. The puzzles themselves were also highly thematic, with the exception of one cryptex (and who doesn’t love a cryptex?). There was a really nice flow to the game, with a good variety of puzzles and satisfying solves. We liked that there were some things you discover early on that don’t actually come into play until the end of the game. For the most part, everything just worked as it should, and it felt like a very clean design that was just fun to play. There is an unforgettable highlight to this room. When we first saw the possibility, we both initially thought, “Surely, we won’t actually get to do that?” But we did! Trapology staff were fantastic all around. Initially, Crush Depth was not listed as available to play, but with a quick call they were happy to switch out a booking slot for a different game so that we could play this one. They are also accommodating in allowing 2 players to book this game. There is technically one puzzle that requires three, but they allow you to simply tell them what the other person would do and manually trigger the result. During the game itself, our GM, Mike, was great as well! He didn’t even make fun of us for one really dumb mistake…You can tell that they have a real passion for their rooms and the industry, and put a lot of love and fun into their work. They even give you the option of a printed copy of your victory photo (in addition to a digital version), which makes for a fun memento. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There is very little that is sub-par in this game. We had a minor issue where we lost a few minutes towards the end with one puzzle that was a bit fiddly; we had completed it correctly but needed to go back and wiggle things a bit to trigger the outcome. After all of the excitement, anticipation, and build-up to an incredible moment, the actual ending felt slightly anticlimactic. There could have been a little more drama after the final puzzle to round things out. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you’re in Boston, there’s no excuse not to play this game. The clean design, immersion, and one extremely memorable moment really made this a stand-out game for us. The satisfying mix of well-crafted puzzles (which should pose a challenge even for seasoned players) makes it easy to stay focused and soak in the atmosphere of Crush Depth. While this might not be the best room for really small kids, it is fairly family-friendly and could be great for kids 10+ that are into puzzles. The availability of unlimited hints makes it accessible for groups of beginners looking to have an unforgettable experience. Based on this first game experience and the awesome staff, we can’t wait to check out some of Trapology’s other offerings next time we’re in town! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO There is a bathroom available and a lobby on each of their floors with some games, seating, and things to look at. They are accessed by either a very small elevator or stairs. Trapology’s closest train stations are: Boylston on Green Line, Downtown Crossing on Red Line, or Chinatown on Orange Line. 🔎 HINT Everyone gets their numbers and letters mixed up sometimes… Photos above are property of Trapology Boston (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"!) #KristaJones #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Submarine #Fun #Adventure #TrapologyBoston #USA #Massachusetts

LOCATION: Leominster, Massachusetts, USA Photos above are property of The Gate Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Assistant 2.0 📅 DATE PLAYED: September 29, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 6PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $84/Team ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Something terrible has happened! In "The Assistant", Dr. E.R. Bridge discovered a way to open a wormhole allowing people to travel to the other side! As his newly hired assistants at the time, we were certain that this was a huge leap for mankind! We were wrong... In this sequel - "The Assistant 2.0", we are the ones challenged with the mission to rescue Dr. E.R. Bridge. He has been kidnapped by his arch-nemesis D.I. Herculis!! In order to save him, Dr. Herculis demands that you retrieve the Dr. Bridge's research (which is on his thumb drive) and bring it to him! As Dr. Bridge's new assistants, you must to travel through the wormhole and make it back within in 60 minutes in order to save him! Hurry... time is running out!! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE We had to solve a little puzzle before we can head into the room. It's always fun to have a different type of entrance than just opening a door to enter the escape room. One thing we love about The Gate Escape is this world that they've created with their reoccurring characters - Dr. E.R. Bridge as the protagonist and his nemesis Dr. D.I. Herculis as the antagonist. Currently, both their games "The Observatory" and "The Assistant 2.0" are based on these 2 characters. Because it's primarily a sci-fi theme with a strong storyline, the possibilities are endless! As Dr. Bridge's assistants, we are searching through his lab to find a way to travel through the wormhole. The set design definitely us feel like we just stepped inside a futuristic yet complex lab. The room consisted of silver metallic furniture, intelligent lighting, and crazy chalk-written formulas all over the walls!! Truly the works of a mad scientist... The puzzles were quite different from the ones we've seen in other escape rooms. They utilized various props that we found in the room but only when you placed the right fit will the secrets reveal. We were amazed by what the designer was able to do with recycled computer parts. There's a little fun personalization segment in this game that Cici really enjoyed (you'll know why when you see the photo below). 🧩 MISSED THE MARK This room uses a good amount of colors. Certain puzzles will be really difficult for people with vision impair. Two puzzles was a bit repetitive and the length felt a bit long in order for us to achieve the final answer. Perhaps it's because we're just two people. With more people splitting the work, it could be completed quicker. However we did enjoy the actual process. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? After playing "The Assistant 2.0", we literally felt like we traveled through a wormhole and made it back in one piece! The journey was so much fun and the results were gratifying. Stepping into the world of Dr. E.R. Bridge and playing the game as one of his assistants was such a unique experience. Like the other games, "The Assistant 2.0" had a variety of physical, logical, and intellectual puzzles for you to solve so there's something for everyone! If you played the original assistant, you'll need to come back and play this sequel. If you haven't, no prior knowledge is needed. And the best part is, you definitely do not need any knowledge of astrophysics! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front of the location Lobby area with seating Party room available 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 The Gate 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 #Mystery #Science #SciFi #TheGateEscape #USA #Massachusetts

LOCATION: Leominster, Massachusetts, USA Photos above are property of The Gate Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: D.J. Death 📅 DATE PLAYED: September 29, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Fun 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 6PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 45 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $75/Team ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Looking to party? How about with the coolest ghouls alive... well not physically alive. Well, if you want an invite, you're gonna have to meet some requirements first! In order to get in, the VIP guest have left some puzzles that D.J. Death wants you to solve! For every answer that you bring him, he'll reward you with songs from a playlist. Once you've collected all of the songs, you'll need to put them in the correct order if you wanna make it to the dance floor... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Our GM was in character right away. We were determined to get on the VIP list as we wanted to sit in those "boss" seats at the end. The storyline for "D.J. Death" is so creative but it's the interaction with D.J. Death in the room that made the game so fun! Between the colorful neon light up room and music, we were literally grooving through the room. We were probably solving puzzles only half of the time and the rest, karaoking with the DJ of course! The set design was primarily in the dark w/ neon colors and black lights. This definitely gave the room an "underworld" appeal to it. As mentioned, throughout the room you'll find different puzzle stations each having an eerie, yet whimsical vibe to it. This is a great game for a group of friends as the puzzles are not linear. It's meant to be played in a "divide and conquer" way. There was a variety of physical and logical puzzles in the room. What's great about it is, if you're stuck on something, you can easily move onto the next challenge and let one of your teammates take a crack at it. There's a puzzle for everyone! 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Not much to say about this room. We had so much fun and time passed by so quickly as it's only a 45 minute room. We finished fairly quickly and made it to the VIP list. As enthusiasts we would love to see an extended version of this game with more challenging puzzles. Perhaps another 2.0 in the future? 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is our 2nd time visiting The Gate Escape. However, the 1st time was at their older location. In this new location, it's triple the size and they have A LOT to offer! We had already heard what a great room "D.J. Death" was and how much fun we'll have playing it. But you know we had to experience it for ourselves. We can definitely confirm and agree with the rest that we had a blast! From beginning to end, we were solving puzzles, singing along, and shakin' it like nobody's business! Whether you're an enthusiast or have never played before, "D.J. Death" is a great game and a fantastic way to introduce you to the world of escape rooms! So act like it's the party of the year and book your tickets before they sell out! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front of the location Lobby area with seating Party room available 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 The Gate 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 #Fantasy #Fun #TheGateEscape #USA #Massachusetts

LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of Red Fox Escapes 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Heist 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 11, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Mission 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $32/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Today is the day. Our team had been planning for a long time to infiltrate a private art gallery in Back Bay, home to the world's largest diamond. If we succeed, we'll be set for the rest of our lives. This next 60 minutes will determine our fate. Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Red Fox Escapes concept of designing an escape room always consist of a beginning and an end. In some of the other heist themed rooms we've played, we didn't feel that we were thieves trying to break in to a place nor was there an escape plan for the ending. The physical puzzles were the highlights for us with this game. From how we planned the break in to the sudden "surprises" in the process to the big finale, it was was all carefully planned out. We've played another heist themed game at Clue Chase that had a similar idea in terms of placing prized possessions in display cases. Once you solved a puzzle, you would be awarded with a prize. We really liked this type of concept as it deviated from the normal ideas of a door opening or clue revealing. As a player, it felt like constant "pat on the backs" instead of having to wait till the end for that final win. Red Fox Escape's signature was always giving us that "wow" moment during the game and this time it was the finale. It made us feel the urgency of the situation and we even felt a bit of sweat as the time was counting down. If we got caught this would've been for nothing. In the end, we completed the game with the three of us but once again it was not an easy task. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was one puzzle that we had to take a hint on. It was quite difficult as is for some people but they also added a visual aspect to it that made it even harder. One other puzzle also took a lot of time to solve due to visualization. It felt like there were a few repetitive puzzle designs that focused on the visual elements. It would be great to see more variations. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We've been a fan of Red Fox Escapes since we played their "The UBoat". This room was no exception. These rooms are great for beginners to tackle with a big team or enthusiasts to come take on the challenge with a smaller group. If you want to experience the life of a thief and take a stab at stealing the world's largest diamond, take a trip to MA now! Don't forget to take advantage of the current situation where all of their games are private. 🔎 HINT Step back and take another look. (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 Red Fox Escapes for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. Update: Our reviewers Krista & Dave also visited Red Fox Escapes to play "The UBoat" in December '21!! #CiciCao #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #toprated #rooms #games #redfoxescapes #theuboat #cambridge #massachusetts #ma #usa

LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of Red Fox Escapes 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The UBoat 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 11, 2020 🎬 GENRE: Mission, War, Espionage 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl):8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $32/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY It's the year 1941. We discovered an enigma machine but needed to crack the code to send it back to our headquarters. It's crucial for us to do this quickly since our intel had informed us that the U-Boat will be destroyed in exactly 1 hour. Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE "Wow", what a beautiful set design! We've only been on a few museum tours where we saw parts from a submarine but this room fulfilled our desire of wanting to be on one. The bolts on the doors, the washed paint colors and the props from WWII era were just a few of the items that made us fell right into the story. They even build a periscope!!! The puzzles were very clever. You can tell the owners are enthusiasts themselves. The logic behind each puzzle was very clear and every time we solved one it'll open another chapter. The puzzles also felt like they were molding us into a character in the story. For instance, I felt like I was a mechanical engineer working on the UBoat. Although the high-tech activated puzzles were excellent, our favorite was a little non mechanical prop. It made the experience felt closer to the time period we were in. There was a moment in the room that we have not seen any escape room implement in their set before. It was so pleasing to our eyes that we felt like time froze and all we wanted to do was to stand there and watch the effect. That probably took 5 minutes away from our final time but totally worth it. The room started out in a smaller space but as you ventured in, you'll be thankful you had a large team with you. There was a lot to do and "divide and conquer" method is a must! We got out with 3 people but it was definitely challenging. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One physical puzzle was hard to maneuver given the area we had to work with. Some parts of the prop didn't feel easily detectable. We would imagine it to be more difficult with a larger group to solve together. Our suggest would be to simplify the puzzle a bit or to modify the prop for a better "connection". 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We have tried many submarine themed rooms before and this was by far our favorite. It had the complete package from set design to puzzle ingenuity to immersive story line. Congratulations to Red Fox Escapes for making it to our top-rated room list for 2020. Well deserved! With the current situation, Red Fox had made all their booking private. If you want to take this huge discount opportunity and play with your friends and family, this is the time to book their games now! 🔎 HINT Look from another angle? (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 Red Fox Escapes for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. Update: Our reviewers Krista & Dave also visited Red Fox Escapes to play "The UBoat" in December '21!! #CiciCao #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #toprated #rooms #games #redfoxescapes #theuboat #cambridge #massachusetts #ma #usa

LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of Red Fox Escapes Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, interview with the owner, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more: Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Body Shop 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 3, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-7PPL (Ages 13+) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $40-47/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Word on the street is, that there's a secret organization masquerading itself as a girl scout troop in the Boston and Cambridge area. Currently, you have been earning your Automotive Engineering badges at a neighborhood body shop. Unbeknownst to you, the auto garage is owned by one of the leaders of the organization and they have been secretly watching you! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE We love ingenuity in escape room themes and this room definitely hits the mark on the storyline. What secrets could be hidden in a body shop? Also, rather than sending secret agents in, we were disguised as girl scouts (yes, Brandon became Branda in this world). The set design was remarkable and everything felt authentic. That rustic feel of a garage along with various tools pulled us into the experience right away. The real centerpiece of the room was the motorcycle. We loved that nothing went to waste and everything was utilized in some ways in this room. One particular item in the room made us laugh (you'll know exactly what it is if you play the game). It's definitely a moment you can talk about after the game for a long time. The puzzles were also cleverly created to progress the storyline. You'll get small glimpses as you solve them and it'll all connect together as that final reveal concludes the story. We love the mixture of difficulty levels for the puzzles in this room. There were simple visual ones and others that required a bit more thinking. Essentially, there's something for every type of player in "The Body Shop". 🧩 MISSED THE MARK This is a pretty solid game. One minor thing that we noticed was cluing for one of the puzzles was a bit confusing to what we had to look for. Perhaps removing that sentence would be better for the players. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you haven't been to Red Fox Escapes yet, it's a must-do destination when visiting the Boston/ Cambridge area. We've played all of their games so far and each one of them is quite different yet special in their own ways (check out our reviews for "The Heist" and "The UBoat"). The owners are enthusiasts as well and they constantly try to push their boundaries with new ideas and creations (can't wait for their new game!). "The Body Shop" is great for small groups of advanced players or larger groups of beginners as there's a lot of puzzles you'll be able to divide and conquer to solve. One useful hint that we like to give is definitely be organized and remember what you haven't used during the game. Also, if you are lucky to be a survivor, you might be awarded with a yummy girl scout cookie at the end! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Metered street parking and paid parking lots in the area Lobby area with seating available Locker available One flight downstairs (no elevator) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this experience, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank Red Fox Escapes 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 #RedFoxEscapes #Massachusetts #USA

LOCATION: Hudson, Massachusetts, USA Photos above are property of Puzzlescape Hudson Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Legend of Pepe 📅 DATE PLAYED: October 2, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $28-38/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Pepe La Scuzz is loose to terrorize the world yet again! This infamous criminal transcends time and space and to this day, has never been caught. He has gotten a little too cocky though and left a trail that leads directly to him but you only have 60 minutes to find Pepe before he disappears to commit his next crime. The biggest issue, being such an ancient criminal he must have powers of some kind, how is he able to live for so long without being caught? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The puzzles in this game were well thought out and logically made sense. This is great because in order to find and capture Pepe your team will have to complete a lot of them. Some included family deductions, others required mixing solutions. Having a large variety made sure each player will have a favorite puzzle. The reveals in this room give a sense of wonder and add to the aura of mystery surrounding Pepe. PuzzlEscape utilizes the space well and hides secrets in every nook and cranny. That first reveal really surprised us in terms of what actually moved. There is a choice you had to make during the game which could lead to different endings. This is a genius concept. If you don't feel like you haven't had enough of puzzling after the game, you can easily play the other ending. Each side contained totally different sets of puzzles. We were impressed of the space utilization. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The puzzles performed in the room felt like puzzles for puzzles sake. They didn’t add much to the storyline and felt like tasks to be completed on a check-off list. This game pays homage to PuzzlEscape’s previous location and the rooms that came before Legend of Pepe. There may be some items that are red herrings due to the fact that they reference the old rooms. You do not need to have played their previous games to escape but sometimes it was a little much being shown items/things that we had no recollection to. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? "The Legend of Pepe" is not an easy room. There are a lot of puzzles to solve in the sixty minutes. The dual ending paths concept was a lot of fun but during the game you wouldn't know which one to choose but if you get lucky you might choose the easier path versus the harder one. You could be struggling in the room and choose the hard path to almost guarantee a loss but thanks to the helpful game masters and unlimited cluing system, we got out in time. There were some unique puzzles included in the game, including one that used applied chemistry (don’t worry, no chemical knowledge is needed), but be warned that some puzzles in Legend of Pepe felt like time sinks (especially one particular one that involves memory). Pay attention to your time and how long you have spent per each puzzle, ask for hints when you need them. If your group is ready to take on the challenge then "Legend of Pepe" is waiting for you with open arms! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free Parking Lot Located on the 2nd floor Waiting area with seating and water available Merchandise available for purchase 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 Puzzlescape Hudson for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #MikeSchnurr #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Scifi #Puzzlescape #USA #Massachusetts

LOCATION: Hudson, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of PuzzlEscape Hudson Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Something Wicked! 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 3, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Supernatural 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $28-38/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You and your friends are out camping in the woods when suddenly, there's a severe thunderstorm! As luck would have it, you were able to find an abandoned cabin to wait while the storm rages on... so it seems. Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The set design for "Something Wicked!" was quite... well wicked! We love it when the game starts before we even enter the room and an eerie front porch is exactly what this room needed to stand out from any other type of cabin themed room. Right away we questioned ourselves whether or not we wanted to take shelter in there. The dim lighting, fireplace, jump scares at the exact right times (no live actors) really brought out that "haunted" vibe. There's a difficult, yet really fun physical puzzle that we had to work together on. I'm sure that the game master had a blast watching us as well. The narrative was presented in a journal form which was not too heavy in terms of reading, but did explain in detail the backstory. The puzzles embedded within the room was a nice touch as we actually felt like we were performing a séance. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One of the puzzles was a search and find in a very dim-lit area and it was really difficult to see. This challenge is great for larger groups, but was quite time-consuming for just 2 players. There’s a part of the game where something is “delivered” to you. It’s a neat concept, but it became repetitive and the “wow” factor dissipated. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? After playing “The Legend of Pepe” and “Escape The Cape”, I would say “Something Wicked!” is our favorite out of the three. But we do favor eerie and supernatural themed games. From the perspective of a more rounded package, this room definitely has set design, sound and special effect covered. If you're not afraid of the dark, then gather all the brave souls you can find and together you might just uncover the wicked force inside this cursed cabin! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free Parking Lot Waiting area with seating available Merchandise available for purchase 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 PuzzlEscape Hudson 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 #Supernatural #Puzzlescape #USA #Massachusetts

LOCATION: Hudson, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of PuzzlEscape Hudson Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Escape The Cape! 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 3, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6PPL (Ages 12+) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $25-30/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Weekend getaways to Cape Cod are always fun in the summer! However, the traffic heading back home is always brutal! Rumor has it that there's a secret tunnel between Cape Cod and the mainland. Can you locate it and uncover the passageway? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Although this game was set up in a smaller space, it was packed with puzzles! The puzzle designer implemented a lot of the history of Cape Cod into the puzzles and it was nice to learn as we were solving our way through the game. This room was definitely more of a traditional game. However, it did utilize some basic props in a really unique way. There were interesting ways that we had to observe certain puzzles from different perspectives. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There were a few puzzles that felt like they were put in there just to eat up time. Although, if you have a bigger group, it might help the assembly speed. But we would rather do those types of puzzles during leisure times at home. If there could be a space in the room somewhere that we could utilize to assemble some of the puzzle pieces, that would be great as currently it was kind of awkward placing everything on the floor/sand. There was a physical puzzle that required us to use a tool which was a cool concept. But the tool was not very sturdy, which made it rather difficult especially if you're shorter in height. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Since this is a seasonal room, you might want to make it out there before they take it down for the holidays. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's labeled as a kids room as it was quite challenging even for us. If you enjoy history, especially about Cape Cod, you might just discover some "treasures" along the way. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free Parking Lot Waiting area with seating and water available Merchandise available for purchase 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 PuzzlEscape Hudson 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 #Adventure #Puzzlescape #USA #Massachusetts

LOCATION: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Photo above is property of Timed Out Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Illusion 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 11, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Magic, Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $28/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Magician's never reveal the secrets behind their tricks. Do you have what it takes to discover the "magic" behind a talented acclaimed performer? You have one hour inside their office to search around and uncover it all! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The intro video was well made. We love how there's even chairs for us to sit down and enjoy the show. There's a lot of memorabilia and magic posters in this room that made it feel like we've entered a museum. There's so much to "discover" that sometimes we forgot we're playing an escape room. I love that the entire escape room revolves around a center mechanism that we had to essentially open in order to successfully escape. It definitely feels like a magic act. While solving puzzles, we're actually performing some magic tricks and only when we solved the puzzle did we realize that "Hey, we actually did that. That's pretty cool!" A lot of the props/mechanisms looked quite simple but there's a good amount of surprises that are hidden within. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Because there's a lot of décor, some could be seen as red herrings. With two people, there could be quite a good amount of information to weed out. Sometimes certain things opened because we solved something but because there's no sound or light indication, we missed them. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you love magic then you'll have a blast in this room. Not only will you be solving puzzles, you might even learn a magic trick or two. The only thing we secretly wished for was perhaps another secret reveal for that final "wow" moment like in a magic show. But regardless we had a lot of fun! This is definitely a family friendly room. I can just see kids being mesmerized by some of the props in this room. Timed Out currently has 4 rooms and we've only played one other which is "Illusion". Their two others are "West" and "Depth". They are all very different in terms of theme and difficulty level. You'll definitely find something that suits your desire. Check out our interview video above to have a sneak peek of the rooms if you can't decide! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO There's a free parking lot in front of the facility. Lobby area with seating. Merchandise available for purchase. 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 Timed Out 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 #TimedOutEscape #Magic #Illusionist #Mystery #USA #NorthCarolina

LOCATION: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Photo above is property of Timed Out Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Precinct 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 11, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Detective, Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $28/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY The cops have gone missing and it's up to you to figure out what happened! A clue has been left for you and your team of detectives which has led you to an abandoned police station. Use your investigating skills to search for more clues and solve this mystery... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The ambience of this room had an eerie yet stern type of vibe which fits the abandoned precinct perfectly. The décor was spot on with graffities, signages and even a classic phone booth! The storyline was nicely incorporated into the escape room. As we solved the puzzles, we were finding out why we're being called in to this abandoned location. Some of the mechanics in the room really tried to tie in with the theme in terms of having us figure out the 5 "W"s. The ending definitely delivered a sense of urgency. We were glad we made it out with in those last seconds! 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We skipped a puzzle at the beginning because we figured out an answer by deduction but then the unused prop confused us. Perhaps there could be an adjustment on the puzzle where it can't be skipped so the prop could be used properly. One clue word in a puzzle was not as commonly used. We had to kind of guess on the answer. A searching aspect towards the end of the game was quite difficult for two people as the room is quite spacious. Perhaps if there were "clues" left for the players to find which could point them to where they could find the messages, that would be a nice multi-step puzzle. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you like being a detective, you'll enjoy this puzzling case. Right when you enter the room, you'll be stumped as there's not much to do at first. But when things start to unravel, your team will definitely to divide and conquer. Timed Out currently has 4 rooms and we've only played one other which is "Illusion". Their two others are "West" and "Depth". They are all very different in terms of theme and difficulty level. You'll definitely find something that suits your desire. Check out our interview video above to have a sneak peek of the rooms if you can't decide! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO There's a free parking lot in front of the facility. Lobby area with seating. Merchandise available for purchase. 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 Timed Out 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 #TimedOutEscape #Detective #Mystery #USA #NorthCarolina

Photo above is property of Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes Company: Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes Game: Geno's Getaway Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Remote Escape Room 🗣 Genre: Action Date Played: June 15, 2020 Difficulty (based on 5 players): 6.5/10 Size of Team: 4-8 Players Recommended Time: 60 Minutes Price: $53/ flat rate (Up to 4 Connections, Up to 8 Players), add'l $10 Video above is property of Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes When we initially decided to reached out to Fox-N-Otter Adventure, it was because something special caught our eyes. "There's a real car in this game!" I shouted. In my mind, I knew this was going to be a cool room and as always, I was right! We were given a moment to watch the intro video. Once that's done, our wonderful avatar Jon informed us our goal was to get Geno's gold from his garage and get out ASAP. We were also provided with a portal for inventory. The portal had a cool option of allowing us to try codes on different locks ourselves. This saved us time on guessing which code went with which lock. Since the room was not entirely linear, the portal allowed us to multitask. We definitely had to split up as there was a lot to do in this game. The escape room was situated in a mall and to be able to build a set design into a garage with a real Mini Cooper (fully functional) inside was truly amazing. The props used were all closely connected with the theme and the puzzles had a great flow. Jon was really good at giving secret "camera lens hints" that were subtle but we got his drift right away. He also moved very quickly and was able to do everything we told him to (Well...maybe not everything. Although you can definitely tell him to show you his yoga move, he's quite flexible). Although this was a remote escape room experience, we felt like we're actually playing on site. The puzzles worked well with the remote set up. None of them made us feel like we were just watch the avatar play the game. We always had to contribute to an idea in which he would act on it right away. We also enjoyed how he was able to proceed with certain actions like "searching", "opening boxes", "checking if we missed anything else in the room" without us telling him word for word. He acted like a real escape room player and that was another reason why this experience felt real. With Jon breaking every speed limit, we were able to escape with around 14 minutes left on the clock. And if you thought you escaped at the end, there's definitely a surprise at the end waiting for you! You totally "jump started" our escape room engines that's been hibernating in quarantine for a long time. Zoom! Zoom! Great job! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers *** This game can no longer be booked as a remote game but can still be booked as an in-person experience *** (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 Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes for comping our tickets for this game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers #CiciCao #AtHomeGames #RemoteEscapeRooms #FoxNOtterAdventureEscapes #GenosGetaway #RemoteEscapeRoom #Avatar #Fun #action #gold #breakin

LOCATION: Arden, North Carolina, USA Photo above is property of Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: THE DaVinci Diamond 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 12, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 4.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $84.00 (2-3 ppl), $28.00/ pp (4-8 ppl) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY There's been a breach of security!! The DaVinci Diamond has been stolen from a research facility and it be used weaponized to power a laser. You and your team have been assigned to recover the gem and escape within a narrow 60-minute window timeframe!! Good luck team!! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE For puzzles lovers, you'll have the work cut out for you as there's plenty of puzzles to solve in this room. We really enjoy the innovative design of some of the puzzles especially the ones that required a "different perspective". Lighting was never an issue in this game which we really appreciated as there's a good amount of puzzles that required visual speculation. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The ambience was missing the feeling of a heist. Some change of lighting or perhaps alerts of security inside the apartment might make the experience more heist-like. We are use to props being glued down if they are not meant to be moved. One prop was really sticking onto the surface and we were unsure if it can be moved the entire time and ended up using a clue for that item. We never used one of the props in the latter part of the game and was still able to see the solution. I'm not sure if it is optional or not. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? The set design for this room was pretty basic. This room definitely focused more on the puzzles. It's good for smaller groups and it's actually on the harder side than the other two we've played at their other locations. Arden location is Fox-n-Otter's first location and this is one of their older games. If you like more tech and set design, definitely check out their other games, especially the ones at their Hendersonville and Ashville location! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO There's a couple of free parking spaces in front of the facility. Lobby are with merchandise for sale. Make sure to try out "Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack" right next door if you are hungry! 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 Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes 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 #FoxNOtterAdventureEscapes #Heist #Adventure #USA #NorthCarolina #Arden

LOCATION: Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA Photo above is property of Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Wonder Cabin 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 12, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Family, Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $84.00 (2-3 ppl), $28.00/ pp (4-8 ppl) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You have been provided a 1-hour challenge by Professor Holiday, a World Traveler & Collector of Wonders to retrieve a secret reward! First, you must get into his cabin and solve the puzzles! See if you can unlock the secret and discover the "WONDER"!! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Wonder Cabin, like the name, is full of wonders from all over the world. Once you figure your way inside, you'll feel like you are in at home of a world traveler. We love the use of colors in this room. It definitely made the game felt vibrant and exciting especially for families with kids. There were moments where we had to work together in order for something to happen and those were our favorite puzzles in the game. It really bought out the importance of teamwork in escape rooms. We love the "magical" touch for the ending. This is the first time we've seen a prop used like this and it definitely made the victory felt worth it! 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One of the clues was a bit confusing on where to look for an item. This should be made more clear so that the players doesn't need to be too rough or destroy certain props in the room. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is definitely a fun game for families. I can just visualize the excitement from the kids at the end. If you love exploration and want to learn about the secrets hidden within the Wonder Cabin, then you must visit Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes' newest location Hendersonville! And if you completed all of the games there, they also have two other locations in Arden and Asheville! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Located in the Blue Ridge Mall. There's a free parking lot in front of the facility. Go around to the back until you see a sign that says "police". This is the right entrance. Merchandise for purchase in the lobby. 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 Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes 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 #FoxNOtterAdventureEscapes #Fantasy #Adventure #USA #NorthCarolina #Hendersonville

LOCATION: Asheville, North Carolina, USA Photo above is property of Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Cirque Du Saboteur 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 12, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Fun 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $84.00 (2-3 ppl), $28.00/ pp (4-8 ppl) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY There is a saboteur among us!! One of the performers in our troupe has locked up the performers and their props somewhere on the circus grounds. You have 1-hour to expose the saboteur and prepare for showtime!! THE SHOW MUST GO ON!! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE I love the concept of this escape room. It mixed in character play, detective and fun all in one! We were laughing the entire time throughout the game. Once we enter the room, we instantly felt HAPPY due to the bright colors and fun carnival vibe. The music and lighting was spot on especially towards the end. All the puzzles revolved around games you would see at a circus/carnival. We were still playing some of them even after the puzzles were solved. My favorite part of the game wasn't really a puzzle per se but the fact that we had to "do" something that was part of our character. It really made us feel like we're part of the circus. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One thing I wish we could add to the game is an actual "scoring" board. Since we were playing the character and had secret phrases that we had to make other characters say, it would be nice to know how that could have impacted the game from a storyline perspective instead of just for fun. If you have kids, definitely bring them as some part of the game were build where you might have to crawl or duck your head to get through. We did have to go back and forth a couple of time as we thought we missed something during the search but the game itself did not really require too much back and forth. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Lights, camera, action! We were definitely felt like super stars in this circus themed game. It's definitely one of the most fun games we've played. I would totally replay this game with a different character. Bring your friends and family and find out who's the saboteur on your team! Other than this game, there's actually an escape room called "Super Secret" just for kids! And if you've played all of the games at this location then check out their other locations in Hendersonville and Arden! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO This escape room is located in Asheville Mall. There's a free parking. Use the back entrance, they'll be right across from Bath and Body works. Lobby with merchandise for sale. Party room available. 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 Fox-N-Otter Adventure Escapes 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 #FoxNOtterAdventureEscapes #Adventure #Fun #Circus #USA #NorthCarolina #Asheville