Videos/ Photos provided by Fuzzy Logic Escape Room Company: Fuzzy Logic Escape Room Game: Concert Quest Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Live Stream Puzzle 🗣 Genre: Fun, Adventure Date Played: 9/16/2020 Difficulty (based on 2 players): 5.5/10 Size of Team: Recommended Up to 8 Players Time: 60 Minutes Price: $69.99 (1-2 Zoom Logins)/ $99.99 (Unlimited Logins) We've been invited to beta test Fuzzy Logic Escape Room's new game "Concert Quest". Whenever there's a new game from Fuzzy Logic Escape Room, we are always excited to play. They've always been able to provide a refreshing and creative experience with all of their games. We first played their remote escape room game - "Vet Office" back in May '20 followed by their live streaming puzzle game - "Fantasy Escape" in June '20. Both games were super fun and exciting and delivered that "Fuzzy Logic" consistency throughout! DJ BEaST is having one last final concert performance! You and your friends have a chance to win a VIP exclusive backstage tour but only if you can prove that you are his biggest fans!! I love this storyline because I'm a huge fan of anything relating to music. This really reminded me of how I'm always trying to get that VIP backstage pass to meet and hang out with the artists! But only the truest and top knowledgeable contender can enter that backstage door. I wish we were able to play this game in person because I can just imagine being backstage w/ the music blasting on the other side of the wall while we're trying to gain access. The puzzles were a lot of fun and had a good mixture of different challenges which allowed us to divide and conquer. One thing we love about their puzzle design is that they are not too difficult but there's a ton of them to go through. It's that fast paced game flow that keeps that excitement for us throughout the game. And if you love locks, you'll fall in love with this set. The set design was as good as a "green room" should appear to be. The only thing that was missing was a sofa and a large bag of chips! Overall, "Concert Quest" was a lot of fun and entertaining but what really added the cherry on top for us (as usual) was the avatar Jayson! The high energy and non-stop charisma was provided to us continuously throughout the game. Since we were beta testing "Concert Quest", there were a few minor suggestions that we made. However, Fuzzy Logic is great at understanding what makes an escape room fun and continues the game flow. We can't wait to hear the public's opinions about the game because this room is guaranteed to bring out the inner groupie in all of us! And if they do end up incorporating a karaoke segment, we'll definitely be back to replay this room! *** 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 Fuzzy Logic Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #AtHomeGames #EscapeRooms #FuzzyLogicEscapeRoom #ConcertQuest #RemoteEscapeRoom #Avatar #ESCAPETHEROOMers #puzzles

LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Photo above is property of New Mexico Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Bombshell 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 20, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Thriller, Mob 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 PPL): 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $28.50/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: No 📖 THE STORY You've been summoned by your organization to take down a very bad and powerful man, Vittorio Bosargio. But it seems like things aren't going according to plan as someone has tipped Vittorio off about your plans to sneak into his warehouse. Will you make it out alive? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE New Mexico Escape Room not only made the interior of the escape room look amazing (an eerie, abandoned warehouse) but also the outside as well! Unlike most typical escape rooms where you're led to a regular door, this time you'll be entering through a metal rolling door in a dimly lit alleyway. Rather than having a game master type the clues onto the tv screen, there was a cool mechanism that they used in this room to connect you with the game master. It worked really well with the storyline. Since there's a limit of 3 hints for this room, it was helpful to have this type of clue system to make sure you fully understood the clues be handed to you. During the game, there was a transitional room that easily became our favorite part of this game. The special effect was phenomenal and we definitely felt the movement through motion, light and sound. It even gave us an ending that we didn't expect. There was a good variation of puzzle types in this room, including a handful of physical puzzles, logic puzzles, and an audio puzzle. Some puzzles could only be done by one person but others will definitely require collaboration from your teammates. "Bombshell" really gives all the players an opportunity to do something. We loved the way we exited the game. It was so creative and it gave us that conclusion to this story that we needed. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We spend a good amount of time in the first room, because we couldn't find something. Maybe the clue could be a little bit more prominent? It would have been nice to get a "nudge" from the game master regarding this as it was more of a "search and find" rather than a puzzle. This caused us to not have enough time to complete the tasks in the latter part of the game. If the room could provide a flash light rather than us having to use our own phone, that would be better. We would've rather left everything behind in the real world when entering this immersive one. The wording on one of the logic puzzles at the beginning confused us. It felt like it could be interpreted in more than one way. An audio puzzle in the latter part of the game also felt like there could be more than one solution pending on how the sound was analyzed. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Having a minimum of 4 people for this room is definitely what we would have suggested as well. It's a tough room for two players as you can see we didn't escape in time. There's just a lot of puzzles and some physical and logic ones that will take time to solve. Regardless, we still would go back and play another game at this location in a heart beat. The set designs are massive and they definitely have the narratives down as well. Who says taking down a mob leader was going to be easy? ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Large lobby with seating Merchandise and drinks for purchase Please note: This game requires some physicality where players may have to kneel into low positions, crouch, and climb up and down steps. There are also uneven and moving floors, and small spaces. 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 New Mexico Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Thriller #Mafia #USA #NewMexicoEscapeRoom #NewMexico

LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Photo above is property of Escape In Time Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Amarna Letters 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 20, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Egyptian 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 PPL): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 1-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $115-185/TEAM (pending on size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Queen Ankhesenamun has gone missing! King Tut is very worried and has decided to sent you on a mission to find her. What clues might you find locked up in her quarters? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE A lot of research has been put into the design of this room and you can tell from the props that they've decided to use. The statues, painting, jars, and the numerous cool locks that we discovered during the game felt like we were in an Egyptian museum exhibit. We were surprised by how some of the locks or hidden compartments opened during the game. It was all manual (which fit with the timeline) but very unique in terms of the build. There was an interesting twist in the latter part of the game, literally. It took us out her quarters and made us feel like we've been transported into another setting. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Some items needed to be bolted down and updated. This room was pretty heavy on the "search and find" component. One puzzle felt a bit too long and would probably occupy most of that player's time if he/she was going to be the designated solver for that puzzle. It would be a shame for him/her to miss out on the rest of the room. We suggest cutting that translation puzzle down a bit in terms of length. A decor in the latter part of the game didn't fit in with the timeline. Perhaps Egyptian doors might fit better with the theme? One of the solutions was really easy to guess the answer without having to solve the puzzle (at least for enthusiasts). It might be best to pick a different word to enforce the player to have to solve a puzzle instead of just taking the obvious one. We weren't sure what we had to do in order to complete this room. If there was a place for an "input" or a more definite instruction at the beginning, that will help. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This room is stated as their most difficult room. I do believe the "search and find" aspect of the room will take up a good amount of time (unless you are good at it which we're totally not). Just like their Captain Morgan room, they've incorporated a lot of history in the storytelling. You actually feel like you learned something after completing the game. Escape in Time build all their games in house. Although most of their rooms are not high tech rooms, it does fit well with the time frame they're aiming for. If you're looking to travel through time, they have 5 different themes (with a new one on the way) for you to choose from. Make sure to treat yourself to one of their yummy ice cream cones if you successfully escape this one! You deserve it! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front (underground parking, when you see Ace Hardware, it's right underneath it) Lobby with seating area Ice cream shop attached to the escape room location (can host parties) Two kids escape rooms (can host parties) 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 Escape In Time 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 #Egyptian #EscapeInTime #USA #NewMexico

LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Photo above is property of Escape In Time Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Captain Morgan 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 20, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Pirate 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 PPL): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 1-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $115-185/TEAM (pending on size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY As part of Captain Morgan's crew, you might be facing trial in England. Your only hope for freedom is to find the treasure that he has hidden in his cabin. Hopefully you'll get lucky and can buy your way out of this mess? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Brownie points for the game master as he really got into character at the start of the game! We had a real pirate doing the intro and outro and that really set our mood for the rest of the game. The mission was clear and we knew exactly what we had to do in order to survive. Escape In Time actually took time to research the history behind this era. The props used (even the locks) were all relevant to the time frame. We were surprised by how some of the locks or hidden compartments opened during the game. It was all manual (which fit with the timeline) but very unique in terms of the build. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was a puzzle were we were supposed to solve using a hint in a journal but we ended up skipping it somehow and found the secret compartment on our own. This confused us later when we discovered the journal as we didn't know we had already completed that puzzle. We felt that some hints in the journal were too "revealing" as certain answers could be easily guessed through the clues as there were only that many letters/numbers to choose from. It might be best to pick a different word to enforce the player to have to solve a puzzle instead of just taking the obvious one. Some props in the room needed updating. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Escape in Time is a family owned business. You can tell that they really care about the customer service. Right when you enter the door, you'll be greeted by smiles. If you are a history fan, you'll love the different themed games that they have to offer. You might even have an upper hand at solving some of the puzzles if you knew a few languages. As enthusiasts, from a puzzle perspective, we think there's still some room for improvement as some solutions were too direct and the clues were not as clear. But we do love the personal touch they put into their build as we did feel surprised by some of the discoveries we made throughout the game. The best part was when we successfully found the treasure! And if you are not on a keto diet like us, you might even be rewarded with some ice cream! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front (underground parking, when you see Ace Hardware, it's right underneath it) Lobby with seating area Ice cream shop attached to the escape room location (can host parties) Two kids escape rooms (can host parties) 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 Escape In Time 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 #Pirate #EscapeInTime #USA #NewMexico

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California,USA Photo above is property of Hatch Escapes Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Lab Rat 📅 DATE PLAYED: October 16, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-12 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: Mon - Thurs: $44.00/ pp (4 ppl), Fri - Sun: $49.00/ pp (4 ppl) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Your team has been trapped in an alternate reality where rats perform experiments on humans. In this world, you are small and playing the role of test subject for Ratkenstein, a grad student working on his doctorate. In order for Ratkenstein to graduate, they must provide the university with a dissertation and if they deem no use for human test subjects, then you will be chipped up and made into a human paste. Lucky for your group, the tests that are needed to be performed are to be done outside the cage. This is the chance you have been waiting for to escape! No time to lose! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE From the moment you step inside the room, everything has grown to its proper size as if you are a tiny little animal. Changing the perspective really makes the group become immersed as they step in. The storyline and comedy in the room is extremely well done. In a dark comedy tone, the room's story is conveyed to you. We were laughing our butts off and wanting to complete the room just to hear Ratkenstein’s responses through the trials they are putting us through. Most of the puzzles in this game are physical in nature! There was much care and effort developing the room to include the sheer amount of things to do in many unique ways to perform the solutions. For each action you perform, there are light and sound cues that create a unique experience and make your group feel as though you are in your own personal theatrical showing. The ending of the game completes the idea that you were in a movie-like experience and it will want you coming back for more. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK After much consideration, no comments in this section are needed. (having a working human hamster wheel would be a ton of fun though) 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Lab Rat’s immersion of story and scenic with a large emphasis on fun puzzle design makes this a must play room. The room feels like a playground and instantly takes the group to a place of wonderment and awe when they see what Hatch Escapes have created. With the room taking place in such a large area, communication and observational skills are key. Pay attention to the fun designs and intricate set pieces for you might not know what is needed. There are twists and turns at every corner and, during one portion of the room, is an ingenious misdirection that had the group laughing and shouting. All five of the main senses are used during play and having a little treat for the taste sense really chimes a bell on how enjoyable this room is. There are no live rats in this game, just the joyfully dry and dark Ratkenstein to lead you through his tests and hopefully for them, find a reason to turn you into human paste. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Street Parking One person must climb a ladder Lobby with games 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 Hatch Escapes 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 #Thriller #HatchEscapes #LabRat #California #USA

Location: San Francisco, California, USA Photo above is property of Real Escape Game by SCRAP Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: "Spellbound Supper" 📅 DATE PLAYED: April 21, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Magical 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 5 ppl): 9/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE:  $32.00 USD/ pp (weekdays), $33.00 USD/ pp (weekends) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We’ve tried a few different games in Japan when we went to visit Real Escape Game by SCRAP and they were all very original and fun. We were of course very excited to try one of their rooms again in California as this game was only available in Japanese when we went. This time we went to their Japantown location. Other than this escape room, they also have "Pacific Rim: Shatterdome Defenders" (check out the original piece from the movie set!) and Escape from the Puzzle Room in this location as well so be sure to check those out as well. Also they have another location on Polk street which has the escape games of "Popstar’s Room of Doom" and "Escape from the Jail" which we didn’t have time to try this time but would love to check out next time as we find that SCRAP always is very revolutionary in terms of coming out with new “ideas” on escape room concepts. “Spellbound Supper” is an escape game that’s definitely unique as it’s played by sitting down around an interactive table the entire time with 3 players being the minimum and 5 being the max as each player will have a particular assignment and you can’t really accomplish it with less than the needed amount of personnel. We were happy to be joined by ESCAPETHEROOMers' fans and made our table of 5. Our game master was very much in character and our supper begun after an extensive introduction to the game play. The powerful witch has invited us to her supper and we definitely did not want to become one of her victims. It was very important to listen clearly to instructions as clearly, we didn’t. This game has an escape rate of less than 5% for a reason and I have to say there’s definitely a bit of luck involved at the end as it’s not one of those rooms where asking for help was an option to assist your escape. The projection table game concept is very cool since the sound, color and puzzles were all able to come together with the story. The only thing we had some issues with was the fact that there was a bit of a delay in terms of the game reset and also just in general as we never knew if it reset or not and the waiting definitely became a bit nerve wracking as time was counting down and there’s really no help that can be given at that point. We felt that for players who play more video game type of puzzle games, this may be more advantageous for them. It is definitely very fun to see a new concept of escape game. We wonder if this can be ever developed into maybe even a 4D experience with smell, taste and actual object of 3D to touch? I’m sure with the technological advances daily this is not a dream too far from reality. ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Real Escape Games by SCRAP (San Francisco)" has closed its doors. Disclosure: We thank Real Escape Games by SCRAP 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 #RealEscapeGame #SCRAP #Magical #California #USA

Location: San Francisco, California, USA Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME:  Escape from Blind Tiger Bar 📅 DATE PLAYED: April 22, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7 .5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $45.50/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE:  Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Escape SF is a store front location and street parking can become challenging. They do have a parking lot that’s quite close, but it will require an uphill hike to get there so be sure to leave ample time if you decide to drive. The lobby isn't that big, but it's very cozy with plenty of seating and lockers. We played one of their older rooms “Escape from Blind Tiger Bar”. As we descended into the basement, it definitely gave the “secret bar” themed room an added-on mysterious vibe. This is the first room we played that had a very intriguing storyline to start. We don’t want to give away any spoilers, so you’ll have to find out yourself. The storyline takes place during the Prohibition Era and seven of the biggest bootlegging bosses of the country have been arrested in a historic sweep as they were sitting in an underground speakeasy divvying up territories of influence and lucrative rum-running routes. The room décor definitely gave that speakeasy bar vibe along with some surprise finds throughout. There were a few clever ways that they used some objects you can find in a bar within the puzzles, so we really appreciated that they stuck with the theme throughout. There might be some advantages to knowing a few games that can be seen in bars or pubs but it is not required and there are clear directions in case you have not played them before. As a result, we did get stumbled on one of those puzzles. This room is definitely more towards the tech side than lock crazy so if you are a lock lover and can’t feel satisfied without opening a few locks, then this may not be for you. However, in this room we found clever ways that puzzles were utilized to reveal the clues. Currently, they do have three other rooms on site: "Escape from Antique Room", "Escape from Alcatraz", and "Space Bus". We can’t wait to return to try the others! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) Disclosure: We thank EscapeSF 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 #EscapeSF #Mystery #California #USA

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California, USA Photo above is property of Fox In A Box (LA) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Other Side 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi, Supernatural 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $30.50-$45.60/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY An evil spirit has opened a portal into a dark dimension. We as a secret order of the guardians have to venture into the other side to close the portal or else the whole world will be in danger! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This isn't the first dimensional portal experience we’ve played but definitely one that’s the most drastic in terms of the set design. The portal “transportation” was my favorite part of the game design. Story line tied in with the set design. The ceiling decor was amazing. Love it when the puzzles are utilized in the story line. In this case, it was very clever how it was “transformed” in the other dimension Great use of the fog, lighting, and sound at the right moments. We love a strong ending. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The latter puzzles were a lot more intriguing and tied in with the story line than the beginning ones. The ending part seemed to trigger before we had the last puzzle piece in. We thought we had to do a bit more according to the clue message so that was a bit confusing to us. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This room had a little mixture of a magic, mystical feel as well as a little horror. We really enjoy the concept. If you love surprises, then this room had a ton. Some parts of the room will be played in dim light so make sure you are comfortable with that. We got out with just the two of us but if you just started playing escape rooms, we would suggest an ideal group of four. Let us know your thoughts when you travel back from the dimensions! 🔎 HINT You might want to look at it from another angle. Photos above are property of Fox In A Box (LA) ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Fox in a Box LA" has closed its doors. Disclosure: We thank Fox in a box LA 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 #FoxInABox #SciFi #California #USA

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California, USA Photo above is property of MagIQ Escape Room 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Secrets of Wizardry 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Magic, Fantasy, Wizardry 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $24.00-$38.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY We are being sent into the wizard’s chamber while he’s away. We have 60 minutes to find out his secrets… Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Love the creativity behind the set design of the room, especially the ceiling. Immediately you would feel it’s out of the ordinary and something magical is happening here. The visuals on a few props in the latter part of the game also felt enchanting. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The location needs some updating in the lobby and hallway area. The rooms look much better in condition than the outside appearance. The walkie talkie for hints was quite hard to hear at times. There was also a bit of delay during the clue giving. Some props and wall paint need some updating. Few puzzles did not feel connected with the story line. The ending could use a bit more “wow” moment effect. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Kids would love the set design and puzzles in this room. It’s not a difficult room but the theme would attract the curiosity bug in the kids. The room is quite spacious so if you have a group of kids, they should fit comfortably in there. Our recommended team size would be 2-3 people for experienced players. Put on your robes and enter the magic world of wizardry. 🔎 HINT Did you check all your belongings? Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) Disclosure: We thank MagIQ Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #MagIQEscapeRoom #Magic #Fantasy #California #USA

LOCATION: North Hills, California, USA Photo above is property of Amazing Escape Room 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Escape from the X Corporation 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Suspense 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $30.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY We were volunteers in a drug test experiment called "X7". We woke up in a bizarre room with strangers and none of us know how we got here. There’s a sign that says, “continue the test” and a countdown clock. This can’t be good. We needed to escape this evil X Corporation within 60 minutes…Or else… Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Various puzzles at the beginning part of the room was a lot of fun. The mixture of lock puzzles and mag locks had a good balance. The room was non-linear so we could work on different puzzles simultaneously. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The set design was fairly basic. If dimmer lighting and music could be added, it may bring out more of the mysterious factor in Corporation X. There was hint for a puzzle in the beginning stages of the room that hinted for a sequence that the puzzle needed to be put into but for some reason a randomized input also worked for us. We think it’s best to either remove that hint or make sure the puzzle is coordinated with the hint so there will be no confusion. A visualization puzzle in the latter part of the game was somewhat confusing. There was a good amount of repetitive usage for one puzzle. It would be great if some variation could be put into it. Some props felt dated and need updating. The story lacked a conclusion. We were hoping for a bigger “wow” moment as a reward for the lengthy puzzle we just solved. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This room was puzzle heavy. If you don’t really care much for set design or story line and want to be challenged with various types of puzzles including multi-step ones, then you’ll be very satisfied at the end. We suggest going with more people if you haven’t played many escape rooms, but we were able to get out with just the two of us with few seconds left on the clock. 🔎 HINT You may need to visualize it from a different angle. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ** UPDATE - We regret to inform that "Amazing Escape Room (Northridge)" has closed. (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 Amazing Escape Rooms (Northridge) 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 #AmazingEscapeRoom #Mystery #Suspense #California #USA

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California, USA Photo above is property of Escapedom 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Cranial Carnival 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 7, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Thriller, Suspense, Circus 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $28.00-$33.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Anatoly Smith was found in a coma after getting lost in the Hall of Mirrors in the carnival. His father assembled a team to enter his subconscious mind and try to lock away what he saw that scared him into his current state. But we only have 60 minutes or else his body will create antibodies that will eliminate us forever! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The unique concept and story line were quite refreshing. We have not encountered anything like this yet. As we entered the room, we immediately felt like we were transported into someone’s brain. The use of the padding was great as it created the cranial look but also acted as an excellent soundproof device. The incorporation of various playable carnival games closely tied the story line together. The game flow was nice. We had fun dividing tasks as a team of four since the game was nonlinear. The room also had some “fun house” element that we’ve never seen before. We liked the conceptual way of how these puzzles were designed. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One puzzle was tricky to visualize for us as enthusiasts. I wonder if other players would have a hard time with it or not. We didn’t particularly enjoy that puzzle. The input was also very sensitive as we thought we put it on the right spots, but nothing happened until we tried a few times. A puzzle malfunctioned a few times and eventually the game master had to come into the room to fix it. We hope this issue would be resolved for future games. (Update 12/24/19: We've been told by the venue that this puzzle has been fixed since our visit) If the hint system could be incorporated as a boy’s voice speaking to the room, it would add to the immersion factor. At times, it was quite hard to hear the hints. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Love carnivals and games? You’ll be very entertained in this room then. We had some help from our friends this time and with the four of us, we got out with some time left on the clock. Our recommended number for this room depends on how many rooms you’ve played. But we think 4-6 people would be perfect. Teamwork was essential in us escaping out of this one. 🔎 HINT Might help to delegate and each remember some. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ** UPDATE - We regret to inform that "Escapedom" has closed. Disclosure: We thank Escapedom 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 #Escapedom #Thriller #Suspense #Circus #California #USA

LOCATION: Pomona, California, USA Photo above is property of Chronos Escape Room 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Awakened 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-12 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $30.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY For our spare time of fun, we apparently love to explore abandoned high schools. What we did not know was that this was the playground of the infamous serial killer Freddy who murdered his classmates several years ago. Will we come out of this alive? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Boy was this a large space to explore for just the two of us (1,500 sq. ft. to be exact)! The room’s set design was already extremely creepy looking but due to the “echoing” of the large space, it added even more intensity to the horror factor. Discovering the hidden elements as we moved forward in the story was a lot of fun. We liked how each room’s set design was so different. They kind of resembled different categories of class subjects and that made perfect sense since we’re in a school. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The hallway and outside area of the actual rooms could use some decor. It felt like it was still under construction. We think by adding decor it can bring up the immersive experience to another level. More puzzles could be added to this room due to the enormous space it has. Often times we felt that it was wasteful to have just a single puzzle in an entire room. There’s definitely potential to make this into a 90 minute or longer room. Since you can comfortably fit over 10 people in the room, they might get out much sooner with the number of puzzles right now. The room was very linear. If there were a large group, some players may become observers. We think it’s best to add in some more puzzles to make it less linear. Some puzzles and props needed to be more relative to the story line. We are not exactly sure what happened at the end in terms of the ending story. Sound effects could be added for more “wow” effects. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Love haunted houses but too scared to go in because there are live actors? Well, this is your “cheat” room! I’m a scaredy-cat myself. My brain completely shuts down when I get scared. With this room, you’ll still be able to solve puzzles but still have that anxiety feeling of “someone is watching you” the entire time. We love to see what the owner will do with this room as we think it has great potential to become something really different in the industry and we hope for a 120 minute+ game! 🔎 HINT You may have to go back and take another look. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers *** We regret to inform this game is no longer available for booking but check out the 2.0 version of this game on their website*** (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) Disclosure: We thank Chronos Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #ChronosEscapeRoom #Horror #California #USA

LOCATION: Redlands, California, USA Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Island Paradise 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 9/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $27.00/ pp, $160.00 (Private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/ Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY We were finally going on a vacation! Of course, with our luck we would end up on a cannibal island. Hopefully we’ll be able to escape before becoming dinner! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Room design felt very tropical. Our first observation felt like we were on a deserted island and one of us was locked up in the locals’ hut. Props used were all relative to the story line. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was a good amount of red herrings in this room. Some maglocks could use some updating. We had to try a few times and jiggle a bit for some to work. A lot of the puzzles were difficult due to the” time-consuming” factors but not really logically hard. One particular one was really difficult to visualize as the puzzle does take time and a part of your body will actually become painful. Some puzzles weren't relative to the story. Since there are two rooms in play, it would be great to see the lighting and atmosphere change a bit (maybe one being bright and the other dimmer and more mysterious feel) and perhaps if music could change as well as time went on, it’ll add to the immersive feel of the game. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We like the concept of the story. We were not particularly fond of the puzzles (Full disclosure: we actually skipped the one we mentioned above that was very time consuming since we’re late for our next appointment). Some puzzles felt like they were just prolonging the game (i.e. jigsaw puzzles). This is just our opinion but if you really enjoy jigsaw puzzles and “connecting” things, you’ll be really good at this room. We think there’s potential here to make the room better as we really like the “versus” feel of the two rooms and then coming together at the end as a team. We hope the puzzles could get more creative and connect with the story line more. We did peek at their “The Inheritance” room and it looked pretty amazing. Take your pick as they have three choices there and I’m sure you’ll find right one for you! 🔎 HINT Something may be buried pretty deep. Search thoroughly. Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) Disclosure: We thank Vector Escape Games 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 #VectorEscapeGames #Adventure #California #USA

LOCATION: Big Bear Lake, California, USA Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Holcomb's Lost Gold 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Western 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $30.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Many fortune seekers have come to Bear Valley, California in the 1860's. This is where William “Grizzly Bill” Holcomb started the gold rush. But someone recently stole all the gold that he recently found. We were hired by him to find his missing gold and he in return, promised us a piece of his wealth. Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Set design of the room made us feel like we’ve just entered a real saloon in the 1800's. The quality of the props was all top notch. First time we had to “perform” in a room to earn a clue but for pure entertainment. Good mixture of locks and mag locks usage. Puzzles and props used were all relevant to the story line. We always enjoy when there’s a local history being implemented into a room design as it’s unique and you’ll won't be able to experience this anywhere else. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One of the game pieces was pretty hard to find due to the size. It would be great if there could be a hint towards the right direction. In the latter part of the game, there was a wording that was confusing for a particular puzzle. We had to use a hint on it since the clue given still was unclear. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Big Bear Lake, California was such a beautiful little town. We started driving there from Los Angeles in the late afternoon. On the way up, we saw the most beautiful sunset on an amazing scenic road. The road was pretty winding the whole way and it did get a bit difficult to drive at night. Try to make it to town during the day if you can. The town is popular for skiers and hikers. There’s an awesome restaurant row in the center of the town (strongly recommend “Himalayan Restaurant”).  You can easily spend a few days there. You should definitely make a trip to Big Bear Escape Room. We were very happy to find this hidden treasure on our expedition and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed either. Our recommended size for this room is 2 – 4 people. 🔎 HINT Press it all together at the same time. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) Disclosure: We thank Big Bear Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCaoroomers #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #BigBearEscapeRoom #Western #Adventure #California #USA

Photo above is property of 60out Escape Rooms (Koreatown) Company: 60out Escape Rooms (Koreatown) Game: Time Machine Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Remote Escape Room 🗣 Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi Date Played: July 1, 2020 Difficulty (based on 5 players): 4/10 Size of Team: 2-8 Players Time: 60 Minutes Price: $115.00 (2-4 connections)/ $15.00 (each additional) Video above is property of 60out Escape Rooms (Koreatown) This was our first 60out Escape Room game but definitely not the first time we've heard of them. This company has over 27 escape games throughout their 7 locations in Los Angeles, CA. Currently they have two other remote experiences: "Miss Jezebel" and "Nautilus". They are well known in the celebrity world and have recently collaborated with NBC to produce "Celebrity Escape Room" for Red Nose Day. Today we're trying their third remote escape game "Time Machine" at their Koreantown location. We were joined by our friends Escape Mattster & Escape Room Adventurer. Our mission was to find Nikola Tesla's most valuable possession in his workspace. We were given a zoom link and inventory portal through our email confirmation. The portal contained 360 views of the room. On the day of the game, our avatar Allison started the game with showing us an intro video. It was quite hard to hear since the audio was coming from the TV in the room. It would be nice for us to receive an intro video link through email or the portal for better sound quality. Since the 360 view doesn't zoom in, we had to rely on our avatar to show us things up close. We felt that a thorough pre-scan of the room would've been definitely helpful. The set design of the room was amazing. The theme color and props had a "steam punk" feel. Some of the machines almost felt futuristic. There were definitely "wow" moments when a certain device turned on or gave us an unexpected special effect. However, since it was hard to hear the sound, we could only depend on what our avatar was showing us. It was hard to have that same excitement as we would've had if we were there in person because at times we finished a puzzle and a door or object would open but it was hard for our avatar to capture that exact moment. The puzzles were quite easy and a few had some repeated concepts. Since the room mainly focused on tech and special effects, we would've preferred to play this in person. But if you are unable to travel to LA for awhile and enjoy set design/special effects over puzzle, you might want to check out this rare opportunity as we don't know how long 60out Escape Room would keep these online experiences! Photos above are property of 60out Escape Rooms (Koreatown) *** 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 experience, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank 60out Escape Rooms for comping our tickets for this game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #AtHomeGames #EscapeRooms #60outEscapeRooms #TimeMachine #RemoteEscapeRoom #Avatar #Fantasy #SciFi #TimeTravel