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LOCATION: Coventry, Rhode Island, USA Photo above is property of BaZaDa Games Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Locke's Portal 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 9, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi, Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 5 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl (Recommend 3-5PPL) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY About a 100 years ago, William Locke mysteriously disappeared. His family never bothered to investigate because they didn't approve of his fascination with transcendental practices. Therefore... they disowned him! In present time, Derek Locke (a descendant of William Locke), has discovered that his great, great grandfather might have been on the verge of a breakthrough that could possibly affect all of mankind! You and your team have been hired by Derek to search William's cabin deep in the mountains to see what we can find. Could his disappearance have something to do with all of this? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The set design was pretty impressive being that it's all built in-house. The cabin had a porch, fire place, and lots of hidden elements. It was nice to be able to feel nature without actually being outside. As stated in the previous point, we were surprised by some of the hiding spots that was built into the cabin. It made the experience feel genuine whenever we discovered where something was. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The intro video felt a bit long and could be shortened. Perhaps having the GM play as the character prior to the game would make the story more clear for the players. The nature sounds was a great addition to the room when we started the game but there was no ambient sounds or sound effects inside the cabin. Adding in a bit more of a mysterious type of sound could enhance the experience and make it more immersive. Some of the puzzle designs and tools used felt repetitive and some clues were confusing in terms of what player's should be looking for (please keep in mind that this is BaZaDa Games' first escape room and we were their 2nd group of players to take on "Locke's Portal". We provided them with some feedback which they were clearly receptive to so they could've implemented those changes after playing the game on July 9, 2022). The hint system could be delivered in a more immersive way. It would be best if the player didn't have to physically travel every time to the designated location to receive it as this is a spacious room and it becomes quite cumbersome to have to bounce back and forth. The ending needed more of a climactic finale. We actually didn't know we finished the game and had to seek confirmation. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? BaZaDa Games is Rhode Island's newest escape room company located in Coventry inside of a strip mall. They are a family-owned company and started off their business with making tabletop games. We can definitely see the love that they had put into this first room as everything was done internally. There's a good amount of puzzles and gadgets that we've seen in this room that brought back memories of when we first started playing escape rooms. Beginners will have a fun time discovering the simpler puzzles like finding items or counting. We can't wait to see what they will bring to the table for their next two games as this is the first of a trilogy to come! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Lobby area with seating and games 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 BaZaDa 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 #SciFi #Mystery #BaZaDaGames #RhodeIsland #USA

LOCATION: Greenville, South Carolina, USA Photos are property of Escape Artist Greenville 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Dark Lullaby 📅 DATE PLAYED: March 5, 2023 🎬 GENRE: Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 8 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl (Ages 16+) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $35.00 - $55.00/ pp (depending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Chimera Corp beckons you and your comrades into the uncharted territory of "Project Nightmare", a groundbreaking exploration into the enigmatic realm of dreams. Eagerly volunteering for this open-source endeavor, you find yourselves strapped into the dreaming machine, ready to delve into the subconscious of a client burdened by haunting memories. Your mission: navigate the twists and turns of her psyche, unraveling the threads of trauma, all within the confines of 60 minutes. As the dream unfolds, you'll encounter a mosaic of emotions, challenges, and hidden secrets that weave into the fabric of this surreal experience. Your task is not just to escape but to extend a helping hand to the dreamer, providing solace before the looming threat of eternal entrapment becomes a reality. Brace yourselves for a journey that transcends the boundaries of consciousness, where every decision counts, and the line between reality and the dream world blurs 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Embark on a spine-chilling journey into the realm of psychological horror with Dark Lullaby, a masterfully crafted escape room by Escape Artist Greenville. Unlike typical horror games relying on jump scares, this immersive experience thrives on an unsettling plot and an atmosphere that permeates every inch of the venue. The suspense begins the moment you step into the lobby, meticulously designed as the Chimera Corp headquarters—a thematic touch that sets the tone for the entire adventure. The introduction to the scenario is a carefully orchestrated experience, ensuring that players are seamlessly drawn into the nightmarish narrative. Traversing from room to room is a constant source of wonder, with each space concealing unexpected surprises that evoke a genuine "wow" response from every team member. Escape Artist Greenville excels in bringing the intricate set to life, enhancing the immersive nature of the game. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK After much consideration nothing is needed in this section 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? "Dark Lullaby" stands out as a gem among escape room experiences, particularly catering to those seeking a psychological horror encounter devoid of mere jump scares. This game is a must for players desiring a narrative-driven, tension-filled journey that crescendos into an epic finale. From the very beginning, the atmosphere tightens, immersing players in a progressively intensifying storyline. The steps taken by your group within the game contribute to the meticulous world-building and character development, weaving a rich narrative around the individual whose dreams you explore. The puzzles, integral to the overarching storyline and character, are both challenging and logically constructed, ensuring an engaging experience without veering into frustration. Dark Lullaby establishes itself as a top-tier escape room in the United States, offering a unique blend of psychological horror, compelling storytelling, and well-crafted puzzles. For those seeking an immersive adventure that transcends typical horror tropes. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free Parking Located in an entertainment district filled with food venues Ages 16+ unless accompanied by an adult One player must briefly crawl (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"!) #MikeSchnurr #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #EscapeArtistGreenville #Horror #SouthCarolina #USA

Videos/Photos provided by The Escape Game Company: The Escape Game Game: The Heist Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Remote Escape Room 🗣 Genre: Heist Date Played: 5/29/2020 Difficulty (based on 4 players): 7/10 Size of Team: 3-7 Players Time: 60 Minutes Price: $25 (+ tax) per person We have always been a fan of escape rooms at The Escape Game. Their physical locations always felt professional yet welcoming. This was our first remote escape room experience with them and we attempted "The Heist". Our mission was to break into Vincent Hahn's office and retrieve a stolen painting. After a nice intro video, we were given detailed instructions on how to use the inventory list. It was a clean interface and pretty easy to use. There were times when we felt a delay in items being transferred in and out of the list but according to the game master it was because we were solving the puzzles too quickly. Because of that, I'm going to let the "lag" issue slide. Our one suggestion would be to expand the inventory list longer so items can appear on one page instead of us having to click the left and right to search for the items. This was one of their older rooms but we were surprised at how well it was maintained. We always loved the "secrets" The Escape Game usually provide during their game designs and this room was no exception. Even though the room doesn't feel as large in terms of sq. ft., they fully utilized the space to make us feel like we were going through different scenes. Other than this experience, they also have "Gold Rush" which won our Bullseye Award in 2019 and their newest room "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure" which we are very tempted to try! (If you do decide to try this game, please remember to let them know that you heard it from"ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank The Escape Game for comping our tickets for this game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #ESCAPETHEROOmers #AtHomeGames #EscapeRooms #TheEscapeGame #TheHeist #RemoteEscapeRoom #Avatar #Heist #Adventure #secretagent #mission #missionimpossible

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas, USA Videos/Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Undead 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Horror, Zombie 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $30.99/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Video above has been provided by Extreme Escape We officially began our San Antonio, Texas escape room tour after the "Transworld's Room Escape Conference & Tour" (click HERE for exclusive footage) with the first stop at Extreme Escape’s Colonnade location. There was plenty of parking when we arrived at the complex. It was EXTREMELY hot that day and we were very excited to have an icy cold complimentary beverage on their comfy couch. You can choose from either a soft drink, beer, or a sparkling wine which is a nice touch on the customer service. This is the first place we’ve heard that allows you to bring drinks into the escape room... way to get the party started! As we peeked into the game master’s control center (it’s quite an interesting set up as all the customers can see through the glass door before they are led to the game room), we are happy to see that all of them are focused and organized as we were definitely not (beer has settled well in the tummy). The lighting and sound in the room definitely created the atmosphere that stuck with the theme. We only have a mere 60 minutes to find the antidote and escape the zombie apocalypse!  We are happy to see the set design was very authentic. Maybe a few added zombie figure shadows might've even added a bit more creepiness (we’ve seen them utilized that pretty well in their Stone Oak’s location’s “The Cursed” room). The game flow was well done and it was pretty linear but there was a bit of searching that was required so some people can be designated to do that while others start solving puzzles. The only suggestion that we would have is that we’re not use to using clues/keys for a second time after it’s been used already, and we did experience a bit of that in this room so for experienced players I would definitely advise to be alert with that. This did not really hinder us from finishing the room before 60 minutes with just the two of us. We loved the two different endings this room gave for people who escaped and who didn’t. Overall, it’s a very well maintained and designed room. Don’t forget to take a nice high res photo with their high-tech camera in front of their green screen after your victory. They have many different cool backgrounds depending on the room you played. You can also purchase the photo as they print it right there for you. This location has a total of 4 games, and they are all different than the games at their Stone Oaks location. We are excited to try "The Cursed" room at the other location and see what else they have to offer but mostly because there’s another cold beer waiting for us! (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) ** We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. Disclosure: We thank Extreme Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #extremeescape #colonnade #undead #zombies #thewalkingdead #sanantonio #texas #tx

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Cursed 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Horror, Spell 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $30.99/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes It was about a 12-minute drive from the Extreme Escape Colonnade location to their Stone Oak location and it’s quite a different scenery here. Stone Oak location is inside a shopping complex and it can be easily seen on the second floor as they occupy pretty much the whole space up there. There’s plenty of parking. The lobby is lot more spacious here. You can choose to sit on the comfortable couches or the torture chair while sipping away your cold beverage (beer and wine complimentary to adults!). After playing their "Undead" room at their Colonnade location, we were excited to enter “The Cursed” room. As we ventured into a cabin in the woods, we realized this is not a normal cabin. The witch has put an evil spell and captured our souls. We must reverse the spell and escape! There are definitely a few “jumpy” moments in the room where we thought the “witch” was coming for us, but rest assured there are no live actors in this room. This is when you know the special effects of the lighting, sound, and smoke are utilized just right. Although we definitely heard a lot more screaming coming from the room next door so we’re very curious as to what lies on “The Other Side” (another theme room at this location). The room was very well designed and things that aren't supposed to move are bolted down so there’s not a lot of red herrings. Everything that was movable was utilized once. You really can tell the props used are very true to the storyline. There was a puzzle that took a bit more time as it had to be really precise and it was a bit sensitive. You really needed to have great eye and hand coordination for one of the puzzles. One thing we realized in both rooms that we’ve tried with Extreme Escape is that we were able to get out with ample time left with just the two of us. We love to see some more intricate puzzles that perhaps would be a it more challenging for experienced players in the future. We did see one puzzle use that was similar to the one we did in the “Undead” room at the Colonnade location. Overall, we had a lot of fun in this room and that’s an important aspect when coming out from an escape room. There are 4 games at this location and although we did not get to chat with the creators on this trip, we love to come back in the future to hear the inspirations behind the storylines as all of their room themes are so unique and between the two locations with 8 different escape room themes, there’s something for everyone! (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) ** We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. Disclosure: We thank Extreme Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #extremeescape #stoneoak #thecursed #witchcraft #cabininthewoods #sanantonio #texas #tx

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Prison Break 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Prison 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $25/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Our last stop in in San Antonio, Texas is at San Antonio Panic Room. This location was located a little bit outside of the busy downtown area so there’s plenty of parking outside. The lobby is very cute with a Hall of Fame polaroid’s photo wall so if you escape, you’ll be able to display your victory there. If you ever go, try and see if you can find us! They also have a party room incase you like to do an event there. Today, we are attempting their "Prison Break" room which is their hardest room according to their escape percentage. As we entered, we were put into two separate jail cells and handcuffed to the wall. The set design and props used were great and the handcuffs felt so authentic they even left a little red marking as I stretched out to look for clues. One certain prop was also quite “entertaining” in the jail cell. There was one code there that I was a bit confused as to why that was the code to open the door as the amount of numbers needed didn’t really match up. We also encountered a code that needed to be use twice which is pretty rare in escape rooms so we suggest that you take note of this unless they change it after, but you should definitely ask this question prior to your game. As we progressed into the story, it was great to see that the set design “developed” with it. The flow was nice, and the puzzles weren’t too difficult to interpret but it was definitely more on the linear side. Later on, there was one puzzle that was a bit confusing from a visual aspect which we also couldn’t get a direct answer from the game master even after the game on why it was designed that way. It didn’t really hinder us from solving the puzzle, but we got the answer from another way of thinking which was interesting. Despite some of the confusing puzzle aspects, this room was definitely fun to play. We did get out with just the two of us with a good amount of time left. Currently, this location has 3 games total and "Phase III: Human Trials" feels like their largest in terms of size. We took a sneak peek at that room and it looked pretty amazing. The third room “Cabin Fever” is also available at their sister company "Project Panic Escape Rooms" in Austin and it’s a more updated version so we decide to visit there instead so do check out our review on that room as well! (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) ** We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. Disclosure: We thank San Antonio Panic Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #sanantoniopanicroom #prisonbreak #sanantonio #texas #tx

LOCATION: New Braunfels, Texas, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Forensics Classroom 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Classroom, CSI 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 12PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $25/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes On our way from San Antonio to Austin, Texas, we discovered a little gem along the route in New Braunfels and had to make a stop at 7:30am in the morning at Escape Haus. We are very grateful for the owner to open up for us outside of normal hours so that we can tour his amazing location. Escape Haus is located in a shopping complex with plenty of parking outside. The lobby area is huge and there’s a comfortable waiting area and another space designated for victory photos with a lot of fun props. Currently, there are 5 rooms at the location: “The Spy Room”, “Backstage at the Magic Show”, “Forensics Classroom”, “Egyptian Mysteries” and “Game Suite”. As we chugged our morning coffee, we are now ready to attempt the “Forensics Classroom” which is meant for a minimum of 6 players to a max of 12 players and it was just the two of us. The storyline is that we have to complete Miss Enigma’s Forensics course, and this is the final group project before the finish line! We need to challenge ourselves with numerous tests and problem-solving skills in order to pass her exam. The classroom setting really reminded me of when I was in elementary school. The desks and props used were very authentic. If you love the sensation of opening locks, you are at the right place! You really don’t have time to waste in here... there’s a LOT of puzzles. We found that the challenging thing about this room is to determine where the starting point is. Of course, there are items you have to search for and eventually put to use but because the room is this large and everything looked useful, you don’t really know which lock is your initial focus. The game master is actually in the room with you at this location. Normally, we would think that’s not really fun and can take away the experience but, in this case we really needed his directions. We had the owner as our game master that day and since we don’t know if other game masters are in character or not. One suggestion we would give would be maybe have them actually play a character in the room they are in and not really give obvious clues but maybe work it into their character somehow. This would make the room more immersive. Each puzzle was carefully designed to corollate to forensic work. Once you find the starting point, the game flow was much clearer and easy to follow. You can actually start at three different points and those three separate starting points had linear puzzles that followed it. These puzzles eventually came together for a final puzzle. We can imagine the complexity of resetting this room. We did manage to escape the room with a few minutes left on the clock. This room left us really wired for the rest of the day. As we peeked into his other rooms (our YouTube video will have sneak peeks of all of them), one of them especially caught our eye for the set design – “Egyptian Mysteries”. The Sphinx statue looked amazing and we can’t wait to discover what that room has to offer on our next trip! ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Escape Haus" has closed its doors. (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) **We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. Disclosure: We thank Escape Haus for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #escapehaus #classroom #newbraunfels #texas #tx

LOCATION: Austin, Texas, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Shed 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Horror, Kidnap 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 4PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $30-45/PP (depending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Next stop on our list is Maze Rooms Austin. This is also a franchise with its main location in Los Angeles, California offering 19 different escape rooms. Maze Rooms Austin is one of the first escape room locations in Austin, Texas. There’s plenty of parking in front of this facility. The owners of this location builds everything in-house themselves. Today we’re trying their newest creation, “The Shed”. This room has a max capacity of 4 people. It’s probably more ideal to play with 4 but we have only two today, so the room had to be adjusted to be played by 2 people. The difficulty level we rated above is also based on 2 people. We successfully got out with a minute left on the clock. The synopsis of the story was that we were caught by the “Capitol Cannibal” killer and got locked up in his shed. He gives his victims one hour to escape before he comes back and kills them. The intro area already gave us the goosebumps. When we entered the actual room, the game master handcuffs us to the designated areas in the room and exits. We appreciated the comfort level of the handcuffs as it’s made from leather straps and it doesn’t hurt like the real metal ones. You’ll need to stretch out a lot in this room especially for two people, so comfort was important. The room design was amazing and it really felt like you’ve been captured by a maniac and have been confined to his basement and no one knows where you are. The music and sudden “surprises” definitely got us every time. I did have a little difficulty getting some items at times probably because I’m a shorty. This room does have a height requirement of 4-ft/ 5-in. This is the smallest space we’ve ever played in terms of an escape room. It was also the most clever way we've seen such a small space being used. The only thing we would recommend would be to maybe have a better visual on what actually opened when a puzzle has been solved as it’s quite dim in the room and it’s not very noticeable. Other than that, we really enjoyed the game flow and the storyline. The two other rooms there are “Spy Safe House” and “Pharaoh’s Tomb” which we got a chance to take a sneak peak also and they looked really amazing as well. We’ll need to return one day to try those out for sure. If you’ve been to Maze Rooms Austin, which game was your favorite? ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Maze Rooms Austin" has closed its doors. (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) ** We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. Disclosure: We thank Maze Rooms Austin for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #mazeroomsaustin #theshed #austin #texas #tx

LOCATION: Austin, Texas, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: CSI: Murder at the Asylum 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Detective, Crime 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 10PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $27.50/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Video above has been provided by Lockout Austin We arrived at Lockout Austin next and there’s plenty of parking right in front of this facility. There’s also ramp for handicap accessibility as well. While waiting in the spacious lobby, there’s plenty of puzzles available on the tables for you to tackle before your actual game. Currently there are 5 games at Lockout Austin and we’re trying out their “CSI:  Murder at the Asylum” game today. We were paired with a group of college kids and two of them played escape rooms before but most of them did not. They played very well with us knowing that we’ve played a good amount and was very respectful when asking us to confirm if they were doing things “right”. We loved stepping back and giving some hints here and there and seeing their minds work. It was a fun experience being paired with a group that's very enthusiastic about the game and very competitive about getting out in time. The storyline of the room was that there was a mysterious murder that happened at "Pinnhurst Asylum". We were called in as a forensic team to investigate the murder but in an hour federal agents are going take over. We must beat the clock and solve the mystery! As we entered, the room was set to look like an office space and a waiting area. There was a game master in character to explain the game to us and that’s always appreciated to set the tone of the story. The deduction method of play by utilizing different puzzles forensically was done very well in this room. We have played a few other rooms with the same theme before and we liked the game flow of this room as it’s very clear and made sense. The set design could use a bit more of an eerie decor since it is an Asylum. We did like the twist and how the story played out at the end as a strong ending is always important. We also enjoyed that there was no repetitive puzzles and not too many red herrings in the room. There was one part we got stuck since it was pretty hard to notice. We did get out with some time still left on the clock. This is one of their older rooms at this location and we are curious what their updated rooms are like as most of the locks in this room were traditional. We did not get to try their newest room “Area 51-2”, but we did get to take a look at it (click on our YouTube video for a sneak peek inside) and we’re very intrigued by the set design and what surprises it holds. So I guess we’ll have to make a trip back to Austin soon! ** UPDATE - We regret to inform you that "Lockout Austin" has closed its doors. (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) ** We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. Disclosure: We thank Lockout Austin for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #lockoutaustin #csi #murderattheasylum #austin #texas #tx

LOCATION: Austin, Texas, USA Above photo has been provided by Novel Escape 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 9, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Submarine 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 9/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 6PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public/rivate 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Our final stop in Austin, Texas is a brand-new escape room location called “Novel Escape” that will be opening soon (hopefully by the time we post this review). There’s plenty of parking in front of the facility. Make sure to check out our YouTube video to see what there is to eat around there before you go to the escape room! This location currently only has one room and we’ll be beta testing it for them today. The room is called “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” and its inspired from the book! Novel Escape will have a very unique theme where each of their rooms will be inspired by a different book. When you enter the lobby, you feel as if you're stepping inside of a library. There’s a lot of books on different shelves. If you're an avid reader, you’ll love hanging out here. Brandon was getting sweaty as he doesn’t like to read much in an escape room and I usually have to take on that job, but it was close to 11pm when we arrived at this location so I was not sure how I’ll do in this room. But this room was just the opposite. There’s not much reading at all! As the owner/ gamemaster got into character and led us to captain Nemo’s submarine, we had to quickly get to work as we only had one hour to find the ancient pirate treasure and return to surface safely. Even though this is not a high-tech room, the owner was able to use minimal set design to still create the feeling of us being on the ship and underwater. We liked his fun puzzles as it was clear and had a great flow with the storyline. We were able to utilize everything in the room for different puzzles and did not encounter any red herrings. We always appreciate that aspect when doing puzzle designs as no one likes to waste time solving misleading puzzles just to realize there’s no relevance at all. We gave a few more ideas on how the room design can feel a bit more immersive but our unanimous feeling on this room was that this is a fun and spacious room for groups of all ages. We already can’t wait to see what the next chapter of Novel Escape room will be. Perhaps we need to start reading more in preparation for a head start on his next adventure! ** We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but you want more info like if the room is a multi-room or what other additional tips we can provide to you, feel free to email us. (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that "ESCAPETHEROOMers" sent you!) Disclosure: We thank Novel Escape for inviting us to be their beta testers for the game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #novelescape #20000leaguesunderthesea #austin #texas #tx #newroomalert #captainnemo #nautilus

LOCATION: St. George, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Escapism Room Escape Games Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Secrets of the Maya 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 26, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29.99/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY During your exploration deep in the jungle, you and your team have discovered an ancient Mayan temple. Do you have what it takes to navigate through and make it out alive? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The ambient lighting and sound effects in this room really transported us inside a Mayan temple. The set design really allowed us to feel like explorers making our way through an undiscovered temple. There was a good mixture of puzzle challenges and there was definitely something for everyone. Most of the obstacles that were implemented into the game made sense why they were there. s you inside adim red and green lighting mixed well with the storyline. The various stations and numerous buttons also made us feel like we just stepped foot into the control room of the submarine. One of the latter puzzles definitely created a sense of urgency. We felt the sweat coming down our spines as we try to launch the device in the nick of time. The final prop that we had to use towards the end had some special effects and sounds build in that made the conclusion special. The act felt very realistic and it was the perfect way to complete the mission. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One of the physical puzzles in this game definitely required 2 people to work on it and it eventually became quite tedious. It also had us questioning it's purpose within the set design and storyline. The ending felt inconclusive. We never really had a sense of urgency to escape or a mission to accomplish. I think it could've been more story-driven with some sort of goal to achieve. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We've actually played a variation of this game at another location a couple years ago. It was nice to run through it again and relive the adventure. "Secrets of the Maya" is a must-do for fans of Indiana Jones, Tomb-Raider, Uncharted, etc. With the set design and challenges, you truly feel like a character in your own adventure movie! This game is fun and family-friendly! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Lobby area with seating 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 Escapism Room 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. #BrandonChow #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Adventure #Temples #Mayan #EscapismRoomEscapeGames #Utah #USA

LOCATION: St. George, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Escapism Room Escape Games Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 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: Mission: Deep Cover 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 26, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Espionage, Submarine 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29.99/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You have an important mission and the victory of the war lies in your hands. If you can successfully infiltrate this submarine and launch a missile at the enemy's submarine in an hour, you'll be crowned the hero of all times. Do you think you have what it takes? Video above is property of Escapism Room Escape Games 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The dim red and green lighting mixed well with the storyline. The various stations and numerous buttons also made us feel like we just stepped foot into the control room of the submarine. One of the latter puzzles definitely created a sense of urgency. We felt the sweat coming down our spines as we try to launch the device in the nick of time. The final prop that we had to use towards the end had some special effects and sounds build in that made the conclusion special. The act felt very realistic and it was the perfect way to complete the mission. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Some of the tasks that we had to accomplish were lacking directions. Since the puzzles were non-linear, we were unsure which act triggered what device to open or unlock. By adding sound for confirmation or lighting up certain areas would help resolve this issue. Also because the lights are dim in this room, certain name plaques were harder to read. This also made us miss some of the cluing. Perhaps adding some lights directly on top would be helpful. There was a fairly complicated deduction puzzle at the beginning and our clip board did not erase for some reason. It definitely made the puzzle more challenging. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We've played a bunch of submarine themed escape room by now. Most of them are great at set designs (like this one) but puzzle wise it's quite similar in the sense that it's mostly task oriented. I would have loved to see more of the "infiltration" (like starting the game out by us trying to sneak in using certain tools) aspect of the storyline versus mostly concentrating on button switches. However I do think this game has a pretty unique ending that we haven't seen before that made it feel more authentic than the others. Full disclosure, this game was also purchase from another builder. But the creator has one that he Is building in house as we speak. We look forward to seeing his original creativity as we took a sneak peek and it definitely looks intriguing enough for us to want to go back in the near future! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Lobby area with seating 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 Escapism Room 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 #Espionage #Submarine #EscapismRoomEscapeGames #Utah #USA

LOCATION: Orem, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Red Giant Escape Rooms Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Neverland: The Hunt for Tinkerbell 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 27, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Pirate Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 4-10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE: $35.00/ pp (Min. 4 ppl), $15.00-$30.00/ pp (Varies ages 2-17) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Tinkerbell is missing and of course that sneaky Captain Hook has something to do with it! It's up to you to travel to Neverland to save Tink! But be warned, if you fail, there may be explosive consequences! Your adventure starts... NOW!! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE It's amazing how spacious these rooms were. There's a lot of information already disclosed on the website, so I'm going to reveal a bit more in this review than I normally would. Just imagine feeling like big kids at a theme park. There's a slide (but only kids can go through that magical portal), a forest, a treasure cave and even a bubble machine! Live actors change every time, so you might get a fairy or a pirate to help you along with your journey. Our pirate was exactly the mate that we needed for this mission. He was helpful especially for the search and find components (being that there's a lot of spaces to cover) but also hands off for most of the adventure so we could explore on our own. There were a few clever visual puzzles that gave us "wow" moments. We also enjoyed the physical puzzles as well. One of our favorite moments was when something was triggered in the forest. It was a big reveal moment that felt like a treasure was found. The set design was top notch. We traveled from Wendy's apartment into a forest then a cave and finally onboard Captain Hook's ship! Everything was carefully mapped out to not miss any details. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We encountered some repeated puzzle ideas in the same room which could be easily swapped out. There was one puzzle at the beginning that required the GM to give us directions as there were no clear clues on how to solve the puzzle. The ending was a bit confusing for us. We thought our mission was to find and rescue Tinkerbell, but we didn't actually get to see her or release her from captivity. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This experience is a bit different than the traditional escape rooms we've played in the past. You really do need to work with the live actor as they are guiding you through the rooms with useful hints and also managing your time. There's no clocks in the room so you really need to depend on your GM as their goal is to try to help you escape and if not at least be able to experience most of the game. Some components would be really difficult for us to find on our own without the GM's guidance. Also, these were some of the biggest rooms we've seen in terms of space, so it really helps to have more teammates. There's a lot of traveling required and you'll need to associate things you've seen previously with the later puzzles. I definitely advise calling out items you've found and organizing them into one area so everyone on the team knows what's going on. Overall, we really loved this room and there's no doubt in our minds that we'll come back to experience the other ones in the future. In our video you'll be able to see a glimpse of all the rooms and you'll know exactly why you'll have to visit Red Giant Escape Rooms if you're in the area as well! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Located in a strip mall Free parking lot right in front Lobby area with seating available Merchandise available for purchase Please note: Live actor in the room with you at all times Adjustable to kids difficulty Minimum suggested Age is 8. Child 0-10 must be accompanied by an Adult (18+) Some members must be able to repeatedly crouch Semi-sharp objects & breakable items are present in the escape room Strollers are NOT allowed. 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 Red Giant Escape Rooms for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #RedGiantEscapeRooms #Neverland #Fantasy #Fairytale #Pirate #Peterpan #Utah #USA

LOCATION: St. George, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Mystery Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Afraid of the Dark 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 26, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Paranormal 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-12 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $24.95/PP, $114.95 (4PPL) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY It's a rainy night and you are visiting an unfamiliar town. Seeking refuge, you noticed an old house that looks like it hasn't been occupied for years. But as you went closer to the door, you heard a voice inviting you to go in. You stepped into the house and found a note on the table. It said: "Afraid of the Dark? You will pay for what you did." It's too late to turn back now... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The décor felt like we were in an old attic of a run-down house. There were spider webs, old furniture, creepy dolls, and more! There were a lot of puzzle variations. We had to use ciphers, decrypt messages, etc. A few jump scares happened at just the right times. The prop usage with the sound effect gave that "haunting" experience the room needed. The "characters" also brought out more of the storyline as well. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was a bit of too much "search and find" elements in this room. Some items were quite small and well hidden too. We were confused by the sudden ending to the story. We didn't feel like we had completed what we needed to do to gain our freedom. Perhaps adding a ritual might help? 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This room used more tech than the other rooms we've experienced at Mystery Escape Room. The tech was mostly used on special effects to make the "haunting" feel more realistic. Most of the puzzles still used the traditional locks and keys. We enjoyed the solving aspect of the room but not so much on the "search and find" (perhaps we are just not good at it). Although the room does have a few jump scare moments, there are no live actors. If a scaredy-cat like Cici can escape, then you can too! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking in the back Lobby area with seating 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 Mystery 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 #Paranormal #MysteryEscapeRoom #Utah #USA

LOCATION: St. George, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Mystery Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Nancy Drew & The Hidden Chamber 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 26, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-12 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29.95/PP, $139.95 (4PPL) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: No 📖 THE STORY Nancy just got a case that led her to an apartment in River Heights. She received intel that a shipment of dangerous chemicals has just been delivered to this place. Will she find the evidence she needs before the culprit gets home? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE At first glance, you might not think there's much to do in this room but there's a LOT of puzzles. We were quite surprised by how "hidden'' the chamber was... The finale had a cool puzzle (although we ran out of time and didn't actually get to experience it) that went hand in hand with the theme. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Some props felt like they needed updating. There were a lot of riddles in this room. Some were just displayed on the wall. We didn't feel like that was relevant to the story. Perhaps if the solution would give some aspect on who's apartment we were in, their motive and how we could save the day would be better than a random answer. It was also difficult to give clues to riddles without just giving out the solution for the game masters. We suggest changing some of these puzzles out to other types of puzzles. One physical puzzle would be difficult for GM to give hints too. Only one person could attempt it at one time. The room should really provide some visual hints just in case it's not solvable by the group or else they might not get to enjoy the rest of the game. There was a puzzle that we had to retrieve way too many props in order to get a message. It was also in a space where only one person could really work on it. It felt like a time filler puzzle to us. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This room might work better with a larger group as you can work on the puzzles simultaneously. Some puzzles are less time consuming than others so our suggestion to the creator would be to shorten some of time consuming ones especially if it could only be done by one person at a time. Players who are good at logic and riddles might have a slightly easier time with the puzzles in this room. It was quite challenging for two players as it attested our dexterity and patience. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking in the back Lobby area with seating available Please note: At one point, you'll have to go back and forth in a small space. 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 Mystery 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 #Detective #MysteryEscapeRoom #Utah #USA