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LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Mystery Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Nancy Drew & The Mystery of The Missing Jewelry 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 27, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Detective 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-12 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $34.95/PP, $139.95 (4PPL) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Nancy Drew is on an unsolved mystery case again! This time she's looking into the disappearance of Mrs. Marie Addison's jewelry from 40 years ago at the Evergreen Lodge. Will she crack this cold case too? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This location has a really innovative way of starting your game. Everyone will be taking onto a time machine. Your game master will take you to the era where you will begin your journey. Our game master was great. He was in character the entire time. He paid close attention to where we got stuck and even added humor to his responses to us at times. This room had awesome sound system. We heard the GM loud and clear (it's quite rare as sometimes the hints are given through a TV monitor or walkie-talkie so excuse our excitement for situations like this). Nancy was actually also giving us help during the game. We liked how her assistance was incorporated into the game. The clues are given in accordance to the speed that the group is solving the puzzles. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was a puzzle symbol that was missing. We were confused and so was the GM as we didn't know which clues went with that puzzle. There was a safe in the room that will lockout if we input too many incorrect tries but the solution was not really easy to confirm. Our GM was helpful and asked us to confirm with him before inputting the code into the safe. We would suggest swapping a puzzle that has a confirmable answer rather than having to ask the GM or else more groups might run into the "locked out" issue. We would suggest mentioning about electric sockets during the intro as most escape rooms warn players not to touch them so this could be something that they should know beforehand. There was a puzzle in the room that had the player make a tool themselves in order to solve the puzzle. It was difficult when the answers needed to be exact. The tool that each player make could be slightly different. We suggest proving the tool. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This game really felt like a teamwork experience. We had the help from our GM and even Nancy herself. It's a great way for the players to feel like they are part of the story. The game flow was the best one we experienced at Mystery Escape Room and we look forward to more variations of the "Nancy Drew experience" in the future as she's definitely one of my favorite detectives! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Meter parking out 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 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

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Photo above is property of Mystery Escape Room Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Haunted Temple of Au Puch 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 27, 2022 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-12 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29.95/PP, $139.95 (4PPL) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You are the second group that has been sent to explore this mysterious Mayan Temple in the uncharted areas of Central America. What do you think happened to the first team? Ready to step foot inside to find out? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This location has a really innovative way of starting your game. Everyone will be taking onto a time machine. Your game master will take you to the era where you will begin your journey. The set design incorporated not only inside the temple but the outside as well. The tent and the reminisce left behind by the first team was a nice add on to the storyline. Not sure if it's intentional but we actually felt much cooler in this room. We felt like we were actually outside under the starry night. Also we felt that eerie vibe right when we entered the temple. There was an innovative puzzle towards the end where we had to confirm if we were actually supposed to do something. There were puzzles that we had to associate what we had at the beginning with things we found later on. It was nice to be able to connect all the dots and utilize everything we found. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There was a puzzle towards the beginning of the room where we were unsure why such a prop would appear in the outside area of a tent. We would love it if sound alerts could be added into the room (especially towards the beginning) as we were unsure what had opened. The GM had to inform us most of the time. Some items in the room needed updating. There was a puzzle in the room that had too many inputs. It felt like a time filler puzzle to us. It was also very time consuming to redo that puzzle if the team was running out of time. We suggest cutting down the amount of inputs. There was a puzzle at the end that no longer works in the room. We suggest removing it so it's not seen as a red herring. The ending could have just ended where we found an item rather than escaping with a key. We were unsure why we needed a key as the temple was already open. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? In terms of set design, this room was the best out of the 4 games we've played at Mystery Escape Room. Most of the temple games we've played would have us start in the temple already. It's definitely a unique thought process to include the entrance area. This room would be great for teams that have explorers with various skills. I would say memory and having a good ear for sound would be very helpful. If you think you have the right teammates in mind, then perhaps you're ready to unravel the mystery behind this Mayan Temple? ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Meter parking out front Lobby area with seating available ​Please note: This escape room has low lighting and some mildly frightening moments but there is no gore. 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 #Adventure #Temple #MysteryEscapeRoom #Utah #USA

LOCATION: Montpelier, Vermont, USA Above photos is property of The Greatest Caper 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Mona Lisa is Missing 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 17, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Heist 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 1-10 PPL (Recommend 2-6PPL) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $25/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY An art thief has stolen the Mona Lisa from the Louvre and hidden it in his lair. Our thief has left a series of messages for the love of his life so that she might retrieve it, but we are following the clues to find it first! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The room itself is smartly decorated, with simple, clean, and consistent set design. Very befitting of an art thief, and it wasn't immediately obvious which art was for decoration and which ones were puzzle-related. It opens in a low-light setting, which rarely works. In this case, I found the provided lightning to be more than sufficient and even added to the caper feel. There was an option to turn on the lights for groups that aren't concerned with the leaderboard or the ambience. There is a bit of personalization at the end, which was a nice, unexpected touch! There is a humorous optional puzzle that Austin adds for larger or more experienced groups. This is a low-tech room, but it worked smoothly. It was always very clear for which lock a given code was intended. There was a mix of puzzles - physical, search, decryption, logic, riddle, and spatial. There are some really fun physical manipulations, and there are some artifacts that are collected early on that don't come into play until later. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One of the objects to manipulate needed a bit of calibration/cleaning given the fine level of fidelity required to complete the puzzle. The storyline could be more fully realized; it's not entirely clear why messages and clues are left behind, and nothing really develops further as you work through the puzzles. Similarly, the hint mechanism works well but doesn't have any in-story reasoning behind it. Some aspects would be crowded with a large group. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? I recommend this room for groups of 2-6 players from ~8 years old and up. It is a simple yet satisfying room that is fun for both kids and adults (even if an art theme might sound less appealing to the former). The linear nature and clear indications as to which lock you're solving make it a great room for new escapers, families, bridal parties/corporate events - anything where the participants might not have much experience. It will provide a satisfying 'hey, we did that!' experience, and Austin is a gracious and supportive GM. 🔎 HINT People who peek at their Christmas presents will get ahead right off the bat in this room. Additional Info Street parking available Parking lot in front of "Pho Capitol" Located on 2nd floor (stairs) Table Games available Private Restroom from each escape room Photos above are properties of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank The Greatest Caper for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #DaveBristol #Heist #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #FamilyFriendly #Vermont #USA #TheGreatestCaper

LOCATION: Montpelier, Vermont, USA Above photos is property of The Greatest Caper 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Beat The Banker 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 17, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Fun 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 1-10 PPL (Recommend 4-8PPL) 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $25/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY The Greatest Caper is a family-run business, and in their free time they love to play board games, particularly Monopoly. One day when they were playing not so long ago, the twin sons disappeared in the middle of the game! Several days later, they came walking back in the door with an extraordinary tale! They had been magically whisked away to Board Game Land, and The Banker challenged them to a series of games to earn their way back to our world. Thankfully, they made it out, and they crafted a series of journal entries to help any future folks who are similarly absconded to find their own way out...Will they be enough to help you escape Board Game Land? 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This room is very uniquely themed and also has an original approach to an escape room, where you track answers from a series of puzzles (how much money you earn playing each) then use the total amount you earned to crack a metapuzzle. This approach meant that, while this is a low-tech room, there were only four locks involved. There is no independent verification for each smaller puzzle, but the GM will help confirm which puzzles you might need to revisit if your meta-answer doesn’t pan out... This set is SO fun, incorporating so many of those classic board games you probably played as a kid (or with your kids)! It made us super nostalgic and brought out our inner kid. The way that scale is played with in some pieces is really endearing, and you can tell that the whole thing was a real labor of love. There is lots to do here for bigger groups, with many different individual puzzles that worked well. There are also a variety of puzzle types, including communication, logic, spatial, decryption, and minimal searching. There is a fun, unexpected character interaction in the middle. Your team gets a personalized memento after playing, which is a really sweet touch and a fun keepsake. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We loved the personal and original backstory to the room, but there is room for some story progression and clarification of how you have the journal entries. There would also be fun ways to incorporate the hint system into the story itself. When it comes to puzzles, there was one where we felt like the connection between two components could have been a bit clearer (and a potential red herring/distractor). There were also a few where you might be at a bit of a disadvantage if you were unfamiliar with the games. However, in many cases rules were explained or knowledge of gameplay was unnecessary, and I am sure that the GM would be happy to help out if needed. The theme and decor of the room would be very appealing to younger kids, and there are a couple of puzzles directed towards younger players (as well as some toys they could play with). However, despite the playful atmosphere, the difficulty level of many of the puzzles are more appropriate for older kids and adults. So this is potentially a miss more from a marketing perspective, but the owner does try to steer inexperienced groups or those with younger kids to their other room. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is a great room for anyone who is a big kid at heart, loves classic board games, or just wants to check out a room with really unique theming and approach! This is a more difficult room with less linear flow than the other room The Greatest Caper currently offers. So, newbies or small groups might be better off starting with "Mona Lisa Is Missing". We recommend groups of 4-8 players from about age 11 and up. We had a lot of fun playing and embracing our childhood fantasies of ending up in Board Game Land! 🔎 HINT You’ll be in good shape if you start the game on a roll! Additional Info Street parking available Parking lot in front of "Pho Capitol" Located on 2nd floor (stairs) Table Games available Private Restroom from each escape room Photos above are properties of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank The Greatest Caper for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #DaveBristol #Fun #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #FamilyFriendly #Vermont #USA #TheGreatestCaper

Photos provided by Stratton Escape Room Company: Stratton Escape Room Game: The Pinehurst Country: USA 🇺🇸 Language: English Type of Game: Remote Escape Room 🗣 Genre: Mystery Date Played: 5/22/2020 Difficulty (based on 6 players): 7/10 Size of Team: Unlimited Time: 90 Minutes Price: $49.00 (1 household Zoom), $20 (each add't) The story of the bar, "The Pinehurst" was set in the 1980s. We started the game by having to find our way inside in order to help solve the mystery of the lost vintage Schiltz. There was a few extra preparation steps we needed to take with this escape room other than the normal Zoom download. Besides the standard inventory portal, we also had to download a program called "Yi Home" (which provided 5 camera angles of the rooms) and print out two pages of inventory and password "tracking" sheet. The inventory tracking sheet became very useful during the game. The rooms were filled with a ton of memorabilia items that took us back to the 80s instantly. It felt like a real bar with ton of different types of beers from all over the world. You'll definitely feel like you got a beer lesson in this game. At times we did feel a little overwhelmed with how many items were in the rooms. It would've helped us and the avatar if some items were glued down that were not in play. We completed the room in 59 minutes and 55 seconds. It's great that the escape room generously extended the play time to 90 minutes as there were a lot of searching and puzzles in this game. We felt that the portal system was too complicated as each camera needed a password that needed to be reentered every time you wanted to access one. Although it was great to have angles on all of the rooms, we didn't use it much during the game. We would've been happy with the simple avatar camera and 360 still shots of the room. The inventory list also had 7 passwords that we had to enter in order to access the items. This took our eyes away from the main action on the avatar since we're busy looking at the inventory list and the cameras. We really enjoyed the puzzles, story and decor of the room. With some minor clean up on the inventory list and gluing down some items not in play, this could definitely raise the game up a notch. The set design was easily one of our favorites in all of the remote escape rooms we've played so far! *** 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 Stratton 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. #ESCAPETHEROOmers #AtHomeGames #EscapeRooms #StrattonEscapeRoom #ThePinehurst #RemoteEscapeRoom #Avatar #Fun #Mystery #bar #beer #drunk

LOCATION: Woodbridge, Virginia, USA Photo + video property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Descend 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 5, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Horror, Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 4PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $26/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Escape Room Woodbridge is the third escape room location we’re visiting in Virginia. There’s plenty of parking outside their vicinity. The waiting area is quite cozy, but they also have a spacious area in the back in case there’s any parties or team building events. Today, we are here as paranormal investigators attempting to save a local hotel that’s experiencing a strange phenomenon in the Maid’s Quarters. We need to weaken Faith Mccloud’s spell and return this hotel back to its normal state in the “Descend” room. As we entered the room, there was definitely an eerie feeling that creeped up our spine. This is one of the rooms that will have the game master inside the room (we saw many reviews expressing this, so thought it wouldn’t be considered as a spoiler and some players may want to know this in advance before making any decisions). For those of you who don't like horror, the game master is not there to scare you but rather to assist with the game play and the storyline. Most of the time we really do not like rooms with game masters in them as it makes it awkward and hinders the immersive experience. But our game master was utterly entertaining and made the game extra “fun”. The room setting along with the props that they used did feel like a movie set that took us back into a "Twilight Zone" feel. Too bad the size of the room couldn’t be bigger as it would’ve definitely made a larger impact. For us, two people was definitely a good number for this room as we escaped with plenty of time left. With four people, it may feel a bit crowded and for people who is sensitive to enclosed space, you might not like being in there with too many people. The puzzles were cleverly connected with the theme of the room. The only thing we felt could be improved is the number of puzzles in place. We felt that there could be a few more added into the room or maybe adjust the difficulty level for enthusiasts with more puzzles added. The ending was somewhat expected from what we’ve figured out, but a little twist would be even better and would've added more “creepiness” to this since there’s already a platform for it. Currently there’s two other rooms at this location - “The Handbook” which is mainly for beginners and “Speakeasy” which is their hardest room. Overall, we really enjoyed this storyline and the creativity behind it and can’t wait to try a larger-sized room creation by the great minds behind Escape Room Woodbridge! *** 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"!) **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 Room Woodbridge 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 #escaperoomwoodbridge #descend #woodbridge #virginia #va #usa

LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia, USA Photo provided by Escape Room Live Photos/ Videos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Pro-Ranormal Activity 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 28, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 8-10 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 45 Mins 💰 PRICE: $75/Team ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You and your team of paranormal investigators have been sent from the Discovery Channel's "Destination America" to find Edgar Allen Poe's "Lost Manuscript"! With your particular set of skills and high tech equipment, you have only 45 minutes to search Poe's old chambers! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This room had a very unique but nice surprise to the game play. We didn't expect it when we entered the room. Collaboration was the key to success here. We've played many Edgar Allen Poe-themed rooms prior to this and most stuck with the history or love life and had more reading components. This game took a different approach and I quite enjoy the "spooky Poe". This is our second time playing an Escape Room Live game! The first was "A Pirate's Curse" (now renamed - "A Pirate's Adventure") at their Georgetown, DC location. We've also provided an "Exclusive Look" inside all of their rooms at the DC location on our YouTube channel so we know that their set designs are incredible with an extraordinary attention to detail. The rooms at the Alexandria location also deliver the same quality! The set design for "Poe-Ranormal Activity" enabled us to feel like we were exploring a haunted apartment. The furniture and the lighting created an eerie mystical atmosphere which enhanced the experience from the beginning. Since we are paranormal investigators, we should be equipped with some kind of "Ghostbusters" technology and we were! The "gadget" that detected "electromagnetic fields" in the room was a perfect add on to the experience. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK I would've loved to see some puzzle components embed into the "gadget" that we had to use versus mainly an add on for atmosphere. One of the equipment was quite difficult to operate as it's quite sensitive to touch. It took us awhile to be able to input the correct code in. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Be sure to keep in mind that the escape rooms at Escape Room Live (Alexandria) are 45 minute games as opposed to the Georgetown location which offer you the traditional 60 minutes. With that said, they are equally as enjoyable and might allow you to cram in more games back-to-back! It feels like the Alexandria location focuses more on classic mysterious games and characters such as Poe, Sherlock, Moriarty, and Wizards. While the Georgetown locations are more adventurous - Titanic, Mummy's, Pirates, and their horror-themed game - "The Cabin", They definitely have a fun variety of themes to choose from so there's something for everyone! 🔎 HINT Flip it like a pancake! Additional Info Street parking with meters Lobby with waiting area Dark lit room We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank Escape Room Live 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 #escaperoomlive #edgarallenpoe #poeranormalactivity #Raven #eerie #haunting #mystery #supernatural #alexandria #virginia #va #usa

LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Saddlewood Saloon 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 5, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Western 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 6PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $27/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes We arrived early on a Saturday morning at Bond’s Escape Room in Arlington, VA. We were lucky to find parking right downstairs. They are located on the second floor of a beautiful mall complex. Street parking would probably be difficult as it does get quite busy in this mall complex but there are lots of parking lots nearby. The lobby area feels very welcoming and the designs are very modern. There’s a large café-like seating area that they are using as a waiting area with plenty of games available. Also, it can easily be turned it into a party space. They also have a sister location in Fairfax, VA with 11 escape room themes! Since this is their new location and currently only have two functional escape rooms available - "Saddlewood Saloon" & "Enchanted Castle: Battle for Gahl-Zaan" and we’re going to attempt them both. They have a third room in the works that’ll be a continuation story of "Enchanted Castle: Battle for Gahl-Zaan" which is called "Elven Forest: Battle of Gahl-Zaan". I’m sure they’ll build more here seeing the capacity of the space that they can work with. After watching the intro video, we were led into the “Saddlewood Saloon” room first. Our mission was to prevent the millionaire from destroying the town. He has plans to build a dam and block our town’s water source so Saddlewood will turn into a ghost town. We need to stop his evil plan! The first impression of the room was the set design and props used were very authentic. You immediately feel like you’re transported onto a Western movie set. The room feels very “aggressive player proof”. Most items are nailed down, so you won’t be able to break them even if you tried. This is the first room we felt a little worried in terms of what we were supposed to do because it’s very linear and there’s not much you are able to find or use right away. We were stuck for a bit on one puzzle and there’s not much you can do other than ask for a hint to move forward. The puzzle we got stuck on turned out to be quite humous. All the puzzles stayed on par with the theme of the room and what you would use in real life inside of a saloon. Our only suggestion would be perhaps to have some more puzzles and make it a little less linear. With the two of us, we escaped with ample time to spare so we would think this room would be great for beginner escapees to try as it won’t feel too overwhelming. For enthusiasts, I would say 2 is probably the most you’ll need. We can’t wait to try their next room - “Enchanted Castle: Battle for Gahl-Zaan” which is going to be a bit more challenging! (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"!) **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 Bond's 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. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #bondsescaperoom #saddlewoodsaloon #saddlewood #saloon #arlington #virginia #va #usa

LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia, USA Videos/ Photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Enchanted Castle 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 5, 2019 🎬 GENRE: Fantasy 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up to 6PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $27/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Read our review on “Saddlewood Saloon” to find out details on Bond’s Escape Room’s location. After the debriefing on the TV, we were ready to be challenged in the “Enchanted Castle: Battle for Gahl-Zaan” room. What was once a peaceful town, is now being attacked by a sickness and it’s our mission to rescue the town. We need to venture deep within the magical woods where the elves live and find the mythical tree that can heal the village. But first, we must manufacture a magical sword so we can pass the barrier the elves have created to stop us from getting to them. As we enter the room, all the set design was meant to feel like we’re in the medieval time frame. The props once again felt very authentic. We’ve played several similar themed rooms before and it seems like all the escape rooms love to make a solid throne! All of their props are made in-house so it’s quite impressive to see the quality and how they all connected with each other. There were a few technical issues that day, but it didn’t bother us much with our adventure. We liked how there was a lot more to do in this room in terms of puzzles and they were very creative in how it intertwined with the storyline. It was as if the puzzles were also telling the story and as we continued to solve them, more details started to unravel. We completed the room with ample time with just the two of us. From a difficulty standpoint, this one had a lot more to do but the puzzle flow was great so it’s not too challenging. The room is more spacious than their "Saddlewood Saloon" room so you can have a group of 4-6 novices playing the room and have a lot of fun with exploration. Overall, we feel that Bond's Escape Room's designs are not really about search and find. Their puzzles are very straight forward with a clean hint system. Each puzzle’s solution will lead you to the next puzzle’s clue. This is a great system for beginner players or organized players who likes a very direct approach to puzzle solving. As enthusiast, we love a bit more challenge on the side of room design and we hope Bond’s Escape Room can perhaps add in some ADDitional “surprises” since we really enjoyed their set designs. The “Enchanted Castle: Battle for Gahl-Zaan” room can be played as a competition room with “Elven Forest: Battle for Gahl-Zaan”. We can’t wait until it’s done so we can complete our journey into the magical elves’ world and save the village! Interesting fact: Gahl-Zaan is actually one of their game master’s name. If you do encounter the original Gahl-Zaan, make sure you say hi! (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"!) **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 Bond's 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. #escapetheroomers #etr #review #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #bondsescaperoom #battleforgahlzaan #enchantedcastle #arlington #virginia #va #usa

LOCATION: Fairfax, Virginia, Pennsylvania, USA Above photo was provided by Room Escape Fairfax Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, the room (no puzzle spoilers) and more: Above Video was filmed and edited by ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Molly's Horror Room 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 28, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 4.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-6 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $27/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Molly was an ordinary little girl that enjoyed playing with her dolls and teddy bears while singing songs in her room. Two years ago she disappeared and her room remained exactly how she left it, Lately, Molly's parents have encountered strange and unexplainable incidents in the room. Since then, they've boarded up the room and locked it shut to prevent whatever's inside from getting out. You and your team of paranormal investigators have been requested to examine Molly's room. Unfortunately, you don't have much time and you have now been locked inside... "Molly's Horror Room"!! Above video was provided by Room Escape Fairfax 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The set design for this room really gave us the goosebumps. Since the escape room is located in the basement it provided the perfect ambiance for this room. The game master told us that there's actually a dojo upstairs that would from time to time add natural sound effects from the creaking floors. The room itself has dimmed lighting accompanied by creepy old toys. We kept thinking there was someone else in the room with us. And if you are "lucky", you might get a return on your "calling"... The set design cleverly hid everything that would cause a jump scare and it got us almost every time! The scene transformation was "lovely" as we one from one room to another. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There were a couple of puzzles in the room that we managed to bypass without solving it which actually confused us because we were performing out of order. Some of the props felt like they needed some maintenance and others that were not working needed to be removed from the room to avoid this from happening. We also had to guess one of the solutions due to this issue. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Room Escape Fairfax is the sister company of Bond's Escape Room which we've visited before and played their games - "Saddlewood Saloon" and "Enchanted Castle". You can click HERE for our exclusive interview with the manager and a sneak peek inside both of those rooms! Room Escape Fairfax is a larger space that currently has 9 escape rooms in total and Bond's Escape Room currently has 5 escape rooms and 1 online virtual game. If you love jump scares then I'm sure "Molly" will take very good care of you. Otherwise, there are many other fun themes to chose from! Additional Info This is a dim lit game Parking lot available Lobby with waiting area Above photos are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers We don't want to go into detail and ruin any surprises for you, but if you'd like more information on the room, feel free to email us. (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank Room Escape Fairfax 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 #roomescapefairfax #BondsEscapeRoom #mollyshorrorroom #horror #eerie #poltergeiest #ghost #dolls #fairfax #virginia #va #usa

LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia, USA Photo above is property of Escape Quest 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Black Widow 📅 DATE PLAYED: September 16, 2018 🎬 GENRE: Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 8PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $34/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Video above is property of Escape Quest This escape room location is located on the second floor and there's no elevators. The lobby area is quite large and comfortable. The decor definitely adds to the ambience and there's a few puzzles for you to play with while waiting. The room design has a bit of a eerie feeling to it as if you are in a black widow's apartment, but I would definitely not label it as scary. We felt that the decor played well with the storyline, but the design of the room didn't feel as immersive. We were glad all the props were in great condition and functioned well. The puzzles were a good mix of high-tech and basic locks which played nicely. We actually finished up the puzzle rather quickly but got stuck at the end because of a brand new tech we have never encountered before. Also, we didn't understand one of the meaning behind the hint we got so we almost didn't make it out in time but figured it out with a minute left. There were some minor red herrings, but nothing major. Overall, we enjoyed our experience so much that we booked a second room back-to-back right there on the spot. (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"!) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #EscapeQuest #Mystery #Virginia #USA

LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia, USA Photo above is property of Escape Quest 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The Lost Temple 📅 DATE PLAYED: September 16, 2018 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Jungle 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 8.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 8PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $34/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes Read our review on the "The Black Widow" room for information on this escape location. This second room that we tried was definitely more immersive than the first. Right when you enter, you're going to feel like an archaeologist visiting an ancient dig. The props were pretty authentic and once again there was a good balance of high-tech and normal key lock puzzles. We had some difficulty using one of the tech products later on and that took almost 20 minutes of our time. We didn't feel that the game master's hint were clear at all. Unless the tech part was malfunctioning, we thought we did exactly what was hinted to us. Finally at the end, it worked and we were then faced with another obstacle. This was also another tech puzzle that we've never encountered, but was able to solve it right before our time was up. We liked this room better because the storyline was more intriguing and to the point. (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"!) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #EscapeQuest #Adventure #Archaeology #Virginia #USA

LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia, USA Photo above is property of Escape Quest Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: The King's Ransom 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 9, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Adventure, Medieval 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $36-54/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You and your group of friends have been confined to the King's royal chambers! There's a demand for the King's coffer of gold in exchange for his life and it's up to you to find it. But beware, his chambers are filled with challenges designed to hide and protect his most precious items! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The props in this room felt like items you would find in a castle in the medieval times. It almost felt like we were inside of a museum exhibition observing historical pieces. The huge center table is definitely eye catchy and a great place to put items on when working on the puzzles. There's even a seat for the "reader" of the group to read off all the story/riddles to the fellow team members. Although this is just a single room experience, there was a lot of puzzles embedded in hidden places. There was a clear mission on what we needed to find and do in order to claim the Gold at the end. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK This is Escape Quest's oldest room and some props were a bit finicky during our game play and some needs a bit updating. There's no other way to figure out answers for riddles in this room other than ask for a hint. One riddle in particular was based more on a "saying" which if you are not familiar with then you'll probably need to just ask the GM for the answer. It's quite difficult to clue players on these. There was one puzzle in there that was a bit of a logic leap for us. Even after using a hint, we still needed a nudge in the right direction. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? We first visited Escape Quest at their Alexandria, Virginia location back in 2018 to play "The Black Widow" and "The Lost Temple". From the minute that we stepped foot inside the lobby area, we knew that Escape Quest was something special! The lobby decor and costumer service of this family owned business were top notch. Since then, we've been back to play to their newest game - "Pitfall" and their other location in Bethesda, Maryland to play "Expedition Unknown"! They are constantly improving their games as we see now from their oldest one we've just played to their newest one that just won our Bullseye Award (Pitfall). We look forward to new games that will be released from them this year! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO There is street parking available (pay meter with app). Lobby area with seating and games available. You'll need to climb a flight of stairs to get to the lobby. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this game, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!) Disclosure: We thank Escape Quest 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 #Ransom #Adventure #Medieval #Alexandria #Virginia #EscapeQuest #USA

LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia, USA Photo above is property of Escape Quest Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Pitfall 📅 DATE PLAYED: February 28, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $34/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY Rumor has it, that the Black Hills Gold Mine contains millions of dollars worth of treasure. You and your team decided to venture off to find the entrance to the mine which collapsed due to a powerful earthquake over 75 years ago. Deep in the jungle of South America, you accidentally plunge into a deadly pitfall and you now have only 60 minutes to find your way out or become trapped forever! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE We were super excited to play "Pitfall" as we knew about this game before the pandemic. We were so glad that they re-opened and that the room was available! "Pitfall" is an escape room adventurer's dream! The unique storyline puts you right inside of a collapsed mine and you need to navigate your way out! How much more immersive can you get? Much like the other games that we've played by Escape Quest, the quality of the set design was fantastic! As soon as we entered, we felt like we stepped foot inside of an abandoned mine that hadn't been discovered in 75 years. All of the puzzles felt like challenges that you would face in order to survive! I really loved the sound effects in this room. It constantly reminded us of being underground in a cave through rumbling sounds of rocks and water drippings. We love it when there's a good mixture of different types of puzzles (physical, traditional, technological, etc.). Of course, the theme would have to make sense in order to incorporate a good variety and "Pitfall" absolutely did! 🧩 MISSED THE MARK There were certain parts of the experience that could've been more engaging. Towards the end, there wasn't much of a challenge. It was more like we knew what had to be done and things were just aligning themselves up for us. There wasn't much puzzle solving involved and there could've easily been a couple more obstacles added for that wow moment. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Escape Quest has 2 locations - Alexandria, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. So far, we've played "The Black Widow" and "The Lost Temple" at the Alexandria, VA location and "Expedition Unknown" at the Bethesda, MA location. One thing's for sure is that Escape Quest consistently delivers great games!! We first found out about Escape Quest while visiting VA w/ the family. Of course, we started to get itchy for Escape Rooms, so we searched on Google and to our surprise, the Alexandria, VA location was 5 minutes away right across the bridge! They are located on King Street, which is quite popular and their surrounded by a bunch of shops and restaurants. The lobby is very welcoming and spacious! As mentioned, if you're an adventure seeker that ponders whether or not you have what it takes to survive hypothetical situations, "Pitfall" is a must play! "Pitfall" was so much fun to experience and definitely reminded us how much we missed playing in-person escape rooms! Additional Info Metered street parking avaialable Lobby with seating 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 Quest 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 #EscapeQuest #adventure #survival #virginia #usa

LOCATION: Leesburg, Virginia, USA Photo above is property of Escape Room LOCO Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝  ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME: Refuge 📅 DATE PLAYED: November 8, 2021 🎬 GENRE: Mystery, Survival 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 PPL 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins 💰 PRICE: $29-35/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes 📖 THE STORY You and your group of friends have become lost in the woods. Searching for help, you discover a desolated cabin. Reluctant to enter, you decide to figure out way to get inside to call for help. This might be your only hope... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE I might be a little biased towards "cabin theme" rooms. We've played probably 15 or so by now. There's always something eerie about the set design and it always looks amazing when it's done right. The outside of "Refuge" looks like we've just stumbled onto a creepy cabin out of no where. Who knows what's waiting for us inside. But anything is better than the darkness lurking around us on the outside. When delivering a storyline like this, it's very easy to connect the players to an actual scenario they might have experienced themselves in the past in real life. We enjoyed the fact that we had to solve puzzles in order to get ourselves into the cabin as a starting point. The eerie lighting, left over clues from previous "guests" at the cabin and sound effects immediately put us in survival mode. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK During our game play, there was a minor defect in one of the props. This was not mentioned to us prior to the game so we were confused about how to use that prop when it was relevant to a puzzle later on. One of the puzzles had an "assumption" factor which wasn't written into the clues. We thought it would be best to clarify this for players. There was an action that we had to do for one of the puzzles which felt didn't feel relevant to the storyline. It felt more like "entertainment" for GMs to watch rather than for the players to physically do. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Escape Room LOCO currently has 4 games available with all different types of themes. If you want to check out which theme is the right one for you, click HERE for the video. If you enjoy a little adventure with a bit of eerie atmosphere, then "Refuge" might be the game for you! Please note: One player will need to be able to climb a ladder during the game. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO There are a few free parking spaces right outside the facility. There's a lobby area with seating. You'll need to climb a flight of stairs to get to the lobby (not handicap-accessible). There's a restaurant right near the facility. 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 Room LOCO for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #BrandonChow #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Mystery #Cabin #EscapeRoomLOCO #Virginia #USA