LOCATION: Queens, NYC, New York, USA Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝    ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Dungeon of Elements 📅 DATE PLAYED : March 16, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Fantasy 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl) : 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 7 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $29.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Read our review of the " The Secret of the Alchemist " room to find out more about this escape room location. Immediately after successfully escaping "The Secret of the Alchemist", we attempted one of their popular rooms - "The Dungeon of Elements". We've heard great things about this room, so we were eager to find out for ourselves. This room is also located in the basement of the facility, so it has that "dungeon" feeling as you walk down the stairs. Once you enter the room, you are in a main section area with two locked rooms. The room design and the level of detail was quite impressive as it felt like an actual dungeon. We enjoyed the fact that each room had its own elemental puzzle challenges and required those same elements to solve them. In comparison to the first room, this one was a lot easier but had a better flow to it. Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers *** We regret to inform this company has closed its doors *** Disclosure : We thank Enigma 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 #Fantasy #EnigmaEscapeGames #Queens #NYC #NewYork #USA

LOCATION: Wharton, New Jersey, USA Photo above is property of 13th Hour Escape Rooms 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : John Hayden Room 📅 DATE PLAYED : December 2, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $29.00/ pp ($174.00/ Private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY This is where it all began. The starting point of John Hayden’s Farmhouse. We were sent into John’s room to find out who he is planning to kill next. Will we be able to get out in time or be his next victim? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Simple, yet fun puzzles. Game flow was smooth throughout. Even though this was the first room they designed, the décor is still very consistent in terms of quality.    🧩 MISSED THE MARK We escaped but did not feel that we accomplished our mission. We are unsure who his next victim is and why the final puzzle freed us from the room. It would be great if that could be incorporated into the story line. Some props did feel a bit worn in compared to his other rooms. This one could use a bit of updating. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? The puzzles in this room are much easier since it is the “starting” room. However, we did have a lot of fun even as enthusiasts as some were still quite clever the way they were designed. Two people can definitely take on this room if you have played escape rooms before. In comparison to their other rooms, this one had the least tech involved. It is also their smallest room in terms of square footage so ideally 4 would be a comfortable fit. If you want to tackle a few rooms at 13th hour and want to warm up first, this is a great room to start your journey. 🔎 HINT Take a look from another perspective. ℹ️    ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Located in Warehouse "B" door 11 Lobby area with seating available It's important to note that the game uses fake snow; if your team has any allergies to it, you can have the GM turn it off immediately. Photos above are property of 13th Hour Escape Rooms (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 13th Hour 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 #Horror #13thHourEscapeRooms #USA #NewJersey

LOCATION: Wharton, New Jersey, USA Photo above is property of 13th Hour Escape Rooms 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Great Room 📅 DATE PLAYED : February 17, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $29.00/ pp ($290.00/ Private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Read our review of the " The Grand Parlor " room to find out more about this escape location. Immediately after successfully escaping "The Grand Parlor", we decided to try 13th Hour Haunted House and Escape Rooms' older room - "The Great Room". The "Great Room" was designed with the same level of quality and decor as "The Grand Parlor". The story line was very interesting and definitely correlated with puzzle designs. In comparison to "The Grand Parlor", you can tell that "The Great Room" was an earlier escape room design mainly by the puzzles that were offered in the room. Although there is a tremendous level of integration from the earlier to the newer, "The Great Room" did not disappoint. The only thing that we felt might be challenging for the players is the height requirement for some of the puzzles. Other than that, this room is extremely immersive and entertaining. We managed to escape with just two people and plenty of time to spare. The next room that we are attempting to escape from is - " The Dungeon ". Photos above are property of 13th Hour Escape Rooms (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 13th Hour 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   # Horror   #13thHourEscapeRooms  #USA #NewJersey

LOCATION: Wharton, New Jersey, USA Photo above is property of 13th Hour Escape Rooms 📝    ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Grand Parlor 📅 DATE PLAYED : February 17, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $29.00/ pp ($290.00/ private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Public/Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Whenever discussing escape rooms in New Jersey with fellow enthusiasts, there's one company that always gets spoken highly of... 13th Hour Haunted House and Escape Rooms. The reputation that this company has built for themselves seems to be pretty consistent. Obviously, we wanted to find out for ourselves and draw our own conclusion without any influence from others. We were fortunate enough to meet with the owner/ developer to learn more about the company. 13th Hour Haunted House was created 8 years ago and the Escape Rooms was introduced 4 years ago. What was once a farm house is now a large warehouse facility that houses a two-floor haunted house and 5 escape rooms with a 6th one on the way. In regards to the lobby/ waiting area, there's no seating available. If it isn't that busy, it's not that big of deal since the wait time isn't that long. However, during peak season some seating would be beneficial for customers. We didn't deduct that when rating the lobby decor due to the fact that they have some really amazing set designs. The customer service was phenomenal. The owner/ developer was extremely professional and dedicated to his craft. The staff was also very hospitable. There is a parking lot right out in front with plenty of spaces. 13th Hour has three haunted houses with one of them ran in the pitch dark. For those people who like haunted houses but don't like to be touched by the actors, there's an option to opt out. They will provide glow sticks for the people that don't mind being touched. The haunted houses are not open all the time, so please check their websites for their special events. Today, we are scheduled to try to (3) rooms and the first one is their newest room - "The Grand Parlor". On the website, "The Grand Parlor" room specifies that there's a minimum requirement of 4 people in order to play. We recommend that as well, since there's a lot of teamwork and communication involved in order to succeed. We managed to escape with only a couple of seconds left and we had 4 people total (2 of us and 2 other people). The puzzle challenges were extremely creative from beginning to end with a fully immersive set design to complement the storyline. We knew what to expect prior to visiting the location which set the bar really high. Fortunately for us, 13th Hour did not disappoint! Next we are experiencing one of their older rooms - " The Great Room" . (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 13th Hour 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 #13thHourEscapeRooms #Horror #NewJersey #USA

LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Photo above is property of Escapology Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Now You See Me 📅 DATE PLAYED : February 11, 2026 🎬 GENRE : Heist, Magic 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 6/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-6 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $49.99/ pp (Min. 2 ppl) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY Beneath Vienna's streets, a high-profile art auction serves as a front for trafficking weapons, stolen artifacts, and secrets. Your mission: infiltrate this criminal gathering, outpace the FBI, and steal a rare masterpiece hiding the key to a vault containing the organization's wealth. Can you help the Horsemen execute this complex heist without getting caught? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The set design looked simple, yet we were thrilled with the hidden secrets that gradually revealed themselves as we solved puzzles along the way. This game expertly utilized a variety of magic tricks, both visual and prop-related, creating numerous "magical" moments for us. One special effect even left us wondering, "How did they do that?" I love how the puzzles required players to actually perform the magic trick, rewarding us with a clue or solution once completed. One visual clue was particularly impressive, requiring collaboration and careful observation to uncover what could easily be missed at first glance. We were delighted by the personalization aspect of one of the puzzles, which truly made us feel like integral parts of the game. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK One puzzle featured wording that was somewhat unclear regarding the visual clues we needed to observe, which disrupted the flow of our game. The visual clue for the final puzzle requires clarification, as it currently does not align well with the actual prop in the room, resulting in a delay in identifying the intended solution. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you're a fan of the movie " Now You See Me ," get ready to be captivated by this escape room from the very beginning! You'll be surrounded by familiar props used by magicians, and you'll actually feel like a magician yourself as you "perform" a few tricks and witness magic happening right before your eyes. As fans of the movie series, we experienced plenty of "oooo"s and "ahhh"s during our gameplay. If you love magic, you absolutely must check out this game because seeing is believing! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️   ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot available Lobby area with seating and games Merchandise available for purchase Photo above is 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 Escapology Escape Rooms (Las Vegas Town Square) 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 #Escapology #Heist #Magic #Mystery #Nevada #USA

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California, USA Photo above is property of Escape The Room (LA) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Cartman's Escape Room 📅 DATE PLAYED : November 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Adventure, Cartoon, Kids, Family, Comedy 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up to 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $35.00-$37.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY Cartman: “Screw you guys, I’m going to skoooool!” ETR: You mean escape from school? Cartman: “Respect ma authoritah!” ETR: ….” Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” And so it begins… Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE This room had us laughing the entire time. From the original South Park dialog to the interactive hint system given by the game master, we loved being called “Dumb”. We haven’t seen much puzzles that can incorporate humor, so this was entertaining. Hint system was fun and different. We enjoyed not having to hold a walkie talkie. We felt like we’ve been transported into the actual cartoon. The vibrant colors of the room created a happy atmosphere right away. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Although most props were well made, some seemed to have needed some update already. One particular puzzle had some parts of the pen marks that were worn off. Could those be printed on instead? Although outside knowledge of the show was not needed to solve the puzzles, some puzzle pieces did have a relevance to the show and because we haven’t seen the episode, we did not get the correlation. One item was not mentioned to us at the beginning that was usable during the game play which caused us a hint later on since we thought everything that was needed was in the room already. It may be worth it for the game master to double check to make sure that the players have what they needed before entering the room. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Cartman’s Escape Room is officially licensed with South Park & Comedy Central. This definitely helped with how authentic the set designed looked. If you are a South Park fan and love some comedy, this is a must do room. We had a few minutes left on the clock with just the two of us but there were a lot to explore and do in the room. Ideally 4-6 people would be a great number for this room. Don’t let Cartman call you “dumb” and save Kenny! 🔎 HINT You may not need all the pieces. 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 room, please remember to let them know that " ESCAPETHEROOMers " sent you!) Disclosure : We thank Escape The Room LA for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #CiciCao  #IRLescaperoom   #EscapeRooms #EscapeTheRoomLA #Southpark #Comedy #Adventure #California #USA

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas, USA Photo above is property of Escape The Room (San Antonio) 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Agency 📅 DATE PLAYED : August 8, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Spy, Mission 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 8 ppl) : 8.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up to 10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $28/PP ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Our next stop in San Antonio, Texas is an old friend of ours... Escape The Room! Escape The Room is one of the oldest franchise companies that originated in NYC and currently has 19 locations all over the US. This location is located in the heart of downtown Riverwalk and very close to the Convention Center. It’s quite difficult to find public parking but there’s plenty of parking lots nearby. The lobby is very spacious with a waiting area. You can easily set up a corporate event in the front. Today, we are agents attempting a secret mission in “The Agency” room. Normally, it’s just the two of us but today we had an interesting mix! We have two newcomers, two enthusiasts and two escape room owners! The room was spacious enough that even with 8 people it didn’t feel crammed. As we entered an office setting, we divided into separate areas in the room and started to divide and conquer. The room doesn’t have too much searching involved but there was a good amount of puzzles. We were happy we weren’t alone this time. The overall flow was quite nice and the game master was on point with the hint system. There was one red herring component which we thought could be changed out as it made the puzzle itself very confusing. One hearing device was also a bit tricky due to the volume being too low and unclear. There were a few design elements of the room that was unique, but some needed a bit more up-keeping. This room would be more difficult to do with just 2 people mainly because of the size and puzzle aspects of it but we did escape with only a few seconds left with 8 people. We have to say from a design and immersive aspect, we still love Escape The Room’s “Jurassic Escape” room the best. We felt that this room fell a bit short from the set design and “wow” moments but overall, we always get a good brain exercise from Escape The Room’s puzzles. We encourage enthusiasts or large groups to give this room a try and let us know what you think!  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 The Room (Boston  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 #EscapeTheRoom #Detective #Mystery #SanAntonio #Texas #USA

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Photo above is property of Escape The Room (Boston) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Clock Tower 📅 DATE PLAYED : February 9, 2020 🎬 GENRE : Sci-Fi 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 10 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $28.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock… The adventure began. We were sent on a time travel journey to assist the timekeeper who’s been stuck in a time warp. Can we set everything back to normal? Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The set design was beautiful and the theme definitely brought us back to the “Steampunk” era. All the props felt like they were made from real copper and brass. This is probably the second biggest clock we’ve seen in an escape game. It was an impressive centerpiece and it made the entire game feel “lively”. Props to the puzzle designer for being able to come up with so many puzzles surrounding the time theme. There were no repetitive puzzles and they all intertwined perfectly like cogs inside a clock. We really enjoyed using some of the “parts” physically. The “timekeeper” was a great enhancement for the room experience. The finale was well thought out and we understood right away what was to be done to turn everything back to the start. It was great to see a spin off from the normal “lock and key” escape ending. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Some music would've been a great addition to create a sense of “urgency” since time is literally "of the essence" (especially during the end). It would also help with the soundproofing issue (especially during the first part of the game because we were able to hear the outside party the entire time since the front desk is right outside). One prop had a broken part which caused us to not be able to set a puzzle correctly. In the end, it still triggered something to open but we weren't sure if that was manually done or not. There was a reset that had to happen during our game which the game master had to come in to help us. He said this rarely happens, but it was a bit nerve-wracking since it was towards the ending puzzle. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This game was enjoyable from many different perspectives. The set design, props, puzzles were all on par with the storyline with a solid finish. With just the 2 of us, it was quite challenging as there was a lot to do but we were able to warp back in time. Our recommended size would be 4 or more as the room was quite spacious. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely travel back in time in “The Clock Tower”. 🔎 HINT Blank counts as a space as well. ℹ️    ADDITIONAL INFO Street Parking Elevator to 3rd FL Lobby with waiting area & Puzzles 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 The Room (Boston) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. Update : Our reviewers Krista & Dave also visited Escape The Room Boston to play "The Clock Tower" in December '21!! #CiciCao #etr #review #escaperoomreviews #escaperooms #escape #rooms #games #escapetheroomboston #theclocktower #boston #massachusetts #ma #usa

LOCATION: Washington, DC, USA Photo above is property of Escape The Room (DC) Photo above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Submarine 📅 DATE PLAYED : November 9, 2021 🎬 GENRE : Thriller 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 9/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $27.00 - $42.00/ pp (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : No 📖 THE STORY You have just been informed that 8 members of your team are trapped at the bottom of the ocean! In order to save them you must board a submarine and descend to the depths of the sea. This rescue mission is extremely dangerous as you've just been briefed that the captain has gone insane and the oxygen supply is running low! And who knows what else is in the deep sea? It's going to take more than just your navigational skills to find your teammates, rescue them, and return to the surface! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE We love the walkway leading to the submarine. The rusty metal submarine body led us all the way to the entrance. The lighting was perfect for the scenery. Sound was done really well throughout the game to constantly remind us that we're under the ocean. You were even able to see fish swimming around the circular windows. Of course there were more surprises revealed to us as we continued on with the rescue mission. The "urgency" feeling was constantly reminded during the game play. It almost felt like we're completing missions in chapters. The graphics used during one part of the game was done really well. We thought we're actually traversing in the bottom of the ocean. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK This room is extremely difficult for two people. We almost feel like suggesting that it should be a min 3 people type of game. At one point during the game, one person will need to be actually stationed some where as a certain puzzle will need to be attended to the entire time or else the other members won't be able to work on the rest of the room. Perhaps there could be a bypass for that mechanism when there's a small group. There were a couple of challenges that had a lot of repetition. You'll need to do a string of actions in order to receive something. During a 60 minute game, it was pretty difficult to achieve considering this room had a lot of puzzles that needed "divide and conquer" type of collaboration. Some mechanisms did not react right away and we had to waste time waiting for them to react. This also caused game play time. There's too much intuition (like we were suppose to know how a submarine should operate) and hand holding in the game. The GM basically narrated to us what the next step should be and how we should accomplish it. This could be easily fixed by implementing these commands into the game itself as clues rather than having the game master tell it to us. Immersion felt lost through this type of interaction. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Escape The Room has a lot of locations and so far we've played " The Dig ", " The Agency ", " The Clock Tower ", " Cartman's Escape Room ", and " Jurassic Escape ". " The Submarine " was definitely their most difficult game in our opinion. If you like to give this game a try, we recommend going with a large group. If you like mechanics and the feeling of operating a submarine, then this could be your chance to make that dream come true! ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO Street parking will be pretty difficult to find. There is a parking lot one block away from the escape room. Metro station is right outside the facility. Take one flight of stairs or elevator down to the lower level. There is a lobby with seating area and it's large event to host a group event. Photo 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 The Room DC 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 #Submarine #Spy #Espionage #WashingtonDC #EscapeTheRoom #USA

LOCATION: Washington, DC, USA Photo above is property of Escape The Room (DC) Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Jurassic Escape 📅 DATE PLAYED : July 6, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Adventure, Dinosaur 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 8.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $32.00-$34.00/ pp (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers Our first time at Escape The Room was at their NYC location. They were the first escape room to open in the U.S. Currently, they have expanded their franchise to 19 different locations. Today, we arrived really late to catch their last game at the Washington DC location. Since it was a Saturday night, it was easy to find parking right in front of the building with no fees. I would imagine during the weekdays it would be difficult as it’s located on a very busy street. Once we got buzzed in, we headed down to the basement. The lobby area was very cute with puzzles and seats for the guests that waited for their games. Be sure to check out the dinosaur egg that they are hatching!   We’ve been dying to try their “Jurassic Escape” room at the NYC location but never had the time and we’re glad that we didn’t because this location’s “Jurassic Escape” room is much larger and definitely added to the immersive experience. Our mission is to stop the evil corporation that is cloning dinosaurs and make sure that the clones don’t take down the Nation’s Capital. As we made it down the hallway, the sound of the dinosaurs startled me and the image of them waiting for their “dinner” keeps popping up in my head. As we entered the room, it’s a scene that I can’t describe. I felt so tiny as we were thrown inside of dinosaur holding cell and held captive. We are now officially actors in the Jurassic Park movie. This is the first escape room that we were able to understand how smell can be incorporated into an immersive set design. If you are curious as to what dinosaur poop smells like, you need to be here! Although it seems like there’s not much to do in the first area, do not linger. Try to solve the puzzles ASAP in order to move on to what lies ahead. There’s a good amount of puzzles to divide and conquer especially if you have just two people like us. The sound system and visual effects is insane in this room! Till this day, we can still hear and see what it felt like when we were inside the room. The puzzles went along with the story line and the props used were very authentic to what you would actually find in that situation. We did get lucky with one or two of the puzzles and that helped us escape the room with seconds left. After the game, we spoke with our gamemaster and learned that they have a bunch of options to change up the puzzles they have in the room so perhaps if you played another time, you might experience a different set of puzzles! Currently, the DC location has three games: “Jurassic Escape”, “The Agency”, and “The Dig”. You can check out our NYC location’s review on “ The Dig ”. We received the exciting news that they have a South Park theme escape room called “Cartman’s Escape room” that’s coming to their location soon. They actually got to work on concepts with the co-creators of South Park - Trey Parker and Matt Stone to make the iconic animation come to live! Given Escape The Room’s continuous top of the line immersive design sets, we can’t wait to give this one a try!  (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 The Room (DC)  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 #EscapeTheRoom #Adventure #Dinosaur #WashingtonDC #USA

LOCATION: New York City, New York, USA Photo above is property of Escape The Room NYC Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Dig 📅 DATE PLAYED : July 14, 2018 🎬 GENRE : Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 6 ppl) : 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $28.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Public 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes They are usually pretty fast at responding on the phone or on their website with the chat-box. When you get upstairs to their location, there's a small waiting room in the front and an even smaller room in the back. But usually there's still a crowd and you will just have to stand. We liked the designs of this room as it resembled a "dig site" quite well. There's not that many locks or puzzles to be solved, so this room is more for it's set design more than anything else. There was a bit of a glitch in one of the tech parts as when we solved the puzzle there was a delay in the opening of the door. We had a group of 6 people and escaped with plenty of time left. I think it was just the right amount of people. It might feel a bit crowded with eight people and there weren't that many puzzles that we had to divide and conquer. We will be back to try their new rooms in the future! Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers (If you do decide to try this room, please remember to let them know that " ESCAPETHEROOMers " sent you!) #CiciCao #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #EscapeTheRoomNYC #Adventure #NewYorkCity #USA

LOCATION: Wharton, New Jersey, USA Photo above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝    ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : The Trophy Room 📅 DATE PLAYED : December 2, 2019 🎬 GENRE : Horror 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : Up To 8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $29.00/ pp ($174.00/ private) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY We are inside of John Hayden’s trophy room. He’s been collecting trophies of his victims for years. Our goal is to survive and get out before he comes back to collect his ultimate “trophy”... US!! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Amazing set design once again by 13th hour. As soon as you walk inside, you feel like you’ve been transported to a killer’s lair (in this case an old farmhouse). And yes, we mean an entire FARMHOUSE! The details of the room all the way down to the washed color paint used, lighting, authentic household items, and other amazing décor that we can’t spoil for you.   Due to the ceiling height of the warehouse space, there were props used in there that we have not seen at other escape rooms. It was great to see some originality in creativity of how they design their rooms. Love the fact that all the puzzles were different and were all closely connected with the story line. Out of all the rooms we’ve done at 13th hour, this one had my favorite ending. 13th hour always tries to add in that little “personal touch” to the game which makes it very enjoyable for the player to discover when they are done. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK We were confused on how one of the puzzles worked in the latter part of the game as we we're not sure if we messed up the starting point or not and if it was correctly done after we followed the order. The owner did inform us that he can bypass it internally if he saw that we did the right steps. We feel that perhaps there could be a hint written somewhere to establish the starting point so that there won't be any need to bypass and all the players can do it correctly by themselves. One of the props used could be more authentic to the storyline as currently it did feel a bit out of the story. The owner did inform he has plans to change this in the future. Keypads were used in certain areas of the puzzles but perhaps something else could fit the story line better being that it’s set in an old farmhouse. A bit of music could add a little more eerie feeling to the room.   🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you like escape rooms with great set designs, but on a much larger scale, you have to play at 13th Hour Escape. It will give you a whole new perspective on escape games. Teamwork is essential in this game. Playing with just the two of us there was a lot of running around. We recommend at least 4 people for this room to be able to comfortably designate players for a few puzzles. There are normally no live actors in the room unless it’s a special holiday so you may want to ask about that before booking the room if that’s a concern. There’s a lot to do in the room so don’t waste any time and make sure you observe and search everything! 🔎 HINT What’s lit? ℹ️    ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot right in front Located in Warehouse "B" door 11 Lobby area with seating available It's important to note that the game uses fake snow; if your team has any allergies to it, you can have the GM turn it off immediately. Photo above is property of 13th Hour Escape Rooms (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 13th Hour 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   #Horror   #13thHourEscapeRooms #USA #NewJersey

LOCATION: Novi, Michigan, USA Photo above is property of Escape Room Novi Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Neverland 📅 DATE PLAYED : May 30, 2024 🎬 GENRE : Fantasy 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 5.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $35.00/ pp ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 T HE STORY Neverland is facing a crisis! Wendy and the lost boys are in need of assistance. The notorious Captain Hook has captured the three children and trapped Pan. Wendy has discovered a way to communicate through a magical mirror from Neverland. She asks for your help and that of your companions to travel to Neverland and locate the treasure map that Captain Hook is after. Prepare to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Neverland! Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE The diverse set designs in this game resembled scenes from a storybook, keeping us captivated throughout the gameplay with their continuous alterations. In the game, there were some instances where the visual cues and props had a "magical" feel, as one would anticipate in a fantasy setting. The animation at the conclusion of the game featuring all the characters from Peter Pan was enjoyable to watch and contributed to the storyline. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK Certain puzzles seemed to have been included in the game solely for the sake of being puzzles, lacking any connection to the storyline or the characters. Certain props require improved upkeep. One of them failed to activate correctly, leading us to repeat a puzzle multiple times. Towards the conclusion, there was a puzzle with a perplexing clue. It could potentially be unveiled once a specific puzzle is successfully completed. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? Count me in as a huge fan of all things Disney! This particular game cast us as heroes embarking on a quest to locate our lost friends (Peter Pan and his crew) and liberate them from the clutches of the villainous Captain Hook. I thoroughly enjoyed the seamless transitions between different rooms/scenes as we delved deeper into this fantastical realm. While the puzzles may not have been overly challenging for enthusiasts, they were engaging enough to keep us occupied. It truly felt like a nostalgic journey back to childhood, highlighting the magic of escape rooms. Ready to take a break from adulthood for an hour? Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers ℹ️   ADDITIONAL INFO Free parking lot in front of store Merchandise available for purchase Small lobby area Party room available Wheelchair accessible Photo above is 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 Novi 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 #EscapeRoomNovi #Fantasy #PeterPan #Michigan #USA

LOCATION : Gurnee, Illinois, USA Photo above is property of 60 To Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Hidden Temple 📅 DATE PLAYED : November 19, 2022 🎬 GENRE : Adventure 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 PPL) : 8/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins 💰 PRICE : $32-45/PP (pending on group size) ☎️ BOOKINGTYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY World famous intrepid adventurer, Action Jones, mysteriously disappeared while on assignment at an ancient hidden temple. Has he run off with a priceless relic? Or met some other end on his perilous journey? Now, it’s your job to go in, find out what happened, search for treasure, and discover all the mysteries the temple holds! 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE In 60 to Escape’s " Hidden Temple " game, you are transported from an ordinary suburban shopping mall to a mysterious stone temple. The theme is approachable and fun. The stone set decor and movie-ready props are effective and make you want to throw yourself into the adventure. The gameplay offers ample opportunities to make satisfying connections (aha!). Many of the puzzles feature code breaking and symbol translation or identifying and replicating sequences. Each area of the game focuses has a main puzzle. One of the cornerstone puzzles does require a bit of math, so if that’s not your thing, bring along a friend that knows basic addition. As you progress, you’ll realize there is much more to explore than it first seemed. Each new chamber you open adds to the experience. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK The game is dimly lit throughout—there’s even a warning on the website about low lighting levels. We were given a torch and a lantern. This really adds to the sense that you are an archeologist/adventurer exploring an ancient and unknown ruin. (When I explore hidden temples in real life, there are seldom ample working lighting fixtures and high levels of ambient lighting.) However, it would have been great if each member of the party had their own flashlight so they could explore independently without the frustration of having to wait for their teammate to pass over the dim lantern. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? If you’re up for an adventure, the Hidden Temple delivers it with an escape room that invites exploration and rewards you with more discoveries and surprises the deeper into the temple you go. You owe it to your inner Harrison Ford to explore the Hidden Temple. ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO 60 to Escape is located inside the Gurnee Mills shopping center (near the movie theater and food court). There is a second 60 to Escape location near Milwaukee with an entirely different set of rooms. Photos above are property of 60 To Escape (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 60 To Escape for providing a media discount for this game. Although a discount was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever. #JenMcphilimy #IRLescaperoom #EscapeRooms #Adventure #60ToEscape #HiddenTemple #Illinois #USA

LOCATION: Schaumburg , Illinois, USA Photo above is property of 60 to Escape Photos above are property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 📝   ETR DECODER 🔑 GAME : Cheesie's Pizza Party 📅 DATE PLAYED : May 31, 2024 🎬 GENRE : Sci-Fi, Mystery 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl) : 7.5/10 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS : 2-8 ppl 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME : 60 Mins. 💰 PRICE : $90.00 (2 ppl) - $320.00 (8 ppl) ☎️ BOOKING TYPE : Private 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED? : Yes 📖 THE STORY Having a birthday celebration should be an enjoyable experience! As a challenge, you and your friends have decided to trespass into Cheesie's Pizza, a deserted family entertainment center. There are rumors that the ancient Animatronic character is still present inside... Considering that the place lacks electricity, what could possibly go wrong... This is set to be the most amazing birthday party ever! Or... Perhaps it could be your final one... Video above is property of ESCAPETHEROOMers 🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE Prior to stepping into the room, my excitement was already building up because who wouldn't enjoy a pizza party? And on top of that, there's arcade games to play too! The party's "host" delivered a great performance, and the animatronics were impressively designed. I appreciated being able to enjoy the show without it affecting our game time. The game exclusively relied on technology without any physical locks. The challenges involved in reactivating the deserted amusement center made for an engaging experience. Fortunately, due to our decision at the end, the game concluded on a positive note. This game is ideal for birthday celebrations. One individual, in particular, will be made to feel like a celebrity. The tasks were clearly defined, allowing you to track your progress as you advanced in the game. You can easily see how many tasks are yet to be completed. The room made efficient use of space, despite its modest size, maximizing every inch available. 🧩 MISSED THE MARK This game may appeal more to a younger audience or individuals new to escape rooms. Enthusiasts like us tend to overanalyze, potentially overlooking simpler tasks that don't feel like traditional puzzles. Some search and find tasks could benefit larger groups. The conclusion lacked a sense of celebration for us (likely due to our small group size). This feedback is not negative, but rather reflects our personal preference for certain types of games and puzzle designs. 🏹 TAKE A SHOT? This is a truly unique and intriguing concept for an escape room experience. The blend of fun and unconventional elements creates a captivating atmosphere that immediately draws you in. Despite the initial impression of a playful and childlike setting, there is an underlying sense of darkness and mystery that adds a whole new dimension to the adventure. Walking into the abandoned entertainment center, a wave of uncertainty will wash over you. What secrets does this place hold? Is it haunted by restless spirits, or perhaps there are darker forces at play, waiting to be uncovered? To unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic escape room, you must delve deep into its twisted narrative and confront the unknown. Are you ready? ℹ️   ADDITIONAL INFO Large lobby with seating Merchandise for sale Located inside the Woodfield Mall Free parking (closest entrance would be one near P.F. Chang's (Middle Level, Grand Court next to "Cinnabon") 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 60 to Escape 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 #60toEscape #SciFi #Mystery #Illinois #USA