Outside InTop Tier Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI really enjoyed this room! Our group of six high-strung, alpha-dog, novices escaped in 42 minutes. We ranged in age from 11-77 years. Players in our group have attempted 4-7 rooms so, for us, this was closer to the medium side of difficulty than to the easy side (I have the dismal stat of 2W-3L, so I appreciate this success). This is a linear experience so smaller groups (maybe 4 ppl?) would be good. One task requires two participants, so don’t attempt this room solo. The tasks are entirely lock & keyless, which was a first for me - so fun! The room was well maintained and well decorated. The theme stuck throughout the experience and was clever. While the room is not scary (no monsters or jump-scares, etc.), one task will require bravery and another is easier if you have a small flexible player in your group. We are looking forward to attempting another Top Tier room one day!
The DinerQuicksand Escape GamesEscape roomIRLThis was my first successful completion with three other novices of various ages. The story was fun, the puzzles were engaging and numerous and could be solved by several players simultaneously (which was very helpful). Nothing scary.
The DepthsThe Escape Game San DiegoEscape roomIRLDespite not escaping, this was my favorite escape room so far! We were sooooo close to finishing but we were trying to complete the room without hints (we ended up asking for two hints on the same task). That being said, you may ask for unlimited hints without penalty. This was only my seventh escape room (fourth fail), so I still have a lot of learning to do. I loved everything about this game - the puzzles were novel and clever, the set was VERY authentic and immersive, and everything was in great condition. I'm looking forward to coming back for another room!
ArcadeEscape EraEscape roomIRLThis was the most difficult room I have attempted (and failed). With five novice players of various ages, we were not even close to completing the tasks. The puzzles we did complete were fun and creative. It was a great room, but definitely made for expert players with many successful completions in their repertoire. Nothing scary.
Gold RushThe Escape Game San DiegoEscape roomIRLThis was a very fun game! The props were very detailed and in tip-top condition. The puzzles were very novel for us - many were tough but not impossible. We played with three adults with 9, 7, and 6 prior games experience (only half of them successes). The GM allows unlimited hints but we were trying hard to avoid hints. However, we eventually had to ask for three hints (two on the same task). This would be a fun game for the whole family, although three to four players is probably optimal because of space. We are eager to return to try another room soon!
ChinatownQuicksand Escape GamesEscape roomIRLChinatown was a fun room despite our failure. It had many clever tasks I haven’t encountered before. We had a group of seven novice players ranging in age from 8 to 77. We received a few hints but still had about four tasks uncompleted when time expired. (Fyi, the group of four before us also failed…). Nothing scary.
Deja VuEscape EraEscape roomIRLThis was the second most difficult room I’ve tried (and failed). My most difficult room is Era’s Arcade (also a fail). Our group of five novices consisted of various ages. The puzzles were fun. Nothing scary.
Atlantis: Dive To The Forgotten CityTop Tier Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThis was my 6th game and we had a group of 5 adults & 3 kids. The decorations and puzzles were clever. I liked that this was a non-linear game so that everyone in our group had a chance to work on a task. I think we asked for help three times. Our GM was super-sweet and helpful. We'll be back soon to try another room.
