UndercookedOmescape - SunnyvaleEscape roomIRLI would award this game three Michelin stars if I could! Super unique and fantastic game inspired by a similarly named video game. Doesn’t work exactly like the game, but rather adapted for the escape room format with an extremely open puzzle flow with the goal of earning money by completing puzzles to unlock recipes. There is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, but easy to understand once we got started. It gets hectic running around the beautifully designed kitchen set looking for ingredients to complete you recipe. 3-4 enthusiasts would be the sweet spot. Our duo completed 19 of the 26 available puzzles!
Mogollon Monster: Scouting for Arizona's BigfootThe Nemesis ClubEscape roomIRLOMG! I played this back in September 2021, and I still think about it to this day. This has to be my favorite escape room of all time. I don’t want to spoil anything, so just book it right now. The tech is insane, the theming is Disneyland/Universal quality, the puzzles are fun and make sense with the story. Enthusiasts make a trip to Phoenix just for The Nemesis Club.
Ghost PatrolTrivium GamesEscape roomIRLOne of the best escape rooms i’ve ever done and my favorite in all of the Bay Area, and yes, that includes Palace Games. The immersion in this game is so good. Everything is custom made from the puzzles and decor to the special prop you are given, that is the source of so many interesting and unique puzzles. The puzzles are actually quite challenging. The custom soundtrack is sooo good. If you are coming to SF, make this your #1 priority!
Operation Arctic Storm: The Final MeltdownThe Escape VenturesEscape roomIRLOne of the coolest games in Orlando! Perhaps the most physical game I’ve played in the US. The puzzles are fantastic and fit the polar station theme well. The props and sets along with some acting from the GM make this room feel extremely immersive. Has every effect you would expect with a snow themed room. This is a 90 minute room and that duration is definitely deserved. Enthusiasts keep groups small…three is a perfect number. We felt we were tripping onto of each other in certain parts with four. A must book if you are coming out to Orlando!
The StorykeeperLocurioEscape roomIRLThis escape room (and Locurio for that matter) makes Seattle a must visit for any enthusiast. The immersion is cranked up to an 11, from the actor, the detailed sets and unique hint system. You really do feel like you’ve been transported into the pages of a book!
40 ThievesMindTrap Escape Room - TemeculaEscape roomIRLThere are no words! Just brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before. Thank you for making this brilliant game! 😍
Sal's CyberneticsThe Immersive MachineEscape roomIRLSo much fun!!! I loved the Cyberpunk 2077/sci-fi inspirations. The puzzles are interesting and clever, all with a unique hint system. Great owners/GMs that care about giving players a total immersive experience, staying true to the company’s name. One of the must-do’s in the Phoenix area!
Evil RobotsThe Nemesis ClubEscape roomIRLMy #2 escape room of all time only behind The Nemesis Club’s other game. So whimsical and fun. The theme is very retro future like the Jetsons or old school Tomorrowland. Extremely immersive and story based. The props is top notch, all custom built and designed for this experience, like right out of Walt Disney Imagineering. Enthusiasts make plans to Phoenix just for this company!
Treasure IslandBrain Games Escape RoomEscape roomIRLOverall, just fantastic in every category from the theme to the puzzles to the decor. Puzzle lovers rejoice because this one is full of them. There are some remnants and puzzles from the predecessor Tiki Time at 60Out, but make no mistake, there is plenty of brand new content here to enjoy. As a bonus, there are so many references to nautical pop culture to appreciate around the room. This is a must play in the LA market along with the other rooms at Brain Games!
Moriarty's ManorMindFox EscapeEscape roomIRLAn interesting twist on the often overused Sherlock Holmes theme! With their sophomore effort, MindFox has solidified its position as one of the most creative companies in SoCal. These guys really know great puzzle design. Is quite a jam-packed room but everything just flowed with the puzzles being the right amount of challenging but very logical and fair. We were an experienced team of 3, but still took about 57 mins to complete everything, which is always so satisfying when you are busy the entire time. The set design and decor is perfect, maybe not as eye catching as B&W Cafe, but fits the theme well and serves as a good contrast to their first room. A fair amount of surprises! Their customer service is A+++ , the owners are enthusiasts and love to chat about escape rooms. They even remembered me from my first visit over a year ago! Anyone planning an SD trip, MindFox must be on your list!
