Company The Escapologist

Good game with a great‑looking set and a split mechanic that really tests you. A couple of puzzles didn’t feel logical to us, and as a duo it left one person carrying the leap. Hosting at this chain wasn’t ideal; hints lagged while they watched other rooms and felt a bit disinterested. We don’t mind not escaping, but with sharper hints we wouldn’t have left so deflated.

Loved the bleak asylum look and the way each solve nudged the story forward. Our group of five stayed busy and only needed one nudge, which felt fair. Scares were more eerie than in-your-face, which suited us.

Rough experience from the start: our pre-booked slot went to a walk-in. The GM didn’t seem to watch our game, tech kept glitching, some puzzles required leaps of logic, and the exit door was already open.

We zipped through in just under an hour and never felt bored. Communication puzzles are crisp and the set sells the storybook vibe. Minor gripe: it’s a bit snug.

We liked this room more than expected. The puzzles are good, the story flows, and we finished without hints, but staff didn’t realize we’d escaped for a while—that ongoing issue holds the place back.

Excellent host and the attached bar is a sweet touch. The theme lands, but we found a couple of props that didn’t feed into anything, and the final puzzle has a piece that sits in place convincingly without actually releasing the door until you shift it just right.

The split start is brilliant and forces teamwork without feeling gimmicky. Solid mix of tasks, steady signposting, and a satisfying flow once both sides sync up. Would recommend for trios or fours.

Went with six and everyone got something to do. Sets look good in low light, the story is clear, and the fear level is manageable for mixed groups.

There are some questionable logic jumps, a couple of puzzles didn’t function right while others were too simple. The finale is apparently triggered manually, but staff weren’t paying attention so it didn’t work as intended, and we were told others report the same issues.

Such a fun game, made even better by a fantastic operator who chatted with us before and after. Loads of puzzles at mixed difficulty and all were enjoyable. The finale was intense, but we escaped in time. Highly recommend both the room and Escapologist.