The Runaway Train

I loved this one—spacious, some tougher challenges, and a touch of non-linearity. Signposting isn’t always obvious, so keep track of what you’ve done; you can even block progress on one step, though the host will rescue you if needed. It’s my son’s favorite at XscapeNow.

Loved the Wild West train vibe from the first door. Big set, crunchy but fair puzzles, and our host chimed in only when we stalled—perfect. We hit the brakes with seconds left and whooped like cowboys. Total blast.

Great immersion and some puzzle ideas I hadn’t seen before. The space is large, so as a pair we had to split up and hustle, but the gentle nudges kept us moving. Would happily recommend to families and first-timers.

We leaned into the cowboy theme and had a riot. Classic locks mixed with quirky tasks, all on-theme, and the host was a gem. Came out buzzing.

What a hoot. Charming story, on-theme puzzles with a balanced mix, and hosting that nudged us only when we’d truly stalled. A really robust room.

Getting into character was a joy and the Wild West set pulls you right in. Puzzles fit the theme and run a bit easier, but several were fresh and creative. Our GM was fantastic and the whole team made us feel welcome—we’re keen to try the other rooms.

We had a good time with strong theming and a nice spread of puzzles. Difficulty leans easy, and the final step didn’t quite deliver a big escape moment for us, but the experience and lovely host still made it worthwhile.

Really fun room with clear goals and nice flow. It’s on the easier side and fairly padlock-heavy, but it’s cohesive and satisfying. Great for a mixed group night out.

One of the most intense rooms I’ve played. The cowboy train theme is excellently executed, and stopping the train with seconds to spare made the finale electric. Must-play material.

Yeehaw indeed. The set looks great, the puzzle flow clicks, and the Wild West train concept just works—hard not to smile through it.

A large multi-room build with plenty to do, though my expectations from reviews were a bit high. Most puzzles are straightforward code-and-padlock style; I’d hoped for a bit more tech in a newer room.

Trickier than we expected and tough as a duo because of the size, but still doable with a couple of well-timed nudges. Loved several puzzles, including some I’d never seen before. It’s up there as one of my favorites.

Fun, story-led Western room with a blend of classic locks and a few clever outside-the-box moments. The Xscape team’s enthusiasm shows in the build and hosting—impressive overall.

Solid set and friendly staff, but I expected more tech for a newer room. A couple of steps felt under‑signposted, and the final moment didn’t quite land for me. Still enjoyable, just not mind‑blowing.