We made our way back for their other room and very glad we did so - this one was fun and had so many great puzzles in the room, and a lot of fun things for us to do throughout. We split up when we could and worked together when it was needed. Cannot wait to see what they come up with next!
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Clockwise Escape Room - Party in Vegas
We made our way back for their other room and very glad we did so - this one was fun and had so many great puzzles in the room, and a lot of fun things for us to do throughout. We split up when we could and worked together when it was needed. Cannot wait to see what they come up with next!
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Clockwise Escape Room - Asylum
We really enjoyed this room (and afterwards signed up to come back the next day for another room). The props, decor, and puzzles were fun, and the group we were paired with were a blast. There were a few times where I'd seen similar puzzles, or the solution seemed fairly easy for me, but helping the rest of the group and letting them go was really fun to watch and this really was a good time.
Price:$$$31.50 per person
Theme:★★★★This is becoming one of my favorite types of rooms to try; I spend a bit of time thinking about how much is real and how much just plays on our fears.
Quality:★★Overall, this is okay, but there were some things that did nothing but add confusion.
Difficulty:★★A lot of this room was pretty easy, but there were some puzzles that really made you think.
Fun:★★★★The room was fun, but the group we were with was even more fun - their excitement and willingness to try things really made this a great experience.
With:8 peopleEvan, Judy (with 6 others)
Outcome:☺Win
Time Left:⏰20 minutes
Real Escape Game - The Pop Star’s Room of Doom
This was a neat experience from start to finish, and we had a blast in this room. The idea behind this room was well thought out and well executed, and the actors that took part in the room were exceptional.
Price:$$$33 per person
Theme:★★★★This was a great idea, and the little pieces and things you do really work with the theme and make sense for the room.
Quality:★★★Very well done and kept together.
Difficulty:★★★★This was a little tricky just because it requires you to think differently than a typical escape room. Also, the final solution was a little tricky and required all of our ideas and notes to come together.
Fun:★★★★Once we figured out "how it worked" this was a quite fun room - it was great to see how the decisions we made impacted the story line, and the solutions were creative and fun.
With:9 peopleEvan, Judy (with 7 others)
Outcome:☺Win
Time Left:⏰10th try (this room is not timed; they give you ten attempts to save the pop star instead)
Palace Games - The Edison Escape Room
We heard about this from some friends, after we told them we were going to San Francisco, and we just had to sign up for the challenge. Who doesn't want to try what they've been told is the best escape room in the country (by multiple people). Go online...see price...and found six folks Evan knows in the area to go along with us because it is a little pricey for a small group. But worth it because it is a 100 minute room. The room is fun, challenging, and really does involve everyone you bring to solve it. We had a blast and will definitely do another of their rooms when we are back that way.
Price:$$$50 per person (must book whole room for $400)
Theme:★★★★★They really make use of their location to help set the mood for this room.
Quality:★★★★Things worked very well, and the only reason I am not giving this five stars is due to a reset error that left a lock open and made it hard for us to solve one of the puzzles (but they were accommodating of this so not to worry).
Difficulty:★★★★★Strange that this was one of the hardest and most fun rooms at the same time. It just takes a LOT of team work and willingness to try things out a few times/ways before getting them right.
Fun:★★★★★SO FUN. Squealing. Running. Laughing. Smiling. Just fun!
With:8 peopleAndreas, David, Evan, Helen, Hugh, Judy, Lauren, Rose
Outcome:☺Win
Time Left:⏰2:22 (100 minute room)
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Escape Hunt Dallas - Disappearance in Dallas
This one is hard to write about without giving too much away, but I will try! I had a bit of fun in this room, and while there were moments where I didn't have much I could do, I did have plenty to do the rest of the time. There are some great puzzles mixed with some not so great necessarily, but challenging. It was definitely something that kept my brain engaged, even when I was waiting.
Price:$$$$35 per person
Theme:★★★★Okay. So. This was kinda creepy, but very well done.
Quality:★★★Most things worked great, but there were a few items that were a little torn and made one puzzle harder than necessary.
Difficulty:★★★★This was hard, and communication was super important. If you want a challenge, this is for you.
Fun:★★★I mostly had fun here, but there was a small part of time where I didn't really have much to do.
With:4 peopleDan, Evan, Judy, Tevin
Outcome:☺Win
Time Left:⏰4:26
Friday, December 1, 2017
Conundrum Escape Adventures - Holiday Hijinks
We LOVED this room - it is definitely funny and playful, and it was great to go in and save Santa. I thought everything was playful, colorful, and did a great job of sticking to the theme and spirit of the room. Also, there was a good mix of puzzles for everyone, so Evan and I both had parts we were able to excel at, which always makes us feel good about ourselves.
Price:N/AN/A
Theme:★★★★Such a cute room - definitely will get you in the holiday mood.
Quality:★★★★★Things work together very well, and there is a lot of shiny fun to play with.
Difficulty:★★I think this is one of the easier rooms by Conundrum, but there is still plenty to keep you busy and make you think.
Fun:★★★★As stated about, we loved this room and had a blast.
With:2 peopleEvan, Judy
Outcome:☺Win
Time Left:⏰15:47
Escape Pro - Time Machine
Price:$$14 per person (with coupon code on their website)
Theme:★★This was quite a jump and needed a bit of imagination. Parts of this were great by themselves, but maybe not together.
Quality:★★For the first bit of our time, things were great, but then we got to a point that things were not working, and the door opened about 20 minutes early because of the bass from the music at the bar next door.
Difficulty:★★★I'm not sure if this was hard or not. Parts we breezed through, and others we just stared at and needed clues (because two were broken).
Fun:★★I had fun with a few puzzles, but a lot of things were too confusing.
With:4 peopleDan, Evan, Judy, Meredith
Outcome:☺Win
Time Left:⏰N/A (I didn't write it down)











