The UK Escape Room Blog
Wardrobe for Sale is utterly charming, and as deep as it is whimsical. There is a reason it was named the 7th best game in the world in 2023. And after spending the time investigating it, I will unequivocally say, yes, I would like to buy the wardrobe for sale.
I love a pirate game, I’m not ashamed to admit that. This could possibly be my favourite pirate game that I’ve ever played. The puzzles, audio, GM, atmosphere and game design all pulled together to create a wonderful experience. Every little detail had been considered and perfected to ensure that nothing felt out of place – even the ending… ESPECIALLY the ending.
From what I remember The Extraction got the second most votes in the TERPECAs for a game at Crypto Escape and that’s probably fair. We didn’t get on with the puzzles, but the set design and story was pretty impressive. It’s hard to make a game that is perfect for everyone and I’d guess that many people will play this one and love the puzzles – each to their own.
Set design was once again superb. Crypto Escape have really mastered the art of building escape rooms. We found the puzzles got a little repetitive at times, but we still enjoyed Below Zero and it’s worth playing just for the tech and the experience.
Although Cursed Temple isn’t as highly decorated with awards as some of the other games at Crypto Escape, this was my favourite of the three games we were able to fit into our visit. Of course, I might be biased thanks to my love of temple raiding games, but I think it had more to do with the solid, satisfying game play, underpinned by a decent storyline.
If you’re a fan of The Simpsons, then The Thompsons could be a winner. We didn’t gel with the puzzles, but that could just be us.
The Graveyard was a solid game, with challenging puzzles, an immersive and beautifully designed set, and a good amount of atmosphere. In short, while The Graveyard is unlikely to “wow” enthusiasts, it is a perfect example of what an escape room should be.
A fun room, with solid puzzles but was unfortunately let down by a truly terrible clue system
