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Midlands

List of the rooms we have reviewed in the Midlands. In date order from newest to oldest

Escape Room Cottage (Tewkesbury)

Published: 10 May 2024

Escape Room Cottage (Tewkesbury)

Would we recommend the Escape Room Cottage? Yes. 100% yes! If you see a slot where you can get booked in, BOOK IT! We loved our time in the cottage and would love to see more experiences like this opening up.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Something Different

Trapp’d: The End of the Line (Northampton)

Published: 26 March 2024

Trapp'd: The End of the Line (Northampton)

We’d not had the best luck at this venue, and this game didn’t feel like the best that Trapp’d have to offer. It was worn down and looked very tired in places, and some major tech failures didn’t help us to have the best experience.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Northampton, Team of Two

Trapp’d: The Lost Temple of Yumiko (Northampton)

Published: 26 March 2024

Trapp'd: The Lost Temple of Yumiko (Northampton)

Trapp’d can generally be relied upon to deliver consistently decent games (with one or two exceptions), and The Lost Temple of Yumiko fits that bill. Fans of games with a more physical/tactile element will certainly enjoy this one more than others though.

reviewed by Liz

Cryptology: Daylight Robbery (Nottingham)

Published: 4 October 2021

Cryptology: Daylight Robbery (Nottingham)

This is an amazing game that is sure to get your adrenaline going, and possibly keep it going for nearly the full hour. There are sure to be puzzles in here that you love (and some you’ll probably hate), but all the puzzles are fair, the set design is great, and this is guaranteed to be an enthusiast favourite – and could be the game to get newbies addicted.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Cryptology: Cypherdyne v1.5 (Nottingham)  

Published: 4 October 2021

Cryptology: Cypherdyne v1.5 (Nottingham)  

Cypherdyne v1.5 may be Cryptology’s first game, but it’s also is an excellent example of everything an escape room should be: clever, exciting, and most importantly – fun. It’s perfect for new players and enjoyable for enthusiasts. With this as their first game, it’s no surprise that Cryptology has become a venue everyone seems to be talking about.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Cryptology: Rameseize (Nottingham)

Published: 4 October 2021

Cryptology: Rameseize (Nottingham)

This is a room that would be perfect for those new to escape rooms or seasoned escapers. The puzzles were fun, the room was solid, and the sense of exploration was spot on. With different ‘win’ levels, it works for everyone regardless of experience level.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Cryptology: Dreamscape (Nottingham)

Published: 4 October 2021

Cryptology: Dreamscape (Nottingham)

Dreamscape is totally unique, a total blast, and absolutely rammed full of things to do. It is a perfect game for teams that are looking for a challenge to test their brainpower. 

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Clue HQ: The Legend of Miyalock (Birmingham)

Published: 25 September 2021

ClueHQ: The Legend of Miyalock (Birmingham)

The Legend of Miyalock seems to be the shining light in the ClueHQ collection. Admittedly we haven’t played many ClueHQ games, but Miyalock is a cracking game and one that ClueHQ can be proud of.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Birmingham, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Forsaken (Wellingborough)

Published: 10 September 2021

Trapp'd: Forsaken (Wellingborough)

We destroyed Forsaken, completing it in 23 minutes and escaping with the room record. It wasn’t a hard room but I can see why people may struggle, especially as it is so dark. I don’t know if bigger teams get more torches, but one per person would be nice. If you’re a fan of horror rooms and like a live actor, then you’ll probably get a buzz from Forsaken.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Horror, Team of Two, Wellingborough

Trapp’d: Legend of Drakon (Wellingborough)

Published: 10 September 2021

Trapp'd: Legend of Drakon (Wellingborough)

Drakon was our least favourite game at Trapp’d Wellingborough, but that could have been because of the reset error which threw us off. Considering we completed it in 34 minutes even with that error, I don’t think this game is likely to challenge teams, but it is still good fun. If your Trapp’d GM provides torches for your team then you’ll probably have a more enjoyable experience – if not, you best get eating your carrots.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Wellingborough

Trapp’d: Atlantis (Wellingborough)

Published: 10 September 2021

Trapp'd: Atlantis (Wellingborough)

Credit to Trapp’d for doing something different with this room and the set design was spot on. It would have been nice to have seen a few more puzzles as the space was massive and could take them, but it was still an enjoyable time under the sea.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Wellingborough

Angle Escape: Candy Shop (Peterborough)

Published: 10 September 2021

Angle Escape: Candy Shop (Peterborough)

The Candy Shop is the best of the rooms at Angle Escape and shows that they are improving with each game they build. Darkness and lighting was still an issue but that would be easily solved by providing more (decent) torches.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Angle Escape: The Getaway (Peterborough)

Published: 10 September 2021

Angle Escape: The Getaway (Peterborough)

The Getaway firmly sits in the horroresque category for escape rooms, but is more creepy than scary. It’s dark and probably needlessly so, but out of the three games we played at Angle Escapes, this one falls firmly in the middle of the three for enjoyment.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Angle Escape: Victim (Peterborough)

Published: 10 September 2021

Angle Escape: Victim (Peterborough)

The Victim is, I believe, the earliest room they have at Angle Escape, and it does show. As we played their other games they improved in quality. If darkness and lack of signposting doesn’t bother you, then you may enjoy this, but for us we just didn’t get on with it and left feeling rather deflated.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Want to Escape: The Guardian of the Gallery (Rushden)

Published: 9 September 2021

Want to Escape: The Guardian of the Gallery (Rushden)

The Guardian of the Gallery doesn’t feel like your average escape room. You can tell that this is built by an enthusiast who wants to push boundaries and create something different. This room is challenging, yet fair, and will likely be a firm favourite on the enthusiast scene for a long time to come.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Rushden, Team of Two

Want to Escape: Teacher’s Revenge (Rushden)

Published: 9 September 2021

Want to Escape: Teacher's Revenge (Rushden)

If school was this fun, I’d probably be a doctor. This room was a joy from start to end thanks to its clever puzzles and lighthearted design. Was it as fun as Shimmy Shimmy or as impressive as Guardians? Probably not, but it was very close!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Rushden, Team of Two

Want to Escape: Conspiracist (Rushden)  

Published: 9 September 2021

Want to Escape: Conspiracist (Rushden)  

If I had to pick a game at Want to Escape that was the most “traditional” in the style of escape rooms, it would be Conspiracist, and I loved it because of it.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Rushden, Team of Two

Want to Escape: Shimmy Shimmy Cocoa Pop (Rushden)

Published: 9 September 2021

Want to Escape: Shimmy Shimmy Cocoa Pop (Rushden)

I’m a sucker for rooms that play on 80s nostalgia so it was probably a given that I would like this game. If you’re looking for a light-hearted game, then for sheer fun you’ll be hard pressed to find something more appropriate than Shimmy Shimmy.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Rushden, Team of Two

One Way Out: Gas Alert (Oakham)

Published: 7 September 2021

One Way Out: Gas Alert (Oakham)

This felt like a game of two halves for us, we loved the first half but struggled in the second. Either way, this is a solid game with a massive space to explore!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Oakham, Team of Two

One Way Out: Rhyming Room (Oakham)

Published: 7 September 2021

One Way Out: Rhyming Room (Oakham)

This room will most definitely be a family favourite. If you’re in the area and are looking for a game to play with the family, then this is it. Likely to be fun for all ages and experience levels, Rhyming Room is worth it, even if it’s just to be impressed by Tilly Tonka’s intro!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Oakham, Team of Two

One Way Out: Framed (Oakham)

Published: 7 September 2021

One Way Out: Framed (Oakham)

A massive space makes this a perfect game for larger teams of either enthusiasts or families. Some very clever puzzles and a great way to play out a classic who-dunnit.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Oakham, Team of Two

One Way Out: Robot’s Return (Oakham) 

Published: 7 September 2021

One Way Out: Robot's Return (Oakham) 

If you’ve played Coming Home at one of the several venues it’s available at, you might be tempted to give Robot’s Return a miss. Don’t. Despite the similarities in the stories, the games are entirely different, and Robot’s Return is a delight, both in terms of its clever puzzles, and its sweet little robot.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Oakham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Reactorvate (Leicester)

Published: 2 September 2021

Escapologic: Reactorvate (Leicester) 

My favourite games are those that completely immerse you in the world around you, particularly by forcing players to perform “real-world” tasks, and make you feel as though you are the star of your own film. Reactorvate did this, and more, and has firmly embedded itself in my mind as my favourite game at Escapologic’s Leicester branch (so far, at least).

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Leicester, Team of Two

Escapologic: Chronos (Leicester)

Published: 2 September 2021

Escapologic: Chronos (Leicester)

Sometimes we just don’t click with a room, and that doesn’t make it a bad game, our brains just weren’t wired correctly for this game. It was a very pretty room and the puzzles were tactile and interactive, but so far, Chronos is at the bottom of our Escapologic list.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Leicester, Team of Two

Escapologic: The Gateway (Leicester)

Published: 2 September 2021

Escapologic: The Gateway (Leicester)

I really didn’t know what to expect with The Gateway, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Just the right level of darkness, no frustrations, and a good flow to the story, well done Escapologic – great fun!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Leicester, Team of Two

Unescapable: Mary (Derby)

Published: 25 August 2021

Unescapable: Mary (Derby)

As always, these reviews are own personal opinions, but if I were pressed to name the best game at Unescapable, Mary would be my selection (although my favourite was Tommy). With pleasing puzzles, a great atmosphere, and a whole lot of fun, if you’re having trouble deciding which game to play at Unescapable, you can’t go wrong with Mary. (Well, really, you wouldn’t go wrong with any of them.)

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Unescapable: Tommy (Derby)

Published: 22 August 2021

Unescapable: Tommy (Derby)

A fun room that had a good sense of exploration, but perhaps play Tommy as a warm-up for the other games here. Our game was tainted by over-eager clueing by our GM, and a laborious first puzzle, but we ended on a high and that’s the main thing.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Unescapable: Alan (Derby)

Published: 20 August 2021

Unescapable: Alan (Derby)

A pirate themed room, but not as you know it. Surprise awaits you when you enter this room, and then you’re taken on a wonderful journey as the story develops.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Unescapable: Edith (Derby)

Published: 20 August 2021

Unescapable: Edith (Derby)

Edith has a reputation amongst UK enthusiasts that’s not undeserved. Your tolerance for terror will ultimately determine if this is one that you’ll love or leave, but it is without a doubt one of the best horror experiences we have played in the UK (so far), and struck a nice balance between horrifying and humorous

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Derby, Live Actor, Team of Two

Cave Escape: Monuments (Nottingham) 

Published: 13 August 2021

Cave Escape: Monuments (Nottingham) 

I loved Cave Escape from the moment I stepped into the reception area two years ago to play Carfax, but Monuments has completely blown me away. Not only was this game one of the highlights on our nearly 60 game road trip, but it ranks among my favourite Top Ten games I have played to date

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Robin of Lockskey (Nottingham)

Published: 11 August 2021

Escapologic: Robin of Lockskey (Nottingham)

It’s no surprise that someone in Nottingham finally created a Robin Hood themed game – It really was only a matter of time. Robin of Lockskey was the game I was most looking forward to on this visit to Escapologic, and it did not disappoint. Highly immersive, great puzzles, and totally adventurous, this is a must play game for sure. 

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Immaterium (Nottingham)

Published: 11 August 2021

Escapologic: Immaterium (Nottingham)

Possibly one of the most visually stunning games that we have ever played. Ok, the puzzles didn’t particularly click with us but that won’t stop us recommending this game. Make sure you stretch before you play, you need to be quite mobile as you navigate around the ship.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Epi-Centre (Nottingham)

Published: 11 August 2021

Escapologic: Epi-Centre (Nottingham)

Epi-Centre is a good room but probably not the first one we’d recommend at Escapologic. If there was less ‘clutter’ and better torches, we probably would have enjoyed this game more. Although saying that, we did enjoy the crazy ending.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escape Stations: Prometheus (Nottingham)

Published: 9 August 2021

Escape Stations: Prometheus (Nottingham)

If you’re booking a trip to Nottingham, make sure you don’t miss out Escape Stations. Their lobby may not yet be as refined as other venues in the city, but their first game is solid and is an enjoyable experience

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Make Your Escape: Utopia (Derby)

Published: 6 August 2021

Make Your Escape: Utopia (Derby)

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live a world like in the movie ‘Divergent’, then you need to play both Utopia and Dystopia, back-to-back. 

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Make Your Escape: Dystopia (Derby)  

Published: 6 August 2021

Make Your Escape: Dystopia (Derby)  

Will you choose to play Dystopia as a standalone game, in succession with it’s brighter and more futuristic sibling, or pit yourself against an opposing Utopian team? The choice is yours, but whichever you choose, you’re in for a treat.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Make Your Escape: Spellbound (Derby)

Published: 6 August 2021

Make Your Escape: Spellbound (Derby)

Spellbound is a mission, especially for a team of two. That’s why it’s normally recommended for 3+ players. It is achievable for a team of two, but it’s full on, with loads of puzzles and content to sift through – but from the very first puzzle, this game is a hoot!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Make Your Escape: The Signal (Derby)   

Published: 6 August 2021

Make Your Escape: The Signal (Derby)   

Dystopia and Utopia seem to get all the love at Make Your Escape, but The Signal is certainly worth a play, and ideal for those new to escaping. The Signal was also the first (I think) game in the country to present players with an existential dilemma that will directly impact the outcome of the game. What choice will you make?

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Derby, Team of Two

Extremescape: Viking (Disley)

Published: 16 July 2021

Extremescape: Viking (Disley)

Despite struggling with this room (we were tired), we absolutely loved it. From the start to the incredible ending, this game had everything and more. This room is a real gem in the escape room industry and must be played by everyone.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Disley, Team of Two

Extremescape: The Lost Tomb (Disley)  

Published: 16 July 2021

Extremescape: The Lost Tomb (Disley)  

Tomb Raiding Adventures are perhaps my favourite type of escape, and The Lost Tomb at Extremescape sits amongst some of the best I have ever played. While I can’t really choose which of the three games at Extremescape is the “best,” this is without a doubt my personal favourite

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Disley, Team of Two

Extremescape: The Pirate Ship (Disley)

Published: 16 July 2021

Extremescape: The Pirate Ship (Disley)

It’s very easy to see why Extremescape have the reputation they do. They took a simple theme and made it something special. A great sense of adventure, solid puzzles, and a beautiful build, top marks Extremescape, and thank you!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Disley, Team of Two

Deadlocked: The Magic of New Orleans (Loughborough)

Published: 13 July 2021

Deadlocked: The Magic of New Orleans (Loughborough)

Great puzzles, lovely design, and some fun extras made this a game that we were sad to have finished. Be careful though, this game could turn out to be expensive, I think the Disney love is back and it’s time we booked another holiday to the happiest place on Earth.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Loughborough, Team of Two

Deadlocked: Vault Squad (Loughborough)

Published: 13 July 2021

Deadlocked: Vault Squad (Loughborough)

Vault Squad had one of the most unique openings to a standard “heist” theme that I’ve seen, and the amuusement it provided (particualrly when we tripped up) set the tone for the entire game. If you’re in Loughborough, skipping Deadlocked Escape Rooms would be a mistake

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Loughborough, Team of Two

Break Escape: The Enchanted Forest (Loughborough)

Published: 12 July 2021

The Enchanted Forest, Break Escape (Loughborough)

I don’t know if it was because we were tired or hungry, but we struggled to click with this game. It was pretty and impressive, but the puzzles, particularly the search element, just left us feeling deflated. 

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Loughborough, Team of Two

Break Escape: Boiling Point (Loughborough)

Published: 12 July 2021

Break Escape: Boiling Point (Loughborough)

While Boiling Point is probably not the game that I would be most likely to recommend to anyone that only had time for one Break Escape game, it was my second favourite of the four we played at the venue, and would be my recommendation for those that love a decent puzzle game, provided you don’t mind a slightly odd story line.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Loughborough, Team of Two

Break Escape: Nerve Klinik (Loughborough)

Published: 12 July 2021

Break Escape: Nerve Klinik (Loughborough)

If being terrorised isn’t your cup of tea, then Nerve Klinik is probably one to avoid. However, if you’re a fan of scare attractions and puzzles, then step right up – the doctor will see you now.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Actor, Loughborough, Team of Two

Break Escape: The Sands of Time (Loughborough)

Published: 12 July 2021

The Sands of Time, Break Escape (Loughborough)

We should have performed better in this room than we did, but it was still enjoyable and this would be a great room for family groups to play, even enthusiasts should have a good time

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Loughborough, Team of Two

Top Escape Rooms: No Place Like Gnome (Worcester)

Published: 5 July 2021

Top Escape Rooms: No Place Like Gnome (Worcester)

The perfect game to end our visit to Top Escape Rooms, No Place Like Gnome was fun from start to end and was a beautifully assembled room with a lighthearted and family friendly feel to it. 

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Worcester

Top Escape Rooms: The Dentist (Worcester)

Published: 5 July 2021

Top Escape Rooms: The Dentist (Worcester)

I am overdue for a visit to the dentist, but I don’t think The Dentist at Top Escape Rooms is the best place for a check up. But if you’re looking for solid puzzles and a few thrills and chills, then it might just be what you’re looking for.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Team of Two, Worcester

Top Escape Rooms: Sea Quest (Worcester)

Published: 5 July 2021

Top Escape Rooms: Sea Quest (Worcester)

Considering this started life as a box game, it was much more than that and ended up being one of my highlights of the day – admittedly I have a soft spot for pirate games. Sea Quest was a fun game, well hosted, and satisfying to play.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Worcester

Top Escape Rooms: Jingle Joyride (Worcester)

Published: 5 July 2021

Top Escape Rooms: Jingle Joyride (Worcester)

It’s no surprise that Top Escape Rooms are claiming Jingle Joyride is proving to be one of their most popular games.  I think after the year we’ve had, we could all use a little Christmas Cheer, even in the midst of summer, and Jingle Joyride truly was a joy to play

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Christmas, Team of Two, Worcester

Escape Nation: Incognito’s Secret Lair (Stafford)

Published: 20 March 2020

Escape Nation: Incognito's Secret Lair (Stafford)

We chose Incognito’s Secret Lair to be our 200th room, so no pressure. This room had a good mix of puzzles and we can easily see this being a family favourite (equally good as a two though!)

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Stafford, Team of Two

Escape Nation: The Citadel (Stafford)

Published: 16 March 2020

Escape Nation: The Citadel (Stafford)

With an impressive narrative driving the game forward, tasks hinted at what might have befallen the Citadel. Strong puzzles, great GMs and strong narrative, The Citadel was incredibly enjoyable.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Stafford, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Monosphere (Northampton)

Published: 26 January 2020

Trapp’d: Monosphere (Northampton)

The Monosphere probably won’t be winning any awards, but we found it enjoyable. What we were most impressed by is how Trapp’d have managed to keep it so clean given the amount of white in a room located next door to Molten Creek Mine!

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Northampton, Split Start, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Molten Creek Mine (Northampton)

Published: 26 January 2020

Trapp'd: Molten Creek Mine (Northampton)

Yet another fun room from Trapp’d, not their best, but equally not their worst. Be prepared to get dirty so make sure you don’t do this room before a night out! A fun use of tech and on-theme puzzles made this an enjoyable room

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Northampton, Team of Two

Trapp’d: 46 Below (Billing Aquadrome)

Published: 26 January 2020

Trapp’d: 46 Below (Billing Aquadrome)

A fun room with strong set design and a good story to follow. Families (particularly kids) will love this room! A bit of wear-and-tear that needs to be fixed, but we enjoyed it regardless

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Northampton, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Dead on Arrival (Billing Aquadrome)

Published: 26 January 2020

Trapp’d: Dead on Arrival (Billing Aquadrome)

We wouldn’t recommend Dead on Arrival to someone that has never played an escape game before, but we enjoyed it, escaping in about 33 minutes, which leads us to conclude that the puzzles are sound, and it’s worth giving it a go.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Northampton, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Exordium (Billing Aquadrome)

Published: 26 January 2020

Trapp'd: Exordium (Billing Aquadrome)

A good warm-up room for enthusiasts or a great family room. On the easier side so enthusiasts will probably fly through it, but it’s enjoyable and has some nice design touches that we haven’t seen elsewhere

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Northampton, Team of Two

Hour Escape Rooms: The Black Diamond (Peterborough)

Published: 18 January 2020

Hour Escape Rooms: The Black Diamond (Peterborough)

Having found ourselves often frustrated in Stranger Things, The Black Diamond was a wonderful change of pace with logical puzzles with clear sign posting where required and an enjoyable finish

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Hour Escape Rooms: Stranger Things (Peterborough)

Published: 18 January 2020

Hour Escapes: Stranger Things (Peterborough)

A fun room with some nice 80s touches. Decent puzzles but ultimately let down by red herrings and an over abundance of sign-posting. A few tweaks to the puzzles, and perhaps the clue system and this could be a great room

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Escape Peterborough: The Hunt (Peterborough)

Published: 18 January 2020

Escape Peterborough: The Hunt (Peterborough)

I would encourage enthusiasts to tackle this in smaller groups, or some of the team will likely find that they miss out on much of the action. However, the linear structure, and the more traditional escape room-style logic and observational puzzles make this an ideal room for new players

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Escape Peterborough: Escape the Seven Seas (Peterborough)

Published: 18 January 2020

Escape Peterborough: Escape the Seven Seas (Peterborough)

If you’ve done rooms at Escape Peterborough before then this room will be nothing like them. They’ve really upped their game with this room and the only rival for it there is The Cabin. Good theming, decent puzzles (although padlock heavy), but swash-buckling fun

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Escape Peterborough: The Cabin (Peterborough)

Published: 18 January 2020

Escape Peterborough: The Cabin (Peterborough)

Even standing in the hallway, it’s clear that the set design for this game is leagues above the games we had played here previously. The Cabin is a solid, well thought out room, and worth playing if you’re planning to visit Peterborough.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

XscapeNow: Sweeney Todd (Telford)

Published: 14 December 2019

XscapeNow: Sweeney Todd (Telford)

 A ’fun’ take on the rather grim Sweeney Todd story. Decent puzzles, good design, and a good flow. We struggled, but we’re not really sure why

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Telford

Trapp’d: Dead Man’s Cove (Kettering)

Published: 14 December 2019

Trapp'd: Dead Man's Cove (Kettering)

This room was the highlight of the day for me. I know VX2.0 seems to be getting more love right now, but this room is fun, traditional, and just generally well put together

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kettering, Split Start, Team of Two

Trapp’d: VX 2.0 (Kettering)

Published: 14 December 2019

Trapp'd: VX 2.0 (Kettering)

You’ve got to give Trapp’d credit for what they’ve done with this room. They’ve tried to do something different, and they have. If it wasn’t for a jumpy GM we’d have probably enjoyed this room more than we did

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kettering, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Abigail (Kettering)

Published: 14 December 2019

Trapp’d: Abigail (Kettering)

Yes, Abigail is creepy, and there are a few attempts at jump scares, but this, for us at least, was not a true horror experience, and was more of a well done paranormal themed room

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Horror, Kettering, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Motel (Corby)

Published: 1 December 2019

Trapp'd: Motel (Corby)

This was a straight-up horror room, there’s no denying that. But the puzzles flowed and we had fun, even with the live actor tormenting us at every turn. Horror fans will love it

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Corby, Live Actor, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Maine State Prison (Corby)

Published: 1 December 2019

Trapp'd: Maine State Prison (Corby)

When it was new this was probably a decent room. Unfortunately in its old age it has lost its way and become a bit frustrating. Couple the frustration with tired props and it’s good it’s set for retirement. 

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Corby, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Reanimation (Corby)

Published: 1 December 2019

Trapp'd: Reanimation (Corby)

A decent room that is definitely good for beginners and has enough fun to keep you going. Decent puzzles and theming made for an enjoyable experience.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Corby, Team of Two

LetsXcape: Sacred (Newark)

Published: 3 July 2019

LetsXcape: Sacred (Newark)

Costumes, puzzles, and one of the nicest owner/GMs you’ll ever meet. We preferred The Rig but Sacred is a very good room and has plenty to keep you occupied

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Newark, Team of Two

Cave Escape: Carfax (Nottingham)

Published: 1 July 2019

Cave Escape: Carfax (Nottingham)

Carfax is a great room and it excelled in room design. Surrounded by the natural stone walls of the cave, the rest of the set was used to enhance this already impressive setting

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Crypt-ic (Nottingham)

Published: 22 June 2019

Escapologic: Crypt-ic (Nottingham)

“Like real-life Indiana Jones” that’s what we were promised. It was certainly an adventure through a dark, creepy crypt, but luckily for us (and Indy) there were no snakes

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Heistakes (Nottingham)

Published: 19 June 2019

Escapologic: Heistakes (Nottingham)

This is a fun room, but due to how linear it is and the lack of puzzles we probably wouldn’t advise it for large teams, especially if those teams are experienced. It’s definitely a room to give a go though as it is visually impressive.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Butcher (Nottingham)

Published: 18 June 2019

Escapologic: 13utcher [Butcher] (Nottingham)

This room is not one for the faint hearted and if you’re of a nervous disposition it’s probably one to avoid. However, if you want a room that it a bit different and will not only challenge your mind but also your bladder control, then give it a go!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Horror, Live Actor, Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Contraption (Nottingham)

Published: 17 June 2019

Escapologic: Contraption (Nottingham)

Like most of the rooms at Escapologic this was a linear room with very strong set design. Don’t get distracted by all the funky items and you should be fine

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

LetsXcape: The Rig (Newark)

Published: 10 June 2019

LetsXcape: The Rig Escape Room (Newark)

You’ll be hard pushed to find a room with a better story, and you definitely won’t find a better setting for a room. This room lived up to it’s impressive venue and is well worth a visit/detour

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Newark, Team of Two

Escapologic: Howitz (Nottingham)

Published: 4 June 2019

Escapologic: Howitz Escape Room (Nottingham)

Howitz is gritty, grimey, dimly lit, and full of jump scares and some really creepy toys, but if I were to give it a rating like a movie, it would receive a PG-13.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Escapologic: Curio (Nottingham)

Published: 30 May 2019

Escapologic: Curio Escape Room (Nottingham)

This room delivers something that you probably won’t have seen anywhere else. No spoilers – a fun room with some very impressive room design and definitely one you won’t forget

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Nottingham, Team of Two

Thinking Outside the Box: Retro (Peterborough)

Published: 9 April 2019

Thinking Outside the Box: Retro (Peterborough)

I loved this room, I really did. Retrogaming memories are my weakness and this room exploited them to the max

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Thinking Outside the Box: Magician’s Apprentice (Peterborough)

Published: 9 April 2019

Thinking Outside the Box: Magician’s Apprentice Escape Room (Peterborough)

Everything in the room was on theme, and puzzles were logical. This is a fun room, that although perhaps a little ‘home-made’ is still worth the visit

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Escape Peterborough: Contagion (Peterborough)

Published: 27 March 2019

Escape Peterborough: Contagion (Peterborough)

If you’re lucky enough to get a good GM then this is a solid room and one we would happily recommend to enthusiasts

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Escape Peterborough: Witchcraft & Wizardry (Peterborough)

Published: 27 March 2019

Escape Peterborough: Witchcraft & Wizardry (Peterborough)

If things were running smoothly this is probably an ok room, particularly for children or new players. But if you’re an enthusiast I think you’ll find this room rather lacking and one to avoid.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Escape Peterborough: Espionage (Peterborough)

Published: 27 March 2019

Escape Peterborough: Espionage (Peterborough)

While we did escape, it was only just managed, and we were left feeling a bit deflated, due to both the quality of the puzzles and the attentiveness of the GM

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Red Rock (Peterborough)

Published: 25 March 2019

Trapp'd: Red Rock (Peterborough)

This room is massive, and while we successfully completed it as a two, this would definitely be well suited to, and fun for, a larger group.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

Trapp’d: Madame Curio’s Cirque Delirium (Peterborough)

Published: 21 March 2019

Trapp’d: Madame Curio’s Cirque Delirium (Peterborough)

Lacking in backstory this room makes up for it in the excitement it delivers at all points. Easier puzzles but good for all ages (except maybe the really old).

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Peterborough, Team of Two

The Great Escape Game: Submerged (Sheffield)

Published: 9 December 2017

If you’re looking for a room that does something a bit different then this is the one, it forces you to rely on communication between each other and without it you will go down with the ship.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Sheffield

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