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Puzzle Punks: Save King’s Landing (Play at Home)

Puzzle Punks: Save King's Landing (Play at Home)

With the 360 view, the inventory, and Sir Dontos, we had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay in King’s Landing and came away from this game with that wonderful escape room buzz.

26 February 2021 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Improbable Escapes: Cure for the Common Zombie (Play at Home)

Improbable Escapes: Cure for the Common Zombie (Play at Home)

Can you have wholesome family friendly zombie fun? Apparently you can at Improbable Escapes. Unless of course, you’re concerned about a few severed limbs. I have little doubt that Cure for the Common Zombie would be better in person than remotely, but even online it was still good fun.

18 February 2021 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Sherlocked: The Vault (Play at Home)

Sherlocked: The Vault (Play at Home)

There is no doubt this was an impressive set with a strong story, but we felt it was lacking in puzzles. With a lot of waiting and simplified puzzles, this game left us wanting more from our time in the Vault, either way, we’ll certainly give the ‘real’ room a try in real life when the world allows.

4 February 2021 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Emergency Exit Escape Rooms: The Beast (Play at Home)

Emergency Exit Escape Rooms: The Beast (Play at Home)

Horror or supernatural-themed games (zombies excluded) are not often my first choice when choosing  a game, and yet, The Virtual Exorcist is possibly my favourite online-avatar game that we’ve played to date, with The Beast close behind. Play them both – you won’t regret it.

4 February 2021 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Escape New Haven: Before Moonrise (Play at Home)

Escape New Haven: Before Moonrise (Play at Home)

This is a game that would be amazing in real life, even online it was really good fun. Some really clever technology and fun puzzles made this an enjoyable choice for Liz’s birthday game. This is a game that deserves to be played

4 February 2021 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Omescape: Pursuit of the Assassin Artist (Play at Home)

Omescape: Pursuit of the Assassin Artist (Play at Home)

Unique, funny, surprising, clever, and occasionally shocking, Pursuit of the Assassin Artist was something I didn’t even realise was possible, let alone needed, in an escape game. If companies continue to create games like this, online escape games will persist long after we’re allowed to play in person once again. And I for one, will welcome it

29 January 2021 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

AIM Escape: Patient Zero 2150 (Play at Home)

AIM Escape: Patient Zero 2150 (Play at Home)

We had a fantastic time playing Patient Zero 2150 online, but sometimes you play an online avatar escape game, and wish that you could have played it in person. I’m honestly not sure which experience would have been better, so if you can’t make it to London, you won’t be disappointed playing online

8 January 2021 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Locurio: The Vanishing Act (Play at Home)

Locurio: The Vanishing Act (Play at Home)

Perfectly modified from a real-life game, The Vanishing Act is a masterpiece in online game design. An inventory system that both helped and added extra challenges, a great gamesmaster, and an overall slickness that is rare in online games, make this a must play!

31 December 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

UNLOCKED: The Return of the Magician (Play at Home)

UNLOCKED: The Return of the Magician (Play at Home)

The Return of the Magician incorporated magic and just a bit of mystery to bring to life a thoroughly enjoyable game with wonderfully satisfying puzzles, suitable for the whole family, or just a group of friends that want to get together for a digital adventure.

31 December 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Trapped Puzzle Rooms: The Heist (Play at Home)

Trapped Puzzle Rooms: The Heist (Play at Home)

Some really unique puzzles and a good use of Telescape helped make this one of the few ‘Heist’ rooms that we have enjoyed. The real life room is possibly better, but the online version is sure to entertain

31 December 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Headlock Escape Rooms: Cracking Christmas (Play at Home)

Headlock Escape Rooms: Cracking Christmas (Play at Home)

This is 100% a family friendly game, and if you’re looking for some festive fun to get you in the Christmas mood, then this will make for a Cracking Christmas (see what we did there?)

15 December 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Improbable Escapes: The Hot Chocolate Incident (Play at Home)

Improbable Escapes: The Hot Chocolate Incident (Play at Home)

Does the perfect Christmas game exist? Well, I can’t say for sure, but if it isn’t, then The Hot Chocolate Incident comes pretty close, and I can’t think of a more perfect way to get into the holiday spirit

7 December 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Emergency Exit Escape Rooms: The Virtual Exorcist (Play at Home)

Emergency Exit Escape Rooms: The Virtual Exorcist (Play at Home)

We loved everything about this game, and strangely lost all concept of time. We knew we had a time limit but we were so captivated by the game that time became a foreign concept. Exceptional hosting, great puzzles, and full on immersion

25 November 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Headlock Escape Rooms: The Mystic Ruins (Play at Home)

Headlock Escape Rooms: The Mystic Ruins (Play at Home)

If you’re thinking about trying your first (or even your 101st) online avatar game, I heartily recommend giving The Mystic Ruins a try. It’s an exceptional game, with a wonderful host that is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike

24 November 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Mystery Mansion: DTF: Drag Task Force and the Fabulous Flo Mingo  (Play at Home)

Mystery Mansion: DTF: Drag Task Force and the Fabulous Flo Mingo  (Play at Home)

DTF is delightful, campy fun, made even better by the interaction with FloBot. Filled with laughs aplenty, satisfying puzzles, and all the glitz and glamour  I expect from a drag show

21 November 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Mystery Mansion: Night Terrors (Play at Home)

Mystery Mansion: Night Terrors (Play at Home)

Nothing about this room terrorised us, we loved it. A good use of Telescape and live video made for a slick and seamless game. The star of the show though was our avatar who brought the character to life and really made this game special.

21 November 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Russ Builds: Airlock (Play at Home)

Russ Builds: Airlock (Play at Home)

A very different experience to other live games, Russ is creating experiences that keep getting better. A fun score system, challenging puzzles and impressive props – if you can get a slot, you won’t be disappointed

2 November 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

The Escape Game: Truth Seekers (Play at Home)

The Escape Game: Truth Seekers (Play at Home)

For a free game, this was fun. The room was up to the usual ‘The Escape Game’ standards and the puzzles were really rather satisfying. Our avatar slowed the pace which ruined our flow a little, but if you get a chance to get a slot for this game, do it.

29 October 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

The Adventure is REAL: Agent Venture Episode 3 – B.A.D. Side of the Moon (Play-at-Home)

The Adventure is REAL: Agent Venture Episode 3 - B.A.D. Side of the Moon (Play-at-Home)

The first games were great, this game was even greater. It was harder, more intense, slicker, and just generally another top quality game. This game will get the adrenaline going for sure!

25 October 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Hourglass Escapes: Evil Dead 2 (Play at Home)

Hourglass Escapes: Evil Dead 2 (Play at Home)

Even if you have never seen Evil Dead 2, or even if you have and are not a fan, this experience is truly exceptional. No, really; there’s a reason this is regarded as one of the best remote games out there right now, even with the relatively hefty price tag.

18 October 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Hourglass Escapes: Ghostly Galleon (Play at Home)

Hourglass Escapes: Ghostly Galleon (Play at Home)

The Ghostly Galleon was a really fun pirate themed room, that was enhanced by a great gamesmaster. For us, it was not quite as good as their Evil Dead II room, but they did set the bar very high with that game. Any way you look at it, this is a good game

18 October 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Exit the Room: Zombie Apocalypse (Play at Home)

With a few tweaks to up the immersion factor, Zombie Apocalypse could be a fun way to spend an hour online, but with a price tag of £109, the game really should have been something spectacular. Unfortunately, it’s just not there yet, and despite the efforts of our lovely avatar, our experience just fell a bit flat

11 October 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Exit The Room: Prison (Play at Home)

A jovial host probably made this game a bit better than it could have been, but a few tweaks are needed to the game to make it translate well into a well-rounded online experience

11 October 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Exit the Room: Murder (Play at Home)

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I wish I could be as enthusiastic about the game, but with a price tag over £100, Murder fell short of expectations, even with a lovely host.

6 October 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

MindTrap: Operation Nightwalker (Play at Home)

MindTrap: Operation Nightwalker (Play at Home)

Top quality acting from our avatar, combined with a wonderful set and puzzles make this room an instant hit. Horror with a pinch of humour, or humour with a pinch of horror, I’m not sure which – just play it and see.

30 September 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Russ Builds: Endgame (Play at Home)

Russ Builds: Endgame (Play at Home)

Although the design is basic, the puzzles are solid and the game is good fun. Considering it is currently free to play (although donations are gratefully received and will be used for the next build), it’s well worth a go. But be quick – Endgame is departing mid-October to make way for a new remote escape experience

20 September 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Mystery Mansion: Seen (Play at Home)

Mystery Mansion: Seen (Play-at-Home)

Gather your closest friends (or enemies), put your own tiny humans to bed (if you have any), and get ready to accept a remote “babysitting job.” Seen really is no ordinary experience

31 August 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Mystery Mansion: Detective’s Office (Play at Home)

Mystery Mansion: Detective's Office (Play at Home)

An office space is unlikely to blow you away with its set design, but solid puzzles and great games mastering makes this a fun family-friendly experience

31 August 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

The Adventure is REAL: Agent Venture Episode 2 – Cyborg Island (Play at Home)

The Adventure is REAL: Agent Venture Episode 2 - Cyborg Island (Play-at-Home)

I didn’t realise that it was possible to have more fun than I did playing The Heist, but Cyborg Island has surpassed its predecessor. Well done TAiR, well done

29 August 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Legendary Quests: Project Avatar 

Legendary Quests: Project Avatar 

If I had to use one word to describe this experience it would be ‘bonkers’. This was a whirlwind from start to end and was a lot more fun than I expected it to be. If you can get over the very high price point, then it is worth giving it a try just to experience something different

23 August 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Escape One Algarve: Final Call (Play at Home)

Escape One Algarve: Final Call (Play at Home)

Final Call was full of humour, pleasing puzzles, and of course, Zombies. But it was the finale that really made it something special, and has firmly cemented the game in my mind as one of the most unique experiences we’ve had while escaping online

6 August 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Escape One Algarve: Atlantis (Play at Home)

Escape One Algarve: Atlantis (Play at Home)

I often see requests for games that are “family-friendly,” and I wholeheartedly recommend Atlantis! In fact, I would recommend it even if your family doesn’t contain any children

6 August 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Castle Escapes: The Hunt for the Crimson Fang (Play at Home)

Castle Escapes: The Hunt for the Crimson Fang (Play at Home)

The Hunt for the Crimson Fang was completely bonkers (but in a good way). Of course, with a name for the operation like The Nocturnal Underground Tactical Squad, we really should have been prepared for this, after all, what sort of covert operation gives themselves the name NUTS?

6 August 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Agent November: Virtual X-Caper (Play at Home)

Agent November: Virtual X-Caper (Play at Home)

Agent November’s Virtual X-Caper is a standout in the world of remote escaping, filled with humour, spy drama, and of course, some pleasing puzzles

16 July 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

MindTrap: Gold Rush (Play at Home)

Mind Trap: Gold Rush (Play at Home)

This is a must play room. It’s as simple as that. A wonderful host, a beautiful set that seems to keep surprising you, and a hugely satisfying ending

11 July 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

District 3: The Cabin (Play at Home)

District 3: The Cabin (Play at Home)

The Cabin was fun, and David a good host. At $27.00 CAD per person, it is well priced for a live-avatar style escape, and would be a decent choice for anyone looking to try out the format for the first time

8 July 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Live Escape Salisbury: POD (Play at Home)

Live Escape Salisbury: POD (Play at Home)

This was a really fun room and is very reasonably priced. With great signposting, clever puzzles, and a really fun set, it is worth doing! Get it booked before it is gone! 

26 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Improbable Escapes: Neverland: Heist on the High Seas (Play at Home)

Improbable Escapes: Neverland: Heist on the High Seas (Play at Home)

This game was as fun as it was beautiful and is an instant favourite of ours. The use of technology to push forward the story was inspired and something we haven’t seen before in a room. This is one room that we would recommend without any hesitation!

24 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Roobicks: Escape The Basement (Play at Home)

Roobicks: Escape The Basement (Play at Home)

If you want to find out who has the best escape room team amongst your friends then this is the game for you! Well hosted, fun puzzles, and the competitive aspect adds something extra

24 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Bruum Escape: The Search for the Magical Artifact (Play at Home)

Bruum Escape: The Search for the Magical Artifact (Play at Home)

This game is different, it has no bells and whistles like inventories, yet it still stands out as a special experience thanks to an excellent gamesmaster and a beautifully decorated space. If I could get to Italy, this game would be on my ‘must play’ list

14 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Twinwoods Adventure: Morse Code (Play at Home)

Twinwoods Adventure: Morse Code (Play at Home)

This room went beyond our expectations with a great avatar, fun puzzles, good set design and a one-of-a-kind ending. If you get a chance, play this game!

11 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Puzzle Punks: Secret Treasure of Dubrovnik (Play at Home)

Puzzle Punks: Secret Treasure of Dubrovnik (Play at Home)

A simpler room, but filled with history and intrigue and still managed to pack in a few surprises thanks to the use of tech. Our guide, Ivan, did a great job in bringing the theme to life.

10 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

The Adventure is Real: Agent Venture Episode 1 – The Heist (Play at Home)

The Adventure is Real: Agent Venture (Play at Home)

An immersive, audio-led, choose your own adventure, high-stakes heist, Agent Venture isn’t truly an online escape room; in fact it’s so much more. If you’re looking for something different to do, look no further, and book your adventure now

6 June 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Rock Ave Escapes: Ready Mayor One – Apartment A.I. (Play at Home)

Rock Ave Escapes: Ready Mayor One - Apartment A.I. (Play at Home)

Ready Mayor One was full of surprises and some great ‘Ah-Ha!’ moments; the interaction with A.L.I. and Mayor Rob was just the icing on the cake, making an already good game great

3 June 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Trapped!: Operation X-13 (Play at Home)

Trapped!: Operation X-13 (Play at Home)

If you’re looking for a great room to play from the comfort of your own home, we have to agree with the recommendation we received: This game is definitely one of the best we’ve played

1 June 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Rock Ave Escapes: Ready Mayor Two – A Matter of Time (Play at Home)

Rock Ave Escapes: Ready Mayor Two - A Matter of Time (Play at Home)

Don’t let first impressions fool you with this room. What looks like a basic room opens up to be so much more and the way it uses technology is one of its strengths.

1 June 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

The Escape Game: Ruins – Forbidden Treasure (Play at Home)

The Escape Game: Ruins - Forgotten Treasure (Play at Home)

This room stands out above the rest on set design, but strong puzzles and a good inventory system make it pretty close to perfect. If you can’t get to Nashville, get online now!

27 May 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Escape One Algarve: The Laboratory (Play at Home)

Escape One Algarve: The Laboratory (Play at Home)

Nothing is ever going to be quite the same as playing a physical escape room in person, but the virtual version of The Laboratory came close, and was everything I could ask for in a game: good theming, clever puzzles, and a great host. I’m only sad that I won’t get to play it in person

25 May 2020 reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

Safarka Escape Rooms: Dream Gallery (Play at Home)

Safarka Escape Rooms: Dream Gallery (Play at Home)

We liked the premise behind this room and felt it had a strong start and a lovely end, but there were a few areas where it needed improving

20 May 2020 reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Live Avatar, Play at Home

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