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Deadlocked: The Reading Witch (Reading)

Published: 25 October 2024

The Reading Witch: Deadlocked (Reading)

Deadlocked have upped their game and The Reading Witch had that feeling of horror games we’ve played in Athens and Amsterdam. Ok, the space is much smaller but they used it well and the live action element takes it to the next level. I can’t say that this is the scariest horror game in the UK, but is it the best horror escape room in the UK? Possibly.

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

Knockout Escape Rooms: Dirty Money (Reading)

Published: 17 October 2024

Knockout Escape Rooms: Dirty Money (Reading)

I’ve visited plenty of laundrettes in my life, but I think this might be the first time I’ve ever actually had fun trying to escape from one. Dirty Money is another excellent addition to the already fantastic games available to play at Knockout, and in Reading in general, especially for fans of a more traditional escape experience

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: The Ram Raid (Reading)

Published: 26 April 2023

Escape Reading: The Ram Raid (Reading)

I can see why Ram Raid is an enthusiast’s favourite. There is a lot to do in this game, but you don’t have to do it all to be successful. This game will likely keep you locked up for most of the 60 minutes, and you’ll be non-stop running around solving some quality puzzles.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: Kidnapped (Reading)

Published: 26 April 2023

Escape Reading: Kidnapped (Reading)

I’d probably class this as quite a traditional escape room, with some traditional but satisfying puzzles. It starts off dark but soon lightens up and becomes a fun place to explore.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: The Vampire Slayers (Reading)

Published: 26 April 2023

Escape Reading: The Vampire Slayers (Reading)

This wasn’t the hardest or scariest of games, but all the puzzles clicked and we flew through it. Probably not a challenging room for experienced players, but it was a solid and fun game that we were glad to have played

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

TimeTrap: Curiouser and Curiouser (Reading)

Published: 11 November 2022

TimeTrap: Curiouser and Curiouser (Reading)

Another example of a beautifully assembled game by TimeTrap that was a joy to play. The puzzles were great and on theme, and the room itself was wonderful to interact with. Don’t worry if you didn’t play the prequel to this game, you’ll still have a great time.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: Age of Magic (Reading)

Published: 3 November 2022

Escape Reading: Age of Magic (Reading)

Age of Magic almost certainly wins the prize for most beautifully themed magic room I’ve played thus far. On top of that, the puzzles were solid, making the entire experience simply enchanting.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

TimeTrap: Pudding Lane (Reading)

Published: 19 April 2020

TimeTrap: Pudding Lane (Reading)

We enjoyed Imaginarium, and loved Station X, but Pudding Lane is by far one of our favourite games on offer at TimeTrap, cementing itself a place in Liz’s Top Ten Escape Rooms list

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Escape Reading: Blown Away (Reading)

Published: 19 April 2020

Escape Reading: Blown Away (Reading)

Despite not being ‘blown away’ by this room, it was an enjoyable experience and kept us engaged well. Take your communication ‘A-game’ with you and you’ll have a good time.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Deadlocked: The Time Machine (Reading)

Published: 19 February 2020

Deadlocked: The Time Machine (Reading)

With only 60 seconds to fix the time machine, this isn’t your ordinary room. Technically a 90 minute experience, sci-fi fans will likely find lots to love about The Time Machine (we did)

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

TimeTrap: Imaginarium (Reading)

Published: 9 September 2019

TimeTrap: Imaginarium (Reading)

A really fun room that encapsulates the spirit of Alice in Wonderland perfectly. Puzzles on theme, set looking great, generally just a good room all round

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

TimeTrap: Station X (Reading)

Published: 8 September 2019

TimeTrap: Station X (Reading)

TimeTrap have created an excellent experience with clever puzzles, excellent set design, and a massive amount of fun. I’m only disappointed that it took us so long to make it to Reading; Station X is one not to miss!

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Knockout Escape Rooms: The Curious Cabin (Reading)

Published: 22 August 2019

The Curious Cabin, Knockout Escape Rooms (Reading)

This is one of those rooms that you enter and think you know what you’re getting but then it finds ways to surprise you and fill you with excitement. On the surface it looks like a simple room but behind the scenes there is a lot of tech working hard to keep you on your toes

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Deadlocked: The Testing Chamber (Reading)

Published: 21 August 2019

Deadlocked: The Testing Chamber (Reading)

There are no less than four ways this game could end, depending entirely on the choices made by the players, which could cause many to have a love/hate relationship with this room, and some might find that the existential dilemma created for them by the room is perhaps the most difficult aspect.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Deadlocked: The Phoenix Research (Reading)

Published: 18 August 2019

The Phoenix Research, Deadlocked (Reading)

In places this was a very hard room, at times it was frustrating, but in the end it was fun. A lot of time was spent on immersing you in the story, and the ending was something a little different

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Knockout Escape Rooms: Mad Scientist (Reading)

Published: 8 September 2018

Knockout Escape Rooms: Mad Scientist (Reading)

This room is light on backstory, but you definitely leave the outside world and become absorbed in your puzzle solving. At times a challenging room, but always fun

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Knockout Escape Rooms: Prison Break (Reading)

Published: 28 July 2018

Knockout Escape Rooms: Prison Break (Twyford)

The area this room stood out on was not the puzzles, but the set design. They did a good job of avoiding the readily done ‘split-start’ system and have made a truly enjoyable game.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

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