Rushden Escape Rooms: Guardian of the Gallery

Any escape room enthusiast will know that rooms often feature secret doors that open up hidden areas - this room uses a clever trick to add a further surprise to that idea. One of the puzzles was a real irritant, the method being clear but the execution a pain (if you want us to count things, please don't make them so hard to see!), but the rest were smart and had plenty of variety, and there's a ton to do. A shame the room's closing, but I'm glad we caught it before it does. 

Wow. What an original idea well executed. The first puzzle is simple enough to get you started, and from then on it really does feel like you are taking a journey through time and place. Not at all like you are just going to new parts of the room by opening a door or a panel, but actually using a specific process, and solving puzzles to make it happen. I was more fond of one main area than the other, but the variety and amount of puzzles in each were still varied and numerous. Amazing decoration, fun voiceover, agree some music in the background would be nice - just something gentle and instrumental, or something applicable to each area as you get there 🙂 I know the hosts are always tweaking and listening to feedback so good on them!

Great use of space and a clever mechanic utilised throughout the game. Good variety of puzzles that meant each member of our team could show off their strengths at least once. Would've liked to have had a soundtrack in this room as it felt eerily quiet at times!

-no music/sound effects 

-x2 reset fails

-was able to override puzzles which lead to diversion from linear flow.

-non-sensical/low quality/outdated puzzles. 

-many many spoilers during intro. 

-very sharp object which fell out of a box above players head. 

-puzzles were out of theme. 

-cabinet door with no handle so had to claw open after not realising for a very long time that it was meant to open. 

-toilet/bathroom in middle of game, completely ruins immersion. 

-so many puzzles involved grids (around 7!) 

Pretty disappointed overall. 

With some updates and by changes it could be great.