Schlagwort-Archive: dream

TimeTrap Escape Rooms: Imaginarium

Reading, Aug 2018

Quite a number of escape companies use a time travel premise for their games, and the first game I played at TimeTrap demonstrated a stronger than average grasp of historical detail. So it was a surprise to find that in Imaginarium, although it theor… (more)

Lucardo: The Dream

Manchester, Jul 2017

Our second room at Lucardo was set in the subconscious, in a dream that in sixty minutes will turn into a nightmare. Exactly why we were there or why time was limited I’m not sure, but it’s a great theme for a surreal set and unusual ideas, both of w… (more)

The Real Escape: Dr. Ryddle’s Memories

Portsmouth, Jun 2017

In Dr. Ryddle’s Memories, you’re exploring the mind of a scientist to retrieve the secret to his machine – and naturally, his mind is full of riddles and puzzles that you’ll need to solve first.

Everything is contained in a single room, with decorat… (more)

ClueTrace: Mindcrime

London, Oct 2016

A nicely designed room with a good variety of solid puzzles, including plenty of creative ideas. Strangely I didn’t find it all that memorable, maybe because we went through it rather quickly – but definitely a high quality room that I’d recommend to… (more)

Questomatica: WakeUp!

Amsterdam, Aug 2016

I’ve played a few games themed as being in someone’s mind or dreams, but this one is definitely the most successful at creating a dream-like experience. Instead of finding codes to padlocks, you progress with an increasing feel for the dream-logic of… (more)

59:59 Room Escape: Escape from the Chamber of Dreams

New York, Aug 2016

I liked the theme in this room and although it’s more challenging than Hound of the Baskervilles, I found it more enjoyable. It still has a distinctly budget feel however and overall I’d put both of these rooms lower down the list(more)