Company Escape Games at The River

Exceptionally well designed. The first ten minutes are quite dark and there are a few quick jump scares that startled our group in a fun way. These were some of the most challenging puzzles we’ve seen—almost no padlocks, mostly interactions that feed the next step. Staff was lovely, and the set felt Hollywood-level quality. Loved it.

Clever bits and great theming, especially when the set becomes part of the solve. One puzzle turning red on success read like failure, which was confusing, and another needed an order that wasn’t properly clued. Our GM gave unprompted hints until we asked them to stop; they listened, but teams should be asked about help levels upfront.

Solid, lighthearted room with mostly tech-driven puzzles and only a few locks. Four adults escaped quickly without hints, and I’d steer beginners or families here. The set sells the candy-factory vibe, though the loud music in one corner made talking tougher. Staff were friendly and on point.

Good room that gave our duo a tougher time than expected. The intro video glitched so we got a verbal brief, and focusing only on lit areas made us miss clues hiding in the dark early on. A few hints came without us asking, but we still had fun; the design looks great and the puzzles are solid. We’d come back for more rooms here.

Brought the kids and it was perfect for us. Nothing too scary, just a moody castle and puzzles that felt fair and in theme. We asked for one nudge and the GM timed it perfectly. Would happily send friends new to escapes here.

Theme was great and the integration worked, but the content felt light. We escaped in 24 minutes with three kids helping, so it’s ideal for families and a bit too easy for a full adult team.

First time doing a room as a duo with my mom and it was terrific. The set is beautiful, the puzzles are challenging without being punishing, and the balance worked for our different experience levels. Emmarie was a sweetheart and kept things smooth.

Quick start, then it ramps into puzzles that demand patience and sharp observation. I’d recommend it for players with some experience; beginners might want to try another room here first. Great atmosphere and some inventive spins on familiar ideas.

Our GM, Santino, set the tone perfectly and kept us moving without giving anything away. Puzzles were clever, the set was gorgeous, and the darkness was manageable after the first stretch. Total win for our group of four.

I had a good time but a few issues stood out for me: more than one ghosty puzzle path, lighting that’s rough on older eyes, and a final step that seems to need a GM hint most runs. All fixable, and the set and earlier puzzles were enjoyable overall.