Jack the Ripper

Some puzzles—especially in the third space—felt on the easy side, but the jump scare absolutely delivered and we all yelled. One first-room lock needs replacing. Cool atmosphere, and the GM was lovely. We’re eyeing the harder zombie room next.

We played as two, one veteran and one newbie. Immersion is great and it’s more detective thriller than horror—maybe two brief scares total. Themed props sometimes made it hard to link clues, and there were more red herrings than I like, but the vintage mechanisms were a treat.

Strong ambiance and décor. Our group of six—mixed experience—escaped in 28 minutes, so I’d call it beginner-friendly. We got a few unsolicited nudges, which was frustrating given our pace, but I still recommend the room and the company overall.

Puzzle-heavy and well built with a fun opener. Our group of three found it challenging but manageable. We did stumble over what was set dressing versus actual clues, and the lack of a room clock didn’t help. Still recommend and would return.

The puzzles make sense when they work, the set is just okay, and the story flows well enough. GM was nice, but hints weren’t timely since they weren’t always watching, and some props felt grimy. The second room raised questions that needed more guidance, and the ending cue in the dark was easy to miss.

First area was a breeze but fun, then things ramped nicely. The jump scare worked on us big time. Great starter room with a non-linear feel—I’d come back for another game here.

The theme pairs well with the puzzles, though we needed help on a couple confusing bits. Props are a bit worn but fine to use. Good workload for two, probably light for a bigger group. The ending sting was fun without being too scary.

Loved the Victorian vibe and the detective angle. My duo escaped with a couple minutes left, and it never felt too scary—just tense in a fun way. Would happily send curious first-timers here.

The opening took us a minute to crack, but once we did the rest fell into place nicely. Four players felt right, with a few classic locks mixed in. Not gory, with a single effective jump scare.

Another solid build at this venue. Good puzzles, fun layout, and while you can tell it’s well traveled, it’s kept up nicely. Not the hardest room, but engaging throughout and perfect for two people.

We had a blast with on-theme, challenging puzzles. A finicky lock required GM help, but they added time so it felt fair. Strong pick for teams who enjoy solving.

Start felt sluggish, but the second room woke us up with better puzzles. One sticky lock slowed us down, but the GM spotted it and comped the time. Solid night out.

Lots of clever mechanisms and little historical touches. Our trio got tripped up deciding what was decor versus game, and there’s no visible timer, which added pressure. Still, we had a good time.

Set dressing is neat but a bit worn, and one puzzle made zero sense until the hint. Not a bad room, just middling for veterans like me. Still, the theme is cool.

One puzzle basically demands a hint, which the GM said almost no one solves cold. It isn’t difficult so much as illogical. Overall it feels old-school and just okay; I wouldn’t rush to recommend it.