Closed
Up in Smoke
- Verified
- 2–6Players
- 60 minutesTime
- Sherlock level. For players who have already done hard rooms.Difficulty
- Not scary. Almost no tension.Scariness
About the escape room
The good days of running a successful speakeasy have come to an end. The Feds have been tipped off and are headed your way fast.
The only thing tying you and your crew to the operation is the business ledger. Can you destroy it all and prove yourself to your boss?
Location
Paid Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe
AI Overview
AIPlayers consistently praise the creative puzzle design, smooth flow, and immersive Prohibition setting. Staff earns kudos for being friendly and helpful. The main gripe is clue delivery that brings the game master into the room and breaks immersion, plus mixed notes on linearity. Most say smaller teams work best, with three to four feeling ideal.
WeaknessesHints require ringing a bell so the GM steps in, which jars immersion. Larger groups can idle during linear stretches, and it’s a single-room game. A replay years later felt less standout versus newer rooms.
StrengthsInventive, fair puzzles with some cool hidden tech and satisfying aha moments. Strong atmosphere that sells the speakeasy story. Flow generally feels deliberate and rewarding.
SecurityClear briefings and attentive staff, with no safety issues reported. One-room layout keeps movement simple and controlled.
Level of fearNot scary—no horror, just time pressure. Family-friendly for teens and adults who like brainy challenges.
Actors' gameNo live actors, but game masters step in when you ask for help and are widely praised for being kind and supportive. Interaction is helpful, though in-person clues can break the mood.
Quality of riddlesClever and varied with some surprising tech-driven moments, largely fair and readable. Flow is good, though a few teams tried things out of order or hit brief bottlenecks. Expect logic and observation over heavy searching.
PlotYou’re running a speakeasy and must erase the incriminating ledger before the Feds arrive. Tasks tie neatly into that ticking-clock premise without spoiling anything.
Difficulty levelMedium to challenging, leaning hard for first-timers who may need a few hints. Experienced players do well, and three to four people feel like the sweet spot; six can be too many.
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