Jester's Revenge

We were impressed by how many different puzzle types they packed in, plus some fun effects and satisfying unlocks. It demanded teamwork and communication, and with four of us the difficulty felt like a meaty, fair challenge. With so much to do, bigger groups will thrive. Easily my favorite at this venue.

Loved the split start and how much talking through the wall we had to do. Once we linked up, the puzzle flow clicked and the BGM added a nice pulse. Staff was cheerful without being pushy. Would run it again with a group of four.

I like a split start since it forces you to communicate, and as a duo we did fine in a non-linear setup. The theming is okay but not mind-blowing. We got a couple unasked-for nudges, which I think came from us being a small team, so next time I’ll set expectations on hints early. For the price, it scratched the itch.

At a meetup our two strongest solvers were put in the tiny start room, cleared it in minutes, then sat waiting while the others worked. We couldn’t really help through the wall. The final sound sensor glitched, so the GM had to open for us even though we solved it. Better player placement and a reliable sensor would have helped a lot.

The split start dragged for me in the small room, while the big room had more to chew on. We also hit a few stubborn locks despite having the right combos, and a long noise-driven puzzle that felt more chore than challenge. It’s not a terrible game, just frustrating to stand around with nothing to do.

I didn’t hate it, but the decor and props felt on the cheap side and our GM seemed checked out. Color-based steps were tough for me as someone who’s colorblind. Still found some fun moments, just not my top choice.

We did it as two and finished, but it was a workout with the non-linear bits. A couple nudges arrived a hair too early for my taste. I’d bring four next time and balance the start rooms better.

Not the most immersive set in town, but the puzzle variety and quirky tasks really shine. There’s a little something for every play style and we had a great time. Strong pick if you’ve done a couple rooms already.

You begin in separate rooms and we spent a good chunk of time apart. Once reunited, our pace jumped and we finished with time left. Fun overall, though the tech feels dated compared to the other game here.

Brought our kid and it was perfect for a family night. Not scary, just lots of things to solve and touch. The host kept the vibe friendly and we never felt lost.

Fun overall, but I got stuck in the small room at the start and waited longer than I wanted. One noise-based puzzle dragged and a lock didn’t open on the first correct try. Decent night out, not a favorite.

Several puzzles were finicky enough that the GM had to tell us we were right and to try again. One challenge felt basically impossible without a hint, while others were so straightforward they lacked an aha. Toss in a couple red herrings, and it added up to a middling mix, though it’s spacious and not scary.

Some sections felt muddled, with weak guidance on how pieces connected. Our GM tried to steer us when needed, but the story link between tasks could be clearer. Still enjoyable, just rough around the edges.

It’s very much a classic locks-and-keys room, but the medieval flavor works. A couple props felt tired and it got a bit warm, though the fan helped. Still, we escaped with minutes to spare and had a blast.

You start split up, and most of the experience moves in a fairly linear path with a blend of locks, mechanical bits, and a little tech. There wasn’t an in-room timer, so we had to ask for time checks. Crawling pops up, and a couple puzzles were fresh to us, but overall the flow sat around average. Best with three or four.