The Strange Thing

A couple neat puzzles and some fun decor, but the set looked tired and linear play left our bigger group under‑engaged. Our trainee GM was fantastic; the trainer felt dismissive, especially when a prop popped early and we were scolded despite using normal force.

We had a blast with the collaborative puzzles and 80s Easter eggs. Our two intermediates and two novices all contributed, and the staff’s excitement matched ours when we escaped.

As a fan of the show, I enjoyed the Easter eggs and polished set, and the linear flow kept things moving. One puzzle stretched logic for me, and compared to the other rooms at this location, this one felt less inventive—maybe skip it if you’re choosing between them.

I hadn’t watched the series when I played and still enjoyed it, then appreciated the build even more after I did. Our group of six naturally split to tackle separate tasks and never asked for a hint.

Loved the 80s vibe from the second we walked in. Puzzles clicked nicely, our GM was cheerful and on it, and two of us escaped with time to spare. Beginner friendly but not boring—just a good time.

Great family pick. Collaborative puzzles, not too many locks, and tons of 80s nostalgia that my kids asked about on the ride home. We left grinning.

Cool show references and lots of 80s touches, and our GM was super welcoming. We found it on the tougher side and needed a couple nudges, and the ending felt abrupt with effects still going as the GM walked in.

Super immersive and delightfully 80s, with a linear structure that worked great for our two‑person team. Family friendly through and through.

There’s a clever mechanic I haven’t seen elsewhere, and the final puzzle actually made us sweat. Our host gave perfect nudges without giving answers away.

Fantastic representation of the show with creative staging. Best with a smaller squad—three to four felt perfect—and our GM absolutely elevated the experience.

Fun idea, but the space felt a bit worn and the ending wrapped so fast it killed the buzz. Not terrible, just not worth the premium price for me.

Challenging in spots and mostly first‑gen tech, yet the puzzles were thoughtfully built. The atmosphere is simple at times, but it’s still cool to step into that universe.

Set design nails the references and the flow is mostly linear, which my group liked. One puzzle felt like a stretch, and I’ve liked other rooms at this venue a bit more, but it’s still solid fun.

A charming homage to the series with plenty of 80s nods. Budget shows at times and the game skews easier, but it’s a nice pick for a larger group.

There’s a fun gimmick I wish more games used, a respectful nod to the TV world, and a genuinely tough final puzzle to close it out.