Prohibition Ransom

Great for newcomers. My team has 45 rooms and we cleared this in about 25 minutes with no hints. Not scary, and there are no live actors inside.

We had an awkward start: they waited for a different group to arrive so they could brief us together, which delayed our game by about half an hour. Then we were told there wasn’t time for a photo after. Strange policy and disappointing service despite the room being fine.

They squeeze a lot from a compact space. Great pick for a date since it isn’t sprawling, with puzzles that push you just enough and sharp hosts running the show.

Our game master was fantastic—fun, engaged, and let us wrestle with things before stepping in. Exactly the right balance on hints.

Small room done right. Took my partner and it made for an easygoing date night with solid puzzle flow and no filler. Staff was upbeat and helpful without hovering.

Classic locks over fancy gadgets, which I kind of love. Theme carried well, music and props sold the decade, and clues felt fair. Would recommend to first-timers.

Good fun with puzzles that mostly match the era. The immersion hit well, even if a modern directional lock stuck out. The intro set the tone perfectly.

Our GM stayed in character and made us feel like part of the caper. Puzzles were cool and not brutal, but you do have to notice details.

Loved the speakeasy vibe and our host staying in character the whole time. Nothing too wild tech-wise, just clean, clever locks and satisfying aha moments. Perfect warm-up room.

We wrapped it in about 28 minutes with one hint, which tells you the difficulty. Still a good time and the story tie-ins were cute. Great starter room for friends.

When I first played it, this was a standout in the gen-one era. I still enjoy it, though it might not wow seasoned players now. Strong flow and a hand-built feel make it perfect for beginners unless you’re head-over-heels for the theme.

Such a blast. Several puzzles fire at once, so you’re sorting what belongs where, and the room pulls you into the story fast. Super immersive and well told.

For me, this was the weaker title at the venue. It felt mostly linear and pretty standard for a Prohibition theme. We hit an early search that felt like we were breaking something, which killed the momentum once we realized that’s what they wanted.

It’s an older design that reminds me why I love this hobby. Sometimes you just want to spin a sturdy lock in a 1920s speakeasy, and this delivers. Not aiming for high-tech, just a classic that still works.

Fun setting but the last step felt flat and we weren’t sure we’d actually finished until they told us. Early searching was a little opaque too. Enjoyable but not a standout for me.