Category Archives: International

The Great Escape: The Experiment

Zwolle, Jan 2020

When a game comes highly recommended I tend to add it into the schedule without further question, without worrying about little details such as the theme or story. This can backfire, which is how I found myself explaining to a team who weren’t keen o… (more)

Kamer 237

Uden, Jan 2020

Kamer 237 is based on the horror classic The Shining, a fact that almost caused us to leave it out of our schedule – which would have been a terrible shame, because not only is it an lovely game with some truly memorable moments, it’s also really not… (more)

Kamer 237: De Conciërge

Uden, Jan 2020

A visit to Kamer 237 presents a small logistical challenge, in that their original game is minimum 3 players and The Concierge is designed for exactly two. I recommend finding a way to do both, such as bringing four people and taking turns even if ea… (more)

LogicLocks: Amsterdam Catacombs

Amsterdam, Jan 2020

If you’re going to build a horror game, doing so in an ancient crypt beneath a church is a pretty good start. Catacombs invites you to its location with an in-character email, where (after arriving on the dot, not before or after your designated time… (more)

Pandora Experience: Alcatraz

Bali, Nov 2019

If you find yourself in Bali, Indonesia, I recommend a brief respite from the sun, sea and cocktails at the Pandora Experience in Kuta. Having 25 games across 9 locations in Indonesia, the majority of games at Pandora Experience are 120 minutes, with… (more)

The Clockwork Door: Alice In Wonderland

Dublin, Oct 2019

The second game I played at Clockwork Door was the older of the venue’s two games, Alice; which of course has a Wonderland theme. There’s no information about backstory on the website, and indeed not much in the way of plot in the game, but your task… (more)

The Clockwork Door: Witch House

Dublin, Oct 2019

Of all the escape room lobbies I’ve seen Clockwork Door’s was one of the most inviting, thanks to the board game café they run in the same location. We were welcomed in, offered biscuits and hot drinks, and encouraged to dip into the board games whil… (more)

Escape Boats: Convicts

Dublin, Oct 2019

I need to start this review with one very large caveat. Convicts is designed as a versus game for 4-10 players, where one half of the group competes against the other. Each half plays a similar but different sequence to the other, sometimes with some… (more)

Escape Boats: SOS

Dublin, Oct 2019

Escape Boats must have had an easier time than most escape room companies when thinking up a name for their business: they have an obvious distinguishing feature, with their games set inside a boat moored in Dublin’s Grand Canal. The boat hosts two g… (more)

Paradox Project: The Bookshop

Athens, May 2019

I’ve been eager to play Paradox Project’s original three-hour game ever since I heard about it. I’m now heartily glad I didn’t play it sooner – because if I had, I’d have missed out on the chance to also play its 200 minute sequel. The first is an ex… (more)