M4 Escapes

Played as a couple, clever use of space and lots of tech, immersive, lots for two to get through. Enjoyed it and would recommend!

Such a jewel of a game! Smart from start to end with a lot of different and exciting puzzles. At some point, most of our team decided to sit inside a small metal container, which was probably the highlight of the game for us (except for the amazing effects later in the game) and still makes us laugh now. 

Nevertheless, I always recommend this dino game for the execution, immersion, and sheer joy of playing it. 

Another well staged room from M4 Escapes with a good variety of puzzles. Some of the puzzles felt a little illogical, which broke the flow of the room just a little. However, still a room very much worth doing.

Really well staged with a good variety of puzzles that were mostly logical and flowed well. One slight frustration with one of the puzzles getting physically stuck, requiring host intervention, but otherwise a great room that is really worth doing.

It's heartening to read other reviews who had the same experience as we did with this room.

The main reception needs better sign posting (It's somewhat new but a sign in the window wouldn't go a miss!) 

Hosting was ok, seemed to spend a long time explain the one lock we shouldn't be opening. 

The setting is an interesting one but considering it's called Dinosaur Deadlock, I expected some more dinosaurs about?! 

We were told it was a non-linear game so should split up to solve things. This wasn't the case and we found some parts of the setting more in the way than useful. 

I can't imagine doing this room as a group because you'd definitely be tripping up on each other and getting more annoyed. 

The set needs a bit of an update and clean - I agree that some puzzles and other props didn't seem OK. 

We left feeling underwhelmed as there were very few puzzles and the ending fell flat for us unfortunately. 

Our third Escape room brought us to Dino Deadlock, upon arrival we found the location a bit tricky to find and some better signs might not go amiss. Our host was a very nervous young lady who did her best but she didn't seem particularly confident and between the reception area and her introduction we were already feeling that we'd made a bad choice.

The puzzles are very linear and very easy apart from one puzzle which had us stuck for a little longer than it should, even though we were a group of three we often found ourselves getting in each others way and at most points watching what our teammates were doing rather than participating.

The room is very dark even after you get the lights on which hindered us at times and If you have any dust allergies or are asthmatic I would not recommend this game as there is a lot of dust and the game is not particularly clean, understandable based on the theme of the game but everything felt dirty and well worn.

Some of the puzzles are quite good but one of the items got jammed whilst we were there and also there is one item that has fallen into its cylinder that you think you may need to get but then realise that is has only fallen off and is not retrievable so some maintenance is required to make this room more appealing and functional.

Overall we'd say that for a first time challenge the game is OK and family friendly but for more experienced escapists I would avoid, the puzzles are too easy and very linear.

Escape room newcomers, or kids who can handle a mildly creepy atmosphere, would get a good kick out of this room. It makes excellent use of an old bus which has been filled with a great set (though it might be a little dark and with four or more players I can imagine it getting cramped). The Jurassic Park-style setting makes a welcome change to the plethora of spooky laboratories, detectives' offices etc. and you're fully immersed in it. There's one puzzle that could possibly made a little easier, but there's nothing that really hung us up. Highly recommended! 

Not sure why but this game just wasn't for me. Nothing memorable stands out as particularly good or bad but I just didn't really enjoy it.

The setting of this escape room was very different, being based on an old bus. It was a strong concept, wonderfully decorated and the hosting was good. However the puzzles were limited and quite simple. There were multiple moments where we all waiting  on someone to complete a single puzzle and no one could move on to anything else until it was done which somewhat impacted the flow and experience.

Idea was good but room very small and felt it lacked variation. Worth playing but not a memorable one for us. 

Excellent non-linear room. Really good theme and well-built room. Very original.

Largely observational and physical puzzles - not much logic. Usually I wouldn’t be a fan of this, but in the case of Dino Deadlock that isn’t the case as the puzzles were made really well.

Would definitely rcommend!

The set on this one is fantastic, so much time and effort has gone into decorating the bus and it pays off. Kids will definitely enjoy it.

The puzzles are physical and can be time consuming so not ideal for a small team or if you prefer more logical puzzles.

This escape room is very original, based in a converted bus. All puzzles are on theme, mostly physical puzzles so great if if bringing small humans! We normally like more logic based and difficult puzzles but this room was so immersive would recommend for even veteran escape-roomies!  

Cool premise and environment but quite cramped for the four of us. We had assumed the puzzle was linear because some of the puzzles seemed to have aspects missing in order for us to crack them but turned out we just needed to use our brain more. 

Good room, interesting theme and really well created. Fun tech and a good experience.

Fantastic design with an amazing ending! If you like Crystal Maze, this is your type of game.

Great set design! 

We played this on a hot day and were very glad of the air conditioning. The bus setting was so brilliantly done, as were the many unique elements found in this room that we've never seen anywhere else.

The host made us laugh and we had a great chat before and afterwards about this and other games.

You do require an element of physical skill (though not strength) for some parts of this game - it's not purely cerebral!

We all liked the fact it was clear what end goal you were ultimately working to, and there were a variety of challenges allowing everyone in the team to shine.

Fantastic fun! Very well designed, enjoyably non linear, no too hard, but enough difficulty to keep you interested. Brilliant job

Loved it! 

An impressive set and a slightly longer experience makes this the better of their two rooms in my opinion.  We enjoyed it.

Even as a team of 2 we finished quite quickly.  But was still a fun room.

Highly original - the set looks and feels incredible. All of the puzzles are in theme and provided some lovely aha moments. Something for everyone in terms of puzzle types - non linear too which works for more experienced teams. 

Very enjoyable room. The puzzles were a good combination and challenged us to the perfect level. The setting of the room was perfect and very immersive. It was really cleverly done. We  thought it was one of the best we have done so far!

The moment you step on-board the bus Dino Deadlock is set on, you'll see why there is so much hype behind this game. It is beautifully themed and really nails the 'Jurassic Park Research Lab' vibe. Considering the fact it's within a single floor bus, that's incredibly impressive. On top of the immersive theming, there are some really enjoyable puzzles. There are a good mix of logic puzzles, alongside some exploration and physical tasks.  There's something for everyone and all of the puzzles are incredibly good fun. I think fun is the best way to describe the room. It left us with a huge smile on our faces. To top it all off we had the most amazing host. I would definitely recommend this room. It's visually stunning, has some really enjoyable puzzles and is just so unique simply due to the fact it's on a bus. 

A really fun escape room with a clever and fun theme. Friendly staff and warm welcome. A good mix of dexterity, deduction and discovery! Recommended whole heartedly!

I loved that this room felt like it had been inspired by the original Jurassic Park novels (I am a huge fan!), rather than just trying to rip off the films. Everything in the bus felt very much in line with this theme and I can see how much effort has been put into creating this. The ending is also superb. 

The thing that let this room down for us slightly was that some of the puzzles were time-consuming and frustrating! There was also one I would be interested to hear if people ever completed without hints.

Still - if you want to live out your childhood fantasy of being Dr Ellie Sattler or Dr Ian Malcolm for an hour, I would highly recommend.