Headlock Escape Rooms: Rise of the Fungi

By | November 24, 2023

by Headlock Escape Rooms (website)

Up to 6 players

Β£75.00

Languages: EN

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90 mins
The spirits of Toadstool Forest have gathered a team of protectors, or Shepherds, to protect their forest.  You will guide Paxillus through this wacky realm to put a stop to the terrors that have plagued the forest.
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Rated between 4.5 and 5 out of 5

based on ratings from 11 users
combined with 2 pro reviews

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exhaustrovert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 19 Aug 2024 Team size: 3.5 Time taken: <60 mins Outcome: Successful escape!
funnyclevergreat hosting

We were so thrilled to get in before this charming prequel closed - it was such a fun, quirky, creative experience to guide our little mushroom friend through his adventures. The music was well-written and well-played, I wish I could get a Spotify link of the playlist! It's very clear that this was built and designed and operated with an incredible amount of love for the craft of puzzle-making and storytelling. I cannot wait to see what's around the corner for Headlock Escape Rooms - we'll be the first in line! 

d.green26 expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 12 Aug 2024 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalfunnygreat hostingquite easy
stairs expert rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 28 Dec 2023 Team size: 5 Time taken: 60:00
originalfunnyfamily friendly
Nothing much to add that hasn't already been said about this game; It's fabulous, fun, surprising, joyful, silly, and quite unlike any other escape room. Joel is a great host (and puppeteer, and musician) and will gently guide you through the game, as well as show you a fascinating behind-the-scenes look afterwards. Definitely recommended.
msilcox expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 27 Jan 2024 Team size: 3 Time taken: 60 minutes Outcome: Successful escape!
originalcleverfamily friendlyquite easy
An experience like no other!  I think we enjoyed it even more than their Keeper game.  On the easier side, but would be great for a family with some younger kids.  Really good value for money when you think about how much work went into creating this.  Recommended!!
Kelley Wolatz experienced rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 5 Jan 2024 Team size: 3 Time taken: 55 minutes
hi-techoriginalfamily friendly
Love the music , lyrics and the story line. Everyone should play this! It's phenomenal, just like the Keeper of the Fungus Among Us. 
Chris Metcalfe experienced rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 31 Dec 2023 Team size: 5 Time taken: 60 Outcome: Successful escape!
cleverimmersivegreat hosting

Absolutely wonderful! Play this game! You won’t regret it. Such good fun and completely original. Well done Headlock on another cracking experience. 

jakea256 expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
beautifulstory-drivenmagical

Amazingly fun from start to finish - epic soundtrack, funny characters and references to pop culture throughout. Enjoyed how all of the puzzles directly linked to the story and usually had a couple of steps to them. Highly recommend!

πŸ†Annagramma expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 30 Dec 2023 Team size: 4 Time taken: 50 mins
beautifuloriginalimmersive😨creepy

Absolutely brilliant. This, and their other game, are so original, so cleverly made, so much fun and with amazing soundtrack, tech, story and interactivity. The puzzles in this one are fun and just the right level of challenging, and this one even involves different types of activities which I won't spoil. You just have to go play this yourself because it is just SO good.

🦑cipherdelic virtuoso rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
funnycleverstory-driven
Jens (Bruteforce) expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 18 Dec 2023
funnygreat hostingmagical
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The original was great, but this was greater. Rise of the Fungi is 100% a must-play game. I use the word β€˜game’ but this is an experience if there ever was one, and it transcends puzzles and escape rooms.

The Rise of the Fungi absolutely lives up to the expectations set out all those years ago by The Keeper and the Fungus Among Us. We had an absolute blast, and would truly recommend this game to anyone. It’s suitable for family members young and old, veteran escape room players with thousands beneath their belt and absolute newbies alike. 

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