Spanishfleas

This was the last game of our Paris/Geneva trip and it really ended on a high. Such great story telling and some clever devices used that became apparent at the end. 

The room follows similar patterns of experience to Athens but I would say in a less intense way. However when it is used, it’s used in great effect. Love that they have videos you can take up after, I think it is worth the extra as a keep sake. Definitely recommend playing this room. 

This has jumped straight into my top 5 games and could even be at number 1. What an impressive experience where you are front and centre of the action. There are so many great set pieces, the hosting is sublime, and some incredible transitions. 

I would highly recommend when visiting Paris. Definitely going to be in TERPECA ratings next time around. Miss you TED! 

I stress that this review is very much through our lens and experience. I can imagine that others will really gel with this experience. I believe that the GM, whose English wasn’t as strong as the owner, was a disadvantage when it came to some of the prompts to assist with the puzzles. There were a couple of times that puzzle successes were triggered without us completing them properly. We appreciate that this is a timing issue but will some better, clearer prompts we could have got there much sooner as a lot of down time. 

The set is incredible and is very transportive. I would say that as our third room it really diverged from the others and may have played a part too. 

So I would still recommend, but may lower your expectations based off the others . 

This was our second room and the initial transition was beautifully staged. A real wow moment. It had some very clever puzzles that we had not encountered before. They do love their keys and hunting for objects. 

Theming was consistent of the story but a lot less invented than the other games. Well worth playing. 

Such a clever and immersive story telling device, the best I’ve had to date. It was so fitting with the architecture of the room. 

It really unravels and provides a real test. One area in particular brought so my joy. There was only one puzzle that left us frustrated and it really interrupted the flow halfway through. We had to be guided through most of it.

Was my personal favourite of their rooms. 

A masterpiece in storytelling and it really comes alive with the cut scenes and actor interactions. Beautifully decorated and some nice transitions. A game I would definitely recommend. 

A tale of 2 halves. I believe the magician start is the strongest. I liked the puzzle interactions and one of reveals that you get involved in. The second half, the funhouse, had fun elements but was limited in its scares. I think being in Athens this year, made this feel very tame. One of our party was still very scared however. 

Loved the actor sequences. Definitely at its strongest and very comparable for English speakers. 

A tale of 2 halves. I believe the magician start is the strongest. I liked the puzzle interactions and one of reveals that you get involved in. The second half, the funhouse, had fun elements but was limited in its scares. I think being in Athens this year, made this feel very tame. One of our party was still very scared however. 

Loved the actor sequences. Definitely at its strongest and very comparable for English speakers. 

I liked how the artwork was relevant to the puzzles and a creative start I wasn’t expecting. Puzzles had a similar style to the first room and they were satisfying to solve. There is one puzzle that may be divisive. 

Some clever moments though we have been spoilt by many European rooms. Still work playing. 

This was an enjoyable room. All the puzzles made sense, no red herrings, and cute set piece in room. There isn’t much of a story but very puzzle focused. Relaxed throughout the game which felt nice. 

One logic puzzle that may annoy some but we got through it without too much arguing. Fairly linear so I don’t think it would be best for groups over 4/5 

We played this game as a family as travelling for Disney parks and was well worth a visit. The hosting is next level and surpassed some of experiences elsewhere - a testament to our GM. The beginning is very strong and theming spot on. I think it is a little weaker as it goes on (Athens spoilt us on that front) but well worth doing and going out of your way to play. Up there for us for the GM alone. 

Linear game play in the most part but we all had our moment to join in so don’t be scared with big groups but definitely doable as a 2 

This was our favourite of the two. Some great puzzles in the first space - very different to anything we had seen before. 

There are some very cool surprises along the way  and the puzzles flowed brilliantly. Shoots up our rankings for sure.

Prepare to join the elite. 

Great intro… funny setup. Be prepared to improv - though nothing too intense. 

Loved the setting - very unique. Banger soundtrack. Puzzles flowed so well and non linear. Would recommend no more than 4 to take it all in.

Needed a couple of prompts in the middle but silly observation mistakes. 

Well worth doing and great GM.

Played the room with a 12 and 14 year old leading the charge. They thoroughly got involved and we had to hardly intervene. They loved it. The intro video is hilarious and the theming is very clever. So immersive. Had a lot of fun.  

As a group we preferred this room as it went from linear to non linear and then back again. The puzzles were plenty and only struggled towards the last part. Things were well hidden and that normally stumps us. 

Shame it’s closing but hopefully back for next Christmas. Glad we played it and brought some festive cheer in Feb! 

What a polished room. The theming is exceptional. Is is a linear room but really works as you all take part in each puzzle. The space is a little tight so would recommend no more than 4.

It has one logic puzzle that I hate, as you either know how to do it or you don’t. You can luck your way but feel this raised a barrier. 

Loved the ending, just wished it lasted longer. 

Would recommend for sure. 

Really swayed back and forth between 4.5 and 5. So lets say 4.75. 

It is great value for money and time flies, it really didn't feel like 3.5 hours. Never bored at all. If only frustrated with a couple of the puzzles but not all of them were on my wave length - however most were fair. 

It unfurls in clever ways and keeps unlocking new secrets. Certainly worth playing. They recommend playing the mansion first, but we didn't and that didn't spoil our enjoyment. 

I will agree with a lot of the positives given by other reviewers but there were some niggles that stopped it from being really special. 

- start was a little low budget and didn’t set the scene as well as I had hoped 

- some errors made, language wise. Plus immersion broken multiple times. Story teller didn’t capture us the way I would like. 

The set is very impressive but very dark all of the time. 

Cut scenes not as strong as other offerings in Athens. 

What an owner, funny, energetic, and puts you at ease right away. 

The experience is very close to the film and set feels like a replica too. So much to explore and will that dreaded feeling of not making too much noise. Well worth the trip out of the city centre to play this game. 

Greece really knows how to apply story telling through their actors and choreography. The work and dedication of the roles they play and you are fully enveloped with the action. We wore hazmat suits to shield/embrace the splatter. Well worth recommending. 

Such lovely people and they put a cinematic experience we will never forget. 

Seemingly out of the way in an unassuming area lies a feast for kids at heart. 

Certainly team work is needed and I love it when rooms bring you together. 

The storytelling is most certainly at the forefront. It is very cleverly framed using parts of the room. It feels very voyeuristic. The actors are very exposed (one scene especially!). 

There are plenty of jump scares and they keep you on edge at all times. 

Athens puzzles are so different to any where else so can have us stuck at times but got into the flow fairly quickly. 

Really loved this room. Goes up very high in our rankings. 

First room in Athens. Didn’t know what to expect. The puzzles were very different and there isn’t a lot to go off. Took us some time to find our rhythm but once it really got going, there were some very frantic moments. Some of the set pieces are great. The ending was cinematic too.

I would rank this a little lower than stay in the dark - formerly in Netherlands. Still massive fun and put a smile on all our faces. They ain’t afraid to get close and personal! 

What a wonderful room with great attention to detail. The room is gorgeous and promote the use of photography whilst in the game!  

I think this would be a stand out for kids, families, and new escapists. 

We the found the puzzles way too easy. There was little time spent figuring out puzzles. Also, the GM didn't seem that interested which is always a let down. 

Clever start and required some good teamwork. Non linear which we also liked. 

However the room is very dark, the signposting for some the puzzles is inconsistent which led to some frustration. Didn’t need any hints so managed to make sense, just some annoyances. Still enjoyed and would recommend. 

This is a very linear game, so 4 people felt like too many initially. As it break off it helps as more to explore. Did very much enjoy this room but again, relied on some puzzles that may alienate some. 

This room flowed really well for our team. The puzzles did require some outside knowledge so I can imagine that making it tough for some. 

This was probably our favourite from this company. Puzzles signposted really well and satisfying to see them ticked off. 

This was a perfect marriage for our team. The room and signposting was spot on. It flowed so well and non linear which kept us all busy. We did have moments of not knowing where to go next but found the eureka moment very satisfying. Best room in our Nottingham trip! 

Beautiful room and fun environment. The puzzles were done at a rapid pace as everything made sense. However, we never look to get out quickly so a little disappointing to finish so early. However some very nice moments and worth a play! 

What a wonderful setting and good use of items in room. I think the room is showing its age through the puzzles and general flow. It didn’t quite click or feel overly satisfying to escape. 

Story telling was very interesting though. 

Excited to see a new game in Reading and one that guarantees you will be puzzle solving for the whole 60 minutes. I have played many games up North with a collection element, but it's so nice to have something a little closer to home as we wanted some less experienced friends to give it a try. 

The centre piece is very clever and how it interacts with the whole room. It gradually unfurls and doesn't overwhelm from the offset. No padlocks! Just locating numbers to score points. 

There is a main thread to solve to actually facilitate the escape, but even if you get there early, you are encouraged to stay to keep solving puzzles. However, It was very easy for us to get distracted in the mean time. 

I would recommend being very observant. 

My only quibble with the game is that the console allows you to switch between puzzles but somethings I felt I couldn't enter something when others were in the middle of their puzzle. Small thing. 

Well worth a play. 

Really debating over a 4 and 4.5.

It starts on such a high moment and wrong foots you off the bat. Refreshing after playing so many rooms. The actors were brilliant. 

Just the puzzles and over all look just a little rough. Still had fun but think it would work really well with just two people!

Lucky to play this game as not always easy to find a slot when travelling to other games.

Great hosting, beautiful sets, clever interactions, lovely standout moments that you need to make the most of it! 

Childlike antics - playing carnival games and being swept up in the circus theme. They use all resources in room and some sneaky hiding places - 17 to find! Good luck and have fun! 

Great economical game. Everything seems to have its place and it flowed very well. We played as a 4 but think it would suit 2 perfectly. Some of the theming and mechanics are funny/clever. Great little game. 

A beautiful curated path - from one beautiful set to another. Very immersive and child like. Very pleasing to the eye and the puzzles are very different too. Chaos ensues at the end and we had no idea the amount of new puzzles would surface. We love to take our time and that didn’t work so well for us in the end. Would highly recommend and if competitive - get solving quick. 

Jenny and her aunt were an absolute delight. Very engaging and a lot of love went into the room. It is quite linear so would work well as a two. Some fun child like puzzles and would recommend visiting. 

This stinks in all the right ways. 

What a game - such fun and amazing hosting by Luke. Would happily play all over again. Sure I missed some details due the frantic nature you approach this room. Must play. 

You sunk my battleship…

This one is certainly the best we played at this venue. Great flow, logical puzzles and the right amount of tension. The end game scoring system is very clever and unique. Love how it tied in to the theme. Definitely worth playing. 

If I only had a brain… that’s what it felt like in this room. For the beauty, whimsical, and colour - high marks. For the signposting of puzzle locks and sound quality, it fell a little flat (just like the wicked witch). 

Family friendly cowboy adventure. It flowed well, fun touches but showing its age. Could have had greater immersion in sound and window visuals. 

A relatively new game that we spotted on our trip to Barcelona and was intrigued by a “last of us” theme they had set up. It has very similar DNA to Distrito which we loved. 

As expected in Barcelona, they start with the immersion right from the off. 

They have so many rooms and had some great nostalgic moments for someone who grew up in the 90’s. 

Some very clever moments and way of keeping up the tension. The puzzles flowed very well and teamwork is essential. We did this as a two and still had 10 minutes to spare (we like to take our time too!). The end puzzle may be more fun with more people but we still loved it. 

Would highly recommend seeking out. 

Don’t worry no real scares if that is not your thing. 

This is the one we were looking toward to most. Loved Cyber city and had high hopes for their newest offering. 

Disclaimer - they had technical issues and meant we couldn’t complete one of the rooms in the game. 

Aside from that hiccup, which does happen, we were a little disappointed.

It started off great, tense, tech forward but felt let down by the lack of sign posting (what opened, where to place things etc.). The puzzles weren’t that fun either for the most part. In cyber city you have multiple points of interaction with actors, here you don’t so much.

Didn’t really see the wow moments as seen it done before. 

One sequence was great fun and lasted a while, however the ending was a little anti climatic and didn’t feel in keeping with quality you would expect.

Just wasn’t for us and don’t think the malfunction of the room made that much difference.

I was a little hesitant with booking this game knowing that many mentioned the puzzles let down the overall quality and experience of the game. However, this wasn’t the case for us. We loved this room. It is so cinematic, transporting you to another world and immersed in the magic. There are a couple of breathtaking moments that would rival most experiences we have been lucky to have in playing escape rooms across the world. 

The puzzles are certainly not its strongest element but made sense to me and we could work it out without too much prompting. The way they have constructed the room is top notch. 

We personally didn’t get too dirty but can see why some people do. 

Note - if booking, make sure you contact them to request in English. Wasn’t clear on our booking but luckily our GM adapted it for us. 

A very fun experience. Compared to the other rooms in Barcelona, I don’t think there was strong storyline. However, some of the rooms and puzzles were tactile and enjoyable to complete. There is a lot of reliance of finding things too, plus you want to pick up on details for later too. 

I actually liked the ending and found it exciting. I can see why this won’t be the case for everyone.

Let’s start by saying that I can see why this game has many accolades. The start is hilarious and somewhat menacing. The acting throughout is great, even if they have limited English. Much better than our Spanish! 

Some of the puzzles are very clever, fun to complete and makes you feel like a kid again. 

The only gripes for me, which I think is due to its age, is the number of padlocks and signposting. The padlocks are old and there are a lot of them. It’s hard to know which clue works with which puzzle. That led to some frustration. 

For any non Spanish players, one tip, try to memorise a phone number for someone not in the room. In may come in handy. 

Would still highly recommend. 

Ended our weekend on a real high. The best game of its genre we have played. The puzzles had great variation, some real wow and clever moments. Loved the voices in the room and had a blast all the way through. Really not one to miss! 

Welcome to the Jungle, we got fun and games… however this didn’t work for us. Yes playing as a two but felt the puzzles were overly complicated and stretched credulity. That was how it felt for us, the room just didn’t gel. We have been spoilt with games and the standard wasn’t as high as expected. We preferred Temple Quest in this genre more so. 

Nice owner and still a good room. Worth trying if close by. 

We had an impromptu game of the great eggscape. We were lucky as still running and asked if we could play. Kelly was very accommodating. So glad we did, it was great fun.  A brave concept to play a split game for nearly half the time. One of the best games of the day for us. 

Our third game was Castaway. 

I loved the look of this game, it’s very clever at hiding details and it just unravels as you keep looking. You think you’ve looked everywhere and there is still more to find. Loved the challenge. 

Just make sure you shuffle.