Beat the Lock
Santa Clara, California
The Spy Room: Our mysterious neighbor had been acting very odd lately. Naturally, we assumed he must be a spy. After sneaking into his room, we were trapped and had to find a way out while discovering his dark secret along the way.
The Attic: Granny has hidden the secret to her fortune somewhere in the attic. We had to find it if we hoped to inherit her fortune.
The Attic: Granny has hidden the secret to her fortune somewhere in the attic. We had to find it if we hoped to inherit her fortune.
Pros: The owner/game moderator was very friendly, clarified the rules, and provided timely assistance when we were stuck (Which was unfortunately quite often in this room). The set was neat and tidy. The puzzles were solvable with hints and there were some nice surprises along the way.
Cons: Multiple puzzles at once confounded us at times. The puzzles themselves had some logical fallacies that required us to ask for clarification. We needed a lot more help due to some complex clues. The storylines were simple and common for the escape room industry. The set-designs were basic and nothing to write home about.
