Enigma Quests’ Escape Arcade was very good fun, and an excellent choice for groups, large and small alike. But it isn’t an escape room, and those looking for a purely puzzle experience or a traditional escape room experience are likely to come away disappointed
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Enigma Quests: Inventor’s Odyssey Through Time (London)
There’s not much to say about this game really. I wanted to love it, but I ended up just loving that it ended. The ‘wow’ feature was cool, but we’ve seen it done better elsewhere, and the lack of signposting left our team frustrated.
Enigma Quests: The Billion Pound Heist (London)
We had high hopes for this game, but left with more questions than answers. I would imagine non-enthusiasts may have a good time, but don’t play this game if you’re looking for a challenge, or for logical progression.
Enigma Quests: World of Witchcraft and Wizardry (London)
Enigma Quests’ World of Witchcraft and Wizardry has a beautiful set, and a couple of clever puzzles, but something was lacking from the experience, and left us feeling just a little flat after. It’s not a bad game, and with a few tweaks could be a good, or maybe even a great game.
Hotel Veloria: Lost and Found (Volkel)
Lost and Found is a stunning example of a classic, narrative led escape room, bursting with story, and some rather exceptional and complex puzzles. My only regret about the experience is that we only had time for one game on this trip, and missed out on the other games on offer at Hotel Veloria.
Escape Boats: The Inspectors (Galway)
Each game we played with Escape Boats (both Dublin and Galway) seemed to improve on the previous. The Inspectors had a great wow moment and some clever puzzles that we hadn’t seen before.
Escape Boats: SOS (Dublin)
Of the two games aboard the Zorg Ella, SOS was my favourite, combining an immersive set with great puzzles, and some excellent physical story telling
Escape Boats: Convicts (Dublin)
If you search anywhere for ‘best escape rooms in Dublin’, Escape Boats is a name that you’ll see everywhere, and I’m not surprised. Convicts was a lot of fun, and the added novelty of being on a boat will certainly make it a winner for many.
Tales of Torchdale: The Toy Factory (Zoersel)
At times I was so confused by The Toy Factory, but looking back at it, I actually loved the game. It is beautifully designed, if a little strange at times. It’s not surprising that The Toy Factory made its debut in the 2022 TERPECA rankings, nor is it a surprise that it remained in the top 50 in 2024.
Mindworks: Trapped for Cash (Worthing)
Trapped for Cash is one of those games that makes you fall in love with escape rooms all over again. This game is chocked full of pure joy and delight, and no trip to Brighton or Worthing will be complete without coming on down to Trapped for Cash.
Pier Pressure: Tea Party (Brighton)
Tea Party is whimsical and charming, and perfect for families. Or anyone really. With a lovely set, and some great puzzles, I think the only possible thing that could be considered a disappointment in Tea Party was that the cakes in the room weren’t real.