It’s goin’ down! I managed to convince my wife that an escape room on one of the warmest days of the year so far was a fantastic way to spend our anniversary. Luckily I didn’t need to do much convincing. And it’s no secret that I have much love for Escape Rooms Cardiff. They’ve got … The 13th Floor – Escape Rooms Cardiff review Read More » The post The 13th Floor – Escape Rooms Cardiff review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

An outstanding follow-up puzzle adventure with breathtaking reveals at every turn. Back in 2021 I had the pleasure of playing The Vandermist Dossier from Diorama Games. It very quickly became one of my favourite games of 2021 – with its gripping narrative and surprising, original puzzles, I fell in love instantly. So when I had … The Medusa Report – Diorama Games review Read More » The post The Medusa Report – Diorama Games review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

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Hot on the heels (after a break of many weeks, life has pulled me away from playing puzzle games for a little while) of playing Cabaret at Lapin Blanc, I was keen to continue with Scarlet Envelope’s series. The games packed more of a punch than their small size led you to believe, and the … Distress Call from Outer Space – Scarlet Envelope III Review Read More » The post Distress Call from Outer Space – Scarlet Envelope III Review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

The single most immersive experience I've ever been a part of. The post The Locksmith’s Dream review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

I’m always looking for new ways to get my kid into escape rooms. During the 2020 lockdown I made several treasure hints for him around our house to stave off boredom. Those initial treasure hunts planted the seed that became Dragon Egg Quest. Since then we’ve done 2 escape rooms with him – The Time … Escape from the Wizard’s Workshop – EscapeRoomGeeks review Read More » The post Escape from the Wizard’s Workshop – EscapeRoomGeeks review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

A charming adventure with giant birds! The puzzle booklets from Wacky Wheels have become an excellent way for me to game solo. I thoroughly enjoyed the self-contained mysteries of The Mysterious Case of the Dancing Mania, and the overall aesthetic of the booklet was a big draw. The next in the series, The Man Eating … The Man Eating Birds of the Puffin Islands – Wacky Wheels Review Read More » The post The Man Eating Birds of the Puffin Islands – Wacky Wheels Review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

I’ve been a fan of Scarlet Envelope’s concept for a while. Since I played their initial game Introduction to Mysteries as a birthday present, I really enjoyed the diverse range of puzzles packed into such an easy-to-post package. I’ve had the rest of the series on my desk glaring at me for a while now, … Cabaret in Lapin Blanc – Scarlet Envelope II review Read More » The post Cabaret in Lapin Blanc – Scarlet Envelope II review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

I made this puzzle as part of the 24 Puzzles of Christmas project. The project was orchestrated by Matt Lui of Perplexing Doodles and Escape Room Memes, and it was a chance for a group of puzzlemakers to come together and spread some Christmas cheer. Each person was given a single word that would act … Free Puzzle: 24 Puzzles of Christmas (Day 14) Read More » The post Free Puzzle: 24 Puzzles of Christmas (Day 14) appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more

A fun, family friendly adventure that young archeaologists will enjoy. The first escape room of 2023! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been locked in. I wanted to ring in the new year with something that my 5-year-old could participate in. He had a blast at Mansion of Mystery last summer, and I’d been … Curse of Thutmose – Escape Blackwood review Read More » The post Curse of Thutmose – Escape Blackwood review appeared first on Armchair Escapist ..read more