Room Escape Artist

At Room Escape Artist, we write about escape rooms 365 days a year, but here are the top things you need to know!

1. It’s time to get your RECON Ticket!
2. There are only a few Escape Immerse Explore Orlando tickets available.
3. This month, we have a section below highlighting content for parents.

Announcement

It’s almost time for RECON!

And I can tell you, from behind the scenes: The talks are phenomenal. The game is a ton of fun. We’re really excited about the conversation topics. The energy is building!

Reviews

Escape Rooms

Robotopia, Omescape Sunnyvale (Sunnyvale, California) – This is a 2 hour escape room jam-packed with satisfying puzzles, delightful set elements, and plenty of whimsy. (Review by Matthew Stein)

The Cellar, Great Escape of Central Texas (Killeen, TX) – The Cellar had an immersive space, interesting puzzles, and evocative interactions. It’s perfect for fans of horror escape rooms! (Review by Sarah Mendez)

Play-At-Home

Mother of Frankenstein, Hatch Escapes – (tabletop escape game) Mother of Frankenstein is a tabletop game stitched together from letters and journals, jigsaw puzzles, papercraft, and challenging puzzles. (Review by Sarah Willson)

Podcast

REPOD S5E12 – Optimizing Throughput: Matthew DuPlessie, Founder & CEO of Level99 & 5 Wits – For the last episode of Season 5, we interviewed with Matthew DuPlessie, Founder & CEO of Level99 and 5 Wits, impressive immersive gaming businesses in Massachusetts.

For Parents & Kids

Escape Your House: Spy Team, Escape Room the Game (Kids Product Review) – This is an escape room for families that you sent up inside your house. Bring your energy! (Review by Sarah Mendez)

Why You Should Do Escape Rooms With Your Kids – Here are 6 reasons to play escape rooms with your kids. You don’t need a babysitter. Escape rooms can be fun for the whole family! (By Emily Hall and Peter Gwinn)

Recommendation Guides

• New: Rochester, New York
• New: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Updated: Tabletop Escape Game Recommendations

Commentary

High End Escape Rooms Stack WOW Moments – The best escape rooms stack numerous memorable moments and high quality creative interactions. This piece outlines some examples. (By Richard Burns)

Reminder

There are only a few tickets left to Escape Immerse Explore Orlando, happing this November. Join us for a wonderful adventure!