Room Escape Artist

This month we reviewed the top ranked escape room in the world… and it lived up to the hype. If you’re only going to read one piece this month, it should probably be that review. Although, I must say, all the pieces we’ve collected below are well worth a read/ listen.

RECON 25 Tickets are on Sale!

This summer, we’re hosting RECON – our escape room convention – online, so that it is accessible from anywhere in the world. The event is August 17-18th, 2025.

If you’re an owner or creator, or someone who appreciates this industry and wants to see it thrive, you’ll find a lot to love at RECON. We hope you’ll join us.

Reviews

🔒 Golden Lock Winners

Judgment Day, Eliviascape (Québec City, Québec, Canada) – Judgement Day had a uniquely artistic quality, inspired by European horror games, but delivering something unique. (Review by Lisa Spira)

Magnifico, Escaparium (Laval, Québec, Canada) – Escaparium’s Magnifico is the #1 ranked escape room in the world, and deservedly so. This is a epic, but touching adventure. It’s incredible. (Review by David Spira)

Escape Rooms

Sal’s Cybernetics, The Immersive Machine (Phoenix, Arizona) – Sal’s Cybernetics made a futuristic dystopia downright delightful, and is one of the best escape rooms in Phoenix. (Review by Cindi Saiewitz)

Experience Update

The Chimera Corp Saga, Escape Artist Greenville (Greenville, SC) – At Escape Artist Greenville’s Hampton Station location, the Chimera Corp Saga combines 3 escape rooms into a fun, interconnected experience. (Update by Matthew Stein)

JonaCon at Phantom Peak – Come to Phantom Peak in London for an amusing, unusual, and entertaining immersive adventure for groups of all sizes and ages. (Update by Lisa Spira)

Podcast

REPOD opened Season 9 with two outstanding episodes:

MIT Mystery Hunt: James Douberley, Benevolent Dictator of Death & Mayhem – We learn about the MIT Mystery Hunt, a huge and challenging (and famous!) puzzle hunt.

Empirically Impossible: Neil Patrick Harris & Jonathan Bayme, Box Two – Neil Patrick Harris returns to repod to talk about Box Two with his friend Jonathan Bayme, CEO of theory11.

Recommendation Guides

• New:
  • Oklahoma (includes Tulsa & Oklahoma City)
• Updated:
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Montreal, Canada
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Québec City, Canada

Commentary

Escape Rooms: Match Your Damn Rules To Your Game Mechanics – Don’t build an escape room where you break your own rules. That’s dangerous for everyone. (By David Spira)

Even More Tips for Surviving Horror Escape Rooms – If you’re afraid to try a scary escape room, here are our newest tips for trying out scary escape rooms. (By Heather Burns)