We did The Alchemist. What an amazing adventure! The setting was magical and mysterious. The…read morepuzzles were varied and interesting, but not impossible to solve. There were some jaw dropping moments when things were unlocked. The execution was top notch. The theme was consistent through the game and we felt like we were part of a story. I've never been in an escape room that is more than 60minutes but 1.5 hrs flew by. So grateful we got in to do this on our trip!

I am Matt, aka ESCAPE MATTSTER! ＼(^-^)／ LOVE all things…read moreescape room & puzzle game related! OFFICIAL SPEC - Game: The Vault Online (Avatar-led Remote) - Difficulty: Not specified, recommended for age 12 and up. - Time duration: 80 minutes limit. - Capacity: Accommodates 2-6 players. Private booking. TL;DR... THE QUICK VERSION - Premise: Infiltrate a well guarded vault building complex and steal "The Source" from a heavily protected safe. - The original in-person "The Vault" is an immersion-heavy heist quest featuring a genuine basement play area. - "The Vault Online" virtual play requires Whatsapp, telephone, email, but surprisingly, not Zoom. - Best described as an avatar-led, half immersive experience, half escape game, hybrid entertainment. - The first half of the experience is tech and communication heavy, focusing on infiltration and bypassing security. - The second half is more in tune with a traditional escape room play, with actual puzzles to solve. - At its current state, it's lighter on mental or thought-based puzzles, and highly suitable for beginner crowds. - My subjective thoughts: 2 to 3/10 difficulty (team of 4), ideal team size of 3 to 4. THE TAKEAWAY It was never an easy feat to convert a well-received albeit meant-for-in-person adventure to a livestream remote equivalent; and "The Vault Online" will probably continue to fine tune and improve its operation due to this brand new web-based modality. Nevertheless, for those who have no immediate plans to visit Amsterdam in the near future, this limited engagement of virtual play offers a rare chance to experience something fascinating without leaving home. And for a homebody like me, that's always a plus. Signing off, ESCAPE MATTSTER ＼(^-^)／ P.S. Should you have any questions about this specific escape room, or about anything escape room or puzzle game related, feel free to message me! ...I've previously written review(s) for this business before, so if you have the time, why not take a look at what I've discussed in the past to gain an even fuller picture of this establishment? (See below.)

Claustrophobia's Arcade room has been so far, the best escape room I've ever completed, hands down,…read moreno competition. Since my first experience of the Arcade room almost one year ago, I have completed escape rooms around the world that try to hold a light to the Arcade room. Nothing has come close. After every other hour long puzzle, I ALWAYS think back to this experience, and I ALWAYS say to myself "The one in Amsterdam was better." Immersion: The Arcade room nails this. It mixes the perfect amount of ambiance and downright creepiness. I was on edge the entire time. Something just didn't seem right about the room, and I say that in the absolute best possible way. The room's mostly dark, lit only by ambient lights, which strategically turn on to guide players towards what's important and navigating them away from what's not, while still allowing a good degree of freedom. Automation: After completing escape rooms across Europe and America, I can say HANDS DOWN that the Arcade room has the most ambitious, creative, nuanced implementation of automation that I've ever seen. Whereas other escape rooms have cracks around their hidden doors, exposing what would have otherwise been a fun surprise, secret doors open out of nowhere in the Arcade room, triggered by completely unexpected events. Creativity: The puzzles are by far the most clever that I've ever experienced, ranging from completing a homebrew arcade game that is seamlessly embedded into the experience, to fiddling with seemingly vintage, analog devices that connect intricately with each other through the use of sensors and hidden wires. Locks and keys were only used once, if my memory serves correctly, and that is the way it should be. I cannot give enough praise to the set designer. Joy: Completing each puzzle felt like an accomplishment. They were hard, they always required us to think outside of the box. I can actually say that only ONE puzzle within the arcade room has been seen in my experience outside of the arcade room. Every other puzzle is completely unique to the room and has not been replicated by any other escape room that I've experienced. The puzzles are entirely unexpected, challenging, and simultaneously evoke memories of childhood times spent at the arcade, chipping in coins hoping to beat a high score. Ambition: The experience starts off small, but each room is more ambitious than the next. The puzzles become larger, the stakes grow higher, and you ask yourself just how the hell did they accomplish that?? The Arcade room puzzles don't solely exist as something laying on a table or floor, but also as entire walls and ceilings. It is an experience like no other. If it were up to me, I would say it is entirely reasonable to travel to Amsterdam just to experience this again. The Arcade room deserves a 5/5. If you are an escape room enthusiast, then you owe it to yourself to give this room a try. If you have never tried an escape room before and find yourself in Amsterdam on any given evening wondering what to do, go here. You won't regret it. For those who come from the Bay Area, it's at least twice as good as the rooms at Palace Games, which rank as one of the top three escape rooms in all of America.

Let me start out by saying that this is my first escape the room experience. I have never played it…read moreonline, or in person. With that said, I did not have any set expectations for this, but -- oh boy, am I hooked! I absolutely loved my experience here at Claustrophobia! Our host was very pleasant and informative. The game itself was amazing, fun and challenging. I'm pleasantly surprised by how much fun I had --- after overcoming my fear of the creepy room, LOL. Overall, I would totally do this again!

I guess the "Disney" experience wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but a fun way to pass the time…read morenone the less. First and foremost, I have to give credit to all the cast members working in each of the different "rooms" who really give it their all, even if it's a bit cringey, and even if the crowd response is awkward. I used to work the Halloween events at Eastern State Penitentiary, so I know what it's like to interact with the public with varying levels of response or enthusiasm. Having said that, it is a little bit corny and not my general cup of tea. If you like the amusement park sort of vibe (that's horror themed) then this will be a short, fun excursion. A couple jump scares, sometimes they will ask you to participate in small roles. No wheelchair access, and disabled may have a bit of trouble in some sections. Several stairs, dark and cramped passageways, etc. The cast is there to guide you for the most part, but you may definitely get "stuck" in a couple places.

Think haunted house decor and dark humor. It's like a low budget Tim Burton film…read more Costumed actors move you from room to room and involve the audience in the presentation. It was not a fright-fest, nor was it gruesome... it was humorous, though some might say in poor taste, or even tasteless. The stories centers around old Amsterdam loosely. The costuming and makeup aren't half-bad. No real history lessons to speak of. You pose for several pictures that they want to sell ya at, I believe, 15 a pop. It is DEFINITELY a tourist trap, but one that may come in handy to break up the day with a bit of comic relief, especially if in a group, since there is the likelihood of at least one of you being called to the stage. I was burned at the stake as a witch & another in our group of 4 had the pleasure of being castrated. No cameras allowed, all electronic devices off.

I am an experienced player and went with one friend who has played only one escape before, and we…read moreboth really enjoyed it. In fact, this game is one of my favorites I have done. The set was fantastic, everything worked the way it was supposed to, and the way they gave clues was very clever (though I wish there was an option to only receive one when you ask.) The puzzle itself was very logical but not too easy, encouraged teamwork in a good way, and there were a few creative ideas in there I haven't seen before. The woman who greeted us and ran our game was also very nice. The only negative thing I would have to say is a bit of a spoiler, but it is very minor anyway. Overall, very engaging, and most importantly, fun! The location is a bit remote but it is worth going out of your way for.

My fiancé and I have done around 15 escape rooms and we both agreed this was one of our favorites…read morethat we've EVER done! It was exciting and challenging, and the owner Karin really seems to love what she does. We had such a blast - the only problem is that we have to go back to the US before they finish building their new rooms! Thank you for such a great night!

From the owner: Escape World is an exhilarating, escape-the-room adventure for groups of 2-5 people. You and your…read moreteam will be sent on an action-packed, 60-minute quest across history/future or a fantasy world in pursuit of solving a murder case, destroying a virus or finding an mysterious artefact. You will love but our missions are difficult too. Along your voyage, you will encounter puzzles, challenges and mysteries & fiendish obstacles designed to test your ingenuity and teamwork. But, don't forget, you're against the clock: race through different worlds, complete your mission and get out & before time runs out.

This was a blast. We did the Professor room. It was definitely on the easier side, and some of the…read morepuzzles felt a bit cheaty (one required a hint to complete), but the rest were super creative and fun. Not to mention that the owner was super nice, and came in especially to run the room for us when his staff were unavailable. This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam.

Good production value and an interesting location. Would rate the difficulty on the easier end…read more(finished with 15 minutes left with only 2 people). Friendly owner and pleasant waiting area. Would recommend.