Came with a group. It was my first time trying Sandbox. Since a lot of us had tried VR games with…read morezombie themes, we went with the Squid games one. We got sensors on our left and right wrists, and ankles. For those that had glasses, we had to were the googles over our glasses which we were advised could interfere with some of the sensors in the eyes but overall, they were fine. Although we put them in place at the outset, all those with glasses all agreed that the googles still moved regardless of how tight we had them. Overall though, the googles didn't interfere too much with the game. For those familiar with Squid Game, it followed a similar pattern where we played group games to win individual points. It was a really fun theme, especially for those of us that don't like zombie pop ups. Lots of feet and hand movements. We really appreciated that right after the game is over, they led us to the back to show us three clips about our experience. The clip was also emailed directly to us right away. A really fun activity with a group. Would definitely do this again, and... perhaps won't be so nice with sharing info about certain aspects. Every man for themselves right?

Worst Game Room Experience!…read more Frank and Ivonka were extremely rude! I am glad I brought my kids myself and not ask them to go by themselves. Sign-in process was extremely inconvenient and I will not come back to this stupid place again! We are players of escape room and vr room all over Vancouver and we Do Not recommend this place to anyone!

I love this place!! It is such a fun activity for a rainy day in Vancouver and you can go with a…read morebig group. This was my second time going here :) The staff are always so fun and friendly, they really add to the experience. They also make sure to make you feel comfortable before starting and are more than happy to guide you through everything no matter how many questions you have. They have VR escape rooms as well as VR games, both are super fun but I'm personally a fan on their escape rooms because it is so different that your usual escape rooms that you see. The first time I went there we tried their Chernobyl escape room, it was a 3/5 star difficulty but we managed to escape 2mins before the hour!! It was so much fun, their VR technology is very impressive. When I went this time, I tried their Sanctum escape room which was very eery for me (I'm also easily scared so this might not be the experience for everyone). There were no jump scares in this one but it was based on a cult so it gave me the heebie jeebies! This was also a 3 star difficulty level but this time we managed to escape 15mins before :) since we had 15mins remaining, the staff let us play VR dodge ball to kill some time which I truly appreciated!! They are honestly soo nice! Their waiting room also has some arcade games that you can play to pass time. I can't wait to back a third time and try some of their other escape rooms!

Attended Evolve VR for a Yelp Elite Event a few weeks back and returned to sample their other VR…read moregames. They have lots of VR gaming options and as just my son and I, we narrowed it down to Arizona Sunshine and Propagation, both zombie apocalypse games. We opted for Arizona Sunshine. A little bit of a learning curve on the reloading but we both sorted it out. Checking vehicles for extra ammo is a must to be successful to get to the next level. And love that they can track your game progress so when you return, you can start off where you ended the last session. It was so much fun and the staff were so helpful. It was a positive VR gaming experience and happy to recommend Evolve VR.

Very fun and definitely worth a try! Quite expensive but that's just how it is with VR. Different…read moregames and time frame to choose from. Most only 1-3 people a group. Only escape rooms can go up to 4 people. Walk-in welcome but might not have all the availability for the games you want so best to make a reservation. Quite a few glitches and problems the last time we went but they gave as some points in the account to use in the future. The staffs are all extremely friendly and the place is clean.

Loved the arena mode so much! Take 2 of your friends and…read morehave a blast at this awesome location!

We did the Doomed to Win Las Vegas escape room and our game master was very helpful during our game!read more

This was a fun time! Tucked upstairs on the south end of the Granville strip. The room we did…read more(music themed) was challenging and a great mind puzzle. The staff were friendly, helpful and a great support. We'd definitely check it out another time. Check in on Yelp for an extra tip (we needed it! lol)!

Top-Tier! Incredible production value, brilliant design, and heartfelt hospitality!…read more If you are looking for an experience where the staff is as genuinely invested in your team's milestone as you are, Find and Seek is the place. As a manager of a seasoned tech team, I'm always hunting for engaging challenges--and this is hands down the gold standard in Vancouver. We brought a group of 10, and I was so impressed by the intentional design. Usually, with a large group, you run into "too many cooks in the kitchen," but the abundance of clever, parallel challenges meant our group could split into smaller teams and stay fully engaged from start to finish. The production value is incredible; the environment is so responsive that it feels like genuine magic. What really moved us, though, was the hospitality. The Find and Seek staff went out of their way to include a subtle nod to a specific fandom as part of a farewell for someone leaving our team. Their thoughtfulness and organization made the moment work perfectly, taking the experience to a heartwarming personal level we didn't expect. It was fantastic to see everyone collaborating on such creative, tactile puzzles--we are so glad we picked this creative team to host us. They didn't just provide an escape room; they helped us create a lasting memory. 10/10!

This was our favorite escape room in Vancouver. Our group had a lot of fun escaping from Madam…read moreZita's lair. The rooms were immersive and had unique puzzles that we thoroughly enjoyed. There weren't the typical locks and codes that some places do and I enjoyed that. Our game makers were really fun and engaging and made the experience even more exciting.

Going into Mr. J, I didn't have high expectations. Why? Firstly, because my group and I had to wait…read more15 minutes before we could start our game - the group before us took their time. That same group was also a haggle of giggly 12 year olds who ended up taking lots of selfies after they failed their escape room. Secondly, I was able to secure a time to play the day before which gave me the (inaccurate) assumption that this place isn't popular. On my way to my group's escape room, I passed by the new room Assassin, but apparently it was only available in Chinese so not open to the public yet. [Vampire Hunter] My team and I decided to go a scarier route this time around. I wasn't too clear about the mission, the storyline was there for sure, but a tad convoluted - it had something to do with a human wanting to become a vampire, but at the same time, we had to hunt and kill the vampire. We were lead into the starting room which was bigger than the room at Locked Canada. I have to admit, I was pretty stuck for some of the challenges, but the game master was very helpful. Unlike Locked Canada where the gamemaster gave hints that themselves needed deciphering, the game master at Mr. J actually gave good hints and spent the time ensuring we got the hint before leaving. It was very nice of him and made me instantly feel like Mr. J cared for its players. Previous reviewers mentioned the mechanical aspect of things and they couldn't be more accurate! Compared to GuessHQ, this was even more fun because things opened where you didn't expect them to open. I actually screamed and jumped because I got startled from a few of these mechanical movements which weren't in themselves scary. My team and I had great laughs chatting about our startled moments afterwards since none of the other escape rooms we've visited gave me that experience - I love Mr. J! Only thing that could be better was the storyline but the existing storyline was better than Locked Canada and TIXE already so...really not that bad. Prop was superb, but not as cinematic as GuessHQ's The Heist. The last part of the challenge was well suited for the men in my group. They really had fun at Mr. J and my group conquered this room and definitely will be coming back to try another room! Remember how I assumed Mr. J wasn't popular in the beginning? When my group and I finished our game, we saw tons of people waiting outside to begin the game. This place is popular. Try it!

[Tomb Raider] An…read moreimpulsive Groupon purchase brought our group of 6 to Mr.J last Saturday evening. This was my 20th room escape at various places around the city and while the novelty still endears, I've become quite critical of puzzle logic, prop quality, and ambience. That said, Mr.J does things differently - some good and some less so.   The general format is the same: you're left in a room (or rooms) and through a series of puzzles, you must find a way out. Mr.J allows for 50 minutes and 2 hints - no surprise here. After a half-hearted briefing, we were left to our own devices. The one thing I liked most was the fact that almost everything was mechanically or electrically triggered. There was almost no combination locks which really gets you thinking outside the box instead of looking around for random numeric codes. Room design and prop quality was also well done. The puzzles were fun to solve and most were quite logical but I felt the quantity of puzzles could've been increased.  There wasn't much to buildup the story other than the quick 1-minute briefing to put the whole experience in context but you get the general idea once you're inside.   The Lost Tomb theme wasn't overly difficult and we were able to solve it in the allotted time. (Technically, we were in the midst of opening the final door and they let us have an extra 2 minutes to finish what we were doing) There's also the option to add additional time at a cost. It didn't seem like there was a set pricing structure but it's an option that could help you sleep better at night. The Lost Tomb is difficult enough for both veteran Houdinis and newcomers alike. At a retail price of $30 per person, it's a tad spendy. However, at a Groupon price of $15, this makes for a fun team-based experience. So how does it stack up to the competition? Top 5.

My husband had been to an escape room before but our daughter and I had never been to one. The…read morethree of us tried one together at EXIT in Vancouver, on West Broadway. They have different escape rooms to choose from. There are different themes for the rooms, and different levels of difficulty. We were given 50 minutes to escape the Escape Room. If we wanted help, they would stop the clock on the 50 minutes and come in to give us some hints to help us move forward with solving the different puzzles. We called for help several times but in the end, we weren't able to solve all the puzzles. We did make it 70% of the way though, and we had a ton of fun in the process! We got to snap a photo afterwards, holding up these signs with different phrases on them. While everyone contributed something to the problem solving process, I was the one who solved most of the puzzles so I chose a sign that read "Carried the Team" on it! Service: Good Parking: Paid parking on the streets Location: 309 West Broadway, Vancouver

We had a great time as family, service was friendly and prompt, the room was a bit old but all…read moreclues were functional. Each participant should have a flashlight though... our room was completely dark and we had to share them...

First time checking out Exit escape room in Richmond. It was $40 per person, which seems a tad on…read morethe higher end compared to other escape rooms in the area. The four of us (2 adults and 2 kids) tried the Cave of Wonders, which was recommended by the staff since it's kid-friendly. Staff members Amy, Megan, and Shin were friendly and helpful, especially when we ran into a few technical issues with the locks. Since it was our first time, the room felt a little tricky but not overly challenging, making it a fun and engaging activity for the whole family. We'd recommend it for anyone looking for a unique family outing.

The staff were really mean and then when we were finished in the no air conditioning dark room no…read moreone was there to open the door or answer the intercom so we were stuck physically locked in the dark hot room. The iPad and tools for the escape room barely worked. At the end, when our group had 5 minutes one of the staff members interpreted us and told us to get out because one of the groups were waiting and we were not able to finish because he turned off all the working equipment that we needed to use and then we got stuck in the room and he never came back . At the end, there was no staff and only one staff member managing several rooms at a time (Meghan who did amazing). Do not come here unless you want to be stuck in a dark hot room for ten minutes and be treated by mean staff (except Megan).