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.)

I'm a huge fan of both escape rooms and Boom Chicago so I had been eagerly anticipating the arrival…read moreof this new creation by Boom Chicago which they had announced months before it actually opened. And they sure delivered! Although there was not much of a comedy aspect beside the humorous introduction by one of the Boom Chicago actors, this escape room is well thought through, pretty challenging and not your average puzzles to get a code to open a padlock, and it has a fun back story and a bit of a twist. I can't say much more than that without any spoilers but whether you are an avid escape room visitor or a first timer, you will definitely have a great time here!

We are a two person team and we love escape rooms. We're still pretty new though, and we've done 5…read moreso far from The Hague to Amsterdam. We feel that a true escape room is not just a room with puzzles, it's an experience - a piece of theater - that makes you feel like what you're doing is having a real impact on the world. THIS PLACE GETS IT! If you want a fun ride that keeps you challenged but not frustrated, and never makes you feel like you're just a rat in a maze with a big clock on the wall, this is the one. This escape room is funny, clever, novel, surprising, and run by people who simply love seeing you have a great time. We had a smile on our face for at least an hour afterwards. Other escape rooms, pay attention, this is how you do it!

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.