You Won't Want to Escape These Games
Our friends, who also love escape rooms, raved and raved about this place so we had to check it out. We decided to attempt a double-header and take on Prison Break followed by The Playground. I know that's insane but they were offering 20% off our next game if we bought it that day and we're suckers for a discount.
First up, Prison Break. Initially I was very concerned because we were paired up with a group of teenagers, all but one of whom had never experienced an escape room. This is listed as one of the hardest rooms so I thought for sure the kids would crack or get bored. Boy was I wrong! Right from the get-go this room was so immersive and challenging that everyone really came together to beat it because they were having so much fun. Even with us all unified, I still thought the room would best us with its complex and challenging puzzles, but we won in the end. Sure we only had 6 minutes left on the clock, but we cheered as a team. Everyone had been an active participant and the sense of accomplishment was palpable. I would definitely suggest this room for those who love great visuals; fun, challenging puzzles; and teamwork.
Next up, The Playground. After a quick lunch we returned to take on this room. This time we were joined by a fun family of three: mom, dad, and 18 year old daughter. They all had experience with escape rooms and the daughter professed to being an escape-aholic as well so we felt more comfortable headed into this one. I also felt like I was getting ready to do an escape room with the Weasleys since I was the only non-ginger in the group.
Wow, another amazing looking room. This place is on point with its visuals. I felt like this room was actually a bit more complex than the other. There were almost no physical locks so very little guessing could be done. While I loved this challenge, I could also see it being overwhelming for some who have relied on combo locks to get out quickly. What a blast this space turned out to be! Right from the start the puzzles were complex, challenging, and super fun. This room requires players to be analytical and detail orientated so bring that one friend that always notices when you change your hairstyle or gain an ounce.
Together we conquered this space with 12 minutes to spare. It was a sweet victory full of high fives and "woohoos." I would definitely recommend this space for thinkers, puzzle lovers, and anyone with an inner kid wanting to revisit the 4th grade.
All in all, this was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The Escape Game - Dallas is a fantastic facility, even if it is in a noisy, busy mall. Big thanks to Tomas, Bailey, and the dark haired, young lady at the front desk (sorry I didn't get your name) for helping to make it a fun experience. read more