Our experience at Stained Hourglass Escapes last night was wonderful and so fun. I had 4 kids with…read moreme and we all enjoyed the witches hollow escape room. The staff were very friendly, explained everything and were incredibly interactive and helpful. The kids and I enjoyed solving all the puzzles and clues and the staff dropped helpful hints when needed! All 5 of us had a great time and the kids are already asking to go back and do another escape room at Stained Hourglass.

The Witches Hollow escape room was a lovely and very story centered Escape room experience…read more My friends and I have done a number of escape rooms together and separately and this was the first escape room I have ever participated in where competition with a ticking clock was not front and center to the entire thing. There was no clock present at all! And we learned, after we escaped, that they have additional puzzles they add if players are getting through the puzzles quickly. Because it's story centered, they want you to get from point A to point B, but the puzzles were still difficult enough to be satisfying. The production value was fantastic - a lot of attention to light and sound design and a beautiful set and props. It was a great atmosphere to lose yourself in for an hour. Bravo. I don't live that close to Salem, but kind of hope my friends will want to organize to try the other room. Other less important stuff: Though they don't have their own lot, they are located on a public pay lot. They are about a 10 minute walking distance from the downtown witchy area of Salem. There is a Starbucks next door which can be convenient for meeting up before and debriefing after. Check them out - a really great experience.

We went here for a corporate activity and it turned out to be a great time! No one in our group had…read moredone an escape room before, but the staff were very friendly for beginners and guiding us when we needed help! The room we had was interesting, had a nice blend of needing to think outside the box, but not so much that things couldn't be solved. Overall, I'd definitely return here with a group of friends or my family for a night out!

There are Breakout Games locations all over the United States. I went to the Breakout Games located…read morein Woburn, MA with a group of 4. Our friends have been here before so they knew exactly where to go. This location is in a complex with other businesses and its in the back of the building. There are quite a few different game options and time slots to choose from. We chose the Bomb Squad game. A bomb is hidden in the city and time is ticking. Our mission was to find the bomb and defuse it before it's too late. All of their rooms are private so when we booked a game, it's just us and our team with no strangers. It was easy to book and pay for our room online. When we arrived, they showed us where the bathrooms were down the hallway in the building. The lobby is pretty simple with a few seats and a description of the game rooms. We were then escorted to our room. The rules were explained to us by our game master and then the 60 minute timer started. The puzzles required team building, communication skills, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. We escaped with 5 minutes and 45 seconds left. It was a lot of fun. The game master gave us helpful hints to keep us progressing through the game. We can't wait to come back and try another room.

Had an amazing experience at Trapology in Boston! We played the Hotdog Heist room and it was such a…read morefun, well-designed experience from start to finish. The props were high quality and the puzzles were creative, engaging, and really encouraged teamwork--everyone in our group got involved. A huge shoutout to our game host, William! He was fantastic--gave us just the right amount of guidance to keep us on track without ever giving anything away. It made the experience feel rewarding and challenging in the best way. I'd definitely love to try the other rooms they offer. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in the area!

I went with four people and we all had fun and a great time. The service was amazing and friendly…read more They have games to play while you wait for your turn. I would do this again.

The last time I did Boda Borg was several years ago my husband and I came back with our seven year…read moreold. We all had a good time. The puzzles were just as hard as I remembered but it was still fun. Lockers are free. There are snacks and drinks to purchase when you need a break. There were lots of people questing but we never had to wait longer than a couple of minutes. We can't wait to go back!

Boda Borg was such a fun experience. The quests are creative, challenging, and full of variety. If…read moreyou fail a room, you can jump right back in and try again as long as no other groups are waiting to enter. It did get pretty hot inside while running around, so be prepared to sweat a little. We could see that the AC was set on 69 but the temperature was 78 so the AC may have been having issues. They also had some industrial fans to help cool it down. They provide free lockers but you can't bring a water bottle with you in the quest area. This was an awesome group activity that requires problem-solving, teamwork, and physical activity. We only paid for 2 hours but could have definitely stayed longer. Highly recommend!

We came...we saw...we failed. But had a fun time failing!…read more First time doing an escape room. Super easy to book online and find information on each room. A little on the expensive side for a daytime weekday @ $39/per person (same price for adults and kids), but you also get the room to yourself! The staff is very friendly and helpful! - Every booking is private! - This location is super clean - Each adventure is 60 minutes - spacious waiting room with comfy seating & fun games - cocktails, wine, soda, water, & snacks available for purchase - merch available - free photo at end of session Kids had a fun time and can't wait to go back. Next time we'll try an easier room! Plenty of parking available in shared shopping center.

This was our fourth escape room. Our second time at the Waltham location. The staff at both…read morelocations, Tewksbury and Waltham, are so friendly and very accommodating. We always have a great time. We will be going back soon to play a different game. Highly recommend.

Awesome time here! The puzzles were just hard enough: challenging so we felt smart, but not so hard…read morethat we were standing around for ten minutes doing math (we do not like math). Our nine-year-old dug it and was able to solve a bunch of stuff all on his own. We also got exactly the right level of hints from (whoever was working on New Year's Eve - she was super cool!). She was good at stepping in when we were totally on the wrong track. We're psyched to come back sometime and get thrown in jail!

Had a great time! Affordable, challenging enough for adults, but not too much so for our kids…read more Staff was friendly, organized, and helped when we got stuck! A real no-frills operation with an emphasis on creativity. Loved it!

This is not a linear room but it is a spectacular room! Our group finished in average time but…read moredidn't break Neil Patrick Harris' record. We crushed the first puzzle in the top 5% (2:29 vs the average of 6:19). If you love books, adventure, and teamwork, this is a must-try. The ore room tested us with tricky math, but the clever object reuses and adorable hint system made it unforgettable. Minus one star for the discount situation. We had a Harvard student in our group and they only give students discounts for Berklee and MIT. I feel like any college student should get a discount. Also parking is non existent in this area but that seems to be the norm in Boston (please note we came from out of state to play this game).

This was the second escape room place I've tried and it was very good!…read more We did The Storyteller's Cabin with 5 people and it was overall pretty easy to figure out, we only got stuck once and had plenty of time left over. Staff was all super nice. Would return to do the more challenging room and would recommend!

We came to celebrate my brother's birthday. As HUGE Scooby fans, this was so fun! We ranged in age…read morefrom 6-70, so it was great for all involved. Highly recommend!!

Great experience you have to give it a try if you're in the area. Bring your friends and family…read more(maybe around 5)

Fantastic escape room! We came on the weekend and did "The…read morestolen Diamond" escape room and it was a perfect amount of challenging and fun. We were able to crack the case with about 10 minutes left on the clock and wanted to queue up for another game but sadly they work best off of reservations. I would definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area and enjoy a good challenge. I also really appreciated the pictures and goodies once you finish your room!

First time in an escape room, we all had a great time. The room was impressive, great detail,…read moreclever challenges. The staff were great and seemed to love the jobs. Definitely going back for more.

I had never been here before but took my son with two friends for an informal birthday celebration…read more All three kids are neurodivergent. First, I want to say make a reservation for one of their interactive game room on their site before your visit. I made a reservation for a 60 and a 30 minute game for a total of a 90 minute experience. My son chose Party Box and The Floor is Lava. When you arrive, the person checks you in and you wear a head piece and move your entire body to solve physical challenges and puzzles. All three walls are interactive. Because the instructions go rather fast, I stayed in the room and helped the kids with instructions. Party box was like 10 different games and puzzles that were appropriately challenging for the 12 year olds in the room. They had to be aware of their bodies in relation to their character on the screen. The Floor is Lava is like the television show but more achievable. Bottom line: This is a really fun place and the games are physical virtual reality experiences that I would prefer over sitting at home with video games. Families can have a really great time and this would be a great place for a date! The young lady who was working that day was running the place single-handedly. There was a fire drill while we were there and we had to exit and wait for the mall to let us back in. I think her name was Chanel, and she was a picture of calm. When she let us back in, all the servers had to be restarted and this delayed us about 45 minutes. Despite everyone being in this woman's space and asking questions, she stayed pleasant and poised. She deserves some recognition for that. It was a lot to manage so I stayed out of her hair. But other people were not as gracious and this was totally out of her control. When a game is over, the room records a fun TikTok style video for your party. I would come back often. The cost for 90 minutes was about $50 a person but that is comparable to other gamebox places and I like the physical aspects of the space. My neurodivergent children enjoyed the experience immensely, even with the Fire Drill.

My two boys just celebrated their birthday party here, and couldn't have asked for a better venue…read more Some of our guests arrived earlier than the start time of our party and the staff didn't miss a beat bringing us to the event space to entertain our guests. The back party space was decorated beautifully with a fun Happy Birthday theme. They were very "hands off" and aside from getting the Squid Games started in 2 of the boxes, they simply left us alone until we asked for more plates for the cake. Fun entertainment for both young and old. Prior to their party, we came here on a separate visit to do a FREE demo of Squid Game, which allows you to try out a game for approximately 15 minutes. We ended up having so much fun that we committed to the full hour of gameplay. We can't wait to come back and try out some of their other games like Psychedelic Mansion, The Floor is Lava, Angry Birds, and their latest edition, BATMAN!