Escape Expeditions: Reviews and Recommendations

Hear all our thoughts and recommendations for questing at Boda Borg, a physically and mentally challenging escape room-like experience. We visited their location in Boston, MA twice and are already talking about making another trip to go back! Check out our brand new website!Follow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: @escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review or podcast topic request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the showSupport the show

FINALLY! Here is our review of the award-winning 13th Gate Escape in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! We discuss planning, recommendations, and our experience playing five back-to-back games at this venue. Games mentioned in this episode:The Asylum at 09:50Spellbound at 27:03Tomb of Anubis at 44:48Cutthroat Cavern at 1:00:37Watch the podcast here!Youtube ChannelIndividual Game Review PlaylistCheck out our brand new website!Follow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: @escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comSupport the show

Listen to our review of The Man From Beyond by Strange Bird Immersive, a meticulously crafted blend of immersive theatre and escape rooms. The review is short, but trust us, any more and we’d verge on spoiling the incredible surprises this show has to offer. This experience flipped our entire view of the escape room industry upside-down, in the best way possible.The review is followed by a conversation with the creators, Cameron Cooper and Haley ER Cooper! We discuss their approach to designing an immersive theatre escape experience, what escape rooms can learn from theatre, and their plans for the future. Experience reviewed in this episode:The Man From Beyond atStrange Bird ImmersiveHaley and Cameron's FavoritesImmersive Theatre Sleep No More presented by Emursive in New York, NYThen She Fell presented by Third Rail Projects in Brooklyn, NYSweet and Lucky presented by Third Rail ProjectsHaus of Creep presented by Just Fix It Productions in Los Angeles, CAThe Johnny Cycle presented by The Speakeasy Society in Altadena, CAMiss Jezebel’s Tea Party at 60 Out in Los Angeles, CAThe Nest presented by Scout Expedition Company in Los Angeles, CAStory-driven Escape RoomsLab Rat at Hatch Escapes in Los Angeles, CAStash House in Los Angeles, CAEscape Extension Sharks by Escape My Room in New Orleans, LAEscape My Room in New Orleans, LAPuzzle-centric Escape RoomsPalace Games in San Francisco, CAFollow Strange Bird Immersive:Twitter: @strangebirdimmInstagram: @strangebirdimmFacebook: @strangebirdimmersiveBlog: Immersology, an immersive theatre blog by Strange Bird’s Haley ER CooperWatch the podcast here!Youtube ChannelIndividual Game Review PlaylistCheck out our brand new website!Follow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: @escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

We discuss escape room industry controversies. These topics are commonly debated among players, game masters, and owners -- and trust us, we have a LOT of thoughts!Topics discussed in this episode:Public vs. private experiencesPaying to beta test/play test an escape roomGame masters watching multiple teams simultaneouslyGame masters inside the room with playersGiving/receiving unprompted clues or hintsBreaking established “industry rules” within your gameWatch the podcast here! Youtube ChannelIndividual Game Review PlaylistCheck out our brand new website!Follow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

Hear our in depth review of Servants of Sleight from The Exit Games FL (spoiler: we LOVED it!) followed by a conversation with the masterminds behind it, Josh and Tay! We talk about the future of the industry and the importance of creating story driven adventures. Game reviewed in this episode:Servants of Sleight at The Exit Games FLJosh and Tay's favorite games:The Room in BerlinMission 53 from The Padlock in Prague Kidnapped in BCN in BarcelonaDoldrick's Escape Room in Orlando, FLShadows of the Skunk Ape from Rabbit Hole Escape Games in Tampa, FLThe Blind Pig from Murfreesboro Escape Rooms in Murfreesboro, TNPharaohs Chamber from 60 Minute Escape in Murfreesboro, TNWatch the podcast here!Youtube ChannelIndividual Game Review PlaylistCheck out our brand new website!Follow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: @escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

Hear all our thoughts (there's a lot of them) about Escape the Colosseum! We talk about their immersive clue system, puzzle flow, and the game's unique four part design.Games mentioned in this episode:Escape the Colosseum and Escape Artist at The Great Escape Room TampaWatch the podcast here! Youtube ChannelIndividual Game Review PlaylistFollow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: @escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

This week Jocelyn runs Ana and special guest Sam through a pen and paper escape room!Symbols reference can be found here!Check out Escape This Podcast!Watch the podcast here! Follow us on social media for updates!: Twitter: @escexpeditionsFacebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email! Business contact: Escapeexpeditions@gmail.comThat catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

To kick-off the Halloween season, we review four of our favorite scary/spooky games!Games mentioned in this episode:Sasquatch at Escape the NetherworldSave the Fleet at Escape UAsylum at America’s Escape GameThe Cabin (formerly known as Friday the 13th) at Escape Room LiveBaldwin Manor at Escape Artists Orlando (not reviewed)To hear us discuss more spooky/scary games, listen to Episode 2: Top 5 Tampa Games! Watch the podcast here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRiuv5YWrgYHvEmx2qyxfAFollow us on social media for updates!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EscExpeditions @escexpeditionsFacebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email! Business contact: Escapeexpeditions@gmail.comThat catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

We individually review all three of the games at Lokey's Escape Rooms in Sarasota, Fl!Donate to Jessica from Rock Ave HEREGames mentioned in this episode:Trouble in Tinseltown, Press Start, and Detention at Lokey's Escape RoomsWatch the podcast here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRiuv5YWrgYHvEmx2qyxfAFollow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

This week we launch our new segment "Game Master Stories!" We dish some of the awesome, crazy, and hilarious things we've seen people do in escape games!This episode has some heartwarming stories, some CRAZY stories, and some that still have us laughing!Let us know if you want more Game Master Stories! Watch the podcast here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRiuv5YWrgYHvEmx2qyxfAFollow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

We individually review most games available at one of our favorite nationwide venues, The Escape Game! Current locations include:Atlanta, GA / Austin, TX / Chicago, IL /  Cincinnati, OH /  Dallas, TX /  Houston, TX / Jacksonville, FL / Minneapolis, MN / Nashville, TN / New Orleans, LA / NYC / Orlando, FL / Pigeon Forge, TN / San Francisco, CAWith many future locations in the works!Games mentioned in this episode:The Heist at 00:03:22Prison Break at 00:13:59Gold Rush at 00:22:55Mission: Mars at 00:32:46Playground at 00:43:32Classified at 00:53:28 Specials Ops: Mysterious Market at 01:02:16Watch the podcast here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRiuv5YWrgYHvEmx2qyxfAFollow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

This week we breakdown our entire east coast escape game road trip from the summer of 2018! We talk planning, preparation, discounts, games, and what we would do differently. Planning Google Doc we mention can be found here!Games mentioned in this episode:Submerged at Ultimate Escape GameThe Hotel at Mission Escape AtlantaNosferatu and Sasquatch at Escape The NetherworldShipwrecked at CodescapeThe Alchemist at Insomnia EscapeThe Wizard's Apothecary, Titanic, Friday the 13th, Runaway Subway, and Ghostbusters at Escape Room Live Clocktower at Escape The Room NYCBoxed Up, Robbery that Changed the World, and Maze of Hakaina at Komnata QuestShelter R at Brooklyn Escape RoomWatch the podcast here!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRiuv5YWrgYHvEmx2qyxfAFollow us on social media for updates!Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsBusiness contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!That catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

This week we take this podcast on the road! Please bear with us as we are working on improving the quality of our in car audio. On the way to Jacksonville, FL we discuss some of our previous Jacksonville and St. Augustine games. On the way back we talk about our experience during "Four Kingdoms" at Mind Bender Escape Rooms!Games mentioned in this episode:Bank Heist at Mastermind Escape GamesThe Patient, Rendezvous, and Black Site at One Way OutAsylum, Save the Fleet, and Castillo De Matanzas at Escape UJack the Ripper, Woodshed, and Four Kingdoms at Mind Bender Escape RoomsWatch the podcast here!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRiuv5YWrgYHvEmx2qyxfAFollow us on social media for updates!: Twitter: @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsJoin the Void and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/escapeexpedit...Have a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter or send an email!Business contact: Escapeexpeditionscontact@gmail.comThat catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

We use our criteria from the first episode to breakdown our top 5 games in the greater Tampa, Fl area!Games mentioned in this episode:Skinned Alive at Escape Thrill Dungeon at Legends Escape RoomsShadows of The Skunk Ape (Pt 1) at Rabbit Hole Escape GamesDreamweaver at Imagine Escape GamesScorched at Outer Life StudiosMafia Mayhem at Escape RealityApartment A.I. and History Mystery at Rock Avenue Escape RoomFollow us on social media for updates!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EscExpeditions @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsInstagram: @escapeexpeditionsJoin the Void and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/escapeexpeditionsHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter! Business contact: Escapeexpeditions@gmail.comThat catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show

In this opening episode we introduce ourselves and breakdown our personal five most important elements of a great escape game! Thank you from the bottom of our escape game nerd hearts for hanging out with us!Venues and Games Mentioned in this Episode:Komnata Quest - Brooklyn, NYBoxed UpRobbery That Changed the WorldThe Escape Game - Atlanta, GA / Austin, TX / Chicago, IL /  Cincinnati, OH /  Dallas, TX /  Houston, TX / Jacksonville, FL / Minneapolis, MN / Nashville, TN / New Orleans, LA / NYC / Orlando, FL / Pigeon Forge, TN / San Francisco, CAThe HeistBackstage Escape Games/Gatlin’s Escape Games - Myrtle Beach, SC / Gatlinburg, TNLegend of AtlantisDark Winter’s Night: Clash With KrampusDoldrick’s Escape Room - Kissimmee, FLSuper Bomb Squad: Commando’s Awesome!Ultimate Escape Game - Atlanta, GASubmergedEscape the Netherworld - Atlanta, GASasquatchEscape Artists Orlando / Escape Artists Sanford - Orlando, FL / Sanford, FLNINJA Follow us on social media for updates!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EscExpeditions @escexpeditions Facebook: fb.me/escexpeditionsSupport us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/escapeexpeditionsHave a specific game review request? Ask us on twitter! Business contact: Escapeexpeditions@gmail.comThat catchy jingle uses: Funky (Sting) by Twin MusicomSupport the show