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Loved the ending to this game so much, pure chaos but was so much fun! Great puzzles all linked perfectly to the theme and there was some great subtle things to notice within them. Fun mix of more video game style, observation and logic too. Really recommend going before they close for good

Such fun from start to finish- lots of unique elements and some moments that allowed you to release the inner child! Felt super immersed from the moment we set aboard and loved how all the puzzles made sense to where we were / what we were doing. Easily my favourite at this venue and one of the better games I’ve done in a while!

An enjoyable exploration around Broadstairs and learned a few interesting facts as we went round. Very easy in terms of puzzle content but I enjoyed the fact that we had physical items to use / interact with on the way round (even if they didn’t always work!)

Whilst not the hardest of games, I really enjoyed the sets and how they brought to life the horrible histories books. The time zones gradually got harder and had some really satisfying and funny moments. The voiceover between each space was very annoying and probably the only thing I didn’t like about the room

Classic prison game with everything you’d expect from it 

Great setting and some clever puzzles with twists on themes you might have seen before. Huge playing space with a very clear goal that gives a clear idea of what’s left to do at each stage. Probably my favourite of the 3 at this venue!

Great concept and puzzles to go with it. The majority of the game is spent split up which is great for communication puzzles but also felt like it went on a bit too long. As always with Cluetopia, lots of fun and quirky elements to discover too. 

Like a trip down memory lane - loved all of the nods to Blockbuster processes, the jingles, the types of film you could rent etc. Some really clever and tricky puzzles within this one that gave some great aha moments throughout. One (arguably two) puzzles towards the game required external knowledge which felt unfair if you're either of a certain age or not a fan of the required area (luckily we knew it but felt a bit out of place). Otherwise, another excellent game from Cluetopia!

Really enjoyed the start of this game and the creativity of the puzzles that we encountered. Whilst the room is designed to be scary (a few jump scares that can be toned down based on the group) there was definitely enough time given to the puzzles. Another enjoyable experience at Cluetopia!

Great magic room with lots of creative puzzles throughout. Enjoyed some of the quirky elements throughout too!

Some really creative puzzles in this game with lovely nostalgic nods throughout. A decent challenge throughout too!

Finally a game where I was able to follow the story with ease! Normally find that the story is either an after thought or too complicated / long to follow when you’re distracted by puzzles but this really isn’t the case here. Loved having the narrator join us on our quest and how all of the puzzles made perfect sense with the theme and helped to progress the story. Quite a tricky game with lots of subtle clues and clever ideas (personally found it harder than the 5/5 difficulty game at this venue but each to their own!). Go play!

Lots of really fun elements in this game and it flowed really well too. Unique and well-written puzzles made for an enjoyable experience. The two games at Cluetopia Walton are really lovely, go play!

Such a fun and silly game! Loads of egg-cellent puns throughout and so many unique puzzles and ideas that were egg-ceptionally clever! We enjoyed the fact that there was a main goal and a very clear secondary objective as well. Whilst I didn't fully get parts of the story, it really didn't matter, it really didn't matter as the flow of solving was so good and the puzzles were great as always. This is probably my second favourite game at EO (Karma holds the top spot).

Loads of cool and quirky elements to this game which elevated the play experience. The set looked beautiful and was really fun to explore. As always with EO, there was a great range of unique puzzles and some clever versions of more standard puzzle types too. 

Another fun room from the masterminds of Agent Brains - there's definitely a key memorable moment for me in this game. The puzzles whilst on the simpler side were fun to complete but at times felt a touch repetitive which was a shame.

I'll start off this review by saying I don't normally like heist style games but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! The signposting for all of the puzzles was excellent and having a clear system for knowing which puzzles you had done / had left to do was really handy. The puzzles were hugely mixed from simple observation to maths to dexterity. Everything felt super immersive and we were chuffed to have robbed all but 5 items by the time we made our escape!

Strongest game at this venue for me - everything made perfect sense as to what we needed to do and why. Some of the puzzles felt a little repetitive at times but otherwise v fun.

Even with the live actor this is more of a creepy game than out and out horror - yes there are a few jump scares but there's still sufficient focus on you solving the puzzles. Really atmospheric space which helped the theme well but puzzles fell a bit flat at times.

Some really interesting uses of technology and creative solutions for puzzles. Good mix of things to do that kept everyone busy throughout. 

Such a fun room from start to finish - loved all of the nods to games of the past. The puzzles were really original and all made sense within the theme. Really fun start to the room too.

Some really quirky elements to this game and creative spins on classic puzzle styles. For the company's oldest game it still holds up.

Some really clever and subtle puzzles all in-fitting within the theme made for a tricky yet satisfying game. Definitely my favourite of the two we played at this venue. 

Really good story and humour beats within this game that helped the flow really well. Some interesting puzzles that weren't as obvious as they first looked. 

A fantastic experience from start to finish- a completely unique experience and oddly educational at the end too. Thoroughly enjoyed the use of technology and range of puzzles that we were presented with- all of which led us closer to the all important recipe of JD! This was a perfect game for my 250th and really appreciated how Anna (our GM) went above and beyond to make it really special. Such a fantastic game and I wish I could play it again!

A really challenging experience with lots of multi step puzzles packed in to the seemingly never ending space. Lots of clever puzzles and we really enjoyed how these helped to deliver the storyline clearly. The entry to one of the spaces seemed quite dangerous to me as it was very dark and quite easy to fall- this area could’ve benefitted from more light for safety / being able to see the puzzles better but I understand how this was atmospheric and fit the theme. Our host Anna was brilliant at giving exactly the right clues when needed!

A creepy but not scary wander through the cemetery- we really enjoyed how atmospheric this game was and the fact that it used elements you would never see in a game in the UK. Lots of fun!

A real step up in quality from this provider- we really enjoyed the sense of adventure and how each puzzle related well to the story. There was a few elements I hadn’t seen before and all of the puzzles were clever and fun to solve. 

Whilst we really enjoyed the hosting at the start of the game (intro to the story and how the story was developed / progressed) it didn’t hold well in the game itself. We asked for help at one stage and was simply told that they couldn’t help with the puzzle as their character hadn’t seen that part of the building before / couldn’t do anything from behind the scenes. This felt strange to me and meant that we just couldn’t progress / enjoy the game properly. Real shame as there was a few really unusual and clever elements that would’ve had a greater impact. 

Such a fun experience! This game has one of the most intense yet fun intros of any game that I’ve played. The puzzles were all in keeping with the theme and had some elements we hadn’t seen before. The start of the game itself felt a bit sparse in places as some of our team didn’t really have anything to do, aside from this a perfect experience 

Really enjoyed the story of this game and the ability to affect what the ending was. There were some great physical elements within the puzzles that lent themselves to some clever solutions. I felt that some of the spaces were underused as there was only one or two puzzles in some of them and the space looked incredible! Overall a great experience!

Whimsical, silly and just great fun! We really enjoyed the non-linearity of this game but also how they framed everything that we did so we knew exactly what we had left to solve. Enjoyed interacting with some of wonderland’s characters and the range of puzzles that were offered to us, with some fun and silly solutions too. Really recommend!

A really enjoyable game with extremely tough puzzles that felt so satisfying to solve. Lots of elements we hadn’t seen before and I really enjoyed how the final puzzle brought everything we’d done together well. The set design was really good as the classroom felt extremely authentic for the time period. The story had quite a long intro but this helped us to recognise the overall conclusion more easily at the end. Really recommend both games at this amazing company!

Loved this game so much, definitely one of my favourites in Prague and possibly all time too. I really loved how the story progressed throughout the game and the use of an actual film to do this. The puzzles were tough but were very clever and often relied on spotting a neat little trick. For enthusiasts this is a must play as it really challenges you to think outside the box and apply some clever solutions. Whilst the room doesn’t look like your typical 5* game in places it more than makes up for it in puzzle quality. 

A charming experience with lots of subtle but cool special effects used. Great range of puzzles and an enjoyable experience throughout. 

Some really inventive uses of technology in fitting with the story which I hadn’t seen before. Really enjoyed the theme and story as well as the way we completed our mission. One of the puzzles felt quite repetitive which meant that some of our team didn’t see as much as they wanted but otherwise it was excellent. 

Loved this game from start to finish. Really enjoyed how everything had a clear purpose to the mission at hand and elements that combined together throughout the game. The puzzles, whilst on the easier side, were varied- musical, observational, skill based etc. and everyone in our team left with a huge smile on their face. 

Some really fun moments in this game and overall a great range of puzzles that suited each member of our team well. Definitely my favourite of this branch of Mind Maze as the game still plays well even though it’s quite old now. 

A fun classic war themed game, nothing totally original here but lots of fun elements and interesting solutions that kept us busy for the time. 

I really enjoyed the genuine sense of escape in this game as the play space was so big you didn’t know when you’d eventually escape. There was lots of really clever puzzles and some fun physical elements too. The room itself was extremely dirty and hot though which made the playing experience less fun. 

A really impressive location as the game is situated in a real bunker. The puzzles varied from observational to a little bit physical but didn’t always fit the theme very well. Great sense of adventure in this game too! 

Quite a few clever puzzles and techniques that I hadn't seen before in this game. Great mix of logic, observation, maths and physical puzzles. One puzzle technically required outside knowledge which I'm not too sure about but otherwise a great game.

A pretty standard affair with a nice setting, a few good surprise moments and some nice puzzles but often felt they weren't signposted overly well. 

It’s clear to see the step up in design and puzzle quality as the team have built up their experience over the years. The set looks incredible and has many ooh moments throughout. The puzzles are incredibly varied and gave some satisfying ahhh moments throughout. Easily my favourite of the two branches that Paradox Parlours have!

Another great game for the guys at Paradox Parlours. Set looked great and I really enjoyed some of the more physical parts to the room that felt in keeping with the oil rig theme. 

Great sense of development as you progress through this game and a few lovely surprises as well. We really enjoyed how creative some of the puzzles felt and they really utilised props from the theme perfectly. The only downside for me was that some of the latter spaces didn’t have as much of a wow factor in terms of set even though the puzzles were still good.