In brief
Date played: 10 May 2015
Players: 2 (Rush Escape Game allow 2-6)
Hints: Unlimited via walkie-talkie
Escaped: Yes!
Our rating: 
Crackingly clever code-breaker challenge.
Category: Reviews
Independent reviews of the different escape rooms we’ve done.
TRAPT Bar and Escape Rooms review: Transylvania
In brief
Location: Melbourne CBD
Date played: 4 July 2015
Players: 3 (4-6 players recommended)
Hints: Unlimited via walkie-talkie
Escaped: Yes!
Our rating: 
Disappointing room from a great venue. #awkward
Escapism at Strike Highpoint review: Forensic
In brief
Location: Maribrynong, Melbourne
Date played: 6 October 2015
Players: 3 (Escapism recommends 2-6)
Hints: Unlimited via an iPad app (5 minute time penalty per clue; 10 minutes per answer)
Escaped: Nope. We got close, though.
Our rating: 
Great puzzles in a beautiful room, but sound-proofing and customer service policies need a check-up.
Orz Escape review: The Vanished Carnivale
In brief
Location: Melbourne CBD
Date played: 2 May 2015
Players: 2 (Orz Escape recommends a 3-6; 2 minimum)
Hints: Unlimited (time added to your final score for the first 2 clues)
Escaped: Yes!
Our rating:
Innovative, engaging and captivating: a great escape room to vanish into.
Escape Room Australia review: Gallery – The Insidious Art Thief
In brief
Location: Melbourne CBD
Date played: 11 April 2015
Players: 2 (2-8 recommended)
Hints: Maximum of 3 (accessed via a doorbell)
Escaped: Yes!
Overall rating:
A fun room to cut your teeth on, but be prepared to take some leaps of logic.