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The rumours are true! ‘Rising star’ doesn’t even begin to give recognition to this meticulously crafted adventure. I have no doubt this ER will be in the TERPECA top 100 this year. 

Alike the other rooms we played at Trip Trap, this has been expertly crafted with the highest quality mechanisms, excellent use of space, on theme puzzles, and once again exceptional story writing. 

I cannot and will not say too much about this room in fear that spoilers may be reveals. However, I will say that this room has physical elements and you do need to be open to climbing and crawling. 

Absolute must play, do not miss out on this adventure!!! 

Wow! Another excellent room by Trip Trap! 

We conjured our own ideas based on the illustration and it’s fair to say that we were wrong! Without giving much away, you’d have to be psychic to know what adventure lay ahead. 

We started off with a puzzle which we didn’t feel was necessarily fitting/relevant but nevertheless I love a good hunt! 

The mode of storytelling is comedic and fitting, done beautifully to make you truly feel like part of the story and gives you a nice moment to pause and collect your thoughts in between bouts of action and adventure. 

Now, there is something to consider when booking, and although I would never like to give spoilers, I feel I must mention this as discretely as possible. There is a part within the room where you are asked to split up. As we played as a two, we were told to stay together. Well when we asked at the end what happens to groups, let’s just say we would have been incredibly disappointed had we been the person/group that ‘stayed behind’. By speaking to the GM, it would appear that one group would go on an excellent yet short adventure (one of our favourite parts of the experience) whilst the others stay to complete a puzzle which we found incredibly frustrating. The puzzle ended with us simply looking at the camera saying “is it this? Yes or no?”, repeating for a  series of objects. Now I feel I must add this in here as this is the only element that brings it down from a 5 star room, but also to allow groups to avoid disappointment by being strategic in who they appoint to stay behind. 

The rest of the adventure continued with beautiful puzzles and magical environments, enough to appease any enthusiast. 

Sincerely, this is another must play room, and with some mild tweaking, this would have been on par with Aunt Hilda’s and Madame Suzette. 

This was the first of 3 of Trip Trap’s games we played during our stay. We came to Geneva solely to play these as the illustrations on the terpeca rankings always intrigued us. Our expectations were high but, as always, you try to temper your expectations. 

There’s not much I was able to read online but I was reluctant to read too much anyway as I wanted to go in with an open mind. It’s fair to say that we were blown away by the beauty and detail of the scenery. It’s meticulously crafted and made of real, rustic treasures, clearly cleverly crafted and collected over months. 

The story was written perfectly, leaving us a players completely unaware of what was going to greet us. As we entered we felt like children, rushing around to touch and view everything, searching high and low whilst exchanging our finds, secretly ignoring each other as we were so engrossed in what was in front of us. After a few minutes of soaking it all in, we finally began our quest. 

The puzzles flowed perfectly and fit the story very well. The GM puzzle system was very fitting and unique, something we have no seen in 250 ER’s. The puzzles had a solid balance between physical, object placement and observation. If you like padlocks and codes then this room is not for you! 

It’s fair to say the we could not wait to play the other two that we had booked. From the very first puzzle we discovered puzzles which we had not seen before which is incredibly refreshing. 

This room is an absolute must play, definitely worth booking a trip to Geneva just to play at Trip Trap. 

Wow. Just wow. This room is insane! We played the extended version as a team of two. Make sure you wear minimal layers as overalls are provided. Be prepared for bumps and lots of hiding and climbing. The set design is impressive and unlike any other experience. We’ve made some core memories playing this room. This is more of an experience and challenge than an escape room but certainly lives up to the hype. 

Unique game play and literally cried from laughing whilst playing this room. without spoilers, this game presents an opportunity for choice which can unfold so much laughter. A must play! 

Expertly crafted and impressive effects. This ER is less expansive however you uncovered secrets and twists as you progress.

Also, our GM was the loveliest guy! 

It’s fair to say we had conjured up images in our heads after waiting years to finally play this game. The first part revealed itself to live up to what we imagined and strangely I felt somewhat disappointed. Well, how wrong we were. I can’t say much in fear of spoiling this for any future players but I can say that you will be forever guessing the next move. This is a must play. 

Well crafted and well written story. This is an expansive room with twists and turns that take you on an adventure. 

Flawless, unique, expansive, quirky and expertly crafted. This room lived up to the hype after waiting years to make it here to play. From the moment you enter the building you can see what awaits. The room had many ‘wow’ moments as it followed a twisted tale. I will never forget this room. 

This room is certainly quirky and has its own twists and turns. This room keeps you on your toes and certainly wasn’t what I pictured! 

This room began as what I would describe as a typical scene and puzzles yet secrets would soon reveal themselves. As they say, don’t judge a book by its cover! 

Wow! Just wow! What a STUNNING room!!! The hype around the room is to be trusted and so glad we have experienced this game. We have seen things we have never seen before and been tested more than ever. Add this to your list or you will regret it. 

Although we did not get the chance the play the prequel, we were captivated by the story and how it link so beautifully to the original room and the real tragic event that this venue suffered. Like a phoenix they rose from the literal ashes and built a room with an excellent flow even though it is a non linear room. The set was flawless and we truly felt that we were  within the walls of someone else’s home with its secrets to be uncovered. The puzzles were the perfect balance of familiarity and new discovery. We were also blown away by the generosity of our game master who took the time to share everything with us at the end. This room has a real wow factor uncovering something with have not seen before. This is a must play! 

Beautifully designed and styled. Faultless puzzles and original story. In comparison to other rooms across our trip, this room was more simplistic in terms of not having a specific ‘Wow!’ moment. That being said, we found that a few of the puzzles really stood as as unique and well crafted. 

Breathtaking set design and incredible value for money. They’ve truly pushed the boundaries of what can be classed as an escape room as we felt like we were in another realm. The puzzles were very well suited for the majority with one or two puzzles becoming difficult due to loud background music/sound effects. Make sure you wear clothes that can/will get dirty/damp! 

Spooky but not terrifying! This is perfect for someone who likes horror but doesn’t want to be traumatised! for the first time in a while, I saw a unique mechanism that was truly impressive and out of the box. 

I must start by saying that the set is enormous! The space is like a never-ending gift. However, it is a tech-heavy room so if that’s not your style then you way feel overwhelmed at various points. There were some true ‘wow’ moments that felt like I was in an alternate reality and keep thinking about how impressive it is (no spoilers!). 

Breathtaking set design with a story and spaces that unravel effortlessly. The story has a good pace that gives a sense of urgency whilst not making you feel too on edge. The use of space is well planned and the opportunity for physical and logical puzzles are spread out evenly. 

We adored this room! So much enjoyment and the puzzles were very well suited to the theme. The fun/playful parts felt natural and not forced which can be uncomfortable when you’re an introvert. They really made something special here. Fun for all group types! 

The sound bites and types of puzzles are so fun and really keep you moving. We had lots of laughs and didn’t know what to expect when we walked in! Definitely a room to remember for its laughs  

This is definitely a family style ER with fun/funny puzzles. If this was in the UK it would be a 5* but compared to others abroad it lacks the scale and immersion that we rank other rooms by. This isn’t to say it’s not good, as it is a lot of fun! 

What a hilarious room! I knew this would be a different experience and it definitely delivered. We found the beginning to be slow with a couple of the puzzles taking extra jumps. The game picked up the pace and the puzzles began to make more sense. It’s truly a unique experience and one you won’t forget. 

Be aware, if you are playing with less bubbly people or introverts (like me) then there may be times where you feel put on the spot! 

Although the set design was beautiful, we truly did not click with this room. We never tend to with Egyptian rooms and took a gamble when booking this. This room has clearly been made with love but we felt the puzzles were lacking logic and felt frustrated at times. Also, we found the most exciting space to be unused and only caught a glimpse of it was was disappointing (without giving too much away). The potential is there is the puzzles are reconsidered/polished. 

So much love exudes throughout this room. The scale is breathtaking and the detail to the film is a beautiful tribute. A must play! 

What a unique experience! This ER is certainly something to keep you guessing and had a great range of puzzle types. The GM was wonderful and we had so much fun playing this! 

Wow! I was apprehensive when my husband told me he’d booked a room based on this tragedy. I even felt unsure of whether to tell people I’d be doing this room. But I was so wrong. This story is a well thought out tribute to the hero’s and tells the story in a tasteful and thoughtful way. There’s no politics or theories involved, just a story to never forget. There is time at the end to remember why you are there and really puts your mind at ease as to how/why this is a theme to ‘play’. Well done to all involved, this is a room to remember. This is in my top 10 of 230+ rooms and was our second trip to Barcelona. This is a must experience. 

Absolutely lost for words. Built with love, skill and passion! Gone right into my top 5 in 230 ER’s. This was our second trip to Barcelona to play and we finally rented a car to reach the rooms further away and i’m so pleased we did. No spoilers but I really didn’t know what to expect with this room and it was the gift that kept on giving! 

I was very excited to play this room given the recent hype. However, I was immediately met with deja vu as this room is mostly the same puzzles as The Attic from Telford. If you haven’t played the attic then this room then it will be a breath of fresh air and totally understand the hype. As I had already played the Attic and remembered a lot of the puzzles and props I found it easier than most rooms. Even if you have played the attic, you can still play this room as the layout is different with one or two new puzzles. 

As always, escape quest have pulled off another excellent ER. We played as a two and had plenty to do! Original story with the set designed to fit the plot. Mixture between observational puzzles and problem solving. As usual, padlock heavy but it works well for the business model. Can’t wait for the next room! 

Quirky room and fun hosts. Well themed puzzles which complimented the room. 

Cool story and unique hint system. However, this room required some very odd jumps in logic.

So true to the TV show. It felt so familiar in a good way. The puzzles were themed well and flowed nicely. 

Beautiful, immersive, terrifying, creative, impressive. Just wow! 

I should start by saying that this company is filled with the most friendly people we have been hosted by. We can’t thank them enough for how kindly we were treated. 

Gustav Eiffel is certainly filled with trickier puzzles which definitely make you fight for the answer so I suggest doing this at the start of a day instead of the end. We saw something wonderfully impressive within this room; no spoilers though! So if you’re looking for a challenge with a ‘wow’ moment then this certainly is for you. We definitely required help/hints so if you’re up for being tested then book away! 

Absolutely unmissable. All your senses will be treated and kept on edge. I don’t want to spoil this room as it’s beautifully made. Just do it! 

Impressive use of space and suitable puzzles for the theme. Balance of tech and padlocks but mostly padlocks. 

As someone who is scared of horror I was terrified when my husband booked this room. The set, sound effects, story and acting is all complimentary of the film this is based on. You are given enough time to solve puzzles but you certainly can’t calculate where the scares will come from! 

Excellent acting and impressive set design. Kept on your toes throughout the game! 

What a gem! This company hasn’t been open long but this really is unmissable! On edge from the moment you step inside until you leave. The puzzles were themed well and complimented the story. As someone who used to refrain from booking horrors, this is certainly one that could turn heads over to the dark side! Don’t miss this room. 

Fantastic experience throughout. We played with a translator as we didn’t realise until we got there that the instructions and clues would be in Greek. The translator was so much fun and made me feel better playing as a trio. I was very scared before playing the room but once you have your initial scare you get into the flow of how it runs. I was giggling lots playing this game as the actors were consistent and the scary parts were easy to follow. The actors work so well as a team to create such an immersive atmosphere. The room itself is built with so much love and passion. You feel like you’re actually on a forest! There are some true ‘WOW’ moments that took us by surprise. This is a must play, especially if you’d like to play a horror and feel somewhat safe!!

Very easy so quick escape. Wouldn’t play with more than two as the space is rather small. Easy flow to the room. 

Great GM who guides you in character. Small spaces so wouldn’t want to play as larger than a team of two. Original story and nice range of puzzles. The character who is with you is very funny and stays in character throughout. 

A nice, easy-going room with a range of puzzle types. A variation between padlocks and maglocks but leaning more towards padlocks. Fun use of ‘levels’ but felt like there were some missed opportunities for using this unique space for puzzles. Nice use of tech. Puzzles were simple to solve. Lost a chunk of time (twice) due to something opening and not hearing anything/being signalled or signposted. With a few tweaks this could be a strong room. It was good fun for a Saturday day out and a good excuse to visit Shrewsbury. We were a bit gutted for the GM to open the door to the room to show us the ‘obstacle’ before we even started and were told lots of details about the rooms’ features before we even started. It would be better to just experience it rather than be told about it as it takes away that magic moment. 

Logical puzzles and original story. Most of the puzzles were VERY easy which meant we’d finished the puzzles within less than 30 minutes. The GM was very quick to give us a hint within 1minute of wondering about 1 puzzles. Had to to say “no more hints please” which she did take on board. Out of the games we’ve played abroad, we did find our welcoming rather stale, very much a “sit down, wait there” as the door to the room was wide open which spoiled the original excitement. The flow of puzzles was spot on and everything made sense. This would be good for a young family to play. No big issues, just a general “okay, that was fine” experience. Unique ending which was refreshing after playing 200 games. We added this on last minute as we had done our list of tourist attractions. Also, as we entered the premises the door to the escape room was open so we saw it all before we even started which was a bit deflating.