Risa Puno & Creative Time – New York, New York Image via Creative Time The NPC and inter-team dynamics were constantly shifting and the more we gave, the more we earned. Set in an imposingly beautiful Masonic Temple in downtown Cincinnati in 2018, The Summons was ahead of its time and its market. It was a trailblazer in mixing escape room gameplay with immersive theater, and the actors wowed us with their ability to guide the players while delivering their lines. Mister and Mischief – Los Angeles, California Photo credit: Anne Rene BrashierĮscape From Godot originated at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2018, and it felt like an actor’s nightmare in the best possible way. Listed chronologically in the order that we published the reviews: Escape From Godot The Order of the Golden Scribe pulled a number of simple components into a beautiful whole. With each passing course – unlocked through elegant puzzles – the characters and their relationships grew increasingly complex and intriguing. We were being inducted into a secret society over tea.

Patchwork Adventures – New York, New York Since its inception, Club Drosselmeyer has been our holiday tradition. This reimagining of The Nutcracker as a World War II-era techno-conspiracy blended swing dance, immersive theater, puzzles, music, and costumes into a magical evening. Listed chronologically in the order that we published the reviews: Club Drosselmeyer It was a team effort to coalesce around the winners. To be eligible for the “Real-Life” category, we had to visit the venue in person to play and review the game this year.Īs we did in 2022, all the REA reviewers nominated their favorite games for the award.A REA reviewer had to play the game between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23.A company could only win once per year, per category.We established no arbitrary minimum or maximum number of games that could win the award.Although we aren’t recognizing any winners in that category this year, we expect that the online category may return in a future year, as we know creatively continues in the online medium. Of note, in 2020, we introduced a new category for online escape games. In 2022, we added a new category for tabletop escape games, and we’ll be recognizing winners in that category again this year.įinally, we have the main event: real-life escape games! You can’t play them anymore, but we wish you could! We’re honoring experiences from this year, as well as bestowing legacy awards to a handful of outstanding events from years past. Categoriesįor 2023, we are including a new category for escape game events. However, we are also thrilled to include winners from Matthew’s trip to Israel. This year’s winners primarily highlight North America, extending from coast to coast. Since 2015, we’ve bestowed the Golden Lock Award annually to honor our favorite experiences that we played and reviewed that year. Mental Hospital Escape was created by Mad Buffer.The Room Escape Artist team is excited to announce the 2023 Golden Lock Award Winners. If you really enjoy free online games like this one, check out these great titles next! LEFT CLICK to move objects, pick up helpful items, use them, and more.Each item will get him one step closer to freedom.or will it? Game Controls You’ll need to locate everything from keys to stinky socks during his journey from his cell all the way to the main entrance. Help a mental patient escape from a hospital in this challenging adventure game. Help him find keys as he attempts to locate the front door in this funny point and click game. He'll need to come up with clever ways to get past the doctors, nurses, and a few locked doors, though.

Team up with a patient who's getting ready to sneak out. Will you be able to bust out and reach freedom in this escape game? Make a break for it in Mental Hospital Escape.

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