I'm confused on why this place doesn't have five stars? We had such a great time while visiting…read moreCalgary and love doing escape rooms. First and foremost, the whole team working there are so beyond awesome, they all give the vibe that they love their job (I hope they do), super energetic/fun and patient for all the clues that we ask for. We are always blown away by the amount of effort put into the rooms themselves and these guys really go above and beyond, fully putting you in the experiences. We did the ancient curse which was fun and straight forward for the most part. The next day we came back and did a harder one: room 057. This one actually broke our "5-win streak" because we couldn't complete it. It's differently tricky but mostly because we hadn't seen the puzzles they used in it before but it was fun. They actually put in something very unique (and personal) in room 057 than any other escape room we've done (not giving any spoilers) which was super cool of them to do an extra step to have us really think. We also loved how at the end of room 057 when the time was up and we didn't finish it, the girl came in and walked us through what we couldn't get. I think the *only* thing was that the walkie talkies they use were sometimes staticky and we felt bad having the team repeat themselves. Overall, would definitely come back again if we visit Calgary.

None of the the eight of us had ever done an escape room experience and I can tell you we were all…read morethrilled afterward and had an amazing time! The facility is awesome and clean and centrally located. The staff and owners run a great facility and are professional and get in on the fun! I encourage any group, personal or corporate to give Trapped a try. What a great night and we can't wait to come back and take another challenge in another of their themed rooms! D.M.Shea

My group (three adults & one teen) visited The Locked Room on Wed 13 Jul '22…read more Erin M. & Lauren were fantastic hosts! We had arrived waaay earlier than planned, but since the current time slots were empty, they moved our reservation time up! We did two rooms: Game Over, and Mutiny on the High Seas. Both rooms featured amazing interior decor, and incredibly original puzzles that fit the theme of the rooms perfectly. We're looking forward to coming again! Highly recommended!

What a great way to make the most out of this crazy time. My friends from Alberta and I (from BC)…read moretook part of their online escape room (Billy Bonkers Candy Factory) and we all had such a great experience. We appreciated that it wasn't a live webcam room and the story telling from Eric was absolutely wonderful. We're already booked in for another room this weekend. Kudos!

The activities were thrilling. Proboably the funnest hour of my life. You are very active during…read morethe games, however no matter how tired you are, you still have fun. If anyone is traveling to Calgary, I would 200% recommend going here. Also the people at the front desk (and all service) was great. Also I like how the prizes you can get at the end are very fairly priced.

Quite possibly my best escape room experience. Highly immersive, amazing decoration, and the…read morepuzzles were both challenging and sensible. CABIN FEVER outright terrified us several times.

I've only been to this place and locked rooms in Calgary. But I really liked the different style of…read moreclues used and the creativeness. Alice was so different and as much as we got frustrated and confused it was really fun. Cabin fever was scary, but also neat because you have a lot of team work being separated in two different rooms just to start. Really great place, and everyone who works there is really nice and helpful. I would go again!!

I've been here with friends a couple of times now to do the shipwreck and prison escape rooms. Both…read moretimes it was an absolute blast! The rooms are very well put together and the puzzles are both challenging and creative. There's plenty of objects and clues for people to interact with so even in small rooms you're not treading on each others feet too much. The staff are fantastic, especially the lovely Australian lass. They're very helpful when giving clues and provide a lot of subtle hints as well a little leeway for time if they're feeling generous ;-) Would highly recommend coming here, and will definitely be revisiting. Top marks.

Service was not amazing, room was not amazing. Would not recommend. There are better places to go…read more We were told they were running behind when we arrived and we were asked to wait then the next group behind us arrived early and we were rushed through. Have had much better experiences elsewhere.

Start to finish amazing experience. I called ahead to get fit in same day as a solo player . The…read moreowner was kind and accommodating even when I was running late. I chose to do the alchemist game and it was so tech forward. Intuitive and challenging, I have done over 100 escape rooms and this was easily top 5 for fun, innovation and just over all stellar customer service and experience. I would def come back for the other games when they open. Run don't walk to this place!

From the owner: Calgary's first fully tech-driven, story-based escape room! Dive into immersive adventures that…read moreblend captivating narratives with state-of-the-art technology—no traditional locks here! At Xperience Games, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and become part of an unforgettable story with friends, family, or coworkers. Perfect for date nights, team-building events, or just a thrilling outing, our escape rooms are designed to challenge, entertain, and keep you coming back for more.

Fun fun fun The best part was the super engaging staff…read more Several of them helped us out and they were all awesome! I particularly like how they encourage and basically won't let you start your room until you pick a team name. A great way to encourage people to get their team spirit on! Top it off with a picture after your done your room regardless of if you finished or not. The variety of coroplast signs you can hold up were a super great touch! I noticed several times if a doorbell for a hint was requested the staff would run- something I really appreciated seeing in the staff as when your time is ticking and your stuck the worst is waiting for your hint man to come. Having been to several rooms before we have experienced our share of rooms and found the 911 room challenging but very accomplish-able. The puzzles were well designed and little difficult math was required to solve them. All the gadgets and locks in the rooms worked with no issues. Plus we had the staff demo how to use the locks we would encounter in the room before we started- very appreciated!!! The 'bonus' part of this room I don't think we ever would have gotten without a hint but before we called for a hint we made a guess and our time was up- kaboom!. Having basically finished the room we still felt great and all had a fun time. They did advise us they re-vamped this room and it is no longer considered their easiest starter room but the second most difficult. The more linear layout of puzzles makes this not as difficult as some other rooms we have experienced. Definitely recommended!

Walking in here on a Saturday afternoon we were greeted by a cramped waiting area full with two…read moredifferent groups. One had finished their room and were watching their friends attempting a room on a monitor and a second group of ladies were waiting for the group that was being watched to finish so they could go in. The group that was watching their friends were quite loud and obnoxious. They were discussing the different puzzles and solutions while the group of ladies were waiting to go into that room. The female employee working asked them to quiet down and not discuss anything because the ladies were going into that room next, but one guy just kept going on. Terrible. Also, the male employee behind the desk showing the group the feed didn't seem to be helping and was quite into what was going on. Gladly my group wasn't doing that room so no spoilers for us. We did the 911 room. The premise of the room is that 4 university students have been murdered. The murderer has set a trap for the detectives (you) and you're locked in the room with a bomb that will go off in an hour if you can't solve the murders. We escaped with 2 minutes to spare, using one hint. One hint for a very poorly worded puzzle that was very misleading. I won't say anything else about that. No spoilers! Overall the room was ok but not extremely challenging. The different types of puzzles varied enough that it wasn't repetitive. There was really only the one poorly worded puzzle that stumped us for about 20 minutes, otherwise we would have escaped the room with tons of time. On a more positive note, the signs they give you to hold for your group photo when you finish are a fun addition.

This is the best escape room establishment I've been to here in town. Let's see if I can write a…read morereview without spoiling any of the awesomeness of the rooms themselves. Once you experience Escape Hour, you can really see what sets them apart from the rest. This place strives to give you more than just a bunch of puzzles and a room you are locked into for an hour. Here you get the full experience, as they really push the thematic nature of each room. Everything from the decor and story, right down to the period specific, functional antiques that you must use to complete some of the puzzles. Another thing that sets them apart (and the biggest part in my opinion) is that none of the rooms are linear, you can start on any puzzle you choose and end anywhere you choose. You don't need to find the "first" puzzle which gives you the answer to the second puzzle and so on. If you get stuck on any of the puzzles, there is no break in the experience where you push a cheat button to get someone to come in and show you how to do it, instead they coach you through any difficult parts giving you just enough help to complete it without giving it away. Now this is not just one person sitting back reading a book waiting for a button in any room to be pushed. There is a dedicated host to each group that can see and hear everything going on in the rooms and communicate hints and tips through a TV screen in the room. This way they can give you help or hinder your progress, thus tailoring the difficulty to your group. They will not give too much help and spoil your experience, but they also won't leave you frustrated if you can't pass a challenge. One thing I should point out is that this is by appointment. You must book a room. However, they will accommodate pretty much any time 24 hours a day. We finished up just prior to a group coming in at 2am for a work party that deals with the graveyard shift. Yes, they cater to individuals, and corporate office parties alike. I'd like to say a bunch more, but it would give too much away. Needless to say, GO CHECK THEM OUT!

There are a lot of different escape rooms in Calgary. You can find their posters on community…read moreboards in Starbucks or hear about them on the radio, but if you want a true escape room experience ignore all those advertisements and go with the best. Most escape rooms will make things harder by making you work in the dark with a flashlight. Most escape rooms will give you a buzzer or button to call in an attendant to help you if you get stuck. You won't find any of that cheap, time-stealing nonsense here. You want it harder? Escape Hour gives you more challenging puzzles and more of them. You want help? There's a dedicated staff member watching and listening in and if you need help they will put hints on a tv display in the room for you to use (or ignore as we did most of the time) rather than coming into the room, disrupting your experience and not knowing what stage you're at before they help you. This means you don't lose time, you get immersed in the experience, and the best part? They will never give you the answer, just hints to help you figure it out for yourself. They have four rooms that rotate in theme and when we went, and will be for a few months still: -The Lost Jewel of Zanzibar (african safari) -The Curse of the Evil Genie (arabian nights) -Prohibition - the Lucky Duck (speakeasy) -Cypherspace (interstellar) I did the Zanzibar one. The rooms are amazing, with authentic antiques and period items fitting each theme. They are all based on true stories, and are so much fun that you can't help but dive into it. When we went into our room the door closed and we just scattered. It was so much fun, I can't wait to do the other three themes! The puzzles and setup is great for all ages and experience levels. With the different themes and difficulty levels, Escape Hour rooms are great for families, professional groups, or just having fun for an hour. The staff are friendly and you can tell they care about the experience with the dedication and quality put into the rooms. If you want the best escape room in the city go to Escape Hour. You'll have a blast!

Lots of fun and great staff. Just did the tesla room and i thought it was very creative. Promised…read morethe guys i would leave a nice review on yelp as well. Also cute dog to pet while you are waiting. Last note they also promised us tissues and a corner to cry in if the puzzles were too hard, we didn't need to make to much use of those services but it was a nice touch.

The technical and artistic expertise, and passion, that obviously went into the Cabaret Voltaire…read moretruly makes it an experience above and beyond what you get in other escape rooms. Nothing about it is "phoned in". The puzzles fit the theme perfectly, using tons of authentic props that never break the immersion of the setting. The puzzles are all really clever conceptually and in execution, without ever being frustrating. And the really unique hint system helps you out if you're stuck without ever breaking the fourth wall. We can't wait for the next room to open.

I had my first visit to the Inglewood Community Hall last night for the Kit and Kaboodle Circus. I…read morewondered how they were going to simulate a big top in a community hall. When I pulled up and saw the circular hall, it all became clear! Spacious and well-kept, the hall is in good shape and looks to be home to a hub of different activities, like the Rhythm Cafe-live drumming and music the last Friday of every month. I like the circular setup of this hall better than your typical rectangular halls. It made for a good view of the stage from almost any angle. Acoustics for the show were clear, although I'm not sure if the hall came with a sound system or not. At any rate, it's a nice little spot for community events down in Inglewood.

From the owner: Inglewood Community Hall specializes in Venue rentals for events of all kinds such as board…read moremeetings, weddings, small concerts, birthday parties, BBQs, spiritual services and fitness classes. The ICA Hall is also the home of Wednesday evening 'Cool Choir' and Friday evening public Drum Circles, hosted by 'Circles of Rhythm'. During the school year, the ICA Hall also hosts Colonel Walker Programs, a Before & After School Program for our community school (Colonel Walker Elementary School), and the Mangrove Tree Preschool & Childcare Program.