Really well made. I did both rooms and felt the puzzles were challenging and creative. Without spoiling anything, the storykeeper has quite a physical puzzles that transport you to... well another story. I also like how there's an actor at the beginning and that really sets the stage. Bravo and would recommend to anyone. read more

+ Marvelous experience. The excellent reviews don't deceive. Excellent layout, well-designed puzzles, evocative acting. The unique thing about this escape room is they included an actor to immerse us in the story and to occasionally give us hints; a more immersive experience then having us push a button and waiting for the staff on the intercom to give us a clue. - Parking here is tricky. The lower-level parking structure right next door has many conflicting signs. Even the staff at Locurio weren't sure how to help us ensure free safe parking. Have to buy something at the nearby supermarket to get validated parking? Not sure. - Wish they allowed each of us a prop to hold for the photo at the end. Good thing I brought my own. read more

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My partner and I are absolute escape room enthusiasts. We have done so many rooms of many different themes. From horror to mystery, we have done 'em all. While planning our visit to Seattle, I wanted to see what their best escape room was, and Locurio popped up. This is hands down, our favorite escape room ever!! We were blown away by everything, and as an ex-games master, that is hard to do. The theming, immersiveness, and theatrics of it all was perfection. Our room was The Storykeeper, and it was fantastic. Our game masters were also amazing! I can't remember their names, but they made the experience awesome. Shoutout to them!! I can't say too much, but please just do one of their rooms and have fun! We definitely did. :D read more

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Locurio Escape Rooms provides a unique escape room experience that I would highly recommend (though would also recommend one room over the other.) On a recent trip with my family, we decided to do both of the available escape rooms at Locurio based on the great reviews. For the uninitiated, they do a great job of orienting those to the escape room mechanics and provide plenty of interaction/opportunity for hints to keep the rooms going when stuck. The Vanishing Act (5/5): Based around the mysterious disappearances of a group of assistants to a certain magician, there is a great mix of reasonable mechanical and technical puzzles that truly made this room feel close to perfect! Very few clues felt like red herrings and nothing too out there to make it feel impossible. Our group really enjoyed this! The Storyteller (4/5): This was definitely the more difficult room, but also felt like the puzzles seemed a little bit more of a reach. While some of the technical aspects of this room were neat, it did become frustrating at points. Overall, a unique room but was not as satisfying due to the high need for hints. Thankfully was able to find street parking several blocks away both times. However, there was also the Fremont Farmers Market on one day so be aware street parking may be difficult on that day! Despite not enjoying The Storyteller as much, I would highly recommend the Locurio Escape Rooms! read more

A TIME HAD AT LOCURIO! I will start this review by starting that I am an escape room master. Between my partner and I, we've done over 100 escape rooms; weirdly, we never attempted Locurio until tonight! The reviews never lie yall! Of all the escape rooms I've done, this one takes the top spot. All great escape rooms have the following: - Difficult, yet intuitive puzzles - Locks - Red Herrings - A few hints - A stellar staff Locurio has all this and more! From amazing staff members, to puzzles that you think you know how to solve, but have to be smart about how to actually open it, Locurio has proven it's the best escape room in the world! All in all, I give this establishment 5/5 would recommend!! P.S. Shout out to Teal! Plus, their staff is super friendly and cool! Shout out to Teal read more

We played the Storykeeper and it was amazing, very immersive incredible sets, good puzzles! I really enjoyed the costumes and the hint system. There was a great variety of puzzles including physical puzzles, logic puzzles, and teamwork puzzles. The game masters were awesome and there acting within the rooms was incredible and really set the tone and put this room above other rooms! Highly recommend! read more

Locurio Escape Rooms - Escape Games Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wife and I are enthusiasts that try to do the best room in each city we visit and this is definitely a top 3 ever for us. Incredibly immersive with the best live actor we've ever had, the puzzles were very unique and fairly difficult, 10/10 room read more

Super creative puzzles and great for people who want to be really challenged. We did the Vanishing Act. Great variety of puzzles and without giving away too much, great themes that you'll be surprise about (and possibly fear if you're short on time). One of the best escape rooms I've ever done and they pack so much in one room without excessive repetitive or mindless tasks (ex. collecting). And I mean literally almost everything is a clue which is awesome. We completed this with a group of 6 and loved how everyone had a chance to be involved as it required multiple perspectives to solve some of the puzzles. Big thanks to the staff who stay in character while providing hints. They do a great job of letting you struggle a bit before offering a hint so you feel like you're not dragged to the finish line. There was one part of puzzle that we have no idea how anyone would solve but maybe people who are experienced would pick up on this, but definitely need one of those hints for completion as we never experienced a problem like that before. This room is still kept in good condition so the whole experience was very smooth (some escape rooms have things that are falling apart or don't respond as they should). Highly recommended for anyone, first timers or experienced groups! I think at least 4 people would make the Vanishing Act enjoyable. Hope to come back as we truly had a great time. Thank you!! read more

What a fun experience! We had a such an amazing time!!! We did the storykeeper and were able to finish, but it was definitely challenging yet so much fun, not a dull moment and zero idea what to expect. Strongly recommend! read more

There is a reason this has consistently been a 5-star puzzle room. We tried to make a reservation several times but it's tough to get in as they are often booked solid - which is great or them! And sooooo well deserved. We finally had the opportunity to experience and it did not disappoint. Beautifully curated rooms, unique actor interactions, difficult but doable puzzles and an all around FUN theme and experience! Will be back to do the other room/s as soon as we are able. Well done Locurio, well done!!!!!! read more

Wow, best escape room I've done! Trying not to spoil anything here/ the entrance and location is a bit odd since it looks and feel like apartment buildings, but it works out really well. Things were explained to us, and it was rather interactive as well- both the tech and the "puzzles." Ultimate teamwork here to escape. Really fun- mentally and very eye pleasing. If there was another game and if I was back in the area, I'd def go again! read more

I can't recommend Locurio enough. The staff are amazing at their jobs and are super personable and friendly. They really get into character and know exactly when to offer help without being too pushy. There's only 2 rooms and my group opted to try The Storykeeper (as we only had 4 and the other room recommended a minimum of 6 people). They also have an outdoor game where you wander about the area, kind of like a scavenger hunt? I was also told they have another game that they offer to larger groups (think 20-80 people and murder mystery dinner-esque but with spies and no deaths). They rarely run it, but they recently did one at a wedding. I thought that was a fabulous idea and as someone who is obsessed with escape rooms, I would TOTALLY be down for this as a wedding activity. The games are private, so it's just you and your group. You can tell that a lot of thought and detail went into all the props and puzzles. Our game was 70 minutes long and cost about $60/person. It was money well spent and I really felt like I was immersed in the story. I'm also 99% sure that staff gave us an extra 5 minutes to solve the puzzles as we were so close to escaping, but they played it off like we still had 1.5 minutes to spare. If you love escape rooms, I would highly recommend this activity. read more

Wow! What an amazing escape room. The puzzles were very clever. The set decoration was very professional. Literally have no complaints. One of the best escape rooms if not the best escape room I've ever done. read more

Locurio Escape Rooms - Escape Games Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Years ago I saw a list of the top escape rooms in the world. Locurio was on it and since then I've had this place bookmarked waiting for the day that I can visit with a group of people. I finally had that chance. Locurio is located in the Fremont neighborhood near the Fremont Bridge. There is no private lot but there is street parking around the area. You can also get here by bus as there are a couple bus lines that take you very close. They joke that the first puzzle is finding the actual place because map directions will take you to the part of the building facing the street. However, to get to the actual entrance follow the signs to an alleyway between Aesop and Mod Pizza and go down the stairs. It'll then be on your right. The escape room that is ranked as one of the world's best is The Storykeeper. We didn't do that one this time; instead we did The Vanishing Act but I knew that it would be great as well. We had 70 minutes to complete the puzzle and its difficulty level is considered hard. They refer to the rooms as puzzle rooms instead of escape rooms because you're not trying to "escape" but instead you're trying to solve the puzzle to the story. I won't spoil the details but with a group of 7 people we were able to complete the puzzle with 10.5 minutes remaining and the entire experience was amazing! The puzzles were well thought out and complex and the storyline was compelling. The price per person for The Vanishing Act is $40 and for The Storykeeper is $45. I would love to come back and try The Storykeeper next time. The prices are well worth the quality of the "escape" room and the puzzles. If you have a group of 6-8 people this is a fun activity to test out your puzzle solving skills! read more

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Great escape room! Our group had a blast, the sets were incredibly high quality and the puzzles had good variety.

4 of us went for the vanishing act and really enjoyed it. I was extremely skeptical as it was my first time at an escape room but it did not disappoint! read more

Super thoughtful and immersive rooms. My favorite escape room place in Seattle. Theatrical and a nice variety of types of clues. Challenging but also very memorable. read more

We had the most amazing time completing the "Storykeeper" room! The actors and staff were amazing, the storyline was great and the puzzles were definitely challenging and fun! I've now done both escape rooms at Locurio and hope they add more because I would love to go again! They also made us feel quite safe by requiring all staff and participants wear masks. They also required proof of COVID vaccine or proof of negative COVID test before starting. There was also hand sanitizers readily available for use. Highly recommend Locurio! read more

Locurio Escape Rooms - Escape Games Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I took a group of teenaged girls, and they had a great time! The puzzles were just right and the character actors who helped with clues were fantastic! The sets were intricate and the puzzles were varied. It's a great way to spend time with your crew! read more

Incredible and immersive room. Don't be turned off by the high price, they pack a lot into one experience. This isn't for the faint of heart, you will have to work really hard to reach the end. I had a blast as an out of town visitor and recommend any locals to check it out. read more

Had a great time here! Our group of 6 did the Vanishing act. Staff were really nice with giving us the intro and support. I think the puzzles were great and just challenging enough for us. We had only 4 minutes to spare!! Surprised we made it! We had a really fun time and will come back again! read more

It was our first escape room. The storyline was great, they let you struggle but then offered tips at the right time. Fun group memories!

I rarely review non-food places, but need to shout out Locurio for the best escape room I've ever done! It's not just a room, it's an experience! It includes live characters, digital tech, and an incredible storyline. We did The Storyteller with just four people and even though you can do with just two, I recommend having at least four to split up the clues. It was a fantastical journey through the course which it's so intricate and had so many handmade details, I truly thought the experience justified the expensive price ($55/pp for four). Worth the money - way better than some $35-$40 rooms I've done. The staff is awesome! The entrance is pretty hard to find, but basically, it's next to the lower entry/exit of the Fremont Vintage Mall. If you're on the street, go down the stairs next to Aesop. read more

Locurio Escape Rooms - Escape Games Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Locurio is really awesome! Big thanks to Nate, Eric and our wonderful actress who played Jak in our Storyteller room (did not get her name but she was really enthusiastic!) for accommodating us for our visit in Seattle! We were stoked to try this room and it definitely delivered! The room itself is very immersive and you do truly feel like you're in a tale! The mechanics of the room were great and the puzzles were very clever! For someone who has done a good amount of escape rooms I was stumped for many of them although they were pretty straight forward when you did understand the assignment! I would recommend 3-4 people for this room because there's quite a lot going on, my partner and I played with just us two and had to do separate puzzles to make up for time but that was fun too! :) Eric had a brilliant introduction and I love his energy too. Thank you to both actors for helping us through the story when we were stuck! We really appreciated it! Would love to try their other rooms! PS easiest way to get to the entrance is down some staircases that connect to the sidewalk and you'll see a gate where you can enter on your right and walk up to the second floor to see the entrance! read more

After doing the Storykeeper room a couple years back (which we loved btw)---we finally returned to do the Vanishing Act room! The experience was exceptional through and through. Mike, our wonderful game master was enthusiastic and set the mood with aplomb. The puzzles were challenging, thrilling, and just really really COOL in both mix and aesthetics. Locurio is truly the master of nonlinear puzzle rooms and a must stop for fellow escape room enthusiasts. My group is eagerly awaiting the launch of their new room! read more

I did "The Storykeeper" today with a group of 4 and I am dumbfounded at the level of creativity, attention to detail, and the sophisticated tech in this escape room! This is probably my 8th escape room and 3rd in Seattle and it takes the cake at #1! No spoilers but I am a big fan of their enthusiasm and storytelling. Exceeded expectations. A lot of surprises! Great flow to the story and very intricate yet fun puzzles that tease your senses! Encourages a ton of teamwork also!!! The level of difficulty is about a 4/5. Technology: 4.5/5 Set design: 5/5 Story: 5/5 Immersion: 5/5 Take note: proof of vaccination required at arrival. Masks required inside at all times. Restrooms available. read more

(No spoilers) The production value that goes into the room we did was wild. There was a perfect amount of atmosphere without distracting from the puzzles. They really transformed the room to make you feel immersed. The amount of cost, thought, and time that went into the clever puzzles was obvious with each one. If I ever go into an escape room and notice everything covered in locks I know it's not going to be a good room. This theory did not disappoint; most of their puzzles were electronically triggered through intuitive puzzles rather than just finding a key to the next lock. The pacing itself was pretty great as well. We figured out most of the clues in a good amount of time that didn't feel too quick/easy or too difficult. They had a fun way of giving hints without breaking the 4th wall which was nice. Additionally, if you didn't want to get the clues you didn't need to. Tip- If you do want a hint however, just say what you are doing out load (including lock guesses) and you may get a hint to whether it is the right direction We did the bookkeeper and as far as the storyline goes, we were not excited at first when buying it but as we went through the room it got much better. They explain the story at the beginning and this is one of my only gripes. The beginning explanation took a bit and could have been a bit more to the point. That being said, the actor was a fun edition especially later in the room. I have been to a fair number of escape rooms and this is now my favorite. Check them out! read more

Brilliant games. Storyteller is in the top 100 escape rooms in the world for good reason. Great puzzle design, fun flow, great characters. Stop reading and book read more

We had failed pretty hard at Storykeeper last spring (I was just having an off day, lol) and this past week we redeemed ourselves! The owner, Summer, went way above and beyond to make sure we could come back and play again, as well as give us a chance to play the other room too, The Vanishing Act. After playing both rooms to the end, I'm completely amazed at the story, the immersion, the set design, the stellar GM's and the INCREDIBLE puzzle design. The puzzles in both of these rooms pretty much left me speechless. Everything flowed so well, and all the puzzles felt like part of the story. The set design left me not wanting to ever leave, the rooms are so magical and SO freaking cool. I can't WAIT to see what new experiences Locurio is cooking up. If you're in Seattle looking for an escape room to do, Locurio needs to at the very top of your list. read more

This was an escape room like no other... The live actor component and gorgeously designed rooms set the stage for what became a truly immersive experience. The detailed original artwork was an added bonus. We had puzzle solvers of several abilities in our group and yet we all felt fully involved with the challenges and story that were presented. Highly recommended!!! read more

I am Matt, aka ESCAPE MATTSTER! ＼(^-^)／ LOVE all things escape room & puzzle game related! OFFICIAL SPEC - Game: The Vanishing Act Remote - Difficulty: Medium to hard. - Time duration: 90-120 minutes limit. - Capacity: 4 connections (maximum). Private booking. TL;DR... THE QUICK VERSION - Premise: Discover magician Noxmillian's secret in his dressing room before another one of his assistants vanishes. - Intro (and outro) video sequences gave the experience a cinematic vibe, a welcoming embellishment. - Decent production and set design showcased the game makers' attention to details. - Initial puzzles were non-linear and gen-1 dominant, these clever challenges leaned difficult. - Complexity and sophistication derived from multiple steps infused in each puzzle. - Narrative featured an unexpected and thrilling shift in tone, may not be suitable for children. - Splitting of important info among four Zoom connections required proper teamwork for success. - My subjective thoughts: 5 to 6/10 difficulty (team of 5), ideal team size of *EXACTLY 4 DEVICES*. THE TAKEAWAY I have a handful of other things I could praise Locurio for, (the awesomely helpful avatar, for example,) but let's keep this somewhat concise. Perhaps, what's most outstanding about "The Vanishing Act Remote" was that it was not just a mere modification of an preexisting on-site option. Rather, it is a carefully calculated and thoughtfully planned reinterpretation, reimagined and realized specifically for an socially-distanced, online crowd. And what a perfect act it turned out to be. Signing off, ESCAPE MATTSTER ＼(^-^)／ P.S. Should you have any questions about this specific escape room, or about anything escape room or puzzle game related, feel free to message me! read more

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On the pricier side but such a cool unique experience! We did the storyteller and with no spoilers, enjoyed the game mechanics, story and the live actor was a nice addition although I was just a bit nervous because I didn't want be completly wrong about something in front of them. Would highly recommend this for escape room lovers read more

We had an awesome time at the escape game " Vanishing Act". The staff was so nice and helpful. The game was really put together well. Will be back again. read more

Both their rooms are some of the best I've ever done!! My boyfriend and I have done over 30 escape rooms and these have to be hands down the top. The Storykeeper: the setting of this is stunning to say the least. We did it with just the both of us and we found it quite challenging. I would recommend going with more people (they recommend a minimum of 6 people) but if there's only two of you, still go for it haha. It's definitely worth the experience!! So much though and effort was put in to this room for sure The Vanishing Act: the setting of this room was also insanely nice!! Thought it was a little easier then storekeeper and might be a better option if you have less people but this is a must try room as well! Super excited about them having a 3rd room opening sometime this year!! read more

My friends and I traveled to Seattle area to mainly do escape rooms. All together for the weekend we did 4 escape rooms. Two at Locurio which was Vanishing Act and Story Teller. Story Teller was my favorite out of all of them. Both were great had a good amount of puzzles and riddles that almost took us the whole hour and kept our whole group busy. My favorite was definitely Story Teller. I don't want to give anything away about the rooms. The actors in each one were great. The communication between us and the game master was greta as well. Everyone there was very friendly. I highly recommend Locurio for those who like escape rooms. I hope they do come out with more rooms. now that one of our friends is a current resident in Seattle. We'll be back. You do meet in this weird alley. I did think it was sketch at first because we chose the late time slots at 7:30pm and 9:30pm So it was dark waiting in the alley. Don't worry it's safe! read more

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My group does a lot of escape rooms and Storykeeper was of the best we've done and it was somewhat challenging for the three of us. I personally loved the theme. The staff were also great. I highly recommend! read more

We chose Locurio due to the great reviews on Yelp. We picked Vanishing Act because it's the most difficult room. We DID escape but with less than a minute to spare. It's a 70 minute room and we definitely needed the extra minutes. I enjoyed the Game Master, she did a great job as the next magician's assistant and helped us along when she thought we were taking too long on a lock, gave helpful hints along the way. There were a couple of puzzles that were new to me and fun to solve. I always look for that because I've done so many escape rooms all over the US. While this room was fun and some of the puzzles were challenging, it's comparable to a lot of the rooms I've already done. There really wasn't anything different or anything that stands out, except maybe one or two puzzle that I've never seen before. They say that Locurio is the tenth best escape room in the world (maybe I misread - maybe just Seattle? Or west coast) so I was expecting the same production level as the rooms I've done in Orlando and LA where they use screens and music and lighting that makes you feel thoroughly immersed and this wasn't it. I've been to rooms that have scared the crap out of me just on their decoration and lighting alone. Or rooms that purposely make you feel more stressed as time keeps ticking by from the music/ sounds. I think the Story room probably has all the techy stuff because it has fantastic reviews and I kinda wished we had the time to check that room out. I paid a little over $47 per person for the room. I'd love to check it out in the future! read more

We played the Vanishing Act. It was hard for two people but we had fun doing it. The team was awesome and super supportive with all the tips we needed to get through most of the game. I cant wait to book another puzzle room with them. read more

The Vanishing Act was fantastic! Our team of 4 had a great time. We really appreciated the friendly staff who gave us the subtle but timely hints we needed to get unstuck and win the game. I'm excited to go try the other rooms! read more

I had the absolute pleasure to play both games at Locurio in Seattle this past weekend. This establishment definitely lives up to its TERPECA rankings, from the hospitality of the gamemasters and the talent of the actors. All of their rooms have a live actor component and are 70 min games. It's located in the quirky neighborhood of Fremont, so there's plenty of places to explore and eat and drink before or after your game. Some thoughts about each game: The Vanishing Act - A magic themed room where you explore a magician's dressing room, that then takes a bit of a turn. These are some of the most layered puzzles I've seen and really do require a deeper level of thinking to solve. The Great Noximillian did best our small team of two, but I still had a lot of fun. Definitely bring a larger group if you can. There is plenty of content to keep your team busy the entire 70 mins. Slight creep factor, so inquire ahead if concerned! The Storykeeper - OMG, this game has skyrocketed to my top 5! Don't want to spoil too much but the pages of the storybook truly come to life before your eyes. The actor did such a fantastic job, both delivering the scripted parts and his improv with us throughout the game. The puzzles are really fun and interesting and fit perfectly with the story. The hint system is quite unique! Also just wanted to shout out the owner Summer Herrick! She was so accommodating and in constant communication about any concerns we had. Fantastic customer service! read more