Had a great experience with two 10 year olds doing the recommended entry level which was unique and fun. The kids were engaged and needed a little help but were proud of their accomplishments. We escaped! We would go back and try another level. The staff was engaging and patient with the kids. read more

Unique and excellently designed escape rooms! All the games are engaging and simply fun -- well worth the trip outside of Boston!

Amazing experience, the room was fun and creative, but what really made it was the staff. We went in for our son's 5th birthday and they hid custom touches in the room that were actually a part of the escape! They also hid a birthday card and balloon in there and had a piece sing happy birthday. We can't recommend them enough. Thank you for the best escape room we have ever done, and for making his birthday! read more

We completed Assistant 2.0 and The Observatory back to back, and they were two of our favorite rooms all time! Each had unique puzzles and creative paths to work through the rooms. The game masters put a lot of care and attention into making these challenging but smooth experiences. We highly recommend doing both rooms! We were successful with a team of two, but they would also be great for 3-4 people. Check them out when you're in the area! read more

amazing! Came back after wonderful "DJ Death"game to an "Assistant 2.0" and was surprised yet again. Very thoughtful, challenging yet logical design, lots of unique pieces and incredible amount of love and labor that went into the place. Cannot say enough good things, especially for someone who played a lot of games. Highly recommend but would suggest DJ Death for for first timers though you won't go wrong either way. Will come back for the Observatory! read more

Myself and five friends played Assistant 2.0. Highly recommend -- it was a very enjoyable experience with good puzzles and a great guide. We plan to go back soon. read more

Absolutely 5/5 star rating!!!!! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience playing "The Assistant." We have done a handful of other escape rooms in the past, so this was not our first experience playing an escape room. Gate Escape provided a unique and thoughtful originality, and fun level of challenge. We are excited to play them all! Highly recommend. read more

The Gate Escape - Escape Games Near Me - Leominster, Massachusetts

This was our first time going to an escape room. Family of four. We had a blast. Fun challenges. Really makes you think and work together, but we got through it with the subtle hint of our guide. Really fun! We will have to come back for the 90-minute version. read more

Amazing!!!! We did the Observatory and it was one of the best I've ever done. Our game master Lucas was amazing and talked to us for awhile afterwards, explaining the game. If you are an escape room expert, come to Gate Escape! read more

My husband and I just completed all 3 rooms at The Gate Escape in Leominster, MA. We consider ourselves enthusiasts, having completed ~35 rooms in the past 3 years. First, I will start off the review by saying that Rene is one of the most passionate and friendly escape room owners and Game Masters that we have ever met. He clearly puts his blood, sweat, and tears into every inch of these rooms. Next, let me go through a brief pro/con for each room in the order we played them in: DJ Death Pros: This room is just a great time. Between the soft ball puzzles and the amazing soundtrack, I can't imagine anyone not having a great time in this room. There was enough of a mix of mental and physical that it really made the time fly. Cons: as a team of 2, we completed this whole room in about 34 minutes. Not too bad for a 45 minute room, but had we come with a larger group it may have fallen a bit short. The Assistant Pros: A nice, vanilla escape room. I can see this being an amazing time for a big group for a night out. Nothing was too crazy difficult and several of the puzzles were nonlinear so everyone could be working in different parts of the room instead of all clustered up waiting. Cons: Probably our own bias, but not ideally suited for just a pair. There was a lot of searching that ate up tons of time, and there wasn't a strong sense of flow from one puzzle to the next. There were also a few solutions that felt like a bit of a stretch. The Observatory Pros: we came specifically for this room because it was hyped to have a unique reveal and it definitely did. We did this one with a larger group (6) and it kept everyone busy for almost the full 90 minutes. It really forced teamwork but also allowed everyone to have individual moments to shine. Cons: could use a bit of refinement. One puzzle in particular had way too many elements involved in the solution, in our opinion, and people were getting frustrated. With a couple simple tweaks it easily could have been one of the best puzzles (and rooms) that we have done. Overall, I would highly recommend that you give The Gate Escape a try if you're ever in the area. It's definitely a good time and a great way to spend an hour or two with family and friends. If you only could choose 1, I'd recommend DJ Death for smaller groups and The Assistant for larger. I would save The Observatory for those escapers who have a few rooms under their belt. read more

Beyond AMAZING! We are still talking about how greathe experience was. The game was challenging, engaging, and great mix of puzzle types. The physics of the room still blows my mind. The gentleman who hosted the game is such a delight and clearly loves what he does - it was infectious! It is clear a lot of love went into the design of the game and it didn't go unnoticed. We are excited to do another room soon - thank you! read more

We came to escape the room with only 5 people and finished the game with over 5 minutes left to spare. We chose the professor assistant puzzle. The owner was very attentive during the game and we needed only a few nudges. He obviouly cares a great deal for the games during discussions both before and after. The puzzles were entertaining and enough of them to keep it fun, plus it seemed to flow nicely. 5-6 people is perfect. The puzzles could be broken up during some of the game and everyone added to the solution. Would return for another room. read more

We had a great time in the DJ Death room. The choice of music was fantastic!!!! The host was terrific and even though we were late because we got lost, he still let us in and was super nice. BTW we got out in 33 minutes. (Our best time yet) I highly recommend this place! Been to a few others that are not as good. The puzzles are challenging and clever but not impossible. It's turning into a tradition that we do for Mother's and Father's Day. Love love love it. read more

I've done about 90 rooms so it was a joy to encounter some really cool and innovative stuff at Gate Escape. Both the Assistant and the Observatory are tons of fun, but the latter is their more award winning room. The owner was also really friendly, accommodating, and great to chat with. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Rene may be the most passionate, enthusiastic, friendly game operator / owner we've ever met. His love of escape rooms shines in his demeanor, conversation, and desire to build unique games. We had a blast playing The Assistant and The Observatory as a couple (though for optimal gameplay, I'd recommend 4+ players). The games contained fun, interesting puzzles within elaborate, hand-built sets. I appreciate how he continually takes in customer feedback to clarify and smooth gameflow. The puzzles were challenging, but fair and clued appropriately. The Assistant is also the first lab-themed escape room we've played that did NOT include the Periodic Table - bonus points for originality! For context, I've played ~200 escape rooms. read more

First time here, second time doing it. Got a little lost trying to find the place but was greeted and took right in. Overall it was a fun experience, harder than other i did but clues are given if asked! read more

We went to The Gate Escape on a whim and were so impressed that we were eager to get back as soon as we could. We did The Assistant and The Observatory so far and look forward to getting back to do Dr.Death. The owner is incredibly personable and creative which is evident during the game as well as after. The rooms encourage team work and communication making it a great opportunity for fun family bonding or company outings. I was apprehensive because I'm definitely not one for small spaces or feeling "stuck" but I had an absolute blast both times and if you work as a team and don't overthink things you will too! read more

Fabulous experience! I was blown away by the ingenuity of The Observatory (and it's hard to impress me with engineering surprises). Two really fun rooms that will delight both expert escapers and newbies alike. Can't wait to return for DJ Death. The charming owner, Rene, is worth the trip to Leominster alone! read more

We had such a nice time together trying out this escape room as our very first one. I thought everything was well thought-out and clear. The owner was very friendly; we could tell how passionate he was about the business. Very cool! We would definitely recommend to friends and also come back to try the second room. read more

We had an awesome time! The room was challenging and fun. We did it in about 45 minutes with four people. Very well thought out puzzles! We hope to go back to play the DJ Death room! read more

We escaped from "The Assistant" on Saturday night. I was a great experience all around! The room was very well laid out with a lot of detail. There was a lot to do, but without being overwhelming, so each member could work on different things while still working as a team for the common goal. As great as the room was, the staff was even better. Can't wait to come back and do the other rooms there!!! read more

I would consider myself an escape room enthusiast. I have done escape rooms all over Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I was fortunate enough to BETA test The Assistant at The Gate Escape in December 2016. Our group of 4 included two people who had never experienced escape rooms before. We had a blast! The puzzles consisted of numerical, physical and visual. My favorite puzzle was one that I have never seen before in that particular context. The theme is well-imagined and executed. The owner is very friendly and really wants players to enjoy themselves. I look forward to returning for the next room! read more

This was our second visit here. After just bearly becoming "The assistant" to Dr E.R. Bridge, we decided to take on DJ Death. This was a very fun escape room full of puzzles and challenges. A unique escape room experience. read more

This Escape Room is a blast!! The owners are friendly and welcoming!! The puzzles are challenging and fun!! Even though we did not make it out... we had so much fun and look forward to new rooms in the future!! Give this room a shot... you will Not be sorry!! read more

Had a great time at this escape room. Took my friends who had never done an escape room before and we were able to get out within 40 minutes. Had new and fun puzzles to solve and really enjoyed the enthusiasm of the guy who created it. My friends were super happy to finally do an escape game and we're hoping he creates a new room to do soon! read more

Highly recommended! My friends and I keep planning too try new rooms. We have done The Assistant and DJ Death, both very creative and fun!

Both the observatory and the assistant were great! This was our 58 and 59th escape rooms and they completely stand out as one of the best designed and most fun rooms we have done. The designer put so much love into his work and it shows. Truly outstanding original well crafted rooms. We cannot recommend them enough for anyone novice to expert. Great job! read more

Went with the kids and had a great time. We did the scientist's office and it was challenging and fun. I have done one other escape room - in Boston - but this one was better. I would recommend this one as a really good evening out for a family or for couples looking for something different to do. read more

What an awesome escape room experience! Great room, great puzzles and extremely gracious host! Brought a group of friends some experienced and some new to escape rooms and everyone left having an absolutely marvelous time! Highly recommended!!!! read more

This was my first escape room experience and it was a blast! I'm totally hooked and would love to do another one. It's great with a group of friends. My group included a ten year old and he had as much fun as the adults. read more

My first escape room. Very cool. Not too easy. My group finished in under the hour. Would recommend!!! Great Job!!!!!

I've been to 3 escape rooms prior to this. They didn't hold a candle. This was well thought out with intricate detail & a TON of fun!

Great room, very cool quests! I went with my friends today and two of them were new to escape games, and now they are addicted. Waiting for new rooms at gateescape to come again and again. read more

Our group visited The Gate Escape for the first time last week. We are not new to playing escape rooms, as we consider ourselves enthusiasts and have played most of the rooms in the area, but we were impressed by our experience here, and even consider this our favorite room played thus far! "The First Assistant" was a pleasure to meet, and our time in the room went quickly and smoothly. The room was creatively done with submersion elements, and there was a good mix of quality puzzles. We had a lot of fun, and were happy that we "escaped" before our time was up (even though we were stumped at one point and were doubting our success!). We had a little time to chat with the owner afterwards and talk about the room and process, and we left happy about our experience here. It's very easy to see that the owner has put a lot of effort and care into designing the room and entire experience! We will gladly return to play again when the second room opens soon! read more