![]() ![]() It was probably one of the fastest hours of my life, as every second was spent either trying to find a clue, solve a clue or wonder why I wasn’t smart enough to do one of the aforementioned options. While one person was feeling around the door-frame, another was searching cabinets while others were punching numbers into the combination lock, helping us find clues faster. Having a larger group definitely worked to our advantage as it allowed us to cover more ground. I won’t tell you where the clues are, but here’s a free hint: if you want to do well, work with your team. There were about 20-25 clues in all and no prior knowledge was required to solve them-everything you need is right there in the room. The experience is supervised the whole time, so when you get stuck, you can hold up a placard saying “hint please” (you get three) and a tip will appear on the screen, helping move you onto the next clue. Cabinets were opened, sofa cushions searched and potted plants unearthed, all in the quest to find combinations, puzzle pieces and anything else that could help us get out of the room. Having the unrelenting countdown on the small TV screen put us in a determined frenzy, turning the room upside down (without causing irreparable damage of course), trying to find clues. If you want to see a group of journalists work quickly, give them a deadline. After a short video, explaining what to do (find the key and escape) and what not to do (dismantle furniture, wreck the place), the hour-countdown began. And while the premise of escape rooms is simple, escaping is not. We were charged with the task of searching out clues, unlocking locks, and decoding puzzles, all in an effort to find the key to let us out. We opted for the Apartment Room to fit our team of eight editors turned aspiring escape artists. The Mineola site features five themed-rooms, including the Interrogation Room, Subway and Prison, which can fit two to 12 people. ![]() There are several escape room locations throughout New York City and a couple on Long Island, with Can You Escape? LI being the only year-round Nassau location. Since opening in Mineola a year and a half ago, Can You Escape? LI has gained popularity among all age groups, especially with those looking for a creative night out, team-building activity or party idea. Or perhaps it was just curiosity that drew them all to Can You Escape? LI, where guests are locked in themed-rooms and have one hour to escape by finding clues and solving puzzles. I guess it’s safe to say my coworkers like or at least can tolerate me, because when I asked if they wanted to be locked in a small room with me, they agreed. When we unlocked the □ to the 1st room only to find another room we needed to escape from, I definitely had an “uh oh, we’re in trouble” moment lol.Anton editors test their skills at Can You Escape? LI No editors were harmed in the making of this article. I had read in a previous review that all of the puzzles were of the single room variety. One thing that was a nice surprise was that The Grimm Escape was a multi-room puzzle. She was there as a guide to answer questions and will provide as much or as little help as your group asks for. The Puzzlemaster is in the room with you the entire time and will not force clues on you. However, we were given some pretty significant clues that, without receiving, I don’t think we’d have competed the puzzle in time. We tried our luck with The Grimm Escape and completed it with about 5 or so minutes to spare. She was college-aged, professional, and made the experience fun. We arrived about 30 minutes prior to our scheduled appointment and were briefed by our Puzzlemaster for about 15 minutes on what to expect. Ive wanted to participate in Escape Room experience for quite a long time, and visiting Puzzle Break LI with a large group of about 16 family members ranging in age from 33 to 17 was my first opportunity.
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