Company Чеширский код (ИП Фомина Е.С.)

The escape room is atmospheric and a bit gloomy; the sets and transitions make you feel like you’re in a tower. The puzzles fit the theme and aren’t the easiest, the mechanisms worked without a hitch, and hints were only given on request—and they were themed as well. We celebrated a birthday there—after the game we were greeted with cake and tea, and the surprise worked out perfectly. For directio... Expand

We replayed the escape room after a few years and left disappointed: some of the signature elements were gone, and the operator kept giving unsolicited hints, breaking the immersion. The final mechanism didn’t work; they just talked us through the exit. If the game is broken, it’s better not to run it—our overall impression was ruined.

The locations are interesting and interactive, but several props were broken, which made us waste time and think we were doing something wrong. We paid quite a lot, and the attendant said the quest is old and visitors are few these days. The overall impression is marred; I can’t recommend it.

This was my third escape room; after performance-style rooms I did miss having a live actor, but the game itself is solid and atmospheric. The puzzles are interesting; one was overcomplicated—we pried open a radiator with a candlestick and then spent a long time closing it back up. The transition into the finale deserves special props. Recommended.

The mafioso 2000s vibe and the bar are crafted so well you forget about reality. There are many unusual design choices and thoughtful little details; transitions are interactive, and hints via the phone are delivered delicately. Both newcomers and experienced visitors will have plenty to do, with emotions to spare.

The briefing was lackluster; the host was clearly nervous and the delivery came off dry. They said the quest was non-linear, but in practice almost everything followed a single path. A prop even broke, and they just gave us a hint over the phone. We got a couple of scares even though it isn’t a horror genre, but overall it was engaging and we finished on time — decent for a first experience.

The team was thrilled with the ambience and sound; we finished in 58 minutes. It felt like a fairly challenging quest; I recommend going in a group of four or more—up to seven works fine as well.

A very challenging and varied quest; at times it really blows your mind—you need exceptional attentiveness. Thanks to Lena—without her careful hints it would have been much harder. It’s best to come well-rested and focused.

A very stylish mafia vibe, like diving into the 1920s. Phone-delivered hints are on point and don’t kill the thrill, and the transitions between rooms are awesome. Not scary, but there’s plenty of adrenaline; the photos with the tommy gun at the end are fantastic.

Overall I liked it, but there was a slight sense of incompleteness. The puzzles are diverse and mostly solved through attentiveness; the phone-based hints are convenient. We asked for help because some things didn't trigger properly on the first try.