Tesla's Curse

We went to 'The X-Files', ended up at 'Tesla's Curse' and suddenly discovered it was the exact same quest. They only changed the name and the backstory, while the rooms and puzzles were identical. The website didn't mention this, and it even cost more than advertised. Very unpleasant.

The whole escape room saga started with a mess: our booking was either lost or mixed up, and we were greeted by a very young operator. Inside, the walkie-talkies were picking up other people’s chatter, and the hint was delivered to us in an envelope by someone who simply walked through all the rooms. So much for immersion — we won’t be coming back.

We were going to “Asylum for Killers,” but due to an operator’s mistake we ended up on “Tesla.” Inside, the game master came in several times to fix mechanisms; radio replies were hit-or-miss, and we could hear another team’s game through the wall. At the end they even rushed us out. Zero emotions except irritation.

The quest felt empty to me: locks upon locks, not much logic, the connection to Tesla is tenuous—mostly math and mechanics. Some of the props are just for show, and one small room never even came into play. A couple of puzzles unlocked early, which made the storyline fall apart.

Beautifully designed, but the puzzles didn't grab us. There are lots of items with instructions that aren't used at all. We were greeted without any enthusiasm—basically, "you're the tenth today." And what really killed it was that, because of the neighboring game, we weren't let into one of the rooms—strange route synchronization.

Very poor impression. Unfriendly staff; I had to beg for my change, and hints were shoved under the door with ready-made answers. You can constantly hear the neighboring quest, and the administrator walked behind us, rearranging the props. Nothing but keys and codes—no atmosphere, no comfort.

The four of us girls finished in 38 minutes. The puzzles are varied and mostly logical; Tesla fans will enjoy the references. It was missing a final flourish in Tesla’s style—we wanted a more spectacular ending.

The organization was a mess: they mixed up the reservation, so we started later. The host came into the rooms a couple of times and distracted us, which really threw off the rhythm. The decor is nice, but the overall impression was spoiled.

Wonderful old-lab atmosphere—warm glowing tubes and formulas everywhere. The puzzles are at times challenging but logical, and the electrical gizmos really elevate the experience. Just right for an evening out with friends—not scary and very engaging.

The puzzles were varied, we had to think, and the staff helped promptly. We would have liked a tougher finale, and the soundproofing could be improved—we could hear the neighbors. Overall, we're satisfied.

After the strong previous escape rooms from this same team, we expected fireworks, but got a dull, not particularly logical story. Too much filler, no atmosphere, and in the middle of the game the host even had to swap out a dead battery. Very disappointed—you can do better.

“Tesla’s Curse” left a good impression: high-tech puzzles and a strong atmosphere. On the downside, poor soundproofing—voices from the neighboring room broke immersion. A great option for beginners; we finished in 58 minutes.

It was our first escape room, and we had a blast! The staff were friendly, they didn’t hold back with the hints, and the little lab critter was adorable. The electricity experiment was neat and impressive—we left with a smile.

A quest with an emphasis on mechanics; at times quite interesting, but it feels more "for guys." The girls didn’t always know what to do, and the ending didn’t make sense. Overall, we liked it, but there’s room for improvement.

Too many padlocks and unnecessary items; a couple of times we looked for logic where there wasn’t any. The connection to Tesla is noticeable in places, but I wanted more. A couple of mechanics are really cool, and that’s why I gave it an average rating.