Lisa Spira

Newark, Weehawken

Editor-In-Chief at Room Escape Artist

Onomastician, and foodie with a room escape habit. Sometimes I compulsively fold paper cranes.

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Best of REA: May 2025

4 weeks ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

The month included 6 Golden-Lock winning reviews and some exceptional editorials. Plus, take a look at the RECON Speaker Sessions that were announced through the RECON newsletter. This summer, we’re hosting RECON – our escape room convention – online, so that it is accessible from anywhere in the world. The event is August 17-18th, 2025.
Escape Clue Athens - Lethal Decision 2 Hell Awaits [Review]

1 month ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

Walk, don’t runLocation: Athens, GreeceDate Played: February 1, 2025Team size: 3-5; we recommend 3-4Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutesPrice: from 40€ per player for teams of 3 to 29€ per player for teams of 5Ticketing: Private Accessibility Consideration: There was fog and strobe lights. It was also very loud. Emergency Exit Rating: We were locked in various spaces within the game. We’re unsure what fire escape measures there were, if any.
MyssTic Rooms - The Bird [Review]

1 month ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

The Hatchling Location: Brooklyn, New YorkDate Played: March 10, 2025Team size: 2-5; we recommend 2-3Duration: 60 minutesPrice: ranging from $47.50 per player tp $67.50 per player, depending on group size and day of the weekTicketing: Private Accessibility Consideration: At least one player needs to be able to step up, but also due to the small game space, players with mobility struggles should contact Myss Tic before booking.
Room Escape Artist

1 month ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

This is a bad news/ good news post. The bad news is that 3 folks who had purchased tickets to Escape, Immerse, Explore Montreal cannot attend. The good news is that we have 3 tickets available at a discount. This is your best chance to get into this previously sold out event. And because Escape Immerse Explore Montreal is so close, this is also the best deal you can get on a REA Tour ticket. Come join us in playing some of the top escape games in the world.
Best of REA: April 2025

1 month ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

This month we reviewed the top ranked escape room in the world… and it lived up to the hype. If you’re only going to read one piece this month, it should probably be that review. Although, I must say, all the pieces we’ve collected below are well worth a read/ listen. This summer, we’re hosting RECON – our escape room convention – online, so that it is accessible from anywhere in the world. The event is August 17-18th, 2025.
Sherlocked Homes - SHERLOCK MAZE 2 [Review]

2 months ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

Oh, it’s a mind palace!Location: Athens, GreeceDate Played: February 1, 2025Team size: 2-6; we recommend 3-4Duration: 105 minutesPrice: from 70€ per team for teams of 2 to 115€ per team for teams of 5Ticketing: Private Accessibility Consideration: low lighting at times, some minor sound effects, minor fogEmergency Exit Rating: [A] Push To ExitPhysical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints SHERLOCK MAZE 2 was a puzzle-focused game that delivered strong, layered puzzles in a moody environment.
Clockwise Escape Room - Candy Factory [Review]

2 months ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

The Candy MachineLocation: Oakland, CaliforniaDate Played: February 16, 2025Team size: 4-10; we recommend 4-5Duration: 60 minutesPrice: from $48 per player for teams of 2 to $36 per player for teams of 10Ticketing: Private Accessibility Consideration: None that we’re aware ofEmergency Exit Rating: [A+] No LockPhysical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints With a brightly colored, vibrant environment themed around sugar… our energy levels spiked the moment we entered Candy Factory.
On Sale Now! RECON 25 Tickets

2 months ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

This summer, we’re hosting RECON – our escape room convention – online, so that it is accessible from anywhere in the world. It event is August 17-18th, 2025. Tickets are on sale now!Whether you’re an owner, creator, or player, we’re producing an event that you’ll get a lot out of. We hope you’ll attend. Learn more about RECON here.
Phantom Peak - JonaCon (Season Update) [Reaction]

2 months ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira

When in London… Phantom Peak. We loved Wintermas when we visited in 2023, so with an impromptu visit to London this spring (2025), we definitely wanted to experience another season and see how this delightful, interactive world had evolved. (For more details about Phantom Peak, check out our original review.)At the time of our first visit, Phantom Peak had recently introduced a closing ceremony to put a bow on the hours-long experience.
Eliviascape - Judgement Day (Le Jour du Judgment) [Review]

2 months ago | roomescapeartist.com | Lisa Spira |Peih-Gee Law |Sarah Mendez |Sarah Méndez |David Spira

The jury has a verdictLocation: Québec City, Québec, CanadaDate Played: March 2, 2025Team size: 2-8; we recommend 3-4Duration: 75 minutesPrice: $40 CA per player (student pricing is also available)Ticketing: Private Accessibility Consideration: Some light fogEmergency Exit Rating: [A+] No Lock Physical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints “Few games utilize an interactive medium like Judgement Day.