Disclaimer: I work at another escape room in the twin cities not affiliated with Enigma. Ive also done over 50 rooms.I had a very good time at Enigma doing the Istanbul Gambit. We had a mixed group of adults and kids. Even with a hug group, everyone was able to contribute and have fun. The owner/game master was fun and gave us a hint when we were confused even though our time was good. The room itself was decorated well in theme. It contained a good combination of locks and electronics. The digital keypads also did not lock you out after a certain amount of tries (which was important with the kids ). They also had a bonus puzzle that isnt required but if we beat the room quickly then it adds to the mission! I really like that concept.They are in process of building their next room and I am very excited to play it!!

The escape room was awesome! It was definitely challenging and it was super fun. Our helpful guide at “head quarters” helped us when we were in need of a directions. If you want something to do for fun with your friends or family, definitely go here! No disappointments! Thanks again, and we will back when the new room opens!

We made a last minute reservation to this escape room and it did not disappoint. By far the best escape room we have done. The whole family got to be involved mom and dad with kids 9-16 all found it fun. Very well done and high quality with fun technology built in with a great story line. The developer was an incredibly nice guy and great at guiding you with clues if needed. Made it extremely fun for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Me and my family went and loved it! It’s so inventive and has a plot so your not just looking around. The mission control guy was awesome and so fun, they have another one coming soon and right when it opens we will definitely be there.

Totally intense and fun! Complexity, Adventure, and Intrigue all wrapped up and waiting to be experienced..... Unlock the secrets and move onto the next clue!!! Great fun for teamworking!!!

We had a blast playing The Istanbul Gambit! We had a group of four and there were so many clues and codes to break, we were all kept busy trying to escape. The game master was helpful and gave fun clues a few times when we got stuck. We made it out with a minute to spare! This wasnt my first time doing an escape room so I can say this one was REALLY fun!

This was probably in the top 3 best escape games Ive ever been at. The attention to detail and the whole experience was top notch. We totally enjoyed ourselves.

We had a blast! So well planned, creative, challenging, and super fun. Our group would all highly recommend! ️ Thank you!

The escape room was a blast. The escape room has different objectives, not just escape the room. Puzzles were challenging but not impossible.

A great time was had by all! This was our first time in an escape room and this was a terrific experience. We had 6 people ages 15-49. There were clues and puzzles for every level. We cant wait for the new room to open so that we can go back!

We took my sixteen year old son here for his birthday. We met the owner/designer of the escape room challenge. We all had a great time, it was challenging and fun, and we would all highly recommend this as a night out. They are designing a second escape room, and we a looking forward to completing that adventure as well.

Loved the escape room! The creator is brilliant!!!

I would definitely recommend this place!! My group had so much fun! This was everyone’s first time doing an escape room and we were able to escape with one minute remaining. Such a great experience, I would recommend having at least 6-8 people in a group because it really helps to have different thinkers in the room. They did mention that in a couple of months they’ll be having a Pirates of the Caribbean theme and hopefully two more themes in the next year or two.

Not just an item search.This room really tested our mental agility and calm under pressure.Im not an intellectual or very creative but this had puzzles that was mainly about attention to detail.The room has some technological features that greatly added to the immersion.Loved it!!!

It was our first time, and we loved it!! The creativity and quality of the game was top notch, and the whole room was excellent. Spent some time speaking to the designer (forgot his name, but he is also the one who checks you in and out) and he told us about the authenticity of some of the room decor/game items, which really added to the experience. Anyways, highly reccomend this room, we were there with all the siblings, age 12-27 and everyone had a great time, we even made it out in 51 minutes. Knowing to read in Russian paid off

This was my third escape room (the other two were at other companies) and this was the best run room weve tried. Lots of puzzles, reasonable difficulty, great immersion.The game runner we had (Jeff) did an awesome job of making sure we didnt get hung up on a technicality (like resetting a lock) and offered clues at appropriate times without giving away the fun of the room.

Excellent!!! The room was amazing, nothing felt cheaply constructed, like I have seen in other escape rooms. All the puzzles were interesting and kept me engaged. There were hidden rooms, smoke machines with laser traps, keypad codes, radio messages and weapon consoles that with a video feed. Everything made it super fun!

Very well done escape room, very well thought out story, interesting puzzles, medium to high difficulty but hints are readily available if you get stuck, overall a fun experience

Really fun room! We completed the mission with 7 of us but did not have time for the bonus mission. I think with 10 people you would. Looking forward to the next one they are developing.

Best escape room in the state. Thoughtful story and challenges. Incredible.

Brought my family. 100% enjoyment rate.

Hidden gem of an escape room! The designers clearly have a lot of passion for their creations. I really enjoyed the multiple and bonus objectives, and the great story. I feel like the puzzles really were integrated into the story more strongly than I have seen in other cases. That really added to the game immersion.

My family and I just went through this. With this being my 6th escape room it is by far the best and most elaborate. The attention to detail is phenomenal. They incorporate a lot of tech which adds a level of immersion beyond simple locks. In fact most escape rooms I’ve been to have you opening 15 different pad locks. I only remember opening a few and there being other creative ways to achieve objectives. A++++

Loved this escape room! Did many ones and this was by far one of the most creative! Would highly recommend for you and your group to try this! I will definitely come back for the next one. Jeff was super amazing, you won’t regret coming here.

Great experience! Very immersive, fantastic puzzles, definitely a terrific time!

Really fun escape room, complete with excellent context and story for what you are doing. Its clear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into crafting the experience and its many puzzles. I hghly recommend this place!

The Istanbul escape room was top notch. Loved the story line and the room! Our handler, Jeff was awesome. We had such a fun time and cant wait to come back and try the rooms that are in process! I dont know how the scoring works, but it was exciting to have the current high score! No idea how long thatll last, but its exciting. Definitely recommend this place. The mens bathroom was apparently pretty gross, but everything else was great! Thank you!

Holy cow amazing!! I’ve done a handful of escape rooms, but this one hands down was the best. The themeing of the room was A+ The puzzles weren’t just locks and keys, they were more interactive and challenging. I cannot wait to see what other rooms they have coming. So much fun!!

This was such an awesome experience! My heart was pumping throughout the whole hour. Kudos to Jeff for an amazing job swing up the escape room. I cant wait until the other rooms are complete! Highly recommend and will be can again!

This guy designed and operates his own escape room, super impressive. Chain escape rooms are good and all, but if you want to support someone local and passionate this is the place to go. Theyre hoping to open a new room in December, and we will definitely be back.

Wow! So much fun! Really interesting and well put together. Our families had a blast working together to solve the clues and escape the room. An overall great experience. Well worth the $$.

I have been to a few escape rooms and this was by far much better than others I have been to. This place is attached to Whirly Ball (on the far right corner when you walk into the main doors). It is a small lobby, but if you have a large group you will probably wait in the massive area within Whirly Ball anyways. As for the room itself, they only have one up right now, but they have room for five and are working on their next one. The room was smaller than others, but the quality of props/construction was great! It felt like really being there instead of a room that was just themed. There was a solid story and the attention to detail was really impressive. This was also one of the few that dont lock you in, which was different. The game runner was friendly, helpful. We spent a while talking with him afterwards and he was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time really making it special. Would recommend to anyone who likes escape rooms!!

One of my favorite rooms of all time. Well thought out puzzles, beautifully designed, and completely immersive. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

So much fun! Really enjoyed this escape room you can tell a lot of thought went into its design. Jeff was awesome and really made sure we enjoyed our experience.

High level of fun. High production level. It was fun.

Dont be turned off by your lack of choice in a escape room. Yes they only have one room so far but it is the coolest escape room Ive ever seen. It was built and designed from the ground up to be an escape room, its not some office space decorated up and containing a bunch of locked containers. It really feels like you are in a bunker and the cool things youll discover separates this experience from any other escape room you have done. The back story is super detailed however its not just given to you, you have to piece it together from the clues and evidence youll find. I did this with a friend and even with 2 people we got through most of it without help, however the game master does a really good job with keeping track of the time and giving little hints into what direction you should be heading in order to complete the room on time. He would not outright tell you what to do unless you actually asked so it was much appreciated. My friend and I were lucky to be able to talk to the guy who designed and built the room (Im so sorry I cant remember his name) for about 20 mins after we were done and I was completely astounded by how much work and extra little details he had thought about to make this a believable experience. They dont actually lock you into the room so if you have to step out to use the bathroom or make a phone call you can. Also NO MATH PUZZLES! This is one of those things that I wish I could lose my memories just to be able to do it all over again, but instead I have to wait until they finish their other room. Seriously check this place out, you wont regret it!

Wow! Just finished & this escape room exceeded all expectations. Very well done. Highly highly highly recommend!!

This was an amazing experience. The time and effort that went into not only the setup of the room but the backstory show immensely. I went with a small group of 4 and I dont think we will stop talking about this for quite awhile. We are looking forward to the other rooms being finished. We will be back!

What an awesome room! Jeff is a great guy with extreme talent. The story line is nothing like Ive experienced with other rooms. This is our 15th room and we havent seen anything like it. We cant wait for his upcoming rooms!

We are big fans of escape rooms and have done quite a few- both of us agreed this is our favorite we have done. It’s a pretty new location so there is, as of this review, only one room, but the thought, care, heart, and detail put into it is phenomenal. It is a high quality adventure and we can’t wait for a new room to open so we can come back!!

Love it an absolute awesome experience! Cant wait for the next one.

Very fun. Went out of our comfort zone and had a good time.

I cant believe the Game Master made the storylines, props and puzzles by himself! This wasnt just about simply looking for keys in time, but an experience full of intriguing and novel puzzles that made it worth the full hour. I might visit again when the new rooms open!

We did the Istanbul Gambit escape room and it was super cool. The room was difficult, but not over the top. The props in the room were engaging and impressive. Loved all the puzzles and interactivity of the room.

Dude this was so much fun! Jeff did a FANTASTIC job and our squad of four had an absolute blast. 10/10 would recommend.

Best escape room Ive played, totally worth checking out!

They did an awesome job creating this escape room! We had a blast and will most definitely be coming back when new rooms are added. Thanks guys for a great time!

This was my favorite escape room experience by far! So many interesting puzzles to solve, and the interactive storyline just adds another layer to the fun. Kudos to the game developers for a creative design and immersive experience.

Nice place to have a party. Great tasting pizza

One room so far, but what a room it is. Really well built, great immersion, tons of puzzles. I recommend a group of at least 5. 10 for beginners.

First time going and it was amazing! Mind blowing

Very well designed! Lots of little details to pay attention to. Multiple objectives made the experience rewarding at different points. #teambigtimber

I can’t express how CLEVER and DETAILED the escape room is! Definitely will be back for the other rooms. My favorite escape room place.

Im editing my post. I posted 2 stars at first because of the neighbor Whiryball, but the experience in the escape room was amazing. Was entertained the whole time. Will be back for the next room when they finish.Whirlyball did apologize for the mishap and handled it nicely. Thanks.I will be back to try both Whirlyball and the new escape room.Jason

First ever escape room and it was super fun! Staff was really on top of things

Great room and great people to work with!

This was really fun. Good story. The guy who runs it is very cool.

I love escape rooms and this was the absolute best room I’ve ever done. Can’t wait for them to open more rooms.

So much fun and really well put together! Highly recommend!

The escape room is prime. Lots of effort in the details. Everything worked, really cool.

My first experience in an escape room and it was thrilling, clever, and I cannot wait for more challenges from Enigma Adventures!

Great production values and an immersive experience!

Absolutely fantastic! Very challenging, but very fun!

Amazing room, great staff

I never do reviews on anything but this place was fantastic I thought the escape room was going to be cheesy but it was the most fun I have had in a long time.

Was an awesome experience! Jeff waa awesome!

Alot the other franchise escape rooms rely to heavily on magnetic locks and less on the story line

Really well done, highly recommend checking it out.

Best Escape Room Ive been to, super fun!

Great escape!