A strange killing has taken place inside the dining car of the famous Orient Express train.
The victim, Johann von Schmidt, was a renowned artist, admired in Europe’s most elite circles for his incredible paintings.
Detective Pierre Le Blu needs you to crack the case, find the suspect, and stop the train before the killer gets away!
Step inside the dining car and search through the dazzling array of mysteries. But be careful, this ride has some surprises…
At least one parent or guardian, 18-yrs or older, is required to book Orient Express. Minors must be accompanied and actively supervised at all times inside the game.
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A friend and I escaped from the Orient Express room today and had SO MUCH FUN! The theming was incredible, the puzzles were cleverly integrated, and there were so many fun things to discover about the room. No spoilers, but there were definitely times when we gasped out loud and yelled, “WHOA that’s so cool!!”, much to the amusement of our game master. Speaking of which, Kellen, our Game Master, was amazing; so nice, fun, encouraging, and helpful. I will definitely be coming back to try the other rooms, and want to bring along all of my friends!!
I’ve done my fair share of escape rooms so my standards are a bit on the “picky” side now. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find this gem in the valley. I’ve been here three times now and I can’t wait for more of their rooms to open. The first time I took my two kids, 8 and 11, and we did Bonnie and Clyde’s Great Getaway. Then I came back twice more for date nights and did Houdini’s Hideout and Orient Express. I’ll get right to the point.
PROS
– The customer service is exceptionally accommodating and friendly. From the first time I called to book, to the lounge drinks before and after our game, I was impressed.
– The rooms themselves meet the hype that I read before going in. I’d rank Houdini’s and Orient as my favs, followed closely by Bonnie and Clyde. Houdini is on the more difficult end.
– Not going to spoil anything but there’s some very cool and clever stuff in both Orient and Bonnie and I’m still thinking it about days later.
– The décor convincingly matched the thematic arrangement of each room, including real period pieces from their respective eras. This helped to get me totally absorbed in the experience as I progressed through the games.
– The puzzles themselves fit with the narrative, which is a major plus in my book. You know those films with the endings that catch you by complete surprise, and you walk out wanting to watch it all over again to enjoy the thrill for a second time? That’s the feeling I had solving the puzzles. They were challenging and mysterious, yet intuitive, and they engaged that creative part of my brain that gets me just wanting to do more and more.
– I really love how the games are customizable in terms of difficulty, so I was able to play them with my kids and then also with adults later.
– They have a comfy outdoor lounge that is just beautiful at night and when I went there I was able to enjoy drinks before the games (and even see a couple random celebrities).
CONS
– It is by appointment only, so you can’t just walk-in and expect to play something. I learned this the hard way my first time going. Tip: book ahead of time so you can get what you want, as they tend to fill up fast.
– Parking is metered until 8 pm, not much anyone can do about this. It cost us a couple bucks. On the plus side, it’s close to their building and safe, so it isn’t really an issue.
Went for the first time recently. Signed up to do the Orient Express Room with a friend who had never done an escape room before (I have done upwards of 20). Upon entering you could immediately tell just how large the building really is, they use their space accordingly and it shows. Paperwork took roughly 1 minute, and they even had a complimentary coffee/water station!
Once everything was settled we were taken to our room and given a backstory. Our friend has just been murdered and we only had one hour to discover the truth!! The room was gorgeous, as I like to say, “A place for everything, and everything in its place”, it felt like I was really inside a cabin on the Orient Express. Once the clock started, my teammate and I were off, at first we were confident in our skills, we seemed to be moving at a decent pace.
But little did we know that we would be plunged deeper and deeper into a conspiracy that would send our heads spinning once the end result was revealed (we beat the room with barely 30 seconds remaining). After the mystery was solved, and a very cool Green Screen Picture was taken, we were invited to relax at their Outdoor Patio, a very large and spacious outdoor section with chairs and couches to rest on after a very Mental and Physical challenge.
To my surprise, and pleasure, I was able to meet and speak with the Owner (Jon) for about a half an hour, you can just tell from speaking with him that he is passionate about this business. He and his Wife were both very accommodating and genuinely interested in our opinions from our experience. Trust me when I say I could shower them with praise all day, but really, you just need to go and see for yourself. The price is fair (considering what you get in total experience), the people running the place are there to ensure you have a great time, the puzzles are smart and clever. But most important (to me anyway), the level of detail not only in the Decor, but for the actual pieces used to solve your mystery are seriously high quality stuff.
Seriously, there were at least two times in the room where I almost couldn’t believe the level of detail put into everything and I just ended up standing there dumbfounded (also probably lost like 2 minutes of time just standing going “Wooooow, can you believe this?!? How cool!!”).
They also do large parties where they can host 50+ people. Their back patio is also used to its fullest extent for events, capable of hosting parties, performances, food and drinks, Business Workshops, etc.. Moral of the story here I think is, A.) Go do an Escape Room at Architect Escape Rooms B.) If you need to host a party of 50 people, have it at Architect Escape Rooms C.) If you are just looking to go do something fun for an hour that stimulates your brain and doesn’t cost an Arm and a Leg, go do an Escape Room at Architect Escape Rooms, and finally D.) Go to Architect Escape Rooms.
Did the orient express. It was reasonably challenging and totally fun!
FUN!! We did The Orient Express, just my husband and I. Very creative. We used all 3 clues, and got out w 7 minutes to spare. We liked it better than Houdini.
The facility is very nice and professionally done. My 16 year old daughter and her friends did the Orient Express and found it challenging but not impossible thanks to the clues and guidance. Kellen was enthusiastic and a great leader. Thanks to her the booking and experience was very enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back. Thanks Kellen!!
We celebrated my husband’s 50th Birthday here this past weekend and had a blast!! The staff were amazing, the escape rooms were so fun and the Party lounge was the perfect place to continue our celebration with food, music, and the bar. We had a group of 14 and did the Orient Express and Bonnie and Clyde rooms! We all had so much fun!
What a fun birthday party idea for my 15-year-old granddaughter. The girls loved it! And Kellen was so fun and accommodating. We did the Orient Express room. Hope to do the rest of their rooms!
Wow! Back in March 2018, I played my 125th escape room in Orient Express with one other person. For a “low tech” room, I LOVE how everything made sense and was purposeful. The puzzles were logical. There are various number locks and key locks, but a nice variety. There is also reading involved, but not too much to where it gets frustrating.
Today, I played my 141st room in Houdini’s Hideout with two other people. I also very much enjoyed this room and I’d recommend it to others. I learned that they’ve made good changes in this room and in Orient Express since their opening. They are striving to bring the best experiences and it shows! Again, lots of locks and keys in this room, but they made it so fun, engaging, and immersive.
I can see seasoned players and first timers having a fun experience in both of these rooms! Looking forward to playing their third room and they have three more set to open in the future.
Kellen was our gamemaster back when we played Orient Express, but the owners ran our game for Houdini’s and you can see that they love what they do. Book their rooms today!
Played Orient Express. Cleverly designed room, good narrative, great for smaller groups, unique puzzles. The team is super friendly.
Highly recommend! Awesome experience! Appropriate for players of all skill levels. Staff was courteous and engaging. We had such a great time completing the first room (bonnie and clyde) that we decided to stay and do another room that same night (orient express). We look forward to come back and complete the 3rd room (houdini’s), and come back again once the new rooms are available.
Took my office here for a team building, holiday event. Did the murder on Orient express room. super fun. people were super nice. While we waited we were entertained with magic tricks. Overall it was a great experience and the staff was great!
I can now say that I have successfully completed all of the rooms here at Architect! We started with Houdini then did, Orient, and finally Bonnie and Clyde. I have enjoyed each and every one of their rooms! They are lower tech rooms but don’t let that fool you because there are a plethora of puzzles in each and every room! I would recommend this place to beginners and enthusiasts! The staff is super friendly and attentive! The waiting area is comfy and even stocked with refreshments, and if you’re lucky: Magic tricks!
Highly recommend! Awesome experience! Appropriate for players of all skill levels. Staff was courteous and engaging. We had such a great time completing the first room (bonnie and clyde) that we decided to stay and do another room that same night (orient express). We look forward to come back and complete the 3rd room (houdini’s), and come back again once the new rooms are available.
Great staff! I believe when I went to do the orient express with my group of 3, David and Josh? I believe were their names helped us out. They were very into the theme, and from the moment you walk into the place, you’re amazed! BEST escape room I have done so far. Got out with 4 minutes left!
First time experience for 6 teens for my daughter’s birthday. They had a blast in the ‘Orient Express’ room. With true team collaboration, and some clue help from superb hosts, surprisingly, they beat the clock! They all said, “when can we do this again?!” I definitely recommend.
Went in with a party of 13 for a friends birthday. They were able to book us with short notice on Vday weekend. The birthday girl loved the experience. As for the rooms, we were separated into two and I personally was part of the orient express. The room was fun and challenging. Although my team was a bit unorganized, all the clues came together. The staff was very nice and friendly. Some people from my party were late and they were still very polite and helpful. I was having more of a heart attack that we were late. Overall great experience with reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
Great escape room! My son celebrated his birthday here with some of his friends. They did the Orient Express room and made it out just in the nick of time. It was challenging, but they enjoyed the clues. Kelen couldn’t have been nicer. She was very helpful and explained everything in detail to ensure their success. They were kind enough to let us use their outdoor patio to serve the cake and it had a really cool vibe. All of the reviews are authentic and we would definitely come back again to experience a different room.
Have escaped both Bonnie and Clyde and Orient Express! Excited for Houndis Hideout. The staff is super friendly, helpful and make sure you have a great time. Highly recommended
I booked the Orient Express room for my middle school daughter and her three friends and they had a great time! As the adult in there with them, I thought the clues were challenging and creative. There were surprises throughout the experience and I especially loved the decor and props. The girls had to really work as a team to piece the puzzle together and find the killer. They escaped with just a couple minutes to spare! The staff was friendly and very helpful. The vibe of this place is definitely cool and mysterious. I want to try the other rooms now! Highly recommend.
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