Team TBHE

The Old Toy Store – Sic Mundus Krakow

Chilling, engaging, and truly unique! This is hands down the best room we, as a team, have done to date!

Game Master & Service
We were greeted by a friendly and kind game master who spoke fluent English. She smiled the entire time, and it felt genuine — we felt very welcome. When we asked questions about the room, we got almost no answers, which we later understood was intentional. It was all to preserve the mystery and maximize the experience. That said, we received all the necessary safety information before starting.

Puzzle Quality
What makes this room so special is the perfect balance between hands-on “do-it” puzzles and more traditional codes and padlocks. There are a lot of props scattered throughout the space, which can make it tricky to spot the puzzles at first — but with a full team of five, you’ll find them in no time! Many of the puzzles require real thinking and patience, so stay sharp and think outside the box — you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Effects
The room itself uses fairly simple effects, but they’re done cleverly. There are a couple of illusions that make you feel like the room is actually changing (you’ll understand once you're there!). However, the real “effect” here is the actor — and we strongly recommend adding the second actor option. It took the experience to another level. The acting gave us genuine chills and is the reason this room sits at the very top of the 50+ rooms we’ve played over the years. Since the room doesn’t offer much replay value, we highly recommend booking the full experience with both actors the first time around.

Number of Players
This room is designed for 2–5 players. There’s plenty of space and so much to do, so we had no trouble as a group of five. In fact, we’d recommend going with more than two players — with so many puzzles and 90 minutes on the clock, fewer players might find it overwhelming.

Difficulty Level
On Lockme, this room is rated as “experienced,” which corresponds to around 4 out of 5 in difficulty — and we agree! It’s definitely a tough room, best suited for experienced players. If you’ve done 10–20 rooms, this will be a great next challenge!

Conclusion
A must-play for all escape room enthusiasts! With an engaging story, challenging but logical puzzles, and unforgettable actor-driven moments, this is Team TBHE’s favorite room to date. The overall experience will stay with you long after you leave, and we still get chills thinking about some of the more intense scenes. Don’t miss it!

TL;DR

Pros:

• Great effects


• Smooth, well-functioning tech


• Logical and engaging puzzles


• Immersive story


• Fantastic actor performances

Cons:

• Could’ve been a little bit longer

Osiri’s Heart – Escape Krakow

Wow! What an amazing room!
This one is definitely in our top 10 of all time!

Game Master & Service
A big shoutout to the game master for being so friendly, fluent in English, and informative without giving away any spoilers. For example, one of our team members always asks about claustrophobic elements. The game master clearly explained that there are some, but that it’s not necessary for the entire team to go through tight spaces. They also warned us in advance about some of the less-than-perfect English used in the room’s built-in hints, which helped us prepare. We didn’t receive any actual hints, just clarification on things we couldn’t understand – exactly how it should be!

Puzzle Quality
This is not your typical old-school escape room with padlocks, numerical codes, or wordplay. This is a “do-it” room, where you use physical props and interact with the technology around you to move the story forward. The puzzles were quite logical – no need to combine too many elements or reuse items later on. You don’t need any prior knowledge of Egyptian mythology to succeed, and the in-room clues help immerse you in the story. It really felt like we were in Egypt, raiding tombs!

Effects
Simple but highly effective effects throughout the room. Some sections are intense, so make sure you go with people you trust. The lighting could be tricky at times, but it always cleared up – patience pays off. The ambient voice and unexpected door reveals added a great touch. Even as experienced players, we never knew where the next door would appear.

Number of Players
This room is designed for 2–5 players. We played as five and found the beginning of the game a bit cramped. With five people, we sometimes got in each other’s way and ended up spending more time on some of the simpler puzzles. It worked, but we’d recommend a team of four for the best experience.

Difficulty Level
Escape Krakow rates this room as advanced (4/5 padlocks), but we’d place it closer to intermediate. The puzzles aren’t always straightforward, and some prior experience is definitely helpful. That said, the game master won’t kick you out when time’s up – they’ll guide you through if needed. As an experienced team, we appreciated the balance of challenges. Everyone in our diverse group of five contributed something unique to solving the puzzles.

Conclusion
A must-play for all escape room enthusiasts! Engaging story, challenging yet logical puzzles, and excellent effects and design. This is hands down our favorite Egypt-themed room – a fresh and unique take on a classic escape room concept. Make sure to visit Escape Krakow for Osiri’s Heart!

TL;DR

Pros:

• Great effects

• Smooth, well-functioning tech

• Logical and engaging puzzles

• Immersive story

Cons:

• Some in-room audio was hard to understand in English

• A bit cramped for five players