Puzzle #38: Word Pool
Do puzzles and trivia go hand in hand? Both are mental challenges, but being interested in one doesn’t necessarily mean you’re interested in both. Personally, I like both, but I prefer puzzles over trivia.
Month: February 2019
Omaha, NE: Get Out Omaha – Y2K
May 27, 2018 – I had a magical day on the way to Get Out Omaha. My route took me through a few small town south of Omaha, one of which (Plattsmouth) required a journey across a long, narrow toll bridge meant for only one car at a time. I grabbed a late breakfast at Mom’s Cafe in town, trying an omelet with gravy (very different!)
Puzzle #37: Break in the Action
I feel like the twelve projects I’m taking on for 2019 are pretty manageable (at least the first few), yet I’m running into the problem of having no time to dedicate to them. I’m looking at spending a vacation day this week to get some headway and get back on track, and I may need to use a few more days the same way to make this goal a reality.
Why 60 Minutes?
Something like 99% of the escape rooms I’ve visited have used the standard one hour limit. It’s a nice round number, but does it really make the most sense? Some venues push the limits by offering 90 minute experiences, while others pull back and try to contain everything within 45. What difference does it really make?
Puzzle #36: Status Check
My January project is still behind schedule, but I have been moving forward with my February project as well, and I’ve got something fun planned for March already. I’m finding my biggest challenges are committing to elements related to artistic design, but at some point soon I’ll sketch out a concept and stick to it!
Ensenada, Mexico: Escape Room Ensenada + Room #300
February 9, 2019 – There’s a lot to cover in this post. Not only was my visit to Escape Room Ensenada my 300th escape room, but it was also the first time I attempted an escape room in a non-English language. The rooms I completed in Singapore and Japan were English-friendly, so this was a completely new challenge for me.
Puzzle #35: Video Round!
I’m in Los Angeles now on my way to a cruise that’ll take me to Ensenada Mexico, and I’m really hoping I’ll find a way to play their escape room. The room first opens at 5PM and my cruise ship departs at 6, so unless I can get them to open early for me, I’m out of luck. But I will keep trying!
Tulsa, OK: Safehouse Tulsa – Crypt and Homicide
May 26, 2018 – No time for rest as I headed onward from Kansas City. In a last minute judgment call, I decided to push forward to tick Oklahoma off my list of states. My original plan was to dedicate a trip to flying into Dallas and driving from there to Oklahoma City (cheaper than flying directly to Oklahoma City). But I had the time and relished the opportunity to get ahead of my planned pace for 2018.