We recently tackled Mission 53 by Padlock, and it completely lived up to our high expectations—if anything, it exceeded them! Many escape rooms nowadays seem to sideline the storyline, but this one truly kept us engaged from start to finish. The narrative guided us every step of the way, which added a whole new layer of immersion.
Mission 53 is quite expansive: we kept uncovering new rooms, and each one had its own unique setting and style. To avoid spoilers, let’s just say it was incredibly cool and had us picking our jaws up off the floor more than once. The puzzles themselves lean heavily on deciphering numerical codes, but it never felt repetitive or dull—there were plenty of other clever challenges to keep our brains busy.
We also have to give a special shout-out to our game master, Sára. She absolutely nailed her role at the beginning, and whenever we were stuck, she gave us just the right hint to keep us moving forward without revealing the full solution. Afterward, she took the time to chat with us about what we liked, reassuring us that our near-miss completion time was still a solid achievement!
All in all, our team can’t recommend Mission 53 enough. If you’re in Prague and looking to test your wits while exploring creative, original environments, this is one of the best choices around. Don’t miss it!