The Great Escape Room, Buffalo

Sherlock Holmes is inarguably one of the world's greatest detectives—but he can't solve every crime on his own. So he's decided to take on some apprentices to help him and Watson outwit the devious Moriarty and tie up some of the most puzzling crimes to ever have been committed. But Holmes won't accept just anyone to join him. And that's where The Great Escape Room comes in.

Locked in a room with a group of fellow apprentices, you'll have to solve the puzzles, unlock the codes, decrypt the clues, and suss out the hints in order to escape—all within 60 minutes. And that's no easy task. In fact, only roughly 20% of those who toss their hat into the ring actually meet the challenge. That's what makes the whole ordeal fun, though. In fact, people have found it so fun that The Great Escape Room—which boasts a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor —has opened up more than a dozen locations throughout the country where guests can join Holmes and Watson on their adventures.