Like previous special events, Escaping Halloween: QUIZarenaLIVE Special Event is primarily focused on competing in a virtual escape room, something that has been done twice before with Escaping Halloween 2021 and the Xmastravaganza 2021.
Richard Lovegrove hosts the show with his usual infectious enthusiasm, welcoming the audience/viewers to the special event before introducing the guests who will be helping along the way.
Jason Spindlow was a surprise as I've only seen him once on QUIZarenaLIVE before. He was charming and upbeat. I'd like to see more of him on the regular show. Also, a hearty congratulations on your nomination for an AACTA award.
Cameron Dunn is a QUIZarenaLIVE regular and highly entertaining. He often has me in hysterics with his witty, crass repartee. Everything he says should be reserved "for Under The Covers".
Of course, no special event would be complete without the QUIZarenaQUEEN making an appearance. Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons is a staple of these events an always a pleasure to watch, especially when she themes herself to match whatever the special event is.
The flirtatious swordplay between the guests is always something to look forward to and watching them team up to solve puzzles within the escape room was amusing. I'd love to see them live stream an actual escape room.
The escape room was only one aspect of the show. Once it was completed, they turned their attention to a special quiz all about QUIZarenaLIVE. I'm somewhat glad I'm writing this review based on the replay I watched because I would have failed horribly in that final tournament which had 20 questions instead of the usual 15 for special events (10 questions usually round out the final tournaments in a regular episode of QUIZarenaLIVE).
Overall, this special was pleasurable to watch. I do issue a warning that alcohol was consumed during the production, but not excessively so. It added to the atmosphere of the night.
Escaping Halloween 2022 was an enjoyable special event. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already.