Defenders of the Sunken RealmThe Keepers of BalanceEscape roomIRLActors (GM) were amazing, fantastic atmosphere & special effects. More puzzle heavy than temple (temple heavily focuses on experience, in all the right ways), but this room is a perfect balance of puzzles and atmosphere.
Quest For The Temple of LightThe Keepers of BalanceEscape roomIRLGold standard for immersive escape rooms. With unforgettable live actors, jaw-dropping tech, seamless storytelling, and game flow that feels more like a theme-park attraction than a puzzle room, this company delivers an experience you’ll be talking about long after you leave. 🗝️✨
The IslandHometown EscapesEscape roomIRLThis is their newest room. Atmosphere is good, there is a puzzle which you must be very precise! Overall good room. We did this in a group with newbies and a few puzzles would’ve taken much longer if we didn’t have escape room experience.
Shady Lady SaloonHometown EscapesEscape roomIRLHometown Escapes never disappoints! Great room, the theme is great and I love how they mix mechanical and traditional puzzles with electronic/high tech. This room is newer and I highly recommend. David, the GM was fantastic!
Flight 282Escape TacticEscape roomIRLThe escape room was just "ok," showing its age with a musty smell and several broken elements (based on the reviews it's been broken for at least a year), likely one of their first rooms. Interaction with the GM was disappointing as they seemed inattentive, often asking if we had completed certain steps rather than providing useful guidance. Despite multiple visits hoping for a better experience, each room I've tried here has left me underwhelmed and disappointed again.
Appalachian OutlawEscape TacticEscape roomIRLThis was a decent room. It’s non linear so if you have trouble not going in a particular order this will be difficult. There were several broken puzzles, one of which the GM just gave us the answer over the speaker.
Runaway TrainBreakout Games - AshevilleEscape roomIRLThis room was a lot of fun! Megan the game master was amazing. The rooms atmosphere is appropriate and had a good mix of traditional and electronic puzzles. I’ve done breakout games before and the staff at this location is great!
Sorcerers QuestSpeedway EscapesEscape roomIRLThis company is great, this is the second room we’ve done with them. Decor is immersive and it’s a great mix of classic lock and key and high-tech puzzles!
WreckedMasterpiece EscapesEscape roomIRLThis game was great! There’s more when you think you’re done! The back story the staff gave prior to entering was great, it all tied back together in the end. I’d love to do a second version of this room. Great special effects, technology used throughout. Can’t say enough about it. Highly recommend
Lost In SpaceExit Strategy - SouthEscape roomIRLFairly easy. Room is older. Game ended abruptly with a “that’s all?” Feeling versus “yes we made it!” Puzzles that were intended to be solved later were solved earlier making the gameplay slightly confusing. Several red herrings (or maybe they were just old/broken pieces of the game no longer in use?) tip: keep in mind you are attempting to repair your ship, one puzzle is particularly obscure in that most rooms you’re discouraged from performing this type of action. Overall I’d suggest going to one of their other rooms.
Blackbeard's CabinHometown EscapesEscape roomIRLThis venue is great! Joe, owner, is very welcoming and tells all the story’s perfectly. This is the smallest room they have, but it’s filled with different puzzles. They have a good mix of electronic and traditional puzzles. Definitely worth a visit to this venue!
Dracula’s TombSpeedway EscapesEscape roomIRLThis is a great room, hidden gem! The set is fantastically done, there is a good mix of a few traditional locks and then some electronic puzzles. It’s clear the owners take pride in an immersive experience. Note this is not a scary room, so it’s fun for all ages! Minimum is 4 players. There are some challenging puzzles and is definitely a cerebral game in the beginning. Would recommend and will be trying their other room!
IllusionTimed OutEscape roomIRLGreat set, it could be a magicians training room. The puzzles are difficult, as it’s a non linear room. They incorporated electronics really well as all of their rooms do. The game is not the staff is super friendly as they always have been! Would recommend this venue!
The Speakeasy - CLOSEDEscape EightEscape roomIRLThis room is definitely difficult, we had a few “chin scratch” moments. The story was fun and fit the room well. All mechanical locks so it’s very hands on.
GoneExit Strategy - SouthEscape roomIRLReally great room! The set was well done, story well executed. There were a few puzzles that were rather difficult, but made it even more fun.
The Hidden Lab Mission - CLOSEDThe Valcarol MissionsEscape roomIRLAnother great room by Valcarol Missions! Our second visit here. They have 2 rooms completed, others coming soon. The atmosphere is incredible, like a University Studios Set. Very well thought out puzzles, and extremely immersive!! Highly recommend!
The Crystal Cave - CLOSEDThe Valcarol MissionsEscape roomIRLThis room was incredibly immersive! From the moment you walk up it felt like you were walking into a universal studios attraction! They clearly took their time and was well thought out. Puzzles are electronic and have a well thought out design. Definitely should make this room a stop on your list!
Crisis At 1600: First Strike!Hometown EscapesEscape roomIRLOverall the game play was good, the room was nicely done with the theme of “the Oval Office.” We did finish pretty quickly, and felt like there should’ve been a bit more. But overall good room.
Wizard’s AcademyHometown EscapesEscape roomIRLAmazing room for Harry Potter fans! We are huge fans and this room was amazing! There is “magic” and manual puzzles, the story line is fantastic, and the owners/GMs are super nice and have some other good rooms based on their reviews, we will be booking again next week!
PrecinctTimed OutEscape roomIRLTimed out escapes is by far one of the best places to go in terms of set design and well thought out puzzles. Precinct is a bit more challenging and you’ll need to be good with “putting pieces together.” I love the technology they put into the rolls and highly recommend.
