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Roy1221
31 escape rooms
Escape hour did it again. I love all their rooms and this one didn’t disappoint! Awesome scenery and fun puzzles.
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Atmosphere
Customer service
Difficulty
Medium
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A mystery that transcends decades. A place told of in legends. Many have tried to uncover what lay within The Crypt, all have failed. Muster the courage to ascend into a place only talked about fireside. Find out for yourself the history of this ethereal place. Are the legends true? Are you willing to risk it all to find out?
- 2-7
- 60 mins
- Spooky
Awards
- Nominee (2024) - TERPECA
- Best of Morty (2023) - Morty
- Best of Morty (2022) - Morty
All (280)
Overwhelmingly positive
- Gameplay
- Overwhelmingly positive
- Atmosphere
- Overwhelmingly positive
- Customer service
- Overwhelmingly positive
Reviews
DarkMarkArtsABQ
46 escape rooms
This was a really great room! I’m glad we got to do this on our trip to Austin for escape rooms. (We were very sad that The Cabin wasn’t open on Tuesdays because we were most excited about doing that series.)
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
No
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
Mechanical
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Spooky
Minimum age
10
Was anything broken?
Yes
The sensor reader doesn’t work very well. We had to keep unplugging it and resetting it, so we lost a lot of time there.
Live actors
No
Physically active
Very
Lots of stairs, climbing, and crawling
Accessibility
Low visibility. Lots of stairs, climbing, and crawling. Walkie talkies are used, so hearing is necessary.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
deniecee
262 escape rooms
For this hour long experience, my hubby and I finished with 10 minutes over but I would still consider this a successful mission. This room was meant for a group of 4-5 to do. With two people, we had to work really fast and I’m so grateful that we had the time to see how the whole story plays out. The puzzles were enjoyable although the journal was not as helpful as we were lead to believe (so keep that in mind). The tech was pretty cool and allowed us to be fully immersed into the environment. Finally, as a pro tip, there will be a lot more crawling and moving back and forth than your usual escape room - so just assign someone in your group who does not mind small spaces and could physically do those things. Overall, a solid room! Thank you Kelsey and Paige for accommodating our time change since we were driving from Houston to Austin just to do this escape room. We would love to come back and do the other rooms (especially the Cabin series)!!!
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review of The Crypt. It’s impressive that the two of you took on the challenge and finished with time to spare - especially in a room designed for a larger group. We’re glad to hear the tech and immersive environment added to the experience, and we appreciate the heads-up you shared for future players. Thank you also for the shoutout to Kelsy and Paige - we’re happy they could help make your visit possible. We’d love to welcome you back for the Cabin Trilogy and the rest of our rooms when you’re next in town!
Jul 9, 2025
Mantis
39 escape rooms
Packed with surprises and fun!! Highly, highly recommend. Tantalizing puzzles, immersive ambience, many "wow" moments, and a very good game master. The puzzles are of excellent variety and challenging (in a good way that makes you go "aha!") requiring a mix of thinking. It was a 70-min room (like their other rooms) but doable in 60. The gameplay is spiced with aspects of non-linearity, design unpredictability, and a very attentive game master who watches, hears and follows your progress with helpful nudges. A solid team of 4 would be great, but also doable with 2 experienced and adept players.
Gameplay
Very fun, unique, flows wells
Atmosphere
Immersive and impressive!
Customer service
Lindsey was great! Very attentive, following your progress. Helpful nudges and extra marks for spooky voice!
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
You will be surprised all the way through.
Story
Elements were well integrated to the theme.
Difficulty
Expert
Need to maintain good momentum.
Game tech
Good mix of tech and mechanical
Ideal number of players
4
Team of 4 well-communicating and able to split up when required would be good. Can be done with 2 experienced and adept players.
Scary
Spooky
Minimum age
12
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
Some crawling and climbing required.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
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yourname
13 escape rooms
Any room at escape hour will not disappoint. This room takes at least one person who is able to crawl and climb and doesn’t mind small spaces. You have to be quick on your feet and have a keen mind to complete within the timeframe.
Gameplay
There were a series of interactive puzzles that allowed us to immerse ourselves in our environment.
Gameplay
There were a series of interactive puzzles that allowed us to immerse ourselves in our environment.
Atmosphere
We definitely had some climbing, crawling, and moving back and forth in this room. It made it really enjoyable.
Atmosphere
We definitely had some climbing, crawling, and moving back and forth in this room. It made it really enjoyable.
Customer service
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Difficulty
Hard
There are a lot of puzzles and locks to solve to reach the end. We played with first time players both times we attempted the room and have failed to complete. We have completed more intense rooms, but this room has become our crux. It makes more fun and exciting when it’s challenging. We’ll be back to complete this room.
Difficulty
Hard
There are a lot of puzzles and locks to solve to reach the end. We played with first time players both times we attempted the room and have failed to complete. We have completed more intense rooms, but this room has become our crux. It makes more fun and exciting when it’s challenging. We’ll be back to complete this room.
Game tech
it was a mix of both.
Game tech
it was a mix of both.
Ideal number of players
3-4
Ideal number of players
3-4
Scary
Not scary
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
8
Minimum age
8
Was anything broken?
No
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
Physically active
Somewhat
Easy to find location
Yes
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
Parking
Easy
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the great feedback on The Crypt. We appreciate you highlighting the physical elements of the room - it definitely helps to have someone comfortable with tight spaces and fast-paced teamwork. We’re glad you enjoyed the challenge and are grateful for the vote of confidence in all our rooms. We hope to see you again soon.
Jul 9, 2025
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the great feedback on The Crypt. We're glad you had an amazing time and hope to see you back for another adventure soon.
Jul 9, 2025
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sllagnire
36 escape rooms
One of the more immersive rooms we have done. Very tough with only two people, but we managed to squeak by with some helpful hints. Unique and fun hint delivery system. Overall a really great room.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Hard
Game tech
High tech
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Spooky
Minimum age
13
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Very
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the great feedback on The Crypt. We're glad the immersive design and unique hint system stood out, even with the added challenge of a two-person team. It's always rewarding to hear that players stayed engaged from start to finish. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back soon.
Jul 9, 2025
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RogerTrang
67 escape rooms
One of the best I’ve been to in Austin there’s so much to do in this one and the theatrics and design were on point. Very well done and worth a detour for
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the kind words about The Crypt. We’re glad the design, theatrical elements, and puzzle variety made for such a memorable experience. It’s great to hear it was worth the trip - we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Jul 9, 2025
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soonrgrl
19 escape rooms
Game master was excellent, and kept us moving through puzzles. This has been one our family’s top rooms - we really enjoyed The Crypt!!
Gameplay
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the great feedback on The Crypt. We're glad your family enjoyed the experience and that your game master helped keep things on track without slowing the momentum. It's always rewarding to hear when a room ranks among a group’s favorites - we hope to see you back for another adventure.
Jul 9, 2025
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Darond
55 escape rooms
One of the most involved rooms I’ve ever done. There was only one part I didn’t like. The part where everyone has to wait while one person solves a puzzle. That person for our group said it was the best escape room he’s ever done. Not just because of that one puzzle, but of the total experience. Definitely do this room, you won’t be sorry.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Dark but flashlights were provided
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Hard
Game tech
High tech
Ideal number of players
4
4-6 would be best. 2 would be impossible!
Scary
Spooky
Minimum age
16
Was anything broken?
Yes
Something didn’t drop when it was supposed to, but they immediately told us and had us tap it and it came right out. So no harm no foul.
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
You better have someone willing in your group to crawl around, preferably two people.
Accessibility
Only a portion wouldn’t be accessible.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
EscapeHour (Owner)
Thank you for the detailed review of The Crypt. We're glad to hear it delivered such a strong overall experience, even with a moment of slower pacing. It's great that the room stood out so strongly for your group and that it left such a lasting impression. We truly appreciate the recommendation.
Jul 9, 2025
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