Instantly book on Morty
Mark as done to rate
Howdy Partners! Are y'all ready for a heart pumping western style experience like no other? Journey to the Wild West and enter the dusty town of Rattlesnake Bend. Assist Cactus Jack, the town's slyest outlaw, with a few tasks in exchange for a way out! Will you choose to be the good guys or the bad guys? This award-winning escape room experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico is the perfect team-building activity or special occasion celebration. Round up your posse and get ready for the most rootin' tootin' escape room in town!
All ratings (147)
Very Positive
b
20 escape rooms
Lovely room! Cute environment with cohesive theme and props. Great use of environment for both clues and puzzle interactivity. I liked the use of subtle clues across various areas to solve each puzzle. No visible timer in the room fyi. Also a heads up there are (very) fake gunshot sounds at the start of the room. Doable with two people.
L
11 escape rooms
Overall a well-presented, evocative experience with some fun puzzles. Loved the presentation of the Wild West town that felt like a larger space than it was. Lots to explore with some fun reveal moments during play. Recommended!
Overall a charming and enjoyable presentation with a fun story, well-integrated theme, and clean, fair puzzles. Loved it.
The atmosphere was very strong, and was very well presented. I was particularly impressed at the design evoking a whole Wild West town in a relatively small space and STILL having multiple “new area” reveals, one at the start and one near the end. The puzzles felt thematic as well. I’d say the thematic presentation is the primary selling point for this room, delivering a memorable immersive experience.
Friendly staff, no notes.
Yes
The puzzles were fairly straightforward but the thematic presentation elevated it. I particularly liked one puzzle that used a series of zeotropes, which I hadn’t seen before - that was a really fun puzzle component I felt.
The story was fairly well developed as escape room goes. Wasn’t very original or surprising but well represented and consisted of more than just the frame story for the room itself, which is always nice. Comments about it being a little anticlimactic are fair, but it’s mainly because the bar was set high by the introduction and presentation of the main gameplay - it does have a kind of finale, and it’s effective for what it is.
Medium
We got through in less than a half hour with no hints, so I’d say this room is on the easy-to-medium side. This would be a good starter room for new escape room players with one or two experienced players to guide them or maybe a second room for novice players. It’s still worth playing for experienced players for the theme and immersion, though - it’s a charming and fun room.
High tech
4
Not scary
The game was not scary but as a Wild West theme, there are some (not very realistic) gunshot effects which might be a problem if someone is skittish about that. There are two parts where the whole team end up in a small space which might be uncomfortable for people with claustrophobia.
14
No
No
Somewhat
There was one puzzle that required putting your arms through holes that might be difficult for some people with arm mobility issues or particularly short arms. Most elements were not at all physically active though.
There was one puzzle that relied on color identification. People in wheelchairs might have trouble navigating some of the areas because there are some tight spaces (but not particularly worse than most escape rooms I have seen).
Yes
It’s right on a main thoroughfare, with a well-lit sign facing the street. Easy to find.
Easy
300 escape rooms
The set design was awesome. That was really the best thing about this room. It wasn’t a bad room at all, but we’ve done others we like better. You can tell they really cared about immersing you in the experience.
No
Hard
Mechanical
3
Not scary
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
y
43 escape rooms
Great effects and set. I felt the puzzles were more standard kinds, but still sufficiently tricky nevertheless. I also wish the ending was less anticlimactic.
Not scary
No
555 escape rooms
The puzzles had a nice storyline and it flowed well. Not a difficult game, but it was fun and a good atmosphere/set.
46 escape rooms
Tons of sensors involved in this room, and everything worked really smoothly! The atmosphere is great, you feel like you’re in a small cowboy town; however, it also felt pretty sterile. There were very few decor elements that weren’t used in puzzle solving, so finding the clues felt pretty simple. Excellent theatrics though!
Yes
Easy
High tech
4
Not scary
8
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
185 escape rooms
Game was alright, I liked the set a lot but was not a big fan of the puzzles. The ending wasn’t great imo it seemed like they ran out of money, imagination, or space.
Yes
Had one puzzle not work that made it impossible to get the correct solution code. GM just gave us the code to it and at the end of the game he said “oh yeah someone must have messed with this”
e
365 escape rooms
Rattlesnake Bend was my favorite room at Bust Out; it felt notably more modern than their other games, both in set design and interactions. One piece of tech was a little fiddly (lights didn't consistently trigger), but did not impede solving.
No
Easy
High tech
3
Not scary
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
257 escape rooms
As far as Old West games go, this one is kind of adorable. The set is simple but still very effective, and the puzzles here are good as well. There’s a sense of humor here that put me in a good mood. We did this room with 4 enthusiasts, and I feel like 4 beginners might still be fine here. Great room!
Mechanical
296 escape rooms
Rattlesnake Bend is a very fun Western themed escape room, complete with a mini town to explore. I really loved the theme and puzzles in this game. The game incorporates a diverse mix of puzzle types that come together for a very engaging experience. The story and characters are fun and add to the experience. Great for all ages, and beginners and experienced players alike.
Yes
Medium
4
Not scary
12
No
No
Not at all
Some puzzles and locks require getting close to the ground.
There are a few color based puzzles that will be difficult for colorblind players.
Yes
Easy
