Striking Gold

Very positive (57 ratings)

Trapped In The Upstate - Spartanburg

Escape room
IRL

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The year is 1898. The Gold Rush era is at its zenith, and whispers of newfound riches echo in every corner. As you’re about to call it a day, a worn-out letter with familiar handwriting lands on your desk. It’s from Aunt Bessie and Uncle Jeb, the beloved duo known for their tall tales and warm hearts. This time, it’s no tale. Their cherished family plot of land, which has seen generations grow, love, and dream, is in peril. Rumors have it that hidden beneath this very plot is a gold mine, waiting for its secrets to be unveiled. Aunt Bessie and Uncle Jeb need you. Not just to save the family legacy, but to find the gold that has eluded many. With the weight of a family’s history on your shoulders and the promise of untold riches, you step onto the land. As the sun casts long shadows, you and your team have just one hour to piece together the story, find the gold, and save the land from being lost forever. Embark on a journey where every minute counts. Dive deep into the narrative, solve the enigmatic puzzles, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Aunt Bessie and Uncle Jeb’s world. Will you rise to the challenge and become a part of their family legend? Disclaimer: This game was formerly "West" at Time Out Escape and is largely the same game with updates.

2-8
60 mins
Medium
Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (57)

Very positive

Gameplay: Very positive

Atmosphere: Very positive

Customer service: Very positive

Reviews

scmoonshine

127 escape rooms

Definitely a must visit if you like escape rooms.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story

Difficulty

Hard

Not the hardest room here but I would say the second hardest.

Game tech

Mechanical

Mostly mechanical with some tech mixed in.

Ideal number of players

Too many people would get in each others way.

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

Should not have any problems.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

May 17, 2025 | Experienced May 17, 2025

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience — we appreciate the recommendation! Hope to see you again for your next game! 🗝️🎉

Nov 11, 2025

TheMoistNinjas

716 escape rooms

This is a really fun western theme game. If you like drinking, gambling and blowing stuff up….. then I reckon you give this one a shot 🔫 NO pun intended

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Atmosphere

Customer service

Parking

Easy

May 5, 2025 | Experienced May 2, 2025

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thanks so much for the review, partner! 🤠 We’re real glad you enjoyed the saloon vibes — and the ahem explosive entertainment. We had a blast creating this one (pun definitely intended 😉). Come on back any time for another adventure! 🗝️💥

Nov 11, 2025

katiedante

23 escape rooms

We had a great time in this room! It was simple enough for just 2 people, which can be hard to find. We loved the theme and the variety of puzzles!

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Particularly interesting or different

Nov 12, 2024 | Experienced Nov 8, 2024

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thank you so much! We’re really glad to hear this room worked well for your team of two — we designed it to be fun and approachable without losing variety, so that means a lot. We’re happy you enjoyed the theme and puzzles, and we hope to see you again soon for your next adventure! 🗝️✨

Nov 11, 2025

Griffinworldtraveler

4 escape rooms

It was amazing. So fun

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

It flowed nicely.

Nov 2, 2024

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thank you!! We’re so glad you had a blast! 🎉 Hope to see you again for another adventure soon! 🗝️✨

Nov 11, 2025

Rojos00

212 escape rooms

Pretty good for beginners.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Scary

Not scary

Mar 30, 2024 | Experienced Mar 30, 2024

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it — it’s definitely a great choice for newer players. Hope to see you again soon for your next adventure!

Nov 11, 2025

GuyFawkes

200 escape rooms

We played both games at this facility, and this was the better one. This game may be challenging for beginners, but enthusiasts will find it to be a good level of difficulty. It is nothing flashy or unique but well put together.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Game master was very sweet, but lacked charisma.

Particularly interesting or different

Story

Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

Mechanical

Lock box heavy room. Some tech, but not an abundance of it.

Ideal number of players

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Mar 7, 2024

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad to hear this game’s level of challenge worked well for your group. Our rooms vary in style and complexity, so we appreciate you noting that this one may be a better fit for players with more experience. We’ll continue to refine and improve all of our games as we move forward. Thanks again for visiting.

Nov 11, 2025

mg705

72 escape rooms

fun game! immersive and theming was on point. got frustrated at one point when I had completed an element that it "wasn't time to do yet" and had to backtrack.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Story

Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Mar 2, 2024

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the immersion and theme. The room is designed so that each element is used at the appropriate point in the sequence, and backtracking typically shouldn’t be necessary. We’ll double-check the reset and progression flow to make sure everything was aligned properly before your game. We appreciate you mentioning it, and we’re happy you had fun overall!

Nov 11, 2025

FarrahPatterson

88 escape rooms

We really enjoyed this room and the puzzles. Not a super hard room but some of the puzzles were a little challenging.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Particularly interesting or different

Story

Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

Mechanical

Ideal number of players

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Feb 11, 2024 | Experienced Feb 11, 2024

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad the challenge level felt balanced and that you enjoyed the puzzles. We appreciate you coming out to play with us!

Nov 11, 2025

partyof333

14 escape rooms

This was great for a family with kids ages 7-12! We all worked together to figure it out and had a great time. 4 year old almost got hit by the swinging saloon doors a bunch though!

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Atmosphere

Customer service

Ideal number of players

With 2 adults and 4 kids it felt a bit tight

Dec 30, 2023 | Experienced Dec 30, 2023

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

So glad to hear your whole crew had fun working through this one together! 🤠 We love seeing families team up across ages. And just as an update — we’ve actually already replaced those swinging saloon doors to make the space more little-kid friendly, so thank you for the note! Appreciate y’all riding out to play with us! 🗝️🌵

Nov 11, 2025

Parker03

9 escape rooms

Very fun, family friendly game! GM was very friendly and helpful. The puzzles are unique and extremely creative. Would highly recommend 👍🏻

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Difficulty

Medium

Scary

Not scary

Oct 31, 2023 | Experienced Oct 27, 2023

trappedintheupstate (Owner)

Love to hear that! 🎉 We’re so glad your family had a great time, and we’ll make sure your Game Master hears the shout-out — they’ll really appreciate it. This room was a blast to design, so it means a lot to hear the creativity came through. Thanks for the recommendation! 🗝️✨

Nov 11, 2025

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