The Ballad of the Sleeping Dogfish

Very Positive (36 ratings)

Mission: Escape Cartersville

Escape room
IRL

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Half dog, half fish, half octopus… er… that doesn’t add up, does it? Oh, no matter. Agents, we need your help. Uncle Jericho Thatch has gone missing and, rumor has it, he’s chasing the legend of the mythical creature from ancient America: the Dogfish. Some say this behemoth of a beast is real, while others know it is. In either case, it is rumored to make its home in the watery bogs of the Appalachian mountains. We believe the GCS is also after the dogfish, to use in their atrocious plans to rule the world. In short: find Thatch, save the world, and uncover the Ballad of the Sleeping Dogfish!

2-9
60 mins
Hard
Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (36)

Very Positive

Gameplay: Very Positive

Atmosphere: Very Positive

Customer service: Very Positive

Reviews

Hegemon

1 escape room

Really fun! We loved how you move through the adventure! Really neat and unique puzzles. The staff was great!!

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Some really unique puzzles

Story

Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

2-4 would be perfect

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Somewhat

Accessibility

Slightly. There are a couple of things a person with mobility issues couldn't do but it wouldn't affect their gameplay much as long as they are with a person who could.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

May 30, 2026

Snyper36

26 escape rooms

Not a chain, so not the best production value, but makes up for it with amazing puzzles and this one is the best! Highly recommend making the drive.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Ideal number of players

Oct 21, 2025

Jessy

208 escape rooms

Don't expect a high budget, but do expect a contender for one of the best independent games in Metro Atlanta.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Story

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Somewhat

Easy to find location

Yes

Oct 12, 2025 | Experienced Oct 11, 2025

Coop

2 escape rooms

Great Fun! A couple original ideas we haven't seen before, Great staff great experience!

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Story

Difficulty

Medium

Ideal number of players

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Somewhat

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Jul 21, 2025 | Experienced Jul 20, 2025

tigerlily1019

147 escape rooms

We loved this room! Great ambiance and effects! Gameplay was pretty straight forward and this was the quickest escape we've ever had on any game, we even beat their record! So much fun.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Scary

Not scary

Dec 30, 2024 | Experienced Dec 20, 2024

thefledglingprof

254 escape rooms

This was a super fun room with a lot of unique elements. As always with this venue, you can tell the experience was created with thoughtful attention to all the details by owners who are truly passionate about giving you a great escape.

Gameplay

Atmosphere

Customer service

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

Scary

Spooky

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Somewhat

Accessibility

There are narrow spaces that would preclude most mobility aids.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Limited

Spots right out front are convenient but could possibly fill up.

Dec 29, 2024

turkipops

85 escape rooms

Took my family for their first escape room experience and we all had fun! Great room for beginners or enthusiasts. Great elements - not your typical locks and codes type of puzzles.

Gameplay

Gameplay flowed smoothly from room to room! Never felt lost or out of character.

Atmosphere

Great details and fun effects!

Customer service

Barry is wonderful and is clearly passionate about his work!

Dec 27, 2024 | Experienced Dec 27, 2024

ehamilton331

87 escape rooms

This was a GREAT experience. Have done over 80 rooms and it is awesome! The design is unique and amazing! Some pretty cool illusions and details I’ve never seen before. Owner is passionate and it shows in his rooms.