Santa's Workshop - Elves on Timeout

If you’re looking for a festive, family-friendly escape room that truly captures the magic of Christmas, look no further than Santa’s Workshop – Elves on Timeout at Exit Strategy. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported into a charming, immersive holiday wonderland. The set design perfectly captures the essence of Christmas—think cheerful decorations, and a cozy workshop atmosphere that feels straight out of a holiday movie. It’s festive, and an absolute joy to experience, especially for getting into the holiday spirit. The puzzles are linear in structure, which keeps the game flowing smoothly and logically from one task to the next. While this might mean one person can sometimes lead the charge, the design is clever enough that there are probably 1 or 2 more puzzles available than strictly necessary to escape. This gives everyone in the group—whether kids, teens, or adults—a real chance to contribute and solve something. No one feels left out, making it a wonderful team experience. A huge highlight was our game master, Steve. He was amazing—polite, enthusiastic, and patient. Before our game, he explained everything thoroughly and clearly, and his hints during the adventure were delivered perfectly to keep us on track without spoiling the fun. His presence added to the overall great experience. In terms of mechanics, the room leans more toward physical and mechanical puzzles than high-tech gadgets. This works wonderfully for the theme and is particularly great for younger players or those who enjoy hands-on problem-solving. It feels tactile and festive, with puzzles that feel like they belong in Santa’s own workshop. Overall, this is a fantastic escape room for kids and families, and even adult teams who want a dose of holiday cheer. It’s fun, beautifully themed, and structured in a way that encourages teamwork. Whether you’re a seasoned escaper or a first-timer, Elves on Timeout delivers a heartwarming and entertaining holiday adventure.

Another cute Xmas room… the puzzles went perfectly with the theme of the room… the Santa sleigh looked really nice…

This was a great room to do with my nephew who’s interested in the concept of escape rooms but is still young enough for benign themes (pirates, jungles, etc) to be a little scary. Puzzles were straight-forward and flowed well - awesome for a beginner!

Solid standard single room. Super cute and whimsical! Easy puzzles.

Tony was a great GM he knew how to nudge us along we were able to finish with only one nudge. Very fun room and enjoyable. Early Christmas in March! Can’t wait to do the other two rooms!