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The Wild West is not for the faint of heart and Ghost Town is full of heart pumping secrets and elaborate puzzles that you’ve never seen anywhere else! Make sure you escape to see the most ambitious ending to just about any escape game in the world! Everyone is gone… and you’re next!
All ratings (46)
Very Positive
51 escape rooms
Loved everything about it!
Amazing. Just perfect. Everything about it was so well done. Can’t say enough positive things.
Yes
Very cool element at the end, unlike anything we’ve seen in a room.
Hard
Both
Not scary
16
No
No
Somewhat
Yes
Easy
Yes
129 escape rooms
I think this is the other can't miss game at Countdown. The puzzles were fun and there is an element I have never seen in any of my 125 plus escape rooms. I wish they had added a little more "spooky" but it was a great room. Not a difficult room but interesting and cool enough that you will not be disappointed.
Yes
56 escape rooms
Super immersive room with fantastically fun puzzles! Not your usual Western room, complete with an impressively interactive set, engaging and entertaining puzzles, and a super cool ending. Definitely one of Countdown’s most immersive games. Had a lot of fun getting into character! We did this room as a team of 2 and it was very difficult with just 2 people; we would not have gotten out in time without the help of our GM. Definitely better suited for a team of 4 or more people. Well suited for families. (As for merch, Countdown does not have any merch at this time.)
Very mixed on this—the puzzles themselves were absolutely a blast; novel, fun, engaging, & the puzzle mechanics were super unique. But, signposting for puzzles was very lacking. Many red herrings, yet at the same time some puzzles asked you to think about things that seem (and should have been) mundane.
Fabulous, immersive set. Countdown excels at atmosphere and vibe. Probably one of their most immersive rooms
GMs and hosts here were great. Our GM Jenna was fantastic, did an excellent job of guiding us when needed and was an overall lovely person
Yes
The puzzles alone make this room worthwhile. So many novel mechanics and designs that I had never seen or done before—and they are such a blast to do. This one is not like other standard Western rooms!
Fine, but forgettable
Hard
Medium for a group of 4+ We were a group of 2, and it was definitely hard. We needed several hints and we likely would not have gotten out in time without them. The unclear puzzle flow and amount of filler items largely contributes to the difficulty
High tech
Lots of the puzzles are very high quality in terms of tech. Still some key and combo locks. Ending was immersive and cool, but a little bit clunky and anticlimactic
4
Not recommended for a group of 2 (unless you are very willing to receive hints often)
Spooky
Fun spooky vibe! Mostly from the dimly lit nature of the set
9
No
No
Somewhat
Climbing, crawling, and movement necessary
Not very; several stairs and steps, climbing and crawling required, dimly lit room
Yes
Easy
52 escape rooms
SO MUCH FUN!!! The ending is crazy and there were a few puzzles that were so fun and eliciting and just cool in the moment. Countdown never disappoints. Definitely on the easier side compared to some of their other games but just so unique and amazing loved every second of it. Would be so much fun with younger kids too
Yes
Medium
High tech
4
Not scary
10
No
No
Somewhat
Yes
Easy
T
810 escape rooms
Very cool room with some great mechanics, good flow and a beautiful set. Two critiques: it's a bit short (the ending is anticlimactic) and the GM's instructions break the immersion.
57 escape rooms
Ghost Town was a standout room, not just in the Lexington area, but amongst all of the rooms I’ve completed. An easy love! The theming was really fun, everything felt very Wild West. We had a bit of a challenge figuring out where to start, but once we did, it was pretty go-go-go. Puzzles I thought stood out for the good: wagon (loved how we had to show the answers), gun (so fun!), drinks/blackjack, dancing. Puzzle I thought could use some work: the only one that I thought was kind of useless was the coffin locks. A lot of the codes were just written on items. Probably nice for kids who play, but did find as enthusiasts it wasn’t thought provoking. The ending was fantastic and a standout part of an already incredible room. Our group of five enthusiasts finished with about 20 minutes left and we saw the group before us finish with 12 minutes left, so it could have been longer/more puzzles, but I understand with the ending reveal, they probably want to ensure most people do get that finishing scene.
Kalli was the main person introducing us to the rooms, but everyone at Countdown was great!
Yes
Medium
Had a bit of a tough time figuring out where to start, but many of the clues were easy to figure out.
High tech
5
We played with five enthusiasts and thought that was appropriate. The ending sequence didn’t have a ton of room, so probably wouldn’t recommend more than 6 people for everyone to get the full effect.
Not scary
7
I think kids will love the final reveal and one set of locks was just finding a code, no puzzle involved, which could be fun/easy for kids to contribute.
No
No
Somewhat
There are stairs to get to the room before you even enter, one part with stairs that only 1 person really needs to go, and the final sequence has a step up.
I’d reach out to countdown if mobility / climbing stairs is difficult for you. Hearing loss might also be something I’d talk to Countdown about, as the gun puzzle requires you to hear to know if you’ve placed everything correctly.
Yes
Easy
Parking lot out front.
313 escape rooms
Rating 4.5/5 - My favorite at Countdown with a fantastic, climactic ending Here's why I loved this room: -That ending, one of the most unique experiences I've had in an escape room even after 150+ rooms -Puzzles were very fun and felt appropriate to the wild west setting -A lot of interesting and unique tech that was made to fit the theme, only a few padlocks mixed in -Set was immersive and looked great -Multiple areas/rooms to explore -A lot of cool reveals and fun interactions -Friendly and helpful GM -This room plus Murder Mansion and some of their others make Countdown a must-play if you are within a few hours of Lexington. We drove 3 hours to play and it was worth it. The only downside is that the room is very short for experienced enthusiasts, but I suspect it is to make sure all the groups see the ending. I'd recommend 4 players, my team of 5 completed it with 20 minutes left. At least one person will need to climb stairs and crawl. My ranking of the rooms here I've played starting with my favorite: 1. Ghost Town - Rating: 4.5/5 2. Murder Mansion - Rating: 4/5 3. The Pirate Ship - Rating: 4/5 4. Prison Break - Rating: 3.5/5 5. Time Machine - Rating: 3.5/5 6. The Scary One - Rating: 3.5/5 7. Abduction - Rating: 3.5/5 8. Shock & Awe - Rating: 3/5
Yes
That ending
Medium
High tech
4
Not scary
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
616 escape rooms
Yeehaw! This Ghost Town is Countdown Games’ newest game, and it’s a hoot and a holler! Great puzzles, masterful contraptions, and an epic finale to boot. I was very blown away by the ending. We beat it as a team of 2, but it’s definitely rough with the sheer amount of puzzles. Still a great time and one of the Best Western rooms I’ve been to. Made me wanna go YEEEHAWWWW!
Yes
Hard
High tech
Not scary
No
No
Somewhat
One person will crawl and climb stairs
One person needs to crawl and climb, and you also need to climb stairs just to get into the room. Will need to be able to sit too
Yes
Easy
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