Edison vs. Tesla: Edison Mode

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Edison vs. Tesla: Edison Mode

Mostly positive (9 ratings)

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  • IRL

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The year is 1900, and a new century is dawning—a century that will be defined by invention, progress, and power. At the heart of this technological revolution stand two of the greatest minds the world has ever known: Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Brilliant yet bitter rivals, these inventors have spent years vying for dominance, their names etched into the annals of science, their genius unquestioned. But now, the battle for the future has reached its most pivotal moment yet. An exclusive invitation-only exhibition has been arranged, drawing in the wealthiest patrons, the most powerful investors, and the sharpest minds of the era. For Edison and Tesla, this is more than just another showcase—it’s their final chance to prove, once and for all, who truly deserves to be called the greatest inventor of the modern age. You and your fellow interns have been personally selected to assist one of these brilliant but demanding minds, working behind the scenes to perfect their masterpiece invention before the exhibition opens its doors. The stakes couldn’t be higher: the world is watching, and the competition is fierce. But Something Feels… Off. From the moment you arrive, the fairgrounds hum with an uneasy energy. Whispers of sabotage and industrial espionage swirl through the corridors. Blueprints have gone missing. Equipment has been tampered with. Mysterious figures are seen lurking near the exhibits after hours. Some say that agents working for rival investors are trying to steal secrets—or worse, ensure one of these displays never sees the light of day. Then, disaster strikes. A critical malfunction. A missing component. A last-minute twist that threatens everything. There’s no time to hesitate—you must work quickly, think faster, and outmaneuver your competition if your inventor is going to seize victory. Two Inventors. Two Teams. One Chance to Shape the Future. The pressure is immense. Every wire, bolt, and calculation must be perfect. Every decision could tip the balance of history. Do you have what it takes to assemble the ultimate invention, outwit the opposing team, and secure your place in the annals of genius? Or will history be rewritten—and not in your favor?

  • 2-6
  • 60 mins
  • Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (9)

Mostly positive

Gameplay
Positive
Atmosphere
Positive
Customer service
Positive

Reviews

@Mantis
Mantis

44 escape rooms

We played Edison mode after completing Tesla mode. Firstly, it's amazing how the same gamespace can give you two completely different experiences! There was no overlap of puzzles - with the puzzles themselves being relevant to the scientists. If you're intending to do both - which you should, might be better to start with Tesla mode first as Edison mode felt even more challenging. Tesla mode will get you in the groove quicker for these 2 games. It definitely helped us. The non-linear gameplay and unique blend of puzzles make it quite challenging. It's especially a head-scratcher to get cracking on even the first couple of puzzles (whichever ones you choose). I will say I wasn't the biggest fan of one of the puzzles because it felt overly complicated in its exposition. I think there is an opportunity to simplify the execution without compromising the logical thinking required to win the challenge. But overall, we were impressed by the challenge of the room. The set pieces were amazing! Keen observation is required. Our GM was very attentive and helpful. An experienced group of 4 would be ideal to split up in pairs for the non-linear puzzles.

Gameplay

Non-linear gameplay with a nice flow and "tracking" system.

Atmosphere

Wonderful set design, moody lighting and nice electro-swing soundtrack!

Customer service

The GM's in Escape Hour Austin have been consistently good! They are attentive, follow your game, and provide help as or when needed.

Story

While there isn't a "story" progression, the elements are very relevant.

Difficulty

Expert

Inexperienced players will find this very challenging. There is more parallelism involved in Edison mode than Tesla mode.

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

4 experienced players are ideal.

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Some crawling into a crawlspace (with padding) may be required to execute a puzzle.

Easy to find location

Yes

Suite 4300 (not 6700 across)

Parking

Easy

Jan 11, 2026

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mshiwdil

140 escape rooms

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿

Jan 1, 2026

W

Walter

10 escape rooms

Just played this room and omg it was amazing! The tech is crazy! There was no tech issues for me and no over hinting! I played with 6 people and we all had something to do the whole time. I did like Tesla better but that being said they are both amazing!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

6

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

15

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Dec 1, 2025 | Experienced Jan 5, 2026

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