Uncle Salem’s Curio Shop

Uncle Salem’s Curio Shop

Mostly Positive (2 ratings)

  • Escape room
  • IRL

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Many years ago, the eccentric collector and unapologetic oddball Uncle Salem vanished without a trace — leaving his curiosity shop locked and frozen in time. Now the door has opened once more. Hidden among the peculiar objects may be the truth of where he went… and why he never returned.

  • 2-6
  • 60 mins
  • Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (<3)

Mostly Positive

Gameplay
Positive
Atmosphere
Positive
Customer service
Positive

Reviews

@madsantos
madsantos

7 escape rooms

We had an incredible time playing Uncle Salem's Curio Shop at Unhinged Escapes! One of the best we've played so far! The attention to detail was literally jaw dropping, we were blown away by the beautifully crafted set, immersive storyline, and impressive technology that made our time there unforgettable!

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Gameplay

This was such a fun room with so many unique and thoughtfully crafted puzzles, every puzzle, goals were clear and perfectly challenging!

Atmosphere

The immaculate attention to detail with full lighting and sound effects made this room so immersive, every single detail is so intentional and adds to the atmosphere, it was so fun to feel transported into this story!

Customer service

Our GM was extremely welcoming informative! We felt well prepared before entering the room and the GM was able to help nudge us in the right direction without giving away too much.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

We loved the spooky but not too scary theming and were blown away by the attention to detail throughout the whole experience.

Story

There was a clear storyline which was very well paced, we spent 48min in the room but being engaged with the story and puzzles made the time fly by!

Difficulty

Medium

There was a good mix of difficulty and style between puzzles, some making you think a little extra, but nothing unfair or too frustrating that it makes you feel bad! Puzzle solvers will be able to advance timely.

Game tech

High tech

Timed lighting, sound effects, voice lines, projection, etc, all with an impressive set and well crafted decor and puzzles, Uncle Salem's has it all!

Ideal number of players

4

We played as a group of 2, but this room could also comfortably host 4

Scary

Spooky

Most of the spookiness comes from the theming of the paranormal/death as expected from an oddities and curiosities shop. There are periods of darkness and eerie sound effects, but nothing was frightening or jumps out at you.

Minimum age

13

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Accessibility

Dark atmosphere may make it more difficult to see well

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

Sep 15, 2026 | Experienced Sep 13, 2026

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hpsantos

23 escape rooms

I loved every moment! The puzzles are clever and novel. There is a strong sense of “story”. Feels like you’ve entered another time and place!

Gameplay

Absolutely love the immersive quality of this game! The set is beautiful and so full of detail! The gameplay is linear and signposted very well! Lots of fun surprises throughout the game!

Atmosphere

Best Ive ever seen in an escape room!

Customer service

GM was wonderful! Felt very welcome! Everything is clean and the atmosphere is amazing from the time you first enter the establishment until you leave!

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story

This is a strength for sure and adds so much to the experience! Such a memorable experience!

Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

Great use of lighting and sound!

Ideal number of players

2

Because of the linear nature, I would suggest lower numbers.

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

8

There are short periods of darkness, but super enjoyable and not scary.

Was anything broken?

No

Pristine environment!

Live actors

No

The GM takes on a persona, but never enters the space.

Physically active

Not at all

No physically strenuous experiences.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

Sep 12, 2026 | Experienced Sep 12, 2026

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