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A mysterious circus has come to town and things are not what they seem. Step right up to the tooth toss, enter the funhouse, or catch a show. Use a combination of wit and whimsy to decipher the clues hidden within the fairgrounds. Determine what’s real or what’s just smoke and mirrors.
- 2-7
- 60 mins
- Hard
- Not scary
Book experience
All ratings (298)
Very positive
Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Very positive
Customer service
Very positive
Reviews
nonfoodpics
257 escape rooms
To be honest, I wanted this to be so much more than it was. There were some, but not enough, carnival games and puzzles to keep the 4 of us (2 experts and 2 intermediates) fully entertained—especially since quite a bit of this room was or felt linear. One puzzle was also out of commission, but they didn’t tell us in advance, and it doesn’t sound like it will get fixed anytime soon. Overall, the room was fine, and I’d recommend it for a group of 2-3. We all wanted it to be more fun/whimsical than it actually was given the theme, so I think that affected our enjoyment of this room. Plus it felt like at least some of us always had downtime because there wasn’t enough for everyone to do.
vanhamilton
9 escape rooms
Great escape room for the family on my son’s birthday. Variety of puzzles played to different individuals strengths. Kids had a great time!
Gameplay
Game was fun - mostly non-linear puzzles (and lots of them).
Atmosphere
Good -felt very carnival like
Customer service
Gm was sweet - cluescame promptly
Physically active
Not at all
chrissycroft
143 escape rooms
This game is a blast!!! I love puzzles that fit the story/world and this game has plenty of them. A few puzzles seemed to need logic leaps but not so much that it ruined the experience. Really enjoyed the overall theming of the lobby and hallways in addition to the room itself. Customer service was great. We had a lot of fun! My minor critiques would be some of the word locks were finicky and need replacing, and one room is poorly lit to the point it made a puzzle unsolvable without hints. These felt minor in the context of the overall experience which was delightful.
Gameplay
Lots of fun puzzles and activities that fit the theme. Good flow with a few logic jumps requiring hints for my team.
Atmosphere
Beautiful set! Fun reveals! Like many rooms, could benefit from a fresh coat of paint, new locks, and better lighting.
Customer service
Fantastic customer service even when we committed the cardinal sin of being late to our booking…
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Really feels like being at the Fair.
Story
Interesting storyline which connects to other red door rooms.
Difficulty
Hard
We needed hints to complete a few puzzles. A few tricky items require searching.
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
8
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
A little bit of throwing and pulling needed. Some crouching needed. But no crawling or climbing. And the dexterity stuff can be done by 1-2 people instead of full group.
Accessibility
Elevator gives access from the mall entrance to the rooms! One doorway would not be accessible but they provide an alternative way that doesn’t miss anything and is still accessible. With that said, someone in the group needs to be able to stoop/crouch down for a puzzle and a few others require reaching up/pulling.
Easy to find location
Yes
By the JC Penny at Fashion Valley mall
Parking
Easy
Kiralue
49 escape rooms
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losriveramena
81 escape rooms
Very technological and fun games to do. We had so much fun doing this room.
Invisibo
103 escape rooms
Had a great time with this one! All the actual game of chance style games were a lot of fun. One of the first puzzles was pretty infuriating as it’s just a physical challenge that was exceptionally difficult and didn’t feel rewarding. Otherwise there were a few really unique puzzles that suited the room really well! This was a bit tricky with just 2 people and I’d recommend 3-4 just to get everything done in time. Game masters were great too! Check it out!
Snoop
42 escape rooms
This room was the most fun. We loved it the most of Red door escapes!
Gameplay
It was Novel. Most definitely fun! It was like we had a whole fair to ourselves. It flowed beautifully.
Atmosphere
All the games were unique, immersive and impressive yet not impossibly hard.
Customer service
Gm was amazing. Just the right amount of prodding so we enjoyed the room. She was also very friendly.
Scary
Not scary
TeamErgoBaby
74 escape rooms
Top 10 game for us! The most FUN we’ve had in a room in some time! So clever, great tech! Very satisfying solves. One puzzle was challenging physically but once you get it down it’s rewarding.
BeatCal
48 escape rooms
I liked this room - the decorations were festive with lots of bright colors and the games were fun. This was our third room with Red Door today. We failed "Once Upon A Time" (we weren't even close) and succeeded in "The Gift" (Christmas edition). Everything was in working condition. This was my 19th room (14W - 5L) so I still consider myself a novice. I played with two other adults with similar statistics. We agree that this was a hard room, mainly because of the number of puzzles needing to be solved. The good news is that the puzzles are mostly non-linear so everyone has something to do. I think the puzzles are mostly mechanical but there were a few tech-y ones.
Gameplay
I really liked the carnival theme and midway games. The set was well decorated with lots of bright colors.
Atmosphere
The props were nice. I liked the puzzles and games. My team is partial to mechanical puzzles, so this was a good game for us.
Customer service
Our GM was nice. We asked him to give us nudges if he saw us going off in the wrong direction and full hints when we rang the bell.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
I like the carnival theme.
Story
Everything in the room fit well with the theme of carnivals and midway games. One of the games (you've probably seen it in everyone's photos) was my favorite. It takes two people working together.
Difficulty
Hard
This was my 19th room (14W - 5L) so I still consider myself a novice. I played with two other adults with similar statistics. We agree that this was a hard room, mainly because of the number of puzzles needing to be solved. We escaped with only a few seconds to spare and multiple hints.
Game tech
Mechanical
There are a few high tech puzzles, but most are mechanical. Our group prefers that.
Ideal number of players
4
We played with three novice adults. A fourth adult would have been nice since there are quite a few puzzles. We needed a few hints too.
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
10
I think kids would enjoy the carnival theme.
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
At least two puzzles require significant dexterity (one was my favorite game) and there is movement between rooms, but nothing exhausting.
Accessibility
Vision & color acuity are important. I think the room is mostly wheelchair accessible, but there are a few tight areas.
Easy to find location
Yes
It is in Fashion Valley Mall. There are several restaurants in the mall plus a food court.
Parking
Easy
There is a lot of free covered parking. We did three rooms at Red Door today, so we had to bring our dog with us. We really appreciated the covered parking which was next to the business so that we could leave the dog in the car (with the windows cracked) during the game, then take her out to the grassy area between games. The Green trolley also stops at the mall. In fact, Red Door is the closest business to the station (my guess is that it is a 500 ft walk?).
danirami
19 escape rooms
AMAZING room. Super immersive and incredibly fun! We have played over 75 rooms in various countries and this is one we will not forget. The puzzles were interactive and perfect for the theme. Highly recommend for a double date for family night!!
