The place is very clean and smells nice! They offer water in lobby. The game was set up great and…read moreimmersive. Good lighting. Several rooms. It is a bit expensive but an enjoyable experience!

Had so much fun at Escapology. We did the Mayday escape room that places you inside Air Force one…read more You have to save the aircraft as it plummets toward earth. The puzzles were challenging but manageable. You get unlimited clues from the games master. We used about 3/4 to keep us on target. We escaped with two minutes to spare! What a fun experience.

I highly recommend going here if you are looking for something to stimulate your brain and build…read moreconnection within a team or your family. My nephew who is 17 years old found this online while looking for things to do in Rockville and it did not disappoint! We chose the School Detention room and it was really well put together - great clues and a fun setup! Definitely would bring others to check out this escape room experience!

Fantastic escape room! We did the Detention room, had Rodd as our game master, and had a great…read moreexperience. We've done a lot of escape rooms, this one was more on the challenging side, but definitely one of the most creative in terms of the storytelling, the integration of story into puzzles, and the hands-on nature of the solves.Thanks Rodd & the GOR team!

My friends and I tackled The Black Widow at Encrypted Escape in Bethesda today, and it was an…read moreexcellent experience from start to finish. We had a team of four, and for a room rated 7/10 difficulty, it provided a great balance of challenge and fun. The puzzles were engaging, required teamwork, and kept us thinking throughout the entire game without ever feeling frustrating. What really set this experience apart was the immersion. Our game host, Sophia, was fantastic. From the moment she greeted us, she was completely in character and stayed that way as she guided us into the experience. Instead of the typical pre-recorded video that many escape room companies use to explain the rules and backstory, Sophia personally led us to a briefing with The Architect. Having a real person, fully committed to the role, deliver the story and set the stage added a level of excitement and authenticity that immediately pulled us into the world of the game. We made it out without needing any clues and even earned spots on both the weekly and monthly leaderboards, which made the experience even more rewarding. The attention to detail was impressive, and that live introduction made a huge difference. It felt less like a standard escape room and more like stepping into an interactive adventure. If you're looking for an immersive escape room experience in the Bethesda area, I highly recommend The Black Widow at Encrypted Escape. Huge shoutout to Sophia for making an already great room even more memorable.

We had a great time at the Biker's Revenge room today! All of the puzzles were super intuitive,…read morechallenging but not too hard, and the hints were just the right amount of helpful without giving anything away. El was great and super helpful and friendly! Highly recommend, we're actually going back for a second room this evening.

This was the second time my family visited. So much fun. My husband had a great Father's Day here…read more On the first visit, my family didn't get out. They were bummed, but vowed to return. This time they escaped! The place is in a great spot, right at Rio, so I could sit this out and walk around and shop. And the place is well run. Try it.

What fun! I went for my first ever escape room with the family and we had a blast. I mean, we…read moresucked, it was the easiest room and we did terrible but that didn't make it less fun. The staff was cool, the game was engaging and the place felt clean and safe.

This was my first escape room experience and I went with coworkers as a team building event. I've…read moresince been to others and this location and building was subpar. Even the inside lobby was old and not inviting. My initial reaction to escape rooms here was a bit gimmicky and corny, but then I started getting into it. My group was all new to escape rooms at the time and we didn't even make it to the second room lol! So I can't comment too much on the whole experience here, but based on the half experience and as compared to the now 2 other locations I've been to, I would say this is definitely a subpar location and experience. I would give it a 2.5, but I would say it's more of a 2 than a 3.

Awesome Escape Room. A very professional place. The Zombie was incredible and a great job. We loved…read morethe atmosphere here the room was set up perfectly. We escaped 10 minutes before the time ran out. Way to go Team DCP. We highly recommend this place.

I would give this experience a 3.5 rating…read more I enjoyed the experience overall, but there were several tech issues during my allotted time - audio wasn't working, headsets weren't fully charged, etc. The person running the experience gave us some extra time to account for the tech issues, but it definitely took away from the enjoyment. The games also don't really have good tutorials when you start them, so it took some time to figure how to properly play most of them. It's about $50 per person for an hour of game time, which seems a bit excessive for what you get. It's a cool experience to try once but not sure I'd do it again for the same price.

It was fun! Perfect group bonding. We played 4 games it was awesome! They let us play a little…read morelonger too!

This is honestly one of the best places to spend time with kids. Everything was clean, well…read moreorganized, and the whole experience felt very fun and engaging for the family. The staff were incredibly nice and welcoming. We were actually about 5 minutes late and rushed there, but instead of making us feel stressed, they kindly told us to take our time and not worry about rushing. That small moment really showed how thoughtful they are. My family had such a great time, the kids were fully entertained and didn't want to leave. You can tell they really care about the experience they provide. No wonder they have a full 5-star rating on Google, which is rare to see. They truly deserve it. We will definitely be back!

This was my first time trying something like Time Mission out. I wasn't sure what to expect, but…read moreI'm really happy I gave it a go. Note that the last check in is at 11:00pm on the weekend (at least that's what they said via phone call). They almost didn't let us in but we mentioned that we were the ones on the phone. After we all checked in, we explored each of the room. Some were super difficult, some were "easy". Each room lets you know if it's more physical, mental, or team work/ communication. Because each room is timed, I felt like I was in squid game without the gore and anxiety from pending doom. It's a great concept, especially if you go with an entertaining group looking for a fun time.

This was my sister's FIRST time doing an escape room, and I am so glad we chose Escape This…read moreFrederick! It was pouring down rain the day we went, so having a fun indoor activity was perfect. We did the Mob Boss room, and it did NOT disappoint. It was just the two of us because the rooms are private, and I actually loved that. We were able to work together, figure out our individual strengths, and tackle the clues as a team. And guess what? WE ESCAPED! We had a few clues along the way, but we ended up solving the room with just under TWO MINUTES left on the clock! Talk about cutting it close! We were so proud of ourselves when we got out. Molly was the staff member who helped us get checked in, sign the waivers, and get everything set up. She was friendly and helpful and made the whole process easy. And they don't just send you on your way after you escape. They have props available for pictures, and Molly took some photos of us afterward. It was such a cute way to remember the experience. My sister had so much fun that she immediately wanted to do ANOTHER escape room. Unfortunately, they didn't have another opening that day, but they did give us information about rebooking and a discount for coming back. I also really appreciated that they offer discounts for first responders. My sister is an officer, so that's an especially nice perk. There are several escape-room options in the Frederick area, but I'm really glad this is the one we chose. It was fun, challenging without being frustrating, and a great experience for both a first-timer and someone who's done escape rooms before. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something different and fun to do--especially on a rainy day!

First time visiting an escape room so I have nothing to base this off of but this place was very…read morewell run. We did a NY Subway theme room. Everything worked, lots of challenges. It was a nice challenge. I we escaped with just over a minute remaining. I think everyone in our group would return and try another room

Wow I can't even count the number of shows I've seen here in my lifetime. As I'm originally from…read morePittsburgh, it was nothing to make the drive to catch some of our favorite bands performing. This old school punk venue has been around since the early 80s and I started seeing shows here in my late teens. The history behind this place is just mind-blowing and incredible. To me it's one of the best places to see a live band. The sound is spot on. I've seen Fugazi (sadly never got to see Minor Threat), Bad Brains, and several other bands here. Iconic and legendary venue... for music lovers it's a must at least once to see a performance here.

Solid concert venue in a convenient location in DC. Parking is available on surrounding streets if…read moreyou arrive early enough. You can also pay for a parking pass through their website but the lot only opens up an hour beforehand so be sure to plan your evening with that in mind. We ended up parking on the street for only $3 since we arrived early to grab dinner nearby. The entry line was super long and literally went around the block but it moved surprisingly fast. Staff was friendly and helpful at the door. The inside was dark when we arrived and it would've been nice to have some house lights so people could find their way around the venue a little easier. The AC was cranking and the temp was comfortable. Upstairs has standing room and some bleachers which provides a good view with less of a crowd. Their VIP area looks nice and I'd be interested in splurging next time for a seat and a better view. There's bars downstairs and upstairs and even some food concessions. Getting out of the venue from the balcony was a bit stressful with only one way out. It makes you imagine what would happen if you needed to get out in a rush... other than that, it's a good space.