If you are looking for a fun and relatively inexpensive yet good time, I would recommend this place! The day I went it was slow, so me and my date were able to get a room relatively quick and we were the only ones (Sunday is a slow day for them). You can book a room in advance online through their website as well. The staff and our game master was very kind and personable, she was really nice! You technically get unlimited clue but if you go past 4, you won't be eligible to have your time recorded. We did The Heist and it was pretty challenging! They take you in blindfolded and give you instructions, after that you are left to solve the puzzles in the room. The puzzles are pretty challenging and you can't spend too much time on one thing because certain parts will require more time. All the puzzles we did seemed to coincide and relate to one another with the exception of one but it was still a pretty interesting idea. I would recommend this place if you have an hour to kill and want to have a good time and want to be challenged. Price per person (without military discounts) is $25 read more

This was such a fun experience! I enjoyed every minute! I had never tried an escape room before and had no idea what to expect. We went with a group of 6 and none of us had played before, but the friendly staff gave informative instructions and explained the rules. Once locked in the room, we found lots of different objects and eventually started noticing things that gave us pieces to our first clue. There is a staff member watching through a monitor and you can ask for a help if you get stuck. It was suspenseful and exciting as our group solved one puzzle at a time! With time running out, we were able to escape! I was impressed with the cleverness and attention to detail of this room. I will be trying my best to break out of all the rooms Downtown Escapes has to offer! read more

A group of family and friends went yesterday to Downtown Escapes. From the moment we walked in the staff was very accommodating. The lobby is very spacious and inviting, and they have not only bottled water, but even ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. We played both The Heist and Decipher and were fortunate to escape both. Extremely clever puzzles and great set design with easy to follow story lines. Great use of tech too. Highly recommend these rooms. For those around the Triangle, I'd recommend a short visit to Goldsboro for an elevated experience that you just can't find that many of in the area. For all you beach goers this is a great stop along the way to the beach! I can't wait for them to open their 3rd game in the coming months. read more

My group just visited Downtown Escapes this past weekend to play Decipher. It was my first time ever doing an escape room, so I was super nervous, but the guide was extremely personable and very informative (without giving anything away). He made sure that even the first-timers in our group understood the basic ground rules for playing and offered some helpful general strategies as well. It was so much fun! The room was challenging, but it seemed like there was a puzzle for everyone, no matter what your skill set is. The business is extremely well-run and you can tell that everyone who works there really enjoys what they do. I can't wait to go back with another group and play The Heist! read more

My family and I had a great time in the new and exciting Escape Room, "The Studio"! The excellent staff that was there the night we went, definitely made it fun and enjoyable. They explained everything to us regarding the room and were helpful while giving the clues allowed during the experience. We all had a memorable experience as we barely made it out of the room in the allotted time, we "Escaped" with only 1 second left! We can't wait to see more exciting "Escape Rooms" that they come up with in the future. We highly recommend Downtown Escapes as the go-to place in Goldsboro/Wayne County for an exciting experience for everyone that loves a challenge and having a great time! read more

This was my first escape room experience and it was incredible! The plot was great, the clues were not obvious while remaining possible to solve. Our group's Gamemaster, Matt, did a wonderful job of ensuring that we had just enough help available to solve the puzzles but without making it too obvious when cashing in our limited number of helps. The quality of the room was really good too. I can't wait for their next room to open so we can go back! It will be difficult for me to pass up an escape room in my travels now, however, Downtown Escapes has set a really HIGH bar! read more

After going to this place on my birthday and after months of waiting to try out an escape room, my brother and I went here for our very first one. My opinion of the place? I love it! It being our first one, I enjoyed how they created a story in order for the puzzle to seem compelling. It was a nice added detail that later into the puzzle, you can actually see how much time you have left to the second as well! I also enjoy the fact that you can get as much help as you need from the people there! It was my greatest first experience and I would totally go again soon! read more

first experience in an escape room was here, in the decipher room, i wasn't sure what to thank at first, but once we started finding clues, everything came together. the clues were fairly difficult, but we powered through, the staff was amazing. he did very well explaining everything and walking us "newbies" through the do and don'ts of a room, the four clues were very descriptive and helped let us know if we were on the right track or not. i would definitely go back, and am trying to plan my next trip for their second room read more

loved it! it was so clever and full of clever tricks. they put things in unexpected spots, and it made you use your brain to find the items and answers. you may need to use a hint or two if it's your first time in a room, but trust me, the experience was fun. me and my brother tried it ourselves and we got pretty far and made it with a guess and 3 seconds left. the way things work, it just tells you how much work goes into these things. i'd do it again if i could read more

My wife and I took my 14 years-old son and two of his friends for his birthday to attempt The Heist. I thought that I was just going to to hang around and let the boys figure things out. Before I knew it, we were ALL doing everything we could to love each puzzle. It was the most fun that I have had in a while. It was the quickest hour of my life. Time flew by, but we were able to finish with one second left on the clock. Tons of fun!!! read more

What an amazing experience!!! Downtown Escapes has created an environment that tests your problem solving and critical thinking skills! Great use of technology and an amazing staff as well!! From the moment you walk in the room til the end---the excitement and adrenaline are pumping!! I have been to other escape rooms and this by far tops them all! Get ready to have an exciting time with friends or colleagues!! I highly recommend it! read more

My wife and I signed up for the escape room with a group from our church. We had done other rooms before, so we thought we knew what to expect. The Heist Room definitely exceeded our expectations. The use of technology was really a nice touch. The staff was very nice and helpful. I would highly recommend this to any group that is looking for a date night, team building activity, or just some local fun and a good price. read more

We recieved a gift certificate for our family of 4, kids ages 14 & 15. It was so much fun!!! My oldest daughter was not looking forward to going but left smiling, laughing, & asking if she could go again with a group of friends. It was challenging & thrilling. I would highly recommend it for families & friend groups. We will definitely be returning customers!! The staff was very polite, funny, & energetic as well!! read more

This place was amazing!!! The staff are wonderful to work with and the atmosphere is extremely professional compared to other Escape Rooms we have visited. Definitely more professional design and thought has gone into the story line, clues and creativity of the room. Was nervous about being group with strangers, but they were awesome to work with and we had the best time! Escaped at 59:05! Highly recommend!!!! read more

From start to finish, this was an excellent experience! They were very responsive in helping me set up a date for a team building event. They accommodated our schedule and made the whole planning process very easy. When we showed up everything was ready to go. The facilities are super clean, games are well thought out and put together, customer service was excellent and my team loved the experience. Top notch! read more

I have done 3 different rooms with Downtown Escapes and have loved each room. The rooms are all thought provoking, challenging, and exciting. The puzzles are all well thought out. Each puzzle is different and linked to the plot of the room. The staff are all very nice and answer any questions before and after your experience. As soon as more rooms are available, we will be trying to escape again. read more

Reserved the entire room for daughters 17th birthday. Her sister, my husband and I joined in. 10 times better than expected! Exhilarating to say the least! SO much to do, find.. and think about! The leader in the group comes out ...all while the clock is ticking! LOADS of Fun! A must for everyone to try! Two of the girls had gone to Escape Rooms out of state, but ranked this one a lot better! read more

Have been to both Escape Rooms and have had a great time at each one. The staff makes you feel real welcomed and explain everything in full, especially for the novice. The rooms have been awesome, the business is clean and well organized. Downtown Escapes is close to dining for a full nights experience in Downtown Goldsboro. Big city feel in a small town. Great experience. read more

Downtown Escapes helped to make my son's birthday very memorable. My son's birthday was on a Tuesday and the staff went out of their way to open up so that we could go on that night. Not many businesses would do that! Staff was top notch. They called me back within an hour after I left a message. I can't say enough! I would definitely recommend Downtown Escapes! read more