Had so much fun at Mysterium! The puzzles are challenging, intriguing, and very well thought out. I…read morelook forward to going again!

Genuinely so impressed with how intricate the omega room is. I can't even fathom how all of the…read morecomponents were created to flow so smoothly. We solved it with just a few minutes to spare, 2 adults and a child. It was very challenging but not discouraging. I can't clearly remember exactly what puzzles we did or how we got to the end because I was running on straight adrenaline but I do know it was incredibly satisfying. We walked in and even had the room to ourselves.

Took a large group of teenagers for a birthday party at Intense Escape. Will was great and helped…read morethe girls through "The Bite of the Wolf" and was able to cater to their skill level. We will definitely be back for future events!

From the owner: We offer 3 fully private escape experiences, and enhance our rooms with jump-scares for a thrilling…read moreatmosphere! Each room has a different difficulty level, a unique storyline, and challenging puzzles and clues to solve. Do you have what it takes to escape within one hour?

I have no idea what this kick ass escape room is doing in teeny-tiny Hudson, NC just off Hwy 321…read morebut I'm so glad they're there! We thought we knew good escape rooms having visited a few impressive ones (and a few not so impressive ones) in Charlotte, but Xscape's Curse of the Mummy room put them all to shame! My husband's family lives in Valdese, just 20 minutes or so from this escape room, and when we were looking for something fun to do with his sister for her birthday, we decided to book at Xscape. They only have the one room right now but are working hard to open a second (involving diffusing a bomb, I'm told) in the coming months. The Curse of the Mummy room incorporates amazing props, immersive "scenery," and incredible technology. Seriously, it's the best room we've ever experienced, hands down. I don't want to give away too much, but will tell you that I'm still emptying sand out of my shoes a couple hours after escaping with just a few minutes to spare. ;)

From the owner: Xscape is an escape room Attraction dedicated to bringing an immersive, entertaining, fun, safe,…read moreand team building environment to its guests! Xscape features two state-of-the-art escape game experiences: BombSquad & Curse of the Mummy. We guarantee our escape rooms will be the most detailed and immersive escape room experience you've ever seen! In the escape games at Xscape, groups of 10 enter the room together. Each group is given 60 minutes to work together in order to solve clues and puzzles in order to escape the room. Xscape creates and delivers an atmosphere which is great for friends, family, co-workers, and anyone seeking a fun and safe night out! Experience BombSquad and/or Curse of the Mummy today!

It has been quite a while since I've been to an escape room. They can be challenging but fun. My bf…read morehad been to this one 2 or 3 times before with work and loved it. We did "Into the Amazon" which was supposed to be the easiest of the 3. It was 2 adults, a teenager and a 11 year old. We definitely needed hints. We didn't quite make it but were 2 keys away from finishing, darn. Definitely made us think, was a lot of fun.

Very upsetting. We planned to go to an escape room. We drove over 30 minutes and found out that it…read morewas closed. Apparently you had to book an appointment. It says nothing about an appointment on the website, it says that you can just walk in.

Walked in around 8:30 PM on a Tuesday looking to do an escape room while solo traveling for work…read more Julian was AWESOME and I had a blast doing Operation Specialization. The room was definitely challenging, but so much fun! 10/10 would do it again!

Great staff and the Witch room was awesome!!! Just came to visit family but will definitely come…read moreback when in town next.

Such a great entertainment experience we used it as a teambuilding event and typically these types…read moreof activities are terrible. But in this case it was really wonderful it allowed people to enjoy themselves, be involved even if public things are uncomfortable l, especially for people that don't like to be singled out. The hosts were funny and caddy but not in a bad way, and really made the experience great. I highly recommend coming here if you want to come. They even have beverages for sale there, so wet during the whole fun gaming experience

This was such a great experience and fun time! Game Show Battle Rooms is a must-do to have a great…read moretime! They have so many challenges and teams to play. Multiple size groups can be accommodated for the games. Located in Ballantyne in a nice sized space. There are two rooms to choose from for a great time. The staff and hosts were really energetic and made for a great time! Can't wait to host a group of my own here!

Absolutely LOVE this escape room and the entire experience! I can't say enough good things... the…read moreowners are very personable and my husband and I enjoy talking to them every time we go. We've already played both rooms, but we will definitely be going back to play them again... and to take our kids to meet 'The Ripper'. They have put SO much thought and work into both rooms... it's hard to say which is my favorite bc they're both awesome rooms. Hands down in our top 3 and we've done hundreds of escape rooms. Check them out... you won't regret it!!

Literally the Best Escape Room Experience Ever! Okay... we're still talking about this days later…read more My family and I went to Nocturne Adventures not knowing what to expect, and WOW--this place blew our minds. It felt like we walked right into a full-blown horror movie. The vibe? Intense. The acting? On point. The storyline? Wild. And YES... you're actually being chased which somehow makes the puzzles feel even more real and urgent. Pure adrenaline from start to finish! But here's what really made it special: My mom is Deaf, and a lot of times she's left out of experiences like this (escape rooms can be SO fast-paced). I told her I'd interpret for her, but then one of the actors started signing in ASL. We were all stunned in the best way. It turned the night from fun to unforgettable. My mom felt seen and included, and we all got to experience it together. It's rare to find something this immersive and inclusive. Nocturne Adventures nailed it on every level. I can't believe all of this happens in their basement--it's truly next level. If you're even thinking about booking... just do it. You won't regret it. Thank you for creating a family memory we'll never forget!

As an escape room junkie (I try to go whenever and wherever I can!) Room #117…read more Review for the Captain's Cabin Room. Theme: Pirate Difficulty: Not too rough. It was just me and I almost made it. Price: $18 (30% cheaper than the standard $25) Notes: The game-master watches closely so the hints when needed are spot on. The room itself is not that high tech, but the puzzles are all pirate themed and the game itself has a nice flow. Overall, I had a LOT of fun! If you've never done an escape room before, this is good one to kick it off! The company: The owners are really nice and very accommodating! 2nd room being built & I WILL be back.

My mom and I took an impromptu trip up to Boone for a day adventure and this was one of our first…read morestops. This type of store does not appeal to everyone, I understand that. But this type of store is exactly what you want to see when you go to Boone...it's on that hippie dippy crunchy earthy patchouli juju crystals and charms and voodoo tip, and it is so much fun. They've got jewelry and books and charms and handmade things and instruments and tarot cards and art and clothing and I love it all. I was specifically looking for gifts to bring back home for my little girls and found the perfect things. There is a section by the cash register that had dozens of handmade necklaces, all with various crystals and coins from around the world. I found two of the sparkliest, Dark Crystalliest ones and decided to go with those. The fun part was, there was a sign next to these necklaces that told a little story about the family that makes them, and explains that they do not price anything, and will accept anything that the buyer decides is fair. That is super cool, and a great way to get karma flowing heavy. I make jewelry regularly, so I know the cost of supplies, and can fairly accurately gauge the amount of time put into pieces. I decided $20.00 was fair for what I chose. I also purchased a bar of lemongrass soap, handmade from a Boone local. This is some of the strongest smelling lemongrass soap I've ever smelled, and I've already showered with it and am kicking myself for not getting more. Once I made the purchases, the lady at the checkout seemed thrilled, rang me up, and before I left said, "Wait! You and your girls need the angels...here..." as she poured a handful of silver, glittering angel confetti into my hand. What a lovely human.

Great little witchy bookstore. They have one of everything instead of 20 of 1 thing like chain…read morestores. Nice selection of books, crystals, herbal teas, jewelry, candles, notebooks. It' was a great one-stop shop for the more adventurous folks on my list.