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!

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!

Their door was locked and it looked like no one was there. We tried knocking and calling but their…read morephone's mailbox was full. We waited for 40 minutes and no one ever acknowledged us. Their website says no refunds, but with the lack of acknowledgement we missed our 6pm appointment. There was never any email about people not being around today or a reschedule for our appointment. Horrible way to run a business.

We visited Key to Escape as a date day and it was an awesome experience! The puzzle to get in the…read moredoor was fun and just the right challenge to kick things off. Once inside Addison was very welcoming. We are relatively inexperienced with escape rooms so he gave us some basic tips to set us up for success. We did the Under Pressure room which is themed around a distillery. The room was fun and had some unique puzzles unlike others I had encountered in escape rooms. We definitely had a great time and are already talking about plans to come back!

I've played 70 escape rooms and this place is really top tier. The owner Roger has so much passion…read morefor his work and it really shines through. My group played all three back to back and they're all strong. If you can only play one, I recommend the distillery. Because it's in a historical building, everything has a unique feel. They really made the most of the space. I cannot recommend key to escape enough. Such an amazing hidden gem

Fun, entertaining, and highly recommended!…read more They have a bunch of interesting looking options and we decided to go with the 7 Deadly Sins room. It was very well done, and much more challenging than we were anticipating. We had a good time and thought the staff was great as well. Looking forward to coming back to try another room.

Escapology Escape Rooms Charlotte has some strong points. The room themes are well-designed,…read moreimmersive, and visually interesting. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell short compared to many other escape rooms we have played. My group has completed every escape room in Charlotte, along with numerous rooms in other states and several overseas, so we have a broad basis for comparison. One of the biggest issues was the size of the rooms. They felt cramped and crowded, and while the advertised capacity may be higher, the rooms seem best suited for two to four players at most. The puzzles were also frustrating at times. Many of the clues felt overly convoluted, and the room lacked a clear sense of progression. Rather than flowing naturally from one puzzle to the next, the challenges often felt disconnected and lacked cohesion. The game management also impacted our experience. We were told that the game masters were monitoring multiple rooms simultaneously, which appeared to contribute to delays. At one point, we successfully completed a piano-based puzzle multiple times, but nothing happened. After repeating it several times, a game master finally noticed and advanced the puzzle. Situations like this can be particularly frustrating when time is limited. Overall, Escapology Charlotte offers attractive themes and creative room designs, but the small room sizes, inconsistent puzzle flow, and game-master oversight issues detracted from the experience. With some refinements, it could be a much stronger escape room destination.

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!

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.

Excellent dinner mystery theater venue. Our church group of 35 guests really enjoyed the…read moreinteractive experience. The food & service were very professionally done. Definitely a fun time for our Sr. Adult outing. We will be back soon.

First time visiting this venue for a murder mystery magic show and it was an amazing time! Great…read morefood, fun show and alot of interactive fun. Would definitely recommend!

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.

We are escape room enthusiasts and we've been to lots of them in many different states and…read morecities..... Total Escape is our absolute favorite! The rooms are clever, well designed and immersive. Clues are only given if you ask (some places will give you clues even if you don't ask which can be annoying) and the game masters are always friendly and informative. We also like that if you book the room, it closes out so you aren't in with random ppl that you don't know. I love meeting new ppl and socializing but when it comes to escape rooms, it's just not the best idea. The rooms all have a good mixture of different types of puzzles to solve so that everyone in your group can add their talents to the effort as well. And since I don't want to ruin any of the room surprises, you'll have to go and experience on your own but it's a fun way to spend time together and work as a team. Highly recommend!

Enjoyed my last trip here in the jail cell. We solved it - needed 3 hints. Was with mostly kids…read moreand they were able to be involved. Clean and safe experience. Good for birthday parties and groups.