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!

We did the Curse Of The Mummy & Pharaoh's Treasure Escape Room. It was really fun and the…read moredecorations were cool, but I think it would be even better if they let you have 15-20 minutes instead of just 10 minutes to escape. One of the puzzles had multiple solutions and due to the function of the puzzle (magnets), even though we solved, it we did not unlock the next step and got stuck here towards the end our our time in the room.

This one was fun! Set the new time score! Definitely going back. For the price, it was a good date…read moreactivity.

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.

We had a blast at Escapology! They accommodated five of us, immediately. The puzzles & clues were…read morecreative. The space felt clean and we had a lot of fun! Would recommend and return for more!

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.

Cool little gothic store. Wide variety of different clothing and knickknacks. Store was set up…read morereally neat and had a little bit of an ominous yet welcoming feel to it, in a good way. I felt it matched the vibe they were going for. Definitely an interesting spot, check it out!

The shop is cute, but the escape room, while competently crafted, hasn't been fully thought out…read more You will likely be frustrated. And the owner does not watch your progress, gives useless hints, and ignores when you let them know the hints are not relevant. Luckily, it's a cheap experience, and here you get what you've paid for. I won't be back

Great time, a must to check out with some friends if you're in the area. Also shout out to Rylee…read moreand the crew , they are great !

We did The Depths (sea mystery) escape room at The Escape Game Concord. Overall, the experience was…read morejust okay. The place itself felt a bit worn down--the rooms weren't very clean, and some props seemed broken or not working as they should. For the price, I expected it to be in better shape, especially since it's not a brand-new location. I also think the one-hour time limit feels a little short; an extra 10-15 minutes would make the experience more enjoyable without feeling rushed. The staff member at the front desk was friendly, but he had trouble with my card and ended up having to enter it manually, which was a little inconvenient. Overall, not terrible, but definitely room for improvement--both in terms of upkeep and value for the price.

Escape 109 is a hidden gem in the Lake Norman area. We've done many escape rooms throughout CLT…read more(and beyond) and this locally-owned business stands out. It's incredibly well-thought-out and made for an enjoyable family night out. Our teens (13 & 17) can't stop talking about it our "Derailed" room experience!

We did the road trip room and had a great time!!! Thanks so much! I'm sure we will be back!read more