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*As a reminder, please don’t manhandle the employees. If things get too scary, you may quit before the time is up, no questions asked.You may not touch the zombie or the room monitor at any time*.If you are “bitten” you have to sit out of the game for 5 minutes.The zombie may only lightly “tag” you and a “tag” equals a bite.There is a zombie in the room with you, on a chain.You can unlock a bonus hint by solving a special tile puzzle in the room.You’re allowed to ask the monitor for up to 3 hints.Explore every inch of the room for clues.Our room monitor filled us in on the gameplay basics: (Points though, to the game makers for taking a stab at world building.) But we were there for the puzzles, so the story didn’t really have to track. Jane and I were there to see if we could find out whatever happened to the mad scientist.Īs establishing stories go, Jane and I agreed that this sounded slightly derivative of Frankenstein, and contained a few plot holes. During these experiments he created a zombie and then just disappeared.

Once upon a time, there was a mad scientist and he carried out many horrific experiments. Our room monitor came to meet us and explain the room objectives. Remember the axe throwing I mentioned? The sound of axes hitting wood gets much louder the further into the facility you go. It’s also a little bit quieter in this waiting room. So we happily obliged, storing our phones and bags in the complimentary lockers provided, before being escorted to the waiting room.ĭuring busy times (and to observe proper social distancing), the waiting rooms are used to keep various groups from clogging up the lobby while waiting for their turn.

#ESCAPE ROOM AUSTIN FIELD TRIPS FULL#

If people are allowed to snap pics inside, they could post hints or even full solutions to the game online. Rooms like these are built to be a challenge for their guests. The “no photography” rule bummed me out a bit, but it makes sense.

All game rooms are private, and players must stay with their groups.

The front desk guy asked us if we’d ever done an escape room before (we said yes) and then took us through the basic guidelines for the facility: There was also a family on their way out who had just finished a few rounds of axe throwing with their kids (ages 12 and up are allowed to play.) From the sound of it, the kids had a blast. In fact, the website had boasted their sanitation practices when I looked, but I was genuinely surprised by how well they clearly kept up with it. The lobby area (the entire facility, really) was super clean. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly guy at the front desk. I also booked an early-ish slot for us, which meant that the parking lot was basically empty too. It was a Saturday, which gave the area creepy deserted vibes - just like a good post apocalyptic zombie flick. The Great Escape Room Austin is located about 20 minutes north east of the city, in one of those sprawling industrial office park areas.

It sounded like a perfect Saturday to us! The Location Set the Mood

And if we failed, a blood-thirsty zombie would be unleashed upon us. From the website’s description, we would have 60 minutes to solve the puzzles and escape. Its private “Zombie Room” sounded like the most fun for a couple of puzzle-loving horror fans. There were several deals to choose from, but I went with the Great Escape Room Austin. So when I told her I had found an escape room on Groupon in Austin, she was stoked. For years, we’ve been in the habit of watching episodes and “solving” the mysteries “together” via text or FaceTime. Jane and I are true crime, mystery, and lady detective shows fanatics. Trust me - if you think escape rooms might be too hard, this place will make any novice feel like a champ. Little did I know that I had just booked us at the best escape room for beginners.