Red Door Escape Room (Gaithersburg) - "Once Upon a Time"

Updated: Sep 21

LOCATION:  Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Once Upon a Time
📅 DATE PLAYED: June 4, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Fairy Tale
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-7 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $39.95/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Three powerful magical items have been stolen and concealed within a castle. When wielded by the right individuals, they have the potential to bring prosperity to the realm. However, if they fall into the wrong hands, they will undoubtedly lead to destruction and despair. Journey through the enchanted forest, explore the castle, and recover the items before the tale reaches its conclusion!

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

Commencing a fairytale with an enchanted forest is always a captivating choice. We also appreciated a unique "entrance" that guided us deeper into the mystical realm as the game progressed.
The incorporation of a character from the magical world to engage with the players and integrating puzzles into the interaction proved to be highly enjoyable for the participants.
A straightforward physical puzzle provided a great deal of amusement.
Several small props were utilized for uncomplicated puzzles, which unexpectedly became some of the most memorable moments in the game.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

There was a puzzle prop that didn't have clear input direction. We were puzzled about why an item should be placed there instead of here. Surprisingly, it still worked and led to the finale, which left us confused.
There is room for improvement in the clarity and efficiency of how hints are provided.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

If you're into cool experiences that whisk you away to a world of magic and wonder, then diving into the enchanting adventure of a mystical forest might just be your thing. As you explore deeper into this fantastical realm, the mystery of the unknown calls out to you.

This special room in the forest is designed with everyone in mind, so both kids and grown-ups can have a blast. The challenges are fun but not too tough, so people of all ages can enjoy the excitement of the quest. While wandering through the twisting paths and hidden corners of the forest, keep your eyes peeled for enchanted items waiting to be found. So, ready to take a leap into this magical world? You never know what amazing surprises are in store for you at the end of this thrilling adventure.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Street metered parking or garage near by
Lobby area with seating & lockers
Merchandise available for sale

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Disclosure: We thank Red Door Escape Room (Gaithersburg) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion of the review whatsoever.