Basics
What is an Escape Room?
An Escape Room is a fantastically fun, interactive puzzle game, in which you search for clues, solve puzzles, and escape! You are placed in a fully-immersive game room with other players, and you must all work together to be successful. These rooms are excellent for friends, family, team building, date nights, and special occasions!
How many people can play in a room?
Our aim is to maximize fun and keep everyone engaged during game play. So we limit the people per room.
For 13th Floor: There is a minimum of 2 people and maximum 6 people.
For Trapped in space: There is a minimum of 2 people and maximum 7 people.
For Spell Struck: There is a minimum of 2 players and maximum of 7 players.
For Dive to Atlantis: There is a minimum of 3 players and maximum of 6 players.
How long is the game?
Actual game play is 60 minutes (up to 70 minutes for Dive to Atlantis!), including the pregame briefing, and post game team picture, celebration and debrief, you can expect to be here for 80 to 90 minutes total.
I only want to play with my friends, what do I do?
All of our rooms are private! That means only your team will play! When booking, simply select the number of players that you will have on your team, and they will be the only players you see!
What skills do we need?
There are no special skills needed! All you need is your open mind, and ability to work together with other players to solve puzzles! No hulk strength, no tools, and no magic – just you and your brain!
Do I need to bring anything?
No, all you need is yourself! There are secure lockers for you to put any belongings, so all you need is an open mind, the drive to solve puzzles and enjoy the immersive themes!
Minimum age?
The game is for ages 8 to 100+. However, everyone 17 years and under needs to have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian and an adult to stay on site (whether they join in the game is up to you). Note: Dive to Atlantis has a hard minimum age of 13.
Can I bring kids younger than 8?
The Escape Artist is proud to be family-friendly, but younger puzzlers under the age of 8 may not enjoy our immersive escape rooms. We may be able to accommodate your younger players, on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at info@goescapeartist.com to discuss potential exceptions to policy.
If you want to bring an infant, please email us at info@goescapeartist.com to confirm that you intend to bring one. The infant must be strapped to a player at all times (ie: baby carrier), and cannot be a free-roaming. We also ask that you do not select a full-motion experience (The 13th Floor or Dive to Atlantis) to ensure a safe experience for all members of your team.
What happens if we don't solve anything?
That wouldn’t be very fun, now would it? Don’t worry! Our rooms are designed so that things will make sense to you – if you need a little nudge in the right direction, that is no problem at all! We will have a dedicated game master monitoring your group, you can request hints at any time. We work hard to ensure all experience levels have a great time!
Pricing/ Booking
How can I book?
The easiest way is through our website or you can call us at (206) 582-1286, or email us at info@goescapeartist.com
How can I pay?
Do you have gift cards?
Is there a cancellation policy for individual tickets?
At The Escape Artist, all sales are final, which means no refunds. Please be aware of that our game is a live event, so once the booking is confirmed, refunds and cancellations are not accepted. If you contact us at least 24 hours in advance, we may be able to reschedule your game to another date/time.
What does the Service Fee cover?
We charge a 5% service fee on every booking and pay 100% of that service fee to the game master handling that booking. We use this fee to ensure our game masters are well compensated without the need for tips to make ends meet.
Exceptional service is expected, enjoy your experience here with no pressure.
What if we are running late?
If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the official start time, your game time may need be shortened accordingly, as there may be other games after yours.
Can I sign the waiver ahead of time?
Absolutely! We attach a link to your confirmation email, and highly encourage you to sign it ahead of time! You can also download and print the waiver from here. If not, no worries, as we have a contactless system in our lobby where you can sign on your own personal mobile device.
Is your room wheel chair accessible?
If I don't book a full room, will there be anyone else playing the game with me?
No! All of our experiences are private! We have a tiered pricing system if you do not purchase all of the tickets, but you will never play with strangers!
Can I take pictures or videos in the room?
Yes! You are free to take any pictures/video for your own enjoyment. Also, you are free to post any pictures as long as they don’t contain solved puzzles or major spoilers. We will also plan to take a picture of your whole group at our celebratory picture wall!
Can you give me hints?
What if I have more questions?
We would love to answer them! Email us at info@goescapeartist.com!
SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Players who are pregnant, elderly, or have any underlying heart and breathing problems are recommended to speak with a physician or take extra caution when wanting to play.
- We recommend that players not wear any type of clothing, shoes or accessories that will hinder movement and result in accidental injury.
- Players are forbidden to bring explosive, flammable or sharp items, including but not limited to: lighters, knives, penknives and toxic chemicals, into the room.
- Do not stand on furniture or tables.
- The Escape Artist reserves the right to prevent entry, or stop the game at any point in time if safety regulations are compromised.
Still need help? Send us a note!
For any other questions, please write to us at info@goescapeartist.com or call us at (206) 582-1286