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Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience

Escape Room in Frederick, Maryland

Address: 103 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD 21701

Price Range:  $$

About this business

Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience in Frederick, Maryland, offers immersive and professionally designed themed rooms with varying difficulty levels to challenge both newcomers and experienced players alike. The facility features detailed environments, from medieval settings to spooky manors, complete with impressive special effects and thoughtfully crafted puzzles that encourage teamwork and critical thinking. The venue's friendly staff provides unlimited hints when needed, making it an ideal destination for both intimate groups and large parties looking for an engaging entertainment experience in downtown Frederick.

Hours Open

Monday11AM-9PM
Tuesday11AM-9PM
Wednesday11AM-9PM
Thursday11AM-9PM
Friday12-10:30PM
Saturday10:30AM-10:30PM
Sunday10:30AM-9PM

What People Are Saying

Difficulty LevelMany reviews mention the rooms as both "challenging" and "fun", indicating a good balance that is neither too easy nor too frustrating for most players.

ThemesReviews mention themes such as "Medieval times" (Excalibur), a "haunted manor" (Crane Manor), and a "Christmas" themed room. This shows the escape rooms feature a variety of themes.

PuzzlesThe reviews describe various puzzle types, including logic-based puzzles, code-breaking, searching for clues, and some puzzles described as involving opening locks. Mathematical puzzles are not specifically mentioned.

Mystery/DetectiveSeveral reviews highlight the mystery and puzzle-solving aspects of the escape rooms, which are strongly suggestive of a mystery or detective theme.

Kid-friendlyReviews mention children participating in escape rooms and birthday parties being held at the location, suggesting the presence of kid-friendly spaces or at least an adaptability to accommodate children.

PartySeveral reviews explicitly mention birthday parties held at Clue IQ, confirming that the escape room center does host such events.

Large GroupsMultiple reviews discuss the experience with large groups, some exceeding 40 people. The positive feedback suggests the center accommodates large groups well.

ParkingWhile some reviews mention parking challenges, particularly for larger vehicles, most reviews confirm the presence of parking, though it may require some effort to find parking in the immediate vicinity.

Not Noted

Scare FactorWhile some rooms have an immersive atmosphere, there is no mention of scary or horror themes like haunted houses or frightening elements in the reviews. One review even specifically states the room was "not scary".

Prison BreakThere is no mention of a prison break theme in any of the provided reviews.

HeistReviews do not describe heist themes such as bank robbery or museum heist.

ZombieThere is no mention of a zombie theme in the reviews.

TombNo mention of an Egyptian theme is found in the provided reviews.

DiscountsThe reviews do not mention any group discounts or special event pricing, so there is no evidence to support this.

PriceWhile some reviews mention the price as "expensive", there is no consensus on whether prices are affordable, making it difficult to definitively state that prices are or are not affordable.

Additional Information

Crowd

Family-friendly

Children

Good for kids
Family discount

Amenities

Restroom
Gender-neutral restroom

Highlights

Live performances

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Service options

Onsite services

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