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The Great Escape Room DC

Escape Room in Washington, District Of Columbia

Address: 1730 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Price Range:  $$

About this business

The Great Escape Room DC in Washington, District Of Columbia, offers a diverse selection of themed rooms ranging from supervillain lairs to Edgar Allan Poe-inspired chambers. The venue features cleverly designed puzzles that strike a perfect balance between challenging and achievable, with most groups completing their adventures within an hour using just a few hints. The facility stands out for its meticulous attention to detail in room design and consistently receives praise for its enthusiastic staff who enhance the overall experience.

Hours Open

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday6-11PM
Friday12-11PM
Saturday12-11PM
Sunday12-7PM

What People Are Saying

Difficulty LevelMultiple reviews mention the puzzles were challenging but fair, solvable with hints if needed. One review explicitly states that the puzzles were challenging but not impossible.

ThemesReviews mention a "Poe" themed room and a "Sherlock" themed room, and another mentions a "Supervillains" escape room. One review mentions a great theme, and another mentions many room selections.

Mystery/DetectiveReviews mention a "Sherlock" themed room, which implies a mystery or detective theme.

PartyOne review mentions that a group went for a bachelor party, suggesting that the escape room might be suitable for parties. Another review mentions prepaying for another game in the future, suggesting repeat visits and potentially hosting parties.

Large GroupsReviews mention groups and one review explicitly states that their group wants to do it again. One review mentions a bachelor party.

Not Noted

PuzzlesThe reviews do not provide details about the specific types of puzzles used. While some reviewers mention "challenging puzzles", they don't specify whether they are logic-based, physical, mathematical, or search-oriented.

Scare FactorNo review mentions any scary or horror elements in the escape rooms.

Prison BreakNo review mentions a prison break theme.

HeistNo review mentions a heist theme.

ZombieNo review mentions a zombie theme.

TombNo review mentions an Egyptian theme.

Kid-friendlyThe reviews do not mention kid-friendly spaces.

DiscountsThere is no information about discounts for larger groups or special events in the provided reviews.

PriceThe reviews do not provide enough information to determine if the prices are affordable. While some reviewers enjoyed their experience, there's no mention of price relative to value.

ParkingThe reviews don't mention parking availability.

Additional Information

Crowd

Family-friendly

Amenities

Restroom

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