The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe
Escape Room in St Paul, Minnesota
Address: 560 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Price Range: $$
About this business
The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers a uniquely immersive escape room experience set within a renovated mortuary that doubles as a themed restaurant and bar. The venue features multiple puzzle rooms with varying difficulty levels, from beginner-friendly challenges to more complex adventures, all connected by an intriguing common area that ties into the building's mysterious lore. The establishment stands out for its innovative approach, combining theatrical elements with intuitive puzzles, while offering guests the opportunity to enjoy craft cocktails and casual dining before or after their escape room adventure.
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What People Are Saying
Themes: Many reviews mention themes such as mystery, occult, fantasy, and a whimsical, otherworldly atmosphere. One review specifically mentions a Harry Potter vibe.
Puzzles: The reviews suggest a variety of puzzle types, including logic-based, search-oriented, and those involving switches and deciphering, often described as 'hands-on'.
Mystery/Detective: Many reviews highlight the mystery and detective-like aspects of the escape rooms, with a focus on uncovering secrets and solving puzzles within a larger overarching mystery.
Party: Reviews mention birthday parties as a reason for visiting, suggesting that parties are hosted.
Parking: Multiple reviews mention the availability of parking, either on-site or nearby.
Not Noted
Difficulty Level: Reviews mention varying levels of difficulty, with some finding rooms too easy while others describe them as challenging but not impossible. There is no consensus on the difficulty level.
Scare Factor: While the overall atmosphere is described as mysterious and spooky, using an old mortuary as a setting, the reviews do not explicitly mention intense scary or horror elements. Some describe it as 'whimsical' and 'spooky'.
Prison Break: No mention of prison break themes are found in any of the reviews.
Heist: No heist themes are mentioned in the provided reviews.
Zombie: No zombie themes are mentioned in the provided reviews.
Tomb: No Egyptian themes are mentioned in the provided reviews.
Kid-friendly: One review mentions bringing kids, and the overall tone suggests it could be suitable for families, but there's no specific mention of dedicated kid-friendly spaces.
Large Groups: Reviews suggest that the escape rooms are better suited for smaller groups (2-6), with some negative comments about the experience for larger groups. The establishment does cater to larger groups by providing a bar and restaurant to allow groups to split up.
Discounts: There is no mention of group discounts or special event discounts in the reviews.
Price: Reviews have mixed opinions on pricing; some found the drinks and food overpriced, while others didn't comment on pricing.