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THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience

Escape Room in Kansas City, Missouri

Address: Lower Level, 1612 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Price Range:  $$

About this business

THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience in Kansas City, Missouri offers an immersive and spine-tingling adventure featuring live actors who enhance the experience with their theatrical performances. The venue houses multiple themed rooms with varying difficulty levels, each crafted with intricate puzzles and detailed set designs that create an authentically spooky atmosphere. The escape rooms combine clever problem-solving challenges with horror elements, making it a unique destination for both thrill-seekers and puzzle enthusiasts who don't mind a good scare.

Hours Open

Monday2:45-11PM
Tuesday2:45-11PM
Wednesday2:45-11PM
Thursday2:45-11PM
Friday2:45PM-12AM
Saturday9:45AM-12AM
Sunday9:45AM-11PM

What People Are Saying

Difficulty LevelMany reviews mention the room's challenging puzzles, with some groups barely escaping or not escaping at all, indicating a high level of difficulty.

ThemesThe reviews consistently refer to themes involving basements, spooky elements, horror, and creepy atmospheres. One review mentions "The Avery", suggesting multiple themed rooms.

PuzzlesThe reviews describe a variety of puzzle types, including logic-based puzzles, physical challenges, and those requiring searches, implying a diverse range of puzzle mechanics.

Scare FactorThe overwhelming majority of reviews highlight the room's scary and horror elements, including jump scares, creepy atmospheres, and actors enhancing the frightening experience.

PartySeveral reviews mention group bookings, birthday parties, and bachelorette parties, indicating the venue's suitability for such events.

Large GroupsReviews describe experiences with groups ranging from two to sixteen people, suggesting suitability for both small and large groups. However, one review notes that a party of six made the game too easy.

Not Noted

Mystery/DetectiveWhile not the central theme, some puzzles might involve elements of mystery or deduction to solve.

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

HeistNo reviews mention heist themes.

ZombieOne review mentions a "zombie escape room" in another location, but this is not a theme of the current escape room.

TombNo reviews mention an Egyptian theme.

Kid-friendlyNo specific mention of kid-friendly spaces is found in the reviews; however, one review mentions taking 16-year-olds, suggesting it might be suitable for older teens.

DiscountsThere's no explicit mention of group discounts in the reviews.

PriceThe reviews do not provide sufficient information to assess price affordability. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, pricing details are absent.

ParkingThe reviews do not mention parking availability.

Additional Information

Crowd

Family-friendly

Amenities

Restroom
Gender-neutral restroom

Highlights

Live performances
Active military discounts

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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