The Great Escape Room Rochester
Escape Room in Rochester, New York
Address: 1150 University Ave Bldg 5, Suite 12A, Rochester, NY 14607
Price Range: $$
About this business
The Great Escape Room Rochester in Rochester, New York, offers a diverse collection of themed escape rooms featuring creative puzzles and interactive challenges suitable for all skill levels. The facility boasts a welcoming lobby area with brain teasers and games where groups can warm up before their adventure begins. The venue provides an engaging experience for various occasions, from family outings to corporate team building, with helpful staff members who guide participants through their puzzle-solving journey.
Hours Open
What People Are Saying
Difficulty Level: Many reviews mention a challenging experience, with some describing puzzles as "tough", "difficult", and requiring "thinking outside the box". Others found the difficulty level to be "just right", while some even described it as harder than expected for beginners. One review mentioned mechanical issues that impacted the challenge.
Themes: The reviews mention several themes, including a Sherlock Holmes-themed library, a Moriarty-themed room, a presidential bunker, an infirmary, and a poker bunker. One review also mentions a "Break in at Bubba's" theme.
Puzzles: The reviews indicate a variety of puzzle types. Many mention logic-based puzzles, while others highlight search-oriented puzzles requiring the finding of clues. Some mention mechanical and technical puzzles involving electronic locks and latches. One review mentions puzzles that use different solving methods.
Mystery/Detective: Many reviews indicate a strong mystery or detective theme is present. Several mention feeling like detectives, solving clues, and working together to unravel mysteries. The themes of the rooms often support this, such as the Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty rooms.
Kid-friendly: Several reviews explicitly mention that the escape room is kid-friendly, with families bringing children of various ages. One review specifically mentions a 5-year-old niece participating and having fun. Several reviews describe it as a great experience for birthday parties for kids.
Party: Many reviews mention using the escape room for birthday parties, both for children and adults. The reviews repeatedly refer to the venue as being appropriate for birthday celebrations.
Large Groups: The reviews suggest that the escape room is suitable for large groups. Several reviewers mention attending with groups of friends, families, and coworkers, indicating the capacity to accommodate larger numbers.
Parking: The reviews mention parking, both positive and negative aspects. Some reviewers mention convenient parking, while others note that it is a bit tucked away in the back of the building.
Not Noted
Scare Factor: There is no mention of scary or horror themes in the reviews. While some rooms might have suspense due to the time limit, there are no references to haunted houses, frightening elements, or any horror-related themes.
Prison Break: There is no mention of a prison break theme in the provided reviews.
Heist: The reviews do not mention heist themes such as bank robberies, museum heists, or stealing valuable items.
Zombie: There is no mention of a zombie theme in any of the provided reviews.
Tomb: There is no mention of an Egyptian theme in the reviews.
Discounts: While there's mention of student discounts, there is no specific information in the reviews regarding discounts for larger groups or special events.
Price: Opinions on affordability are mixed. One review mentions the price as "kind of pricey", while others consider it "reasonably priced" and "affordable". The lack of consensus prevents a definitive determination.