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Escape on Purpose

Escape Room in Durham, North Carolina

Address: 7072 NC-751 STE 102, Durham, NC 27713

Price Range:  $$

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About this business

Escape on Purpose in Durham, North Carolina offers an engaging collection of themed escape rooms, including a submarine adventure and an uncommon room that challenges participants with creative puzzles and unexpected twists. The facility provides a perfect blend of difficulty levels suitable for both beginners and experienced players, with helpful game masters offering clues when needed. The rooms feature elaborate props and immersive environments that transport players into unique scenarios, making it an ideal venue for everything from family outings to team-building events.

Hours Open

Monday10AM-5PM
Tuesday10AM-5PM
Wednesday10AM-5PM
Thursday10AM-10PM
Friday10AM-10PM
Saturday12-10PM
Sunday11AM-5:30PM

What People Are Saying

Difficulty LevelMany reviews mention the rooms as challenging but not impossible, with some requiring hints to complete. Some mention a linear puzzle progression. Others found the puzzles varied in complexity and creativity.

ThemesThe reviews mention themes such as submarines, an attic, an uncommon room, terror in the sky, and a space mission. This suggests a variety of themes are available.

PuzzlesThe reviews indicate a mix of puzzle types, including logic-based, code-breaking (locks, number combinations), search-oriented (finding clues hidden in the rooms), and some with physical components. Some reviewers mention digital components or button mashing as well.

Mystery/DetectiveSeveral reviews mention mystery and clues, with some rooms having a narrative that plays out as the players solve puzzles. However, it is not the predominant theme.

Kid-friendlyMany reviews describe visits with children and indicate the rooms are suitable for families with kids of various ages. The submarine and uncommon rooms were popular choices for children's birthdays.

PartyMultiple reviews explicitly mention birthday parties being held at the escape room center.

Large GroupsReviews describe large groups participating, and even splitting into teams, which suggests the escape room center is well-suited for larger groups.

PriceMany reviews describe the prices as affordable or a great value.

ParkingThe reviews do not directly mention parking, but several mention arriving at the location, suggesting it has some form of parking or accessibility.

Not Noted

Scare FactorNo reviews mention scary or horror themes. While some room names might sound intense, the descriptions focus on fun and challenging gameplay.

Prison BreakNo reviews mention a prison break theme.

HeistNo reviews mention heist themes.

ZombieNo reviews mention a zombie theme.

TombNo reviews mention an Egyptian theme.

DiscountsThere is no mention of group discounts in the reviews provided.

Additional Information

Crowd

Family-friendly

Children

Good for kids

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Restroom
Gender-neutral restroom

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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