OB-Xscape Rooms
Escape Room in Southern Shores, North Carolina
Address: 1 Ocean Blvd Suite 108-111, Southern Shores, NC 27949
Price Range: $$
About this business
Located in Southern Shores, North Carolina, OB-Xscape Rooms offers an immersive collection of themed escape rooms ranging from murder mysteries to prison breaks, with difficulty levels suitable for both newcomers and experienced players. The facility stands out for its highly detailed room designs and innovative puzzles that incorporate technology, sound effects, and interactive elements to create engaging experiences. The venue's dedicated game hosts provide helpful guidance while maintaining the perfect balance of challenge and entertainment, making it a popular attraction for families, friends, and visitors to the Outer Banks area.
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What People Are Saying
Difficulty Level: Many reviews mention the rooms' challenging nature, with some describing them as "hard", "challenging", or "difficult", requiring teamwork and multiple attempts.
Themes: The reviews reveal various themes, including murder mystery, prison break, Raptor's Revenge (dinosaur-themed), Cold Case, Speakeasy, Mutiny on the Lark, and Rest in Peace Motel.
Puzzles: The reviews suggest a mix of puzzle types, including logic-based, search-oriented, and those requiring observation and deduction. Specific puzzle mechanics aren't consistently detailed.
Scare Factor: Several reviews mention "jump scares" and some rooms being "scary", indicating the presence of horror elements in at least some of the escape rooms, although others are described as family-friendly.
Mystery/Detective: Reviews frequently mention murder mystery and Cold Case themes, indicating a strong presence of mystery and detective elements.
Prison Break: Multiple reviews refer to a "prison break" or "Cell Block" themed escape room, confirming this theme's existence.
Kid-friendly: While some rooms are described as suitable for older children and teens, reviews about Raptor's Revenge and Rest in Peace Motel highlight that they are not suitable for young children due to scary elements. Other reviews mention family participation successfully, but careful consideration of the room theme is advised.
Party: Reviews mention the escape room being used for a daughter's birthday party, indicating that they do host parties.
Large Groups: Several reviews describe large groups (e.g., 9 or 10 people) successfully participating, indicating suitability for larger groups.
Not Noted
Heist: There is no mention of heist themes in the provided reviews.
Zombie: The reviews do not mention a zombie theme.
Tomb: The reviews do not mention an Egyptian theme.
Discounts: The reviews do not mention any discounts for larger groups or special events.
Price: While some reviews mention the price ($35 per person), there is no consistent consensus on affordability, with some suggesting it was worth the price while others don't explicitly mention price as a factor.
Parking: The reviews do not directly mention parking availability.