Great Room Escape
Escape Room in San Antonio, Texas
Address: 1203 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Price Range: $$
About this business
Great Room Escape in San Antonio, Texas offers an immersive collection of themed escape rooms featuring everything from zombie encounters to classic murder mysteries. The facility's skilled game masters create an engaging atmosphere through interactive storytelling and challenging puzzles that keep participants thinking on their feet. While the rooms maintain a perfect balance between difficulty and entertainment, the venue particularly shines with its zombie-themed experiences that combine clever problem-solving with theatrical scares.
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What People Are Saying
Difficulty Level: Many reviews explicitly mention the challenging nature of the puzzles, with some describing them as "tough", "hard", and requiring "thinking outside the box". Others mention needing hints or not escaping, further supporting the challenging aspect.
Themes: Reviews mention several themes, including zombies, murder mystery on the Orient Express, ancient Egypt (Anubis), and a bomb squad scenario.
Puzzles: The reviews suggest a mix of puzzle types, including logic-based puzzles requiring deduction and problem-solving, as well as search-oriented puzzles involving finding hidden clues and objects. Some puzzles seem to involve physical interactions with the room's elements.
Scare Factor: Multiple reviews describe the zombie room as "scary", "terrifying", and intense, indicating the inclusion of horror elements. One review even mentions being "scared the whole time".
Mystery/Detective: The "Murder on the Orient Express" room is explicitly mentioned as a mystery, and other rooms include elements of mystery and detective work to solve the puzzle.
Zombie: The "zombie room" is frequently mentioned, indicating a prominent zombie theme.
Tomb: The "Anubis" room is explicitly described as having an Egyptian theme with elements of tombs and curses, indicating the presence of an Egyptian theme.
Party: Several reviews mention birthday parties as the reason for visiting, showing that the place accommodates such events.
Large Groups: Reviews mention groups of 8 or 10 people participating, suggesting the center can handle large groups. One review specifically addresses the suitability for a visually impaired group of 8.
Parking: Reviews mention both street parking and paid parking lots nearby. The parking situation is described as problematic in some reviews due to costs and difficulty in finding a spot.
Not Noted
Prison Break: There is no mention of a prison break theme in any of the provided reviews.
Heist: No reviews mention heist themes.
Kid-friendly: Reviews mention families and kids participating and enjoying the experience, suggesting it's suitable for older children. However, there is no specific mention of dedicated kid-friendly spaces.
Discounts: There is no direct mention of discounts for larger groups or special events in the provided reviews.
Price: While some reviews mention using discount coupons (Groupon), others express concern about the price. The overall consensus on affordability is not clear from the given data.
