The Escape Key
Escape Room in Provo, Utah
Address: 225 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601
Price Range: $$
About this business
The Escape Key in Provo, Utah, offers a variety of themed puzzle rooms with varying difficulty levels to challenge escape room enthusiasts. The venue features creative room designs and challenging puzzles that encourage teamwork and problem-solving, though some rooms are on the smaller side and can feel cramped with larger groups. While the facility could use some maintenance updates, the friendly staff provides helpful guidance and creates an engaging atmosphere for both newcomers and experienced players alike.
Hours Open
What People Are Saying
Difficulty Level: Reviews describe the difficulty as varying, with some finding the rooms very challenging and others finding them manageable. Some puzzles were noted as exceptionally challenging.
Themes: Reviews mention rooms with themes like a spy's office, CSI, and "The Infiltrator", suggesting a variety of themes are offered.
Puzzles: The reviews describe puzzles as logic-based, requiring process of elimination and problem-solving skills. Some reviews also mention searching for items and using physical props.
Mystery/Detective: Several reviews mention mystery or detective-themed rooms, such as the "spy's office" and the "CSI" room.
Zombie: One review mentions a "zombie" theme, indicating that at least one room incorporates this element.
Parking: Reviews mention parking near the University Ave, suggesting parking is available nearby, though the exact location and availability are not specified.
Not Noted
Scare Factor: No reviews mention scary or horror themes. Most reviews describe the experience as "fun" or "challenging" without mentioning fear-inducing elements.
Prison Break: No reviews mention a prison break theme.
Heist: No reviews mention heist themes.
Tomb: There is no mention of an Egyptian theme in any of the reviews.
Kid-friendly: While some reviews mention families participating, there's no specific mention of designated kid-friendly spaces.
Party: There is no direct mention of birthday parties being hosted, but the family-friendly nature of some experiences suggests it could be possible.
Large Groups: Several reviews mention the room sizes being too small for larger groups (six or more), indicating it is not ideal for large groups.
Discounts: No information about discounts is provided in any of the reviews.
Price: Reviews are mixed; some consider prices reasonable given the experience, while others believe improvements are needed to justify the cost. Therefore, affordability is subjective based on individual expectations.