Hourglass Escapes
Escape Room in Seattle, Washington
Address: 3131 Western Ave #422b, Seattle, WA 98121
Price Range: $$
About this business
Hourglass Escapes in Seattle, Washington, offers an immersive collection of themed escape rooms featuring detailed set designs and creative puzzle mechanics. The venue specializes in atmospheric experiences ranging from Lovecraftian horror to adventure themes, with rooms that accommodate both small and large groups through non-linear puzzle solving. Their dedicated game masters provide just the right amount of guidance while maintaining the perfect balance between challenge and entertainment, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced escape room enthusiasts.
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What People Are Saying
Difficulty Level: Reviews mention various difficulty levels, with some describing rooms as "challenging" and others as "just the right level of hard", indicating a range of difficulty levels.
Themes: Reviews mention themes such as mystery (Mystery at Innsmouth), horror (Evil Dead), ancient Egypt (Rise of the Mad Pharaoh), and pirates (Pirate escape).
Puzzles: The puzzle types are varied, including logic-based, code-cracking, search-oriented, and those incorporating mechanical and electronic elements. Some reviews mention puzzles that combine different types.
Scare Factor: Several reviews specifically mention horror themes, particularly in the Evil Dead and Mystery at Innsmouth rooms, with descriptions of spooky atmospheres and scary elements.
Mystery/Detective: Many reviews highlight the mystery and detective elements, especially in the Mystery at Innsmouth room, which is described as an immersive and intriguing experience.
Zombie: The Evil Dead themed room is mentioned multiple times.
Tomb: The "Rise of the Mad Pharaoh" room is explicitly mentioned as having an Egyptian theme with tombs and pharaohs.
Party: Reviews indicate that the escape rooms are suitable for groups and are popular for team-building events, suggesting that the place hosts parties.
Large Groups: Reviews mention groups of various sizes, including large groups of 8 and 10 people, successfully participating in the escape rooms.
Price: Many reviews praise the affordability of the merchandise, and several reviewers state that the experience is "well worth the money".
Parking: One review mentions that finding parking took longer than anticipated, implying that parking is available but might be limited or require additional time to find a spot.
Not Noted
Prison Break: There is no mention of a prison break theme in the provided reviews.
Heist: No reviews mention heist themes involving stealing valuable items from high-security locations.
Kid-friendly: While some reviews mention families participating, there's no specific information about dedicated kid-friendly spaces.
Discounts: There is no information provided in the reviews about discounts for larger groups or special events.
