The Panic Room
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The Panic Room

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4.48
2 - 10 people60 minutesDifficult
Trapped in a chilling asylum with no memory of how you got there. An impending lobotomy looms. Can you escape Kimberly Asylum before the opportunity vanishes?
Large groupsFor prosWith children

Difficult
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
You wake up on a hard, cold stone floor. You can't remember how you got here, but there are several others locked up in this asylum with you. Can you and your newfound friends escape the eerie Kimberly Asylum before the harsh orderlies come for you? The lobotomy is scheduled to start in an hour, and you must take your chance to escape before the opportunity vanishes completely.
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AI
Go for the eerie asylum vibe and an easy on-ramp to escape rooms with friends or family. It’s approachable, lightly spooky, and lands best if you’re new to the hobby.

Location

Paid Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIFeedback is mixed: beginners had a decent time, while veterans found the puzzles basic or jumpy. Several groups mention malfunctioning elements and hints that missed the mark. Staff impressions range from welcoming to brusque. The theme sets a mood, but the story doesn’t stick.
WeaknessesPlayers cite thin storytelling, logic leaps, and occasional broken or finicky props. Some ran into unhelpful hints and a game master with an attitude. The set feels dated and light on detail for the area.
StrengthsBeginner-friendly and family-ready with a creepy-but-tame atmosphere. When the host is on their game, hints are timely and help keep momentum. Location convenience is a plus for locals.
SecurityNo safety concerns came up in the reviews. It appears to follow standard escape-room procedures and briefings.
Level of fearCreepy asylum mood without heavy scares or gore. Suitable for kids who can handle dim lighting and mild tension.
Actors' gameNo live-actor interaction is mentioned; the experience is guided by a game master through hints. Host demeanor feels inconsistent across visits, from friendly and attentive to curt.
Quality of riddlesMostly straightforward with a few leaps that don’t always read cleanly. Reports of malfunctioning pieces hurt flow. Newcomers will cope fine, but enthusiasts may want tighter logic and variety.
PlotEscape the asylum before time runs out, which gives a clear goal but little depth. Don’t expect big narrative beats or twists.
Difficulty levelEasy to moderate and a solid fit for first-timers or families. Veterans may breeze through or get hung up by unclear logic rather than true difficulty.

Reviews

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TravelerTom
Beginner
4
Good starter room with a creepy tone and a forgiving learning curve. Hints were clear and kept us moving, even with two first-timers. Story is thin, but the hour flew by.
30.03.2025
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Casey L.
Beginner
2
A lock wouldn’t register properly and the host felt a bit snippy when we asked for help. Hints repeated things we’d already solved, which killed momentum. Not my favorite room.
07.12.2025
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Sam P.
Beginner
3
Our game master had a weird attitude, acting swamped even though we were the only group there. The room itself felt bare-bones, and a couple of puzzles weren’t working right. When we asked for help, the hints pointed to stuff we’d already done, which got frustrating.
15.08.2025
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Maya T.
Beginner
4
Solid for beginners or folks who don’t do many escape rooms. The staff during our playthrough was warm and on the ball with hints, though seasoned players might not find much challenge here.
02.03.2025
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Nina R.
Beginner
4
Took my teens and had a chill, spooky-good time. The asylum vibe is there without being too much, and the clues were doable once we got rolling. Not a showstopper story-wise, but we left smiling.
18.12.2025
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matthew_c
Beginner
3
Some cool ideas, but the set felt bare and one puzzle didn’t trigger right away. We still escaped, it just wasn’t polished. Decent if you’re nearby, not worth a long drive.
19.05.2025
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Jules P.
Beginner
3
Mixed bag. A few clever moments, a few head-scratchers that felt like leaps, and décor that’s more functional than atmospheric. Fine night out, not particularly memorable.
02.03.2025
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Chris W.
Beginner
4
The story never really clicked and some puzzles jumped in logic, but our kids still had a good time. Fun in the moment, just not the kind of room that sticks with you later.
27.11.2025
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Alex_89
Beginner
3
Pretty mid overall. The build felt primitive and a bit sloppy from what I remember, and neither of the rooms I tried here would be my pick in this area.
06.01.2025