jsummrs
88 escape rooms
This location is the absolute best for immersion and thematic puzzles. Every time we do a room, we always think that was our favorite. This one is no exception. So cool and so fun. 3 story castle and a working drawbridge!!
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While adventuring through the woods, you wander into The Black Forest. Trapped due to an enchantment, and with no hope in sight, you see that the castle in front of you is your only option. Journey inside and find out how to cast the correct spell to break the enchantment trapping you in The Black Forest and escape. Set in a medieval castle, you’ll come across friend, foe, and magic throughout this three story high fantasy adventure.
- 4-10
- 60 mins
- Medium
- Not scary
All ratings (116)
Very positive
- Gameplay
- Very positive
- Atmosphere
- Very positive
- Customer service
- Very positive
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Leirra57
42 escape rooms
Hands down our favorite room at Countdown! High tech , great variety of puzzles , and I felt like a true wizard ! My kids even enjoyed this one (ages 9 and 11)
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mattmagd
78 escape rooms
If you are looking into this room it’s definitely for the set, and I can promise you, on that front, it does not disappoint. It is a true three story castle set built into the center of this location. That is unfortunately the highlight, this room employs a lot of search puzzles that I don’t really enjoy. It also employs multiple riddles which can be a tad bit repetitive. We played with a team of two which I do think made the scavenging more difficult, but otherwise we were able to finish every task set in this game. (Pro-tip this location let us play this game with two because we played after another game and were treated as walk-ins.) Overall, it is a highly impressive set filled with middling puzzles. Worth the play if you are here, but they have better rooms to offer.
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Atmosphere
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Parking
Easy
delaneygrace
111 escape rooms
Lots of searching puzzles which were fun but not as satisfying. We loved the impressive atmosphere most of all!
Gameplay
Lots of running up and down stairs because everything connected!
Atmosphere
This was the absolute best part of this room. So fun to interact with the atmosphere!
Customer service
Difficulty
Hard
Some tricky riddles and expert level searching
Panda
521 escape rooms
Came in expecting the room to be just a nicely decorated room simulating the inside of a castle. But NOPE! There is an entire 3-story castle inside this company’s facility! The whole structure was impressive. And a moment at the top was an excellently timed Easter egg for a rainy escape knight out! The puzzles aren’t too hard, though there is a lot of scavenging, some of which was way too hard to find without assistance from our helpful GM. Even though the rooms aren’t super big, it’s a magical accomplishment to have such a large castle within!
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Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Video stories
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
High tech
Scary
Not scary
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
But there are videos of people
Physically active
Very
Multistory with spiral staircase
Accessibility
See above for mobility impairments
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
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Bruisewayne
78 escape rooms
The castle that was built for this room is the star. The puzzles in the room are ok, a couple of them are a bit too long. This room is worth doing just to walk around the castle.
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Atmosphere
Amazing job on the castle
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Scary
Not scary
2ScapinQTs
81 escape rooms
Loved the set for this! It was truly remarkable how physical it was and how it has 3 stories. The theme was very immersive. Some cool physical puzzles and interactive screen puzzles. It definitely felt more like a scavenger hunt at times, so I could see it being more enjoyable for kids. A couple logic puzzles were pretty challenging but fun! We were cutting it close on this one for sure, but overall enjoyed it.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Ideal number of players
6
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
7
Was anything broken?
Yes
Two screens were not working at the beginning, but there was a quick refresh!
Live actors
No
Physically active
Very
As this room had three stories, there was a lot of walking up and down stairs. One skinny spiral staircase might feel a little claustrophobic to some guests. Definitely wear good footwear!
Accessibility
Due to the multiple stories, and the spiral staircase, many guests with disabilities would not find this very accessible.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
CurtJ
508 escape rooms
This game is three stories high. Each level is small, but it is neat to have a tall set like a castle. Some of the puzzles are high tech and that takes away from the medieval immersion. There is also a good amount of searching for items. However, many of the puzzles are fun, even though they are mostly on the easier side. The storyline moves along as you go. We enjoyed the game and experience.
PeytonWalton
151 escape rooms
This game was my first experience at Countdown Games and it set a really high standard! This room is super immersive, unique, and impressive.
Gameplay
Even though the theme is pretty generic, The Castle is a super unique game! Everything that unlocks is surprising and satisfying. Everything flows very smoothly.
Atmosphere
This room is awesome. The atmosphere was so immersive that we thought that the skylight was a screen and it wasn’t actually raining outside.
Customer service
The game master was great at helping us but wasn’t the most inviting. Not bad though.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
This was a three story castle with a working drawbridge, yes it was interesting and different.
Story
The story was a little less unique than the setting but it made sense and set the scene.
Difficulty
Medium
It wasn’t super easy but it wasn’t crazy hard. Very doable with the right amount of people looking for the right things.
Game tech
High tech
Very cool technologyZ
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Not scary
Unless you’re easily spooked by evil wizard and skeletons.
Minimum age
10
Reminded me a bit of MagiQuest.
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Somewhat
There was a lot of going up and down stairs but other than that it wasn’t incredibly active.
Accessibility
Very restrictive for mobility issues given the amount of stairs. Other issues with accessibility could be bypassed by working with teammates.
Easy to find location
Yes
This location is giant and stands out a lot.
Parking
Medium
Lots of parking but also relatively busy.
aw168300
65 escape rooms
Very cool set with cool technology included. Must try room at Countdown.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
It was a three story castle that also including cool technology using screens inside.
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
High tech
It included puzzles with touch screens. But at the same time I felt like I was playing hide and seek in the castle.
Ideal number of players
8
I would say 6-10 people. There are multiple puzzles that could be worked on at the same time.
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
8
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Very
The set was amazing that included a three story castle. But it did require lots of climbing up and down stairs.
Accessibility
Lots of climbings steep stairs
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
