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T’was some time before Christmas when all through the Shop, an alarm had been blaring and screaming nonstop! The toys were not made, the machines had not moved, with candy canes found everywhere leaving all behooved. You’ve sprung to the site to help where you can, can you solve all the puzzles and establish a plan?
All ratings (37)
Very positive
31 escape rooms
One of my favorite rooms — the theme carried through every aspect of the room and it was fun, interactive, and really clever. The staff at Portland Escape Rooms have the best energy too.
Yes
Easy
Mechanical
3
Not scary
No
No
Somewhat
288 escape rooms
This game was really cute and provided a charming experience. None of the puzzles were overly complicated but everything fit the theme which was nice. Mitchel was a great game master!
Yes
A couple of things did glitch out during our visit but our game master was quick on his feet and remedied the situation quickly and professionally :)
230 escape rooms
Candy Cane Conundrum is an escape room that will just have you smiling from start to finish. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you are guaranteed to get into the Christmas spirit by the end of this experience. As for the puzzles, most are straightforward but it does help to have another set of eyes or ears. We did this room with 2 people but I think 3-4 could be a good number as well if you’re going for record-breaking time. Some puzzles are mechanical and some may require physical agility aka crawling or climbing up the stairs. There are accommodations if you find the physical aspect to be a little too much. We didn’t get a chance to do the other rooms in this location but we would have done more if time allowed! Our game master brought all the energy and we appreciate her! Parking is not the easiest during the busy times but if you go one street over, you might be able to snag a spot.
Medium
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Thank you for the wonderful in-depth review and helping others find parking! Hope to lock you up again soon!
Oct 16, 2024
228 escape rooms
Such a cute Christmas themed room with lots to do! I would really only suggest 2-3 for this room for everyone to feel like they're busy all the time. There's little space overall, but they sure put it to good use. Our GM Tuesday couldn't have been more excited to have us and really took it upon herself to make sure we were invested in saving Christmas! This room had us smiling and laughing as we thwarted the naughty elf's plans!
Yes
Medium
High tech
3
Not scary
15
Yes
One of the screens wasn't working, but we figured it out!
No
Somewhat
Yes
Limited
Street parking, may be a little full
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Thank you for the wonderful review and helping others gauge difficulty level! We will pass on the praises to Tuesday! Hope to lock you up again soon
Aug 18, 2025
107 escape rooms
Excellent set and fun puzzles. Nothing overly difficult, just LOTS to do and all of it fun! Would be great for kids but as 2 adults, we loved it too! Great Room,
Great flow and linear progression.
Excellent holiday theming… really catches the holiday spirit!
Yes
Medium
High tech
I’d say medium tech, but pretty high tech by Portland standards.
Not scary
6
Yes
There were a few video issues but nothing that really affected gameplay
No
Somewhat
70 escape rooms
I honestly can't praise this enough. It is an absolute Christmas blast that makes you feel like a kid again. My Wife and I went into the room with low expectations (holiday rooms are usually thrown together), and we were met with the most fun room we've ever done. The puzzles are on the easier side, but that's not the point. The story is engaging, there is a huge collection of fun and exciting puzzles, the effects are shockingly impressive, the set design is perfect, the room(s) feel like a Christmas playground, and there are so many surprises that made us cheer. Jessica was an amazing game master. We have done nearly all of Portland Escape Rooms experiences (at both locations), and this is easily the best. If you want to feel the Christmas Spirit, do this room now. Absolutely an amazing time!
The most fun I've had. Felt like a kid in a Christmas playground.
Best Christmas room ever
Jessica was perfect
Medium
p
Thank you for the wonderful and in-depth review! We will give Jessica your compliments and we sincerely hope to host your group once again! Happy New Year!
Dec 29, 2023
52 escape rooms
It was very cool! On the easier side, but suitable for all ages. Very fun for 21st birthday party
Yes
You got to throw things which was fun
Easy
High tech
Mix of both? Still had locks but also had buttons and cameras
Not scary
4
Great for kids
Yes
The cog wheel was semi broken
No
Somewhat
You do have to throw something at one point and crawl in a space
There is one part that you have to climb some stairs and slide down a slide, then you land on cushioned rubber bits. There is a way to open the door, but it might be difficult for a wheel chair. My mother in law had a scooter and was able to navigate, but it was hard.
Yes
Medium
p
Thank you for the wonderful review! We sincerely hope to host your group once again! Happy New Year and birthday!!
Dec 29, 2023
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