Top Shelf Elf

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Top Shelf Elf

Very positive (38 ratings)

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Working at the North Pole is tough. While making toys for children is a worthy job, the dream job of most elves is to become a member of the elite forces and be a Top Shelf Elf. This year might be your lucky year. The East Coast Control Center at Santa's Command Central is missing a captain as Hermie has gone off to start his dental career. He has left you to fill in at the last minute and if you pull this off, a promotion is certain. Access the control center, identify the children that get toys, and load Santa's sleigh in time. He will be back to command central in one hour and the east coast is counting on you.

  • 2-10
  • 60 mins
  • Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (38)

Very positive

Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Positive
Customer service
Positive

Reviews

@madsjones
madsjones

91 escape rooms

I absolutely loved this room! Even though we didn’t escape, we plan on coming back to finish it. The puzzles were clever, fun, and hard. I love a good puzzle room and this was that. I definitely recommend this room!

Gameplay

The gameplay was hard puzzles but incredibly clever. This is a very non-linear room with linear moments. I thought it was really fun! Gave you satisfying we did it moments.

Atmosphere

Being a Christmas room, this was by far one of the best set design I’ve seen. The second you walk in, you’re immersed into a command center, which is way different than starting off in a house.

Customer service

We had the pleasure of having the owner be the game master for this room. He is so easy and fun to talk to. I love talking about the specs of escape rooms and the mindset behind everything and I could tell how much passion he has for escape rooms.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Wasn’t a “save Santa” room. It was “get a promotion to become head elf”. That in itself is so cool.

Story

There was a story that developed throughout the room. You can definitely tell what you were supposed to do which is EVERYTHING in the North Pole because no one else is there to help. I loved that. Felt like you were a “one man show” running the whole operation.

Difficulty

Hard

This is a tough room. We knew that going in. Definitely recommend bringing more than two people. We did not escape but we are planning on coming back with more people so we can experience the full room.

Game tech

High tech

So many keypads. Working through the room it did have more locks but there was a LOT of tech.

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Totally family friendly!

Minimum age

13

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Sep 13, 2025 | Experienced Sep 13, 2025

k

kittykath

117 escape rooms

We opted for the longer version of this room and were not disappointed. The first challenge starts at the door to enter the room. After solving, you gain entry to THE North Pole and Santa's command center and toy workshop. Lots of challenges to solve and some require augmented reality from Santa's tablet. Not a linear game so everyone can be working on something. It seemed odd at first to be playing a holiday themed game in April but once inside you will quickly forget it's not December and understand why they opted to keep this room around longer. Great for families and kids will love it.

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Gameplay

Lots of fun and non-linear so everyone can play at the same time.

Atmosphere

Set design, special effects, and props are immersive and very well executed. You feel like you're in Santa's command center.

Customer service

I cannot say enough about how great the people are. After playing Under Pressure on the weekend, our GM Addison agreed to come in on Wednesday when they are normally closed to run two rooms for us because it was my birthday and we were visiting from Florida. The owner Roger Siegrist then came in to show us some insider secrets and BTS.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

We've played a quite a few holiday themed rooms but the North Pole high tech command center with computers made this one very different. Augmented reality was also something we hadn't seen in any other rooms.

Story

Pretty typical help Santa get toys ready for Christmas story but the execution was well above similar rooms.

Difficulty

Hard

This was a very challenging room even with 3 people.

Game tech

High tech

Very high tech. Possibly the most high tech we've played. Some challenges required the use of augmented reality using Santa's tablet.

Ideal number of players

4

We escape with 3 but an extra set of hands would have been helpful.

Scary

Not scary

It's Santa...

Minimum age

6

Great room for kids especially if they believe in Santa.

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

There is one low entry to duck under or crawl through

Easy to find location

Yes

Located in a historic church with its own parking lot.

Parking

Easy

May 31, 2025 | Experienced Apr 9, 2025
@wtdawson
wtdawson

82 escape rooms

This room has some fantastic ideas, but there's so much to do that it's really not feasible for a group of two to complete in the allotted time. I would suggest a minimum of 4 players to have a chance of completing the room. It's a lovely room, but there's an awful lot going on so it's difficult to keep track of the objectives.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service

Excellent staff and GM

Game tech

High tech

Mostly high tech but lots of locks as well

Dec 28, 2024
@DawsonsEscape
DawsonsEscape

80 escape rooms

If you’re looking for a fun and festive escape room, this one’s got it all—cute Christmassy vibes and even twisted Christmas carols! 🎄🎶 Highly recommend going with at least 4 players for the best chance to escape, but if you’re just playing for the holiday fun and don't need to finish it all, 2 works too! The mix of high-tech features and classic locks kept things interesting, though we needed a few hints for clarity. Owner Roger was our GM and is super warm and friendly.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Difficulty

Expert

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

3

Couldn't finish in 1.5 hours with two experienced players. Need 3-4 at minimum

Scary

Not scary

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Accessibility

Narrow stairs to climb to get to room. Fog effect that can be shut off upon request.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Dec 28, 2024

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