The Mole of The Mountain

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The Mole of The Mountain

Overwhelmingly positive (116 ratings)

  • Escape room
  • IRL

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It’s been years since you’ve last seen your grandpa, so you’ve planned a surprise visit to go see him. When arriving at his home, you find it vacant, covered in layers of dust. The bed is made, but appears to have not been slept in for ages, and all the food in the fridge has long expired. Where has your grandpa gone? You find a small notebook on his desk. It’s your grandpa’s journal! It contains notes about a holy guru known to his followers as “The Mole of The Mountain”, who promises to teach those who seek him the path to enlightenment. Intrigued, you set off to follow in your grandpa’s footsteps. The notes in his journal lead you to an abandoned scrapheap. You discover a giant mountain of trash within. There is a cave-like entrance into the trash heap. This must be where your grandfather went! You bravely venture forth into the cavernous mouth of this mountain of trash. What secrets await you inside?

  • 2-6
  • 75 mins
  • Medium
  • Not scary

Ratings

All (116)

Overwhelmingly positive

Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Very positive
Customer service
Very positive

Reviews

@Boyce
Boyce

42 escape rooms

This is a great room. We had a group of 5, with 3 kids. 8 yo had no issues with spooky part. So much garbage, I kinda wish they had higher ceilings to add more. Our hardest part was getting started. Once we found the puzzles they were relatively easy. We had a little difficult time with one puzzle, because a piece had fallen and was hidden by some garbage. They made it more for the experience than the time and help make this our #1 top choice for escape rooms in MA.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Easy to medium difficulty

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Spooky

8 yo was ok, if they think paw patrol is for babies and ok with video games, they should be ok

Minimum age

8

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Large free lot

Safety

Yes

Jun 13, 2026
@Panda
Panda

638 escape rooms

This room is absolute trash! In the best way possible! This is by far the cleanest and most impressive pile of garbage I have ever seen. References and fun jokes all over, combined with the so many stories of the company’s past. Get the full tour after you finish the game if you can from the owners! It’s so worth it to admire the set even more. As for the puzzles and flow, it’s tough to know what to focus on in this overstimulating dark set, but it feels oh so good to organically find the gems of puzzles beneath the trash. There are a lot of unique tactile tasks that make it feel like we’re just kids goofing off in the dumpster. Luckily, you get a full 75 minutes to just soak in the junk pile and appreciate the litter. The hint system and animatronic technology is so well implemented! Nothing could prepare us for the story beats and humor associated with them. The fact that a puzzle gives us perhaps the best reveal of the game is a testament to why this game is TERPECA worthy. The incredibly kind owners, who are also big enthusiasts, tried to downplay their room before we went in, but it is worth the hype! We felt very lucky to have been able to experience the room right after it had gone through a long maintenance closing. I cannot emphasize enough how much fun will you have with this hot trash!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story

The story and humor tickled us!

Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

May 12, 2026 | Experienced May 12, 2026

Thank you so much for all 3 amazing reviews! Taylor and I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of them. Looks like you are both a great escape room player and a great writer! It was a pleasure having you and Tiffany join us.

May 20, 2026

@theimmunebook5
theimmunebook5

6 escape rooms

Overall a great escape room and a top choice for people wanting a perfect balance of both gameplay and story, featuring incredible set design and props, which makes you feel truly immersed into the adventure! The gameplay is both challenging and doable, with unique elements you can find nowhere else, making the mole of the mountain the top choice for all escapers! Every escape room lover deserves to experience this room, and the adventure it comes with! Thank you guys for making this dream come true!

Gameplay

Difficult, but in the best way possible not overcomplicating anything, the experience called for teamwork but didn't force it in a way making it not fun. The room was unique and novel, puzzles were something you can find absolutely nowhere else as they were a balance between immersive and challenging, featuring both story and gameplay. The puzzles overall flowing neatly from one puzzle to the next, allowing players to have an unforgettable experience. 🙌

Atmosphere

The set design was like no other room you could find. From before we walked in we could see what it would be like, as well as the technology that made the room immersive. Every prop in the room, even ones not needed for the puzzle fit the junkyard theme so well and even had an element of organization, keeping the room the perfectly whelmed.

Customer service

The staff were who helped us were so generous they even stayed late to give us an Easter egg tour of the room and recommendations based on our play. The service was both exceptional and exemplary, finishing the experience with a cherry on top. Taylor and Sheryl where so fun to talk to and incredible game masters, making the room the best choice for anyone who likes escape rooms. Also s'mores is the best!!!!

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

The game was breathtaking. It had unique puzzles you can find nowhere else and every puzzle brings you into the story like a movie.

Story

The plot felt like a movie! There are twists, characters, storylines, and it felt so real!

Difficulty

Hard

It had some difficulties puzzles but with the right players and hints if needed I recommend this room for all players!

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

3

The room did involve teamwork, yet can be played with as many people as wanted. It is a great experience to share with multiple people so everybody can cherish the moment.

Scary

Not scary

The room did not really have any scary elements making it the perfect room for people who may get scared easily. Although many people may want a spooky room, the mole of the mountain is a very good choice for everyone.

Minimum age

11

The room does contain a humorous yet possibly sensitive chalenge that may be not the right fit for younger or first time escapers, yet anyone can play and with the right people (which younger people are absolutely okay to play) it is a really great room.

Was anything broken?

No

The room was very well taken care of and organized allowing the users to have the best experience possible.

Live actors

No

There were no live actors yet there were interactive characters that made you feel like you were really in a trash mountain on an adventure (which you are)!

Physically active

Somewhat

The mole of the mountain is a great choice for mental activity and fun challenges. The are some parts of the game you may need to act physically but it is perfectly balanced making a great escape room.

Accessibility

The room could possibly be difficult yet as long as there are other people who don't have impairment issues it should be fun and doable! They do provide you with materials that should help everyone enjoy their experience.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

The experience was very comfortable and I did not feel unsafe at all during my time in the room.

Mar 15, 2026 | Experienced Feb 20, 2026

Oh wow - thank you so much for this glowing review!

Mar 18, 2026

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sandralk

163 escape rooms

Loved this room! Super unique theme and twists, fun dark humor, cool puzzles and challenges. So glad we made the trip!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Jan 19, 2026 | Experienced Jan 19, 2026

We are glad you guys made the trip as well! We love getting visits from enthusiasts in neighboring states!

Jan 30, 2026

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anh1012

95 escape rooms

Highly recommend! Loved, loved, loved the theme! The design of the room is amazing and the Easter eggs were fun for the Gen X’ers (well me, the kids didn’t get all the cool references). 100% worth the drive down from Boston and it pays to be the last group of the night so you can chat all things escape rooms with Taylor and Sheryl. They are amazing game masters, designers, and all around wonderful people. This room was so much fun so when you go tell S’mores we said hi :)

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Atmosphere
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Jan 1, 2026 | Experienced Dec 31, 2025

You guys are so sweet! So glad we got to chat with you guys about our shared love for escape rooms. We really appreciate you guys driving down from Boston to play!

Jan 7, 2026

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winniewhy

18 escape rooms

This room is so special; you can tell that every detail has been thought out and brought to life with such care. The atmosphere of the room is what I loved most, just so unique and immersive. The puzzles were fun and many were unlike others I’ve seen before! I highly recommend. Taylor, Sheryl, and S’mores were lovely hosts, thanks guys!

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Atmosphere
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Difficulty

Medium

Dec 31, 2025 | Experienced Dec 31, 2025

Fantastic to hear - thank you Winnie! Fun groups like yours make our jobs even more enjoyable :)

Jan 7, 2026

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bridgethurley

118 escape rooms

Upside Escapes was so worth the drive from Boston! The theming was something I’ve never seen before and the room has a charm unlike any rooms in the area. The twist at the end is very thoughtful and satisfying. We even got the easter egg tour at the end and Taylor shared how he chose what he did to put in the room. Taylor, Sheryl, and S’mores were all awesome and you can tell they really put a lot of love into the rooms they make! We even took some business cards so that we can promote such an awesome company.

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Dec 31, 2025 | Experienced Dec 31, 2025

Yessss thank you Bridget! Your whole group was such a delight. Thank you so much for the love!

Jan 7, 2026

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philNerikaG3

4 escape rooms

This is an awesome place!! The rooms are so well decorated and themed. A lot of time and effort go into these rooms for sure. This will always be a place I highly recommend.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Ideal number of players

6

Dec 23, 2025 | Experienced Dec 23, 2025

We really appreciate it when players notice how much time and effort we try to put into all of our games. Thank you so much for your support!

Dec 30, 2025

@FrankBaeli10
FrankBaeli10

631 escape rooms

This game deserves all the recognition in the world. Among the games at Upside Down (which are all rock solid) this one was my favorite. There are so many reasons to stop and admire things in this game. I would say that if you play, you’ll stop at least a few times and say “how did they do that?” Having played 600+ games it becomes more and more difficult to see true originality. Welp, congrats to these guys because I’ve never seen a junkyard game and it was the polar opposite of trash. If you’re anywhere near the area, venture out and play this. Undeniably worth traveling from Boston to make sure you check this off your bucket list.

Gameplay

Very creative and satisfying puzzles!

Atmosphere

I’ve never spoken so highly of a trash heap before

Customer service

Very kind and accommodating staff. Sheryl, Taylor and Chloe were all super nice but the real highlight was Smores

Story

A really well written story plays out here and ends in a way that you’re not expecting. Don’t play for speed, play to sit back and drink in all that Mole has to offer

Dec 13, 2025 | Experienced Dec 12, 2025

Awww shucks Frank! You've got us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. This is the highest of praise, especially from someone as experienced and knowledgeable about escape rooms as you! We truly thank you for this glowing review.

Dec 16, 2025

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