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Budapest Express

Mostly positive (72 ratings)

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Your detective skills are critical to your survival. On a fast train to Budapest with your fellow detectives, you find out a man by the name of Sir Clarence Hayden has suddenly been murdered! You’re able to narrow down 5 suspects who were seen in the dining car around the same time, but it’s up to you to nail down the suspect before the next stop along the railway. Moving through the cabins and gathering evidence, the killer knows you are hot on their trail and has decided you are their next target. With you out of the picture, they would be free to escape when the train stops.

  • 2-7
  • 60 mins
  • Hard
  • Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (72)

Mostly positive

Gameplay
Positive
Atmosphere
Positive
Customer service
Positive

Reviews

@Iffy
Iffy

42 escape rooms

This was a fun, no-frills room. Lots of clues to pull together for a 'who dunnit' story that takes place on a train. There's quite a few small details to pay attention to that may be easy to miss. Overall, it's a very well worth it experience.

Gameplay

Fairly linear, but did indeed flow well.

Atmosphere

My only personal criticism is that it didn't *really* feel like each room was a train car, but more of a hotel space. (However, I do get having more narrow quarters for an escape room would not be universally comfortable, so the more open space makes sense!!)

Customer service

Love the Escapology crew! They are all wonderful people.

Particularly interesting or different

No

Though that doesn't mean it wasn't fun!

Story

A more involved, 'live-action' version of clue kind of.

Difficulty

Medium

It's on the higher end of medium, almost hard if you're new to escape rooms.

Game tech

Mechanical

All practical use if props and puzzles.

Ideal number of players

2

Two to four would be perfect.

Scary

Not scary

More on the 'Agatha Christie' end.

Minimum age

10

All puzzles were easy to reach.

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Normal amount of movement.

Accessibility

Those with mobility issues would be just fine moving through the space.

Easy to find location

Yes

Inside a mall, with it's own external enterance.

Parking

Easy

Free parking in the mall's lot.

Jun 1, 2025 | Experienced Jun 1, 2025
@FlanneryOpossum
FlanneryOpossum

67 escape rooms

As far as rooms go, it’s on the more basic side. But that’s not a bad thing in this context! It feels like a classic, bread and butter experience. It has a simple theme, but makes for a fun backdrop to solve puzzles.

Gameplay

Puzzles were all good, but maybe a bit simple. None frustrated me, and none were bad or underwhelming, but none wowed me either. It’s good!

Atmosphere

As with the puzzles, it was good but not amazing. Still solid though!

Customer service

Staff is amazing!

Difficulty

Medium

Ideal number of players

2

Given the structure and layout of the room, I personally think this is best served for 2 people.

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

9

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

May 31, 2025 | Experienced Jun 1, 2025
@kaileemartens
kaileemartens

73 escape rooms

I may be a bit biased because I love train mysteries, but I had a great time with this room. It was also my very first escape room, and sparked an obsession. If you don’t like logic puzzles you won’t like this room.

Apr 14, 2024 | Experienced Aug 27, 2019
@kasper612
kasper612

74 escape rooms

This room is low tech but still a goody! The music is well designed for the atmosphere and some tricky puzzles keep you on your toes!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

No

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

Mechanical

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

10

There is some critical thinking involved that may be harder for younger kids.

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

All of the rooms at the Burnsville location are wheelchair accessible.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Sep 5, 2023
@Dl0399
Dl0399

61 escape rooms

Was well designed but all their rooms feel a bit commercial is all. Still fun and worth going!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

No

Jul 9, 2023

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