Under Pressure

The theming of this room was very well done and immersive! That being said, there were a couple of shortcomings in this room in regards to gameplay. There are so many puzzles in this room and when you combine that with a couple of red herrings in the room, it’s not always intuitive what you should be working on at what time. This room has so many things to do that I would typically just recommend going with a larger group BUT this room felt small with just a three person group. It feels as if you have to choose between an ideal number of participants to solve puzzles and an ideal number of participants to navigate the space. Additionally, multiple parts of this room malfunctioned as we tried to solve puzzles which ultimately kept us from finishing the room (in my opinion). Overall, I would recommend the room if you want to experience a well-themed room and support an owner who is very kind and clearly passionate about his business but in the spirit of full transparency, this is not the most fulfilling experience in regards to gameplay.

Wow. Amazing room. The storyline and theme of this room was fantastic. It was just my wife and I and we were not at the top of our game and almost escaped. We struggled with a few of the puzzles and needed quite a few nudges. Even though we didnt escape we loved this room. The sound system in this room really amped up the "under pressure" theme. There were a few unique elements that we had not seen elsewhere that really added to the fun. The use of technology, storytelling and artistry in this room and all the rooms at Key To Escape is as good as it gets. You must stop at Key To Escape if you are near the Stateville NC area or just looking for some great rooms. Roger the owner was very hospitable and we enjoyed talking about escape rooms, tech and various other topics. Matt, our GM did a great job with storytelling for the room and nudges.

Had a blast in this room. Really loved the original and fun puzzles. Very immersive atmosphere. Also really enjoyed chatting with Roger.

Of the two rooms we played at Key to Escape, Under Pressure was by far the more puzzle-dense one. There was a lot to do even for our group of 5, and we needed more then a few hints to get all the way through. The decor was simple but well done, and the setup of the room was actually super interesting - being built into a historical building, it really felt like we were exploring a long forgotten speakeasy. Key to Escape is a wonderful venue in a super unique building on the outskirts of Charlotte, and I’d recommend enthusiasts come up to visit if you can!

Amazing room. The owner and GM were fantastic. This is one of the better rooms I’ve ever done. From the ownership, to the creativity and overall flow of the puzzles, I cannot recommend this place enough

Under Pressure was nicely themed, with a tie to the town's local history, but the time travel framing device seemed completely unnecessary-- we've been in plenty of rooms where BAM, you're in an Egyptian tomb or a submarine. Why muddy the water here? Just set the scene in the opening narrative, put us in the speakeasy, and we're good to go. There are a couple of items that are well-hidden, so your search skills had best be on point. I enjoyed the creative use of their very limited space (the room is in an old church). We had a few minor issues with the room, but overall we enjoyed it and would recommend it.

One of our favorite experiences! Really fun environment with unique clues, details, and puzzles. We will be back for their other rooms!

This room is spectacular. It’s a must play. Thoughtful design, great atmosphere!

Roger. Roger. Roger. The owner Roger, is a treasure of a man. We had a great time chatting with him about his room and the history of Statesville. Beyond being one of the coolest buildings I’ve ever played an escape room in (and old church, what?!) the room is so well thought out and ties in the history of the town. Every element of the room is intentional to bring you into the world of that room, including how you get your hints. We had the best time here and did not want to leave. If you are triggered by heat, you may struggle with one of the rooms. If you get overwhelmed by music or a soundtrack playing, you may also struggle. If you love a good dance break, we found ourselves dancing multiple times in the room. You need to be able to climb stairs to enter the room. Once in the room, at least one player will need to be able to climb narrow stairs.

Incredible experience! Beautiful and unique venue, engaging game master, and thoughtful game play. One of our favorites we’ve ever done!