Break Free Escape Room - "The Forgotten Feature"
- Cici Cao
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Webster, Texas, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Forgotten Feature
📅 DATE PLAYED: October 29, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Paranormal
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl (Ages 15+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $27.00/ pp (Min. 2 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Josie was inadvertently left behind during a school field trip to the movie theater and, despite a town-wide search, was never found. Her spirit is believed to haunt the theater. With the theater scheduled for demolition, you have one hour to liberate her spirit. Can you set her free?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
This storyline is very unique and rarely seen in other escape room locations. The theme of investigating a haunted theater immediately captivated us. What could have happened to this little girl?
The introductory story unfolded on the big screen, complete with movie theater seats, popcorn, and atmospheric lighting, allowing us to settle in quickly and "enjoy" the movie.
We knew exactly what to do once we solved the first puzzle, as certain props would reveal themselves. With numerous similar props scattered around the room, we were ready for the challenge.
The puzzles varied, requiring logic, memory, and keen observation. One particularly complex puzzle demanded a combination of all these skills, and a cool prop activated the solution.
The game creators skillfully integrated the puzzles into the storyline until the very end. Solving all the puzzles also unraveled the mystery of the missing girl.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
This room needs a more intense eerie sound, music, and light ambience to truly capture the "haunted" theater atmosphere. Strategic jump scares can be easily incorporated at key moments.
One of the clues had unclear wording, leading to multiple potential solutions. Clarifying this would be great.
A prop required a second use, which was the only instance in the room. A subtle hint or clue within the room would prevent players from unnecessarily wasting time or asking GM for hints.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
If you're a film buff, you'll thoroughly enjoy reminiscing about some of the greatest movies of all time displayed throughout the room. The set design authentically captures the feel of a small private theater. We anticipated a touch of eerie ambiance from Josie which would have enhanced the experience but the puzzles, while not overly challenging, require keen association skills to link the various items and decor scattered about. Solving the mystery was incredibly satisfying, akin to a "Nancy Drew" moment, as we finally set Josie free after all these years. What would your movie ending be?
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Locker and seating in the lobby
Free parking right outside
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Disclosure: We thank Break Free Escape Room for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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