Evasive Escape Rooms - "EXTERMINATED: Terror at the Junkyard"
- Dave Bristol
- Feb 26
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Sarasota, Florida, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: EXTERMINATED: Terror at the Junkyard
📅 DATE PLAYED: January 16, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Horror
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: Starting at $44.99/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
You’ve been called in to handle a persistent vermin problem at the local junkyard. The owner insists these aren’t your average pests... still, you’re professionals. You’ve got your gear, your grit, and your Vermin Vanquishers swagger… what could possibly go wrong?
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
A refreshingly original theme: We play a lot of escape rooms, and it’s rare to see a concept this unusual, and they fully commit to it. From the jump, this room felt different in the best possible way.
Fun-scary mix: This room walks a great line between campy humor and genuine tension. There are real jump scares, but they tell you in advance you won’t be touched, which helps you lean into the fear without fully panicking. It definitely triggered a few “Do I really have to do that?” moments but also some laughs.
Full junkyard immersion: The set design, including audio, scents, and tactile elements, really sell the environment. It’s not a big space, but it’s used incredibly well, and there’s great attention to detail.
Clarity amid chaos: Even with all the visual mayhem you might expect in a junkyard, we could generally tell what was in play versus what was just grimy atmosphere. This was critical in an environment like this, and they pulled it off well!
Varied, tactile puzzle design: The puzzles are multi-sensory, physical, and generally on-theme. You may not always WANT to have to engage all your senses…but they do a great job incorporating them.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Narrative confusion: While we were invested in the premise, the story didn’t totally land with us in the end. Some character motivations and story beats didn’t fully line up, and the ending (while fun as a dramatic finale) didn’t really work for us from a narrative perspective. If this had one of those player decision options, we totally would have picked the alternate ending.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
This one isn’t for the faint of heart…you’ll definitely need to summon some courage for certain moments (and you’ll need to crawl). But if you’re up for that, "EXTERMINATED" is a fabulous time. It’s heart-pounding, hilarious, and wildly memorable, effectively blending tension and humor. With its totally original theme, immersive junkyard world, creative use of GM interactions, and tactile, multi-sensory puzzles, this game is perfect for players craving something different. Who knew pest control could be this thrilling…
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
The lobby has a small seating area and some small lockers. (You may need to ask them to hold onto items that won’t fit.) There is a bathroom available and free parking right outside. If you have the opportunity, the owners are fantastic to chat with, and their passion for the industry is clear (and also easily seen in their games).
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Disclosure: We thank Evasive Escape Rooms 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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