GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Brandon) - "Horror Circus"

Cici Cao
Feb 5
3 min read

LOCATION:  Brandon, Florida, USA

GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Brandon) - "Horror Circus"

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Horror Circus
📅 DATE PLAYED: December 2, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Horror
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-10 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $73.98 (2 ppl) - $369.90 (10 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Our story follows you, a group of children interested in circus performances. Last night, a peer was kidnapped. While searching for clues, you found a ticket from an unknown circus, "Wanderlust Circus, 1940." You decided to find your friend there, but once inside, you realized you're trapped in a cursed circus. Shadows and dark figures creep between the red and white stripes. You must quickly find a way out before the clown returns.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

This room featured some challenging multi-step puzzles that we thoroughly enjoyed solving by piecing together the clues.
Some clever props were employed to test your observation and memory, prompting you to recall where you had seen them before and where you might use them.
Brandon always prefers physical puzzles over logical ones, and this game certainly included plenty of those.
Jump scares were frequent, but the timing was particularly effective on a few occasions. It was tough to catch us since we were just two players, but with more participants, someone would likely be "caught" by the clown.
The decor truly captured the essence of a circus. We even got to engage in various "acts" or "games" typical of a circus experience.
Sound effects significantly boosted the scare factor throughout the game.
Although some puzzles would have been easier with more than two players, the game also provided props that allowed us to complete puzzles typically requiring a larger group.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

The brightness in the second room diminished the game's frightening aspect. We hope the lighting could remains eerie throughout the set design.
Some jump scare props were placed too obviously in certain spots. It would be great if those could be concealed more.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

Although the game is not as scary as "Haunted Mansion", you'll still get a good amount of jump scares out of it, which, while not as intense as those found in more traditional horror settings, are executed with precision to elicit genuine reactions from unsuspecting participants. There are no live actors in the game. However, this absence is more than compensated for by the eerie ambiance and the unsettling design of the environment. You'll definitely feel those creepy clown eyes lurking in the dark, watching your every move. If you enjoy circus and carnival games, this would be really fun for you and your team. The game incorporates elements reminiscent of classic fairground attractions, but with a sinister twist that adds a layer of thrill. Will you be able to come out alive before the evil clown gets back? The clock is ticking, and with each passing moment, the sense of urgency intensifies.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Free parking outside the facility
Lobby with seating area
Merchandise for sale
Lockers available

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Check out our interview with the owner to learn more about GAME OVER + an exclusive tour of their headquarters in Athens, Greece:

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Disclosure: We thank GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Brandon) for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.