GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Tampa West) - "20,000 Leagues"

Cici Cao
Aug 22
3 min read

LOCATION:  Tampa, Florida, USA

GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Tampa West) - "School of Magic: The Four Secret Keepers"

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: 20,000 Leagues
📅 DATE PLAYED: July 1, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 ppl): 6/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $75.98 (2 ppl) - $303.92 (8 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

You dove headfirst into the roaring sea, just in time to witness your ship disappear beneath the waves! When you opened your eyes again, you found yourself in this intriguing room. Is it a ship or maybe a house? Suddenly, it hits you—you're underwater! On the table, there's an envelope waiting for you. In shimmering golden letters, the name of this enigmatic vessel is written: "Nautilus." Let's discover what the message holds...

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

We are impressed by the set design for the Nautilus. The main highlight is undeniably the center console of the control room. The massive screens offering a glimpse of the ocean and its mysteries elevate the immersion to an entirely new level.
The navigation and emergency scenarios we tackled during the game perfectly align with the game's theme.
One puzzle, traditionally solved differently, was ingeniously redesigned into a unique challenge we haven't encountered before. Enthusiasts will definitely appreciate it, though beginners might find it challenging.
The set design cleverly uses a ship prop to visualize scenes "outside" the ship. This was an innovative idea by the designer.
The sound system, especially during danger alerts, effectively enhances the sense of urgency for the players.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

We were informed that there would be music and dramatic sound effects, but due to a glitch that day, we missed out on experiencing it. But you'll definitely enjoy it though, let us know all about it!
There's a puzzle towards the beginning that could benefit from clearer operational directions.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

We were the very first group to experience the brand new game at Game Over Tampa West. As expected with any new room, there were a few technical and musical glitches to address, but overall, it was an fun experience. We truly felt the ocean's presence, especially in the control room with its three large screens. Prepare to be surprised by an unexpected twist later in the game that will startle you and intensify the urgency to escape. The creator did an excellent job instilling this pressure in the players. Are you ready to board the brand new Nautilus and explore the deep sea?

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

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

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Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, an interview with the owner, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more:

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