GAME OVER Escape Rooms (Tampa West) - "Toymaker"

LOCATION:  Tampa, Florida, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: Toymaker

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: July 1, 2025

• 🎬 GENRE: Horror

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 7/10

• 👥 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

Lost in the darkness of night, you and your friends discover an ancient Toy Shop. As the door creaks open, you find yourselves in the heart of a labyrinth crafted by a toymaker whose sanity has long since waned. Surrounded by shadows flickering on the walls and toys observing with vacant eyes, you must solve forgotten puzzles to escape this living nightmare. With each step, the story of this cursed place reveals itself, and as the clock ticks against you, the question lingers: will you escape in time, or become the newest additions to the Toy Maker's macabre collection?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• Upon entering the dimly lit toy shop, filled with various types of toys, we experienced a mix of curiosity and a desire to leave. The latter sentiment proved to be justified as we ventured further into the shop. We appreciated the dramatic transition of the set design and the storyline.

• The room contained an appropriate number of jump scares. They were effective enough to startle, yet not so overwhelming as to hinder puzzle-solving abilities.

• There were several innovative puzzles that cleverly incorporated toys as props. We particularly enjoyed a multi-step puzzle that benefited from teamwork, allowing for more efficient completion.

• The sound and lighting effects complemented the reveals and jump scares exceptionally well. The lighting was particularly effective in directing players' attention, showcasing the creators' skill in designing this room.

• The experience concluded with a visually satisfying ending that neatly tied up the narrative.
  

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• One of the visual elements seemed somewhat out of place with the overall decor of the room. We believe there may be a more suitable source for this puzzle's clue.

• A more complex puzzle towards the end requires clearer guidance regarding the steps and the placement of specific items. We spent the most time on this particular puzzle, especially since providing hints to players is challenging due to its multi-step nature.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

Imagine accidentally wandering into the enchanting labyrinth of a toymaker's shop, only to find that he's crafted a series of wild puzzles designed to trap you inside. We absolutely love escape rooms that present unique themes, as they spark an incredible sense of excitement especially being that we've played thousands of rooms at this point. This game is perfect for those who crave a touch of "danger," but rest assured, there are no live actors involved. As you progress, the game becomes even more exhilarating with unexpected twists awaiting you at every turn. Do you have what it takes to escape this mysterious ancient toy shop?

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.

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