The Great Escape Room (Orlando) - "Mountain Top Murders"
- Cici Cao
- Mar 25, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 11
LOCATION: Orlando, Florida, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Mountain Top Murders
📅 DATE PLAYED: February 16, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Thriller
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins
💰 PRICE: $35.00/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Your Nana was always distant, but you tried to stay in touch. She’s elderly and alone in her mountain cabin, insisting she's fine, though you haven't heard from her in a month. Concerned, you visit, arriving at night. Through a broken window, you see red marks at the hall's end. You call out but get no response. Did someone break in? Are those blood stains? What happened to Nana Hannah?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The storyline developed as we progressed through the game. We took pleasure in "discovering" what happened to grandma by examining items both inside and outside the house, all while remaining alert for any movements from the killer.
The flickering porch lights, broken fence, and bloody handprints were amazing elements in the set design, effectively creating the creepy atmosphere.
If you appreciate a "divide and conquer" approach to puzzle-solving, this game will be appealing, as that was our strategy throughout the entire experience.
Certain puzzles ingeniously utilized props that could easily be identified as typical tools or items found in a grandmother's house, but were transformed into clues for a puzzle.
We particularly enjoyed the final puzzle, as it cleverly connected a "before" and "after" scenario and instilled a sense of urgency to escape from the ominous woods.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
One of the drawings intended as a clue was unclear about the actions it required. Some shapes seemed like unnecessary distractions.
A lock designed for directional use also featured letters and numbers, causing confusion. We recommend altering the puzzle or the lock for clearer input.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
The flickering lights and jump scares heightened anxiety, echoing ominously as we feared the killer's return. The tension was palpable as we navigated the chilling environment, alert to danger. Victory came when we got the rescue phone working, its dial tone a beacon of hope. Relief washed over us, a crucial step towards escape in a game that tested our wits and nerve.
Even beginners can navigate the killer's traps by being observant. The game rewards exploration with hints and clues for survival. Every detail, from objects to environmental changes, matters. For those who enjoy an eerie atmosphere and complex murder mysteries, this game is perfect. It combines a haunting setting with intricate puzzles, drawing you into a sinister narrative where every decision counts!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Street parking
Located on the 2nd floor
Large lobby with seating area
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Disclosure: We thank The Great Escape Room (Orlando) 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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