08 Jun Things to Do in Las Vegas: Escape an Escape Room
Things to Do in Las Vegas: Escape an Escape Room
Come summer, Drew and I are always looking for a good way to beat the heat here in Las Vegas. Sure there are always pools and casinos, but those options can get real old, real fast for locals.
Our friend Brandon loves escape rooms — you know, where you willingly get locked into a room by a stranger and then have to solve clues to get out. So Brandon helped us round up a group of escape room enthusiast friends to try out one located about 15 minutes off the Strip called Lockdown Escape Rooms.
I’ve done another escape room in town and can honestly say I did not enjoy it. My last experience had a lot of children, a crazy ghost woman who was trying to kill us, and we had to go into a dark room by our freakin’ selves to help solve the puzzle. Now, this might sound like a blast to some people, but I literally punched the actor who was hiding in the dark room and dropped all the things I was supposed to bring out. Not. For. Me.
The Lockdown Escape Rooms on Sahara has three private rooms you can book for 3-8 players, each with a different story. We chose to do “Wrongfully Accused” for a couple of reasons:
- The storyline is really different from most other escape rooms and I was curious about it; usually people are trying to kill you, and you have to escape before they do.
- See above story about my former experience, I don’t do well being scared.
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The fact that Lockdown Escape Rooms are all private experiences (just you and your friends) added a lot to my enjoyment. We had a blast cracking jokes and being weird in the room, and that’s something you don’t necessarily feel comfortable doing with a bunch of other strangers.
Here’s the gist with “Wrongfully Accused.” You have been accused, tried, and found guilty of horrible murders that you didn’t commit. Your date with the electric chair is only hours away, but your cellmates refuse to let you fry for crimes you didn’t commit. Those prisoners and your family managed to sneak you clues and tools to help you escape.
The fact that Lockdown Escape Rooms are all private experiences (just you and your friends) added a lot to my enjoyment. We had a blast cracking jokes and being weird in the room, and that’s something you don’t necessarily feel comfortable doing with a bunch of other strangers.
Here’s the gist with “Wrongfully Accused.” You have been accused, tried, and found guilty of horrible murders that you didn’t commit. Your date with the electric chair is only hours away, but your cellmates refuse to let you fry for crimes you didn’t commit. Those prisoners and your family managed to sneak you clues and tools to help you escape.
Two Other Escape Rooms
If you want to try a different experience at Lockdown Rooms, here are the other two rooms available:
Pharaoh’s Curse
Difficulty rating: Easy
You have uncovered the entrance to a Pharaoh’s tomb within the ancient pyramids. While others have attempted to gain entrance, no explorer has ever returned. Upon entering, a trap activates and prevents you from turning back. You have 60 minutes to explore the tomb and escape before you run out of oxygen, starve to death, or dehydrate.
Cursed Cabin
Difficulty rating: Medium
Many rumors have circulated about the strange woman Sanguina who lives at the outskirts of town. Apparently, all who visit her house are never seen again. Unable to quiet your curiosity, you and your friends break in on a dare. Once inside, it’s clear that the cabin belongs to no ordinary woman, but a witch! The doors and windows have been magically barred. You know Sanguina will return in an hour and you have to escape before she finds you here!
Grab a Bite to Eat
While you’re over in the area you should give Mt. Everest India’s Cuisine a shot (open daily from 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm). This family-owned restaurant only serves an AYCE lunch and dinner buffet that focuses on Northern Indian dishes. It’s tasty and, as is always my sign of an authentic Indian restaurant, is full of people from India.
What You Can Expect to Pay “On the Strip” in Las Vegas, Nevada:
> Lodging: $65 (wallet-friendly) vs $150+ (average) per night. ** You might see cheap prices, but the casinos will add in resort fees to your booking.
> Coffee: Around $5
> Dinner: $150 (two people) Wine, Appetizers, and Seafood Main Courses
> Beer: $9
Recommended Lodging Options in Las Vegas, Nevada:
- Budget-Friendly Backpackers: Sin City Hostel (from $48 / night)
- Stay in vintage Las Vegas on Fremont Street: The D Las Vegas (from $109 / night)
- Stay at one of the most beautiful properties on the Strip: The Wynn (from $319 / night)
- Relax in one of three immaculate pool areas: The ARIA (from $199 / night)
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Sarah hails from the land of fried chicken, sweet tea, buttered biscuits, and the friendliest people you’ll ever meet…Alabama! She loves exploring undertouristed locations — places that you wouldn’t automatically think “I’ve always wanted to go there!” Of course, we’ll always have Paris, but what gets Sarah really jazzed is finding those diamond in the rough cities and sharing them with you. Read more…
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