ESCAPE ROOM REVIEW – THE QUICK AND DIRTY
Play if… you had a magic kit as a kid
Avoid if… you are always trying to find the spoiler behind the trick.
THE BASICS
Puzzah! – Denver location:
Address: 1440 Blake St, #150, Denver, CO 80202 (click address for Google Map)
Contact and Website: 303-534-5477
https://www.puzzah.com/denver/
The Room – Kazam!:
Description (from the company website): Welcome to Kellar Kazam’s attic, filled with clocks and magical delights. Armed with only a pair of special glasses, you have to unravel the mystery of Kazam’s disappearance. Skilled apprentices may unlock bonus challenges concealed among his personal effects. Are you worthy of carrying on his legacy?
Mission Objectives:
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- Standard – Open the secret clock
- Advanced – Solve Kazam’s mystery
- Expert – Reveal bonus puzzles
Difficulty (1-10): Medium-Hard
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Cost: $27
Identifier: R1
Party Size: 2-5
Staging Area: This place has a nice entryway and desk that opens to a large lobby with tables and seating. Restrooms are towards the back of the main room.
Metro Access/Parking: We don’t purport to know anything about the public transit system, but there is a municipal lot on the corner and street parking if you can get it.
OUR EXPERIENCE
This is the video we took before we entered the room:
This is the video we took just after we completed the room:
Note: The ERG were given the opportunity to try out this room for free, with the understanding that we would continue to provide an honest review and follow the same process we’ve used on all of our other ratings.
Logistics:
Description of the room: A small room that looks like an attic that is filled with magical memorabilia.
Understanding of the Mission: Find out what happened to Kellar Kazam, who disappeared during his final show, and prove yourselves worthy of being his apprentices.
Did We Escape: Yes
Time Remaining: 4:55 remaining, however, we solved ALL of the bonus puzzles (aka BUZZLES!!)
Our Suggested Party Size: 4-5, the recommendation, was good. It got a little crowded at times, but we made it work.
Did the room challenge the entire team? Yes
Members of our team (other than the ERG): Greg, Heather, and Steph D.
Worth the time and money? Absolutely!
Where to Eat/Drink Before/After:
- Society Sports and Spirits – a great sports bar with tasty bar food that is right next door