The Rooms
All games are private!
Only play with your team.
We take pride in providing a clean and safe environment for our guests.
Train to Nowhere
5-8 Players – $27 each
3-4 Players – $32 each
2 Players – $37 each
Go back to the exciting era of steam engines and mechanical automation. Famed Italian inventor, Giordano Neri, has shocked the world with his newest brainchild – a self-driving train! Rumors of his unorthodox methods and use of humans in his research has forced him to flee to America to continue his work, where he has just put the first autonomous train into action for its initial run. No one could have predicted what would happen on this first ride of the ominous “train to nowhere.”
While this game can accommodate eight players, you’ll be a bit crowded with that many in a small space. Six players would have more fun.
Games that include players who are 12-years-old or younger MUST have at least one adult (18 and over) in the game too.
2-8 Players
60 Minutes
Difficulty: 3 of 5
Alice’s Dream
5-8 Players – $27 each
3-4 Players – $32 each
2 Players – $37 each
You get to spend the night in the same hotel room that Lewis Carroll used when he came up with the famous Alice stories. However, traveling to Wales is a long hard trip. You’re trying your best to stay awake until bedtime, but as soon as you get in your room, you fall fast asleep, and you begin to dream. BUT, is this a dream? Everything feels so REAL! You’re in Alice’s world, and things are getting a bit strange. Can you get out of Alices Dream, or will you be stuck in it – forever?
While this game can accommodate eight players, you’ll be a bit crowded with that many in a small space. Six players would have more fun.
Games that include players who are 12-years-old or younger MUST have at least one adult (18 and over) in the game too.
2-8 Players
60 Minutes
Difficulty: 3.5 of 5
Dirty Money, Good Deed
5-10 Players – $27 each
3-4 Players – $32 each
You’ve inherited an abandoned BBQ joint from an ancestor, Howell McCoy. In hopes of restoring it, you discover it in a terrible state, and your claim to ownership contested by the Hatfields. Following clues left by Howell, can you find the fortune he made from bootlegging and recover the Deed confirming your ownership?
- An age-old feud between the Hatfields and McCoys
- An old abandoned BBQ joint
- A lost fortune in dirty money and a missing relative
…all add up to a good-ol’ mystery and treasure hunt!
Games that include players who are 12-years-old or younger MUST have at least one adult (18 and over) in the game too.
3-10 Players
60 Minutes
Difficulty: 4 of 5
Jungle Drums
5-6 Players – $27 each
3-4 Players – $32 each
2 Players – $37 each
You were warned to stay away from this old house – something about three people ten years ago who did go in, and were never seen again. Curious, you’ve ignored the warnings, and once inside you hear the distant sound of drums. This rhythmic call leads you into the attic of the house, which still remembers its past. This music seems to be coming from … a board game? A game that knows how to set traps. A game you did not start. A game that by all means needs to be played through to its very end.
Games that include 12 years old or younger players MUST have at least one adult (18 and over) in the game too.
2-6 Players
60 Minutes
Difficulty: 3 of 5
The Haunting
5-6 Players – $27 each
3-4 Players – $32 each
2 Players – $37 each
This game is based on actual events that happened here in Waxhaw.
In the late 1700s, Reverend William Richardson was the pastor of a local church. One day, his wife, Agnes, went into his study – and found him strangled to death! Although some thought he had committed suicide, others became suspicious. There were whispers that Agnes was a witch. All of this led to one of the last witch trials in America.
To this day, no one knows what happened to poor Rev Richardson. All we know is that his ghost is not at rest!
Did he kill himself, or was it someone else … if so, who?
From Rev Richardson’s gravestone:
He lived to Purpose
He preach’d with Fidelity
He pray’d for his People
And being dead, he speaks
This is a “PG-13” adventure. It’s creepy, but not scary.
Thanks to Tim Starnes, who used to do the Forbidden and Forgotten: The Waxhaw Ghost Tour, for telling us about the last witch trial.
2-6 Players
60 Minutes
Difficulty: 3 of 5
FAQ
Is the door actually locked?
Is it scary?
Four of our five escape rooms have themes and props to set a mood, but they are not haunted houses intended to scare players. You can expect some “suspense” and some “surprises” in those games.
”The Haunting” is “PG-13” — it’s creepy and eerie, and we do not recommend it for kids 13 and under.
Is the activity physically strenuous?
Escape rooms require brain power, not physical strength. At most, the activity will involve some squatting down to look under an object or to get a closer look at something. No climbing or heavy lifting is required.
Will I have to play with strangers?
Our games are all “private” – your group will be the only people in the room.
Will we be given hints during the game?
Yes. Our Game Masters will provide hints as needed and/or upon request.
What happens if we don’t escape in time?
Escape rooms are challenging – some players get close, but do not escape in time. At the end of the allotted time, the room will be opened and the solution explained. Please keep the solutions confidential so you do not spoil the experience for future players.
Do I need a reservation to enjoy an adventure at Waxhaw Escape?
Yes, a reservation is necessary. You need to book online and pay in full when making the booking. Do yourself a favor and book as far in advance as possible to ensure your desired date and time is available.
Can I cancel or reschedule my reservation?
Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable. However, if you need to reschedule in the event of an emergency or someone in the group becoming ill, please call in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate your group at another time.
Can I book the escape room for a private party or corporate event?
Yes. We are happy to accommodate single-room private experiences, multiple-room events, and team competitions. Private events include exclusive use of the room/rooms and can even be held outside regular business hours. Please get in touch with us, and we will be happy to arrange a personalized event for your group.
Can I bring extra people?
Recommended group sizes are based on the square footage of the room and the number of puzzles involved. However, we will consider requests for an additional player or two so long as the room can accommodate them. Upon arrival, you would pay for the extra guests with a credit card.
What happens if I arrive late?
You should arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled time of your fun experience. We need to get your game started and completed on time to have adequate time to reset the room and prepare for the next team of players. If your game does start late because you didn’t arrive on time, we may have to give you less time to finish your game so we can be ready for the next one.
Can children participate?
If you have a young family member, include them on your escape room team! They may not be much help in solving the puzzles, but they’re great at finding things and will enjoy the experience a lot. A roomful of 9-year-olds, though, is a different story. They’ll need adults in the game with them to help them solve the puzzles. An adult MUST accompany children ages 12 and below.
Can I take photographs/videos?
You can only take photographs/videos in the Lobby, not within the escape room itself. This policy ensures that the puzzles remain a mystery for future guests.
I have some questions about having a birthday party at Waxhaw Escape.
Are the games good for kids? Yep! We designed our escape room games with families in mind. However, kids 12 and under generally don’t have the logic skills to solve all the puzzles, so plan for an adult to be in the room with them to help them be successful and have a blast.
How many kids can your place handle? If you have more than eight players, they’ll have more fun if you form two teams and book two escape room games. (Plan for an adult to be with them in each room if the kids are 12 and under.) The kids get competitive and have great fun trying to get out of the room first.
Do you have a place for cakes and presents? – We wish we did, but we don’t. There are several restaurants nearby that might be able to accommodate your group.