The Room - Wichita

We are not new to escape rooms in middle America, so we know for sure that The Room in Wichita, KS has to be one of the best values we've ever come across. There are very many good things to be said here, and we are so glad we got to play two games with them (Area 51 and Midnight in Morocco) before we left the city.First, the location was spot-on. The Room is centrally located across from the river along the Chisolm (sp?) Trail in a small shopping strip really close to Hotel Old Town and Gabby's Peruvian Restaurant. Parking was free and plentiful, both on the Wednesday morning and the Saturday night we played our games - although that may change when college is in session. We did not use the toilets when we were there both times, but they were inside the business and Laura, game host and owner, was very clear that we would not be penalized for using them while playing. This is the first time we have played a 100% completion game where the games are designed for 100% completion, and not one that is adapted to suit the party number, and it was such a positive experience, we really wish they had a lot more rooms - they have three.In Area 51, we played as a duo, recruited to recover DNA samples when Project Moonbeam was terminated and get out before the lab is locked down and its contents seized in order to continue the Project on our own. This story is repeated as part of the game once we are in the room. In Midnight in Morocco, we played as a group of three, and our task was to recover "The Heart of the Desert", a rare jewel that President Amad Makbar "borrowed", so we can return it to its rightful owner. We had booked for two (by mistake) but were able to pay for our third group member on site with no problems. (more on payment later.)In both games, the puzzles were straightforward, thematic, logical and not difficult - although it was quite easy to draw a blank in Morocco ... The immersiveness and décor, though, was really well done, with costumes in Area 51 and the Morocco room - gorgeous. Both rooms had a good number of locks - Area 51 was more tech than Morocco, which also had more locks, but none of the locks glitched or were difficult to open. Instead of feeling rushed for time or getting stressed because we did not want to ask for too many clues, the whole concept of 100% completion was just so customer-friendly! We could have got out sooner in Area 51 if we had aligned the escape code properly on the final lock, but even with that, we got out just a spit past the hour, and have photos taken with the time clock to prove it! Our real time for Morocco was 27:13; 37:32 - with penalties. That is not our best time, but it was close. There was so much to do and see in the Morocco room apart from the actual puzzle-solving, we would go back again just to see what we missed. Not only did we feel like we were playing with The Room (hints are given in-person in the room), we were also allowed to add picture-taking to our experience. Yes! We could take pictures throughout the game (and use our phone for light) - and we did!Area 51 was great for at least two people, comfortable with four, with no special needs requirements. A few of the locks were calf-height, but other than bending over, no real acrobatic abilities were required. No special physical demands are required for Midnight in Morocco at all. Both rooms are perfect for all ages and the best part: the pricing reflects this consideration. You pay per person, and the cost is really player-friendly - and there are two tiers to the pricing, based on age. We are not professional escape roomists (room escapists?!) and we are not trying to break any records, but as playing mostly both as a duo and a trio, The Room is great, great value for money - one of the best-priced rooms we've done in a while. We really hope Laura and her husband will have added many more rooms when we swing by Wichita next. As it is, we did not have time to check out their third room this visit, but it's definitely there on our itinerary for the future!

Never done an escape room in Wichita, but have done them all over the world. Friendly staff, walked in without a reservation, fit us in although fully booked. Lots of locks would have liked more puzzle type challenges. We really enjoy multi room escape rooms, hidden doors, puzzles that require you to split up, etc. Nicely decorated and well thought out. We had a good time!

Absolutely well thought out and amazing escape rooms! Will definitely be back. Such a great experience for our first time. Staff was well organized, incredibly helpful. The temple of Tinar was fantastic. I am so impressed to have this in Wichita.

Super fun room, and the atmosphere in the VooDoo room was top notch! Owner was extremely friendly and knowledgeable which always adds to our good time. We will definitely be back to try some more!

We were visiting Wichita and had SO much fun doing The Saloon escape room. The room was setup very nicely. I appreciated the fact that they used so many different types of locks and there were many interactive working parts within the room. The owners are very nice genuine people and they were even kind enough to show us their other 2 rooms. You can tell that they are passionate about what they do and really want to make their customers have a fun cooperative experience. I highly recommend this establishment and would revisit over and over again if I was local. I will say that it was pretty difficult even though we're familiar with cyphers and riddles. If I could make a recommendation it would be to assign difficulty levels to each room- beginner, intermediate, and advanced to help customers gauge which room would fit their skill level. Overall, a memorable experience that I'm very thankful for. P.S. the owners have the cutest friendliest doggy! He's super smart too!

Very fun experience and a great team, relationship builder! Would recommend 10/10 and they are very professional.

We had a wonderful time! What a fantastic experience. The owner is a great guy and we had a great conversation with him when we finished.

First, the owners are super friendly and you can tell they are passionate about making new room experiences. You won't find pre-made rooms here but creations they came up with themselves. The rooms are themed very well and the props and decorations are great. From aliens, to booby trapped temples, they are fun and challenging. I've been twice now and plan to visit again to check out the third room and will keep an eye out for when the other rooms are rotated. According to the owner, they refresh the rooms often to keep things new and interesting. Highly recommend for families, friends, and even work events.

What a great yet frustrating way to spend an hour or two. Challenging and fun, this is a great time for anyone that enjoys riddles and puzzles. The best part about The Room is that you aren't paired up with strangers. Each room is private, only your close friends and family to argue with. They also allow you to complete the room, even if it takes you longer than the allotted hour.

Brought 5 of my Nerdiest friends with me to get out of the N3rd5 room. With 3 kids. It was a blast and we got out before the timer went off. But was challenging and enjoyable. I highly recommend it to everyone.