Fantastic Mr. Rabbit
Location: Upland, CA
Date Played: January 4, 2020
Team size: 1-6; we recommend 2-4
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: $32-40 per player
Ticketing: Private
Emergency Exit Rating: [A+] No Lock
Physical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints
REA Reaction
Down the Rabbit Hole was a charming escape room with a lighthearted premise. Even with the small space and humble scope, Trapped! transported us to an adorable fantasy world.
Though we encountered references to Alice in Wonderland, Down the Rabbit Hole stood alone as a Wonderland-adjacent adventure. The story wove through our experience via puzzles, interactions, and audio guidance.
The playful theme and lower difficulty make this escape room especially appropriate for families. Still, Down the Rabbit Hole provides a low-key escape for anyone who’s young at heart.
If the theme sounds appealing and you don’t require a serious challenge, Down the Rabbit Hole is worth a visit.
Who is this for?
- Animal lovers
- Families
- Any experience level
Why play?
- Adorable premise
- Magical moments
- Whimsical puzzling
Story
Our dog had a habit of running away and bringing home unusual objects. We had followed him down a deep, dark hole into a curious burrow. We needed to rescue our dog and find our way out.
Setting
We found ourselves in a modest but cozy rabbit hole, complete with half-size props and furniture. The theme fit the relatively small space nicely. We almost felt like we were underground.
Gameplay
Down the Rabbit Hole was a standard escape room with a lower level of difficulty.
Core gameplay revolved around observation, making connections, and puzzling, with an emphasis on logic.
Analysis
➕ Down the Rabbit Hole was just plain adorable. From the story to the set to the puzzles, this escape room warmed our hearts.
➕ The story threaded throughout the hour and provided a sense of cohesion and lighthearted adventure.
➕/➖ The audio story/hint delivery contributed to the quaint atmosphere and fit into the whimsical woodland world we’d stumbled into. However, because of its limited range, we missed the beginning of certain messages while heading towards the speaker.
➕ Down the Rabbit Hole was on the easy side, but it didn’t stoop to hand-holding. We always knew what we needed to do without the solutions being overly obvious.
➖ One puzzle slowed us down as we scratched out the solution on a chalkboard. This puzzle felt slightly out of place in an otherwise hands-on game. Solving this puzzle with tactile props might have better preserved our momentum.
➕ Despite the humble premise and setting, certain moments felt magical and memorable.
Tips For Visiting
- There is ample parking at the venue.
Book your hour with Trapped!’s Down the Rabbit Hole, and tell them that the Room Escape Artist sent you.
