Update Jan 15, 2024: This event is sold out. Fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist and you’ll be notified if any tickets become available.

This June, we are taking Escape Immerse Explore back to the sunny Southwest.

Escape Immerse Explore: New Mexico 2024

In New Mexico, you’ll experience the intersection of sets, interactions, and art. We’ll explore how the escape rooms in Albuquerque have been heavily influenced by the movie industry. And we’ll take a trip to the original Meow Wolf to experience wonder at The House of Eternal Return.

Escape, Immerse, Explore, New Mexico 2024 banner, mirroring the aesthetic of the New Mexico state flag.

Tour Dates

Sunday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 4, 2024

This is a 3 day tour.

Please plan to arrive in Albuquerque on (or before) Saturday, June 1. We will have a welcome gathering on Saturday evening. To make sure you can participate in everything on Tuesday, we recommend planning to stay until at least Wednesday morning.

Events will be scheduled all day Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, wrapping up pretty late on Tuesday night.

There will be limited flexibility for individuals with tight travel schedules.

Escape Rooms

This tour will feature 2 escape room companies in Albuquerque. You’ll play 4 games at each company.

Everyone will play in teams of 4 players.

Tour Includes

Standard Ticket

  • 8 escape rooms
  • Visit to Meow Wolf in Santa Fe
  • Bus transportation to/ from Santa Fe
  • Lisa and David as escape room guides
  • Option to book in a hotel block in Albuquerque (conveniently located near the escape rooms)
  • Exclusive discount codes to book additional escape rooms at these companies and others
  • Welcome meetup
  • A talk by Lisa and David
  • 1 group meal
  • Networking with other Explorers
  • Event t-shirt
  • Teammates who are as excited about this trip as you are!
  • … and surprises!

Ticket Options

There is one ticket option available:

  • Standard Tickets – $849 per ticket

Buy Now

To purchase a ticket now, fill out the form here, and we will send you an invoice.

Update Jan 15, 2024: This event is sold out. Fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist and you’ll be notified if any tickets become available.

Escape, Immerse, Explore Terms & Conditions

Tour:(required)

Number of Tickets:(required)

Combined Total Number of escape rooms ALREADY played at New Mexico Escape Room and Bust Out Escape Room(required)

FAQ

Why New Mexico?

Our first tour to New Mexico in the spring of 2022 was a huge success. Here’s the write up from the post-event survey. Now it’s time to go back!

This all started because we met the owner of New Mexico Escape Room many years ago and had a hunch that they were on to something. Then there was The Mysterious Case of the Meow Wolf Postcard (which was eventually solved). When we finally visited Albuquerque and Santa Fe, we knew immediately that this would be a great tour destination.

Are there any Golden Lock Award-winning games on this tour?

Yes! Both Super Secret at New Mexico Escape Room and Rattlesnake Bend at Bust Out Escape Room won Golden Lock awards.

Can I buy a ticket to Escape Immerse Explore: New Mexico if I’ve already played games at these companies?

That’s going to depend on how much you’ve already played.

Contact us. We’ll make it work if we can.

How will we get from game to game?

We will be going by bus to Santa Fe to visit Meow Wolf.

For the games in Albuquerque, Uber/ Lyft should suffice. You could also rent a car. We have more detailed recommendations for transportation in the attendee documentation.

When do events start and end?

Please plan to arrive in Albuquerque on (or before) Saturday, June 1. We will have a welcome gathering on Saturday evening.

Escape rooms start early on Sunday morning. The event will wrap up late on Tuesday evening. If you plan to leave on Tuesday night, you will likely miss the end of this event.

Please plan your schedule so that you arrive in Albuquerque by Saturday and stay until Wednesday. If this isn’t possible, please contact us.

Will I get to choose which escape rooms I play?

No, but we’ll choose games specifically for you. You’ll fill out a fun pre-tour survey about your escape room preferences. We’re confident you’ll play a lot of games that you’ll love.

The most popular and impressive games in the region will appear on everyone’s schedule unless you opt out of them.

You’ll find out your escape room agenda far enough in advance that you can book additional games for yourself (at discounted prices) during the rest of your time in New Mexico.

What is Meow Wolf?

Meow Wolf’s The House of Eternal Return is an immersive art installation in Santa Fe. Our review gives a lot more detail.

How long will we spend at The House of Eternal Return?

Each Escape Immerse Explore ticket includes up to 4 hours to explore The House of Eternal Return.

We expect that most curious individuals will spend 2-3 hours exploring and taking in this world. If you want to dive into the details of the story of the place, you could spend a lot longer.

If you expect that you will want to be at The House of Eternal Return for more than 4 hours, you will be able to indicate this in the pre-event survey and we will do our best to accommodate this.

If you decide The House of Eternal Return doesn’t interest you, you can leave at any time and instead spend your time enjoying lovely downtown Santa Fe.

How many people will be on each team?

Teams will mostly consist of 4 players.

Can I choose my teammates?

If you purchase 2 tickets together, you’ll play all of your games together.

If you purchase a single ticket, you may flag 1 other person to play all of your games with. We guarantee this request will be honored… provided that you both request one another.

You may request as many people as you’d like to have on your team for at least a few games and we’ll honor these requests to the best of our ability.

Your pre-tour survey will also help us select teammates with whom we think you’ll gel.

I’m coming with a group of friends and we’re going to schedule additional rooms outside of the tour. Can you make sure we play the same schedule during the tour?

Yes, provided your group is 6 people or less.

While you won’t play all your games on the tour together, we will arrange it so that you play all the same games as each other, even though you’ll play them at different times. This will simplify your scheduling for additional games outside of the tour. In order to ensure this, you must tell us who you are traveling with in your pre-tour survey.

If your group is more than 6 people, we may not be able to accommodate entirely matched schedules, but we’ll do the best we can.

I don’t know anyone else coming. Will that be a problem?

Not at all. A lot of our regulars travel alone. Coming alone is just an opportunity to meet new friends.

We’ll put you in groups with other escape room enthusiasts from far and wide.

What if I don’t like my teammates?

We will use the pre-tour surveys to group you with teammates whom we think you’ll enjoy playing with. On past tours, many groups loved playing together so much that they booked additional rooms together at the end of the tour.

That said, we will vary your teammates. You likely won’t play more than 2 games with the exact same team.

What should I do about airfare and hotels?

Your ticket does not cover travel or lodging. We have a hotel block in Albuquerque near the escape rooms with a great rate. Hotel block information will be emailed to ticket holders soon.

Are meals included in the ticket price?

Your ticket includes one meal.

Your other meals are not covered, but we’ll share restaurant recommendations for Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Is there a “Champion” or “VIP” or “Premium” ticket?

No, there is only 1 ticket type for this tour.

I can’t make it that weekend. Will you run this tour again?

We can’t really say. We are planning to run additional tours, but they may go to other destinations.

What about Montreal? Will you run that tour again?

It’s likely we will run a Montreal tour again, but it’s too early to say when.

What about New Orleans? Will you run that tour again?

It’s likely we will run a New Orleans tour again, but it’s too early to say when.

I want to come to all your 2024 events, but my budget won’t allow it. How do I choose between this tour and RECON 24 Los Angeles?

All of our events are designed for both creators and players. RECON Los Angeles will be a professional event that combines learning, entertainment, and conversation. There will be opportunities to play games, but that won’t be the focus of the event. On this tour, playing escape rooms is the focus.

If it’s impossible for you to attend both events, we suggest that a player lean toward Escape Immerse Explore New Mexico and a creator select RECON Los Angles.

I’m an escape room owner/ employee or immersive experience designer. Can I participate?

Yes! All are welcome.

I have nothing to do with the escape room industry. I just want to play all the games! Can I participate?

Yes! Really… all are welcome.

I live in New Mexico and I’ve already played all the games. How can I participate?

Send us a message. We’d love for you to be involved.

Can I buy a ticket for someone under 18?

Unfortunately, no. All participants must be 18 years of age at the start of the tour.

This is an insurance thing.

I’m concerned about the uncertainty around COVID-19. Should I buy a ticket?

This is the world we have to operate in now. We do our best to remain aware and adaptable, and support the needs of all guests. If you are high risk, know that a tour is a social event, and make the right decision for you.

Is there a COVID-19 vaccination requirement?

No.

Can I sponsor an Escape Immerse Explore event?

Contact us about sponsorship opportunities.

What if I have other questions?

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