ARE YOU THE DREAMER, THE VILLAIN, OR THE HERO?
The Crooked Key in downtown Steamboat Springs offers three purpose-built, multi-chamber, immersive, live-action escape rooms! Choose your adventure…
Taphophobia
You are dreaming with Edgar Allan Poe dream, trying to overcome your fear of being buried alive. Dark in theme but not scary, Taphophobia is a brain game with every puzzle inspired by Poe’s works. Standouts include theatrical lighting and sound and no physical locks. Can you wake up in time? [more]
Escape from the Old West
The year is 1898. After a daring jailbreak, you have been recaptured in Browns Park, Colorado. Unfortunately, an accomplice killed a posse member during apprehension and you are all now facing charges of murder. You are currently being held in the Hahns Peak jail, but are just one hour away from… [more]
Flashover!
You are Steamboat Springs firefighters. As you perform your daily apparatus checks at the fire station, you get dispatched. This is no ordinary call; this is the call that firefighters will talk about for years to come. Physical and mental toughness is a must because you only have 60 minutes to complete your training mission before flashover! [more]
| Game | Taphophobia | Old West | Flashover! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme | Dream with Edgar Allan Poe | A daring 1898 jailbreak | A firefighter rescue |
| Group size | 2-8 | 2-8 (squeeze 9) | 2-8 (squeeze 9) |
| Game time | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Chambers | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easiest | Hardest |
| Family friendliness | Good | Best | Better |
| First time players | Good | Best | Better |
| Experienced players | Best | Good | Better |
| Larger groups | Better | Good | Best |
| Smaller groups | Better | Best | Good |
| Excitement | Moderate | Low | High |
| Thinkers | Best | Good | Better |
| Doers | Better | Good | Best |
| A hoot | Good | Best | Better |
| Magic | Loads | None | Some |
The Crooked Key’s escape rooms are immersive, challenging, and fun. You won’t be doing anything that you could do at home from your couch or phone. I promise!