This was our first escape room and we had a blast. I'll definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. It's really fun!

I've been to Solvang a couple of times already, but never done the escape room. Decided this time around I will do it! I booked the experience online and it was fast and simple! I booked The Mischievous Nisse escape room and I loved every single second of it. It's a Christmas themed room, we were told that it was the beginner room (level easy) but it was far from easy. We were also told that this room had the most clues and tasks to do. We completed the room with 2 seconds to spare! LOVED, AMAZING, FUN!!!! Will definitely go back to try the harder rooms read more

Very fun! Went with kids (8 & 10) and they could contribute and had a great time. We did the Mischievous Nisse and it was challenging but we still finished in time even though it was our first-ever escape room. It was a highlight of the trip and the kids want to do another one! read more

Phantom of the Big Top is probably the best escape room I have done so far! All the puzzles were challenging without being frustrating or annoying. The room was well-maintained and highly enjoyable to explore. The games master was very friendly and personable, and seemed to genuinely enjoy working there. Oh, and it's dog-friendly! Our poor confused pup kept touching the exit door like "...Are you guys ok? This is clearly the way out! Stop walking in circles!!" We will definitely return! read more

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I've wanted to try an escape room for a long time and it's so convenient that Solvang has one! Awesome location with parking in the back. It was easy to reserve a time online and read about the different challenges. Our group opted for the easiest one (the Mischievous Nisse), since none of us had done one before. Upon arrival, we signed the waivers and were then escorted into our room. The storyline is cute- Christmas themed. We were told partway through our game that items were set up incorrectly and items were open that shouldn't have been yet. That was a little frustrating since you're working through clues in a particular order. We also tried to solve as much on our own without asking for hints. Believe it or not, the easy one was challenging for us because we only had 3 minutes to spare. It's definitely an experience and fun to do with a group. It's also pretty affordable! read more

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Fun escape room! Was initially debating between The Mischievous Nisse or Phantom of the Big Top. The Phantom of the Big Top is rated more challenging, but the reviews in regards to said escape room were not so stellar (contraptions not working properly, lack of flow, etc.). So we ended up going with the Christmas-themed escape room, The Mischievous Nisse. Spoke with Annette over the phone and she patiently answered all my questions. Also discovered that they offer discount codes for seniors, military, and first responders, so be sure to inquire about that! We enjoyed The Mischievous Nisse Escape Room. Even though it was rated easy, our group of seven did end up getting stuck two times, but got out with plenty of time to spare. Appreciated the Scandinavian folklore, Danish recipes, and Christmas theme. Fun escape room! read more

The Christmas themed room was so cute, very helpful staff. Very nice experience in Solvang.

SO MUCH FUN! We actually have now completed and escaped all three rooms! The staff is fun and there's a great discount for locals. Thanks friends! read more

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Updated review: Thanks to the excellent customer service, we decided to give this escape another chance and we're glad we did. We did the Gold Rush room this time and it was a well designed room with some very creative puzzles. read more

Super fun! We chose the hardest room (the circus one) and it was actually quite challenging! I've been to many escape rooms and I found these puzzles to be really unique! There was also a lot to do. We did ask for some hints and overall, we had a great experience! read more

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Super fun and interactive Julien was an amazing host. We had a blast been here two times already did Gold Fever and The Phantom Of The Big Top. Super super fun 10 outa 10 would recommend read more

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So, there isnt much to do in Solvang during the evening times, so my boyfriend and I decided to do an escape room. It was both of our first times. We had a blast. When we booked, we did sunday at 5 15 pm. No one else was there so it was just us 2. Since it was both of our first times, of course we sucked haha. But the staff helped us (when we asked for it) and we were able to escape with 11 minutes left!!! It was seriously so much fun. The staff was amazing. Will def be back if I'm in town. They have I believe 3 different rooms, and are building one more. Cant wait to try the others! read more

Need a little fun and challenging adventure? Try an Escape Room. Although I have attempted other escape rooms this is the first time we as a collaborative group successfully completed the task. Located right off Hwy 246 In the City of Solvang, this quaint escape room is the perfect for large and small groups alike. At the moment there are two separate rooms to pick from Gold Mine and a Christmas theme. The cost is a little pricey$39.00 pp and $25.00 sor seniors On this day we chose the Gold Mine room which was decorated with thematic features, read more

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Honestly the best location for a family friendly game. You get unlimited clues and the games are themed extravagantly and over the top. You can hear the hosts well and in character. You'll walk out feeling good with your team building game you've played. read more

A fun way to spend an hour on our weekend in Solvang. We did the Christmas themed one which my wife was pretty stoked on.

Last minute decision to do the escape room so online it only showed Phantom of the Big Top available at 10 pm, which is difficult rating, but we decided to just have fun and try. Once we got settled in the room, he did offer the intermediate room, apparently it was available but we were already in so we stayed. The young man working was super friendly and helpful. A couple of the puzzles didn't work, but there were some unique puzzles in there. It was difficult and we did take some hints and almost finished but didn't quite make it. We had fun and it kept our teens on their toes. read more

If you are looking for challenging and fun experience with friends and family, the Ultimate Escape Room in Solvang would be a good choice. The "Mischievous Nisse" is a one-hour, Christmas themed room for 2-6 players. The theme did not appeal to me at first, since I am used to horror, sci-fi or fantasy themed escape rooms out there. However, the way they integrated some Danish lore into the puzzles is something I really enjoyed. This is not the best escape room that I have been in. But for its clever puzzles, unique theme and being a breath of fresh air compared to other entertainment options in Solvang, this place is worth a visit. read more

The experience could be vastly improved if the website told you the difficulty of the escape room you chose. We wanted to come at 3PM, and the only choice for that time was the Big Top. When we arrived, the guy explained that it was pretty hard and had us to it. It was incredibly frustrating and we didn't even get halfway through the clues. When we were done, the guy asked us why we didn't pick a different, easier one. Well, how were we to know (as first-time escape roomers) that there were different levels of difficulty? Also, he said all of the rooms were available when we came, and had he known we didn't want the hardest one, he would have just moved us to a different room. Again, information that would have made the experience better. When in the escape room, you can raise your hands, and the attendant is supposed to give you a clue. This worked a few times, but one time he simply never came back over the PA system to help us. We held up our arms like idiots for five minutes, and he never answered. He told us later that he "had to step away" for a while. It seems to me he had a job to do and we were disappointed that something else took priority over our enjoyment of the experience. We still had fun, but it would have been far more enjoyable had we had any chance of solving all of the puzzles and if the attendant had been more helpful. read more

It was really fun. Friendly staff and great location. Went with my two kids (11 & 8) and they had a blast.

Had a super fun time with the family today doing one of the escape rooms. Was totally worth the drive. Thanks for having a fun place.

my first escape room so i have nothing to compare it to. the young guys working there were very patient and treated us well. our kids had fun and we solved it! easy in-and-out, seamless, no issues. read more

Easily the best Escape Room experience I've had. The Gold Rush room was fantastically decorated and thematic with actual antiques and a great ambience. Best of all though the puzzles were really creative -- moreso than I've come to expect from escape rooms -- and challenging with a welcoming and friendly staff. This was the perfect present for my mom's birthday and I hope we can go back in the near future for a new challenge. read more

Booking a room was very easy and quick online. We did the Gold Rush (?) room. It was very fun! It definitely was a middle of the road as far as difficulty. I would recommend these escape rooms. We would like to go back and try the other ones. read more

I did the Gold Rush room, and I am sorry to say that it was my least favorite room out of all the escape rooms i've done. For reference, I have done about 50 rooms. The room was decorated nicely, but I disliked it because the puzzles were EXTREMELY unclear. The way the number combinations corresponded to the locks had no rhyme or reason. There were also unplanned "red herrings" around the room, due to the props still having largely visible factory codes on them. This threw us off because they were so obvious that they seemed to be part of the game. Another thing that irked me was that the game master had to tell us how to do a puzzle, and told us that they have to let every single group know the solution to that specific puzzle because no one ever understands how to do it. The staff was great don't get me wrong, but the room was so poorly done that I would not recommend it to anyone. read more

It was sooooooooo fun!!!! Definitely recommend!!!!!!! And the staff is really nice and awesome!!!!!! read more

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My wife and I did the Christmas Nisse Room and we thoroughly enjoyed it! This was a very cleverly designed escape room with an apt theme. I won't give anything away, but I was quite impressed with the mechanisms. The experience was all reasonably priced too! Also, the staff was very friendly and they all seemed passionate about working there. Overall, I'd recommend anyone come here! read more

We had a AWESOME time! This is such a unique new-form of social entertainment. And such a COOL experience. Jad Eden Dunn Los Angeles, CA read more

Came just for a small trip to see this place out. We did the Gold Fever, good for the price and easy to escape. Definitely worth it and recommend it. read more

California Gold Fever was an all-around disappointing experience. The room itself was subpar. Very simple and very few puzzles. If this was a $20-25/person room, I'm not sure I'd be as disappointed, but we paid $39/person and we're out in less than 30 minutes. For anyone who's done more than a few rooms, skip this one (unless you're just feeling deprived of escape room experiences during the pandemic). read more

2 people in my party have never done an escape room before, we LOVED the Christmas theme and had a great time . The game master was very helpful. I would highly recommend this place. It's great for beginners but still challenging for people who have done multiple escape rooms read more

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This was tons of fun! We booked the Mischevious Nisse room. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They were great in providing hints when we got stuck. Will definitely come back to try the other room. This place does provide parking, which is nice since the general parking lots fill up quick during the weekend. read more

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Family of 5 visited the Ultimate Escape Room today. We booked Phantom of the Big Top. Absolutely loved this challenge however the second to the final clue didn't work properly which prevented us from achieving the escape. We had a great time but were truly disappointed. read more

What an amazing place! Great team building/family activity! Cool staff and great atmosphere! Can't wait to come back!

Great fun for the whole family! Six of us (2 teenagers and 4 adults) took a Nis Christmas Room and it was Danish themed . Staff was very nice and friendly, location perfect, in the middle of Solvang. I would definitely recommend it. read more

We did the Nisse room with our two girls who are 5 and 9. We're loved it. It was the right level of difficulty puzzles they could both help with. We would totally come back to do their other room. read more

This was our first escape room for our family, had a great time. Room operator was awesome - giving us hints. Made our Solvang visit a memorable one! read more

It was a really fun experience. First time trying an escape room. My husband and I did the Gold Fever room. Didn't know what to expect, was a little challenging. The staff was friendly and super helpful. Would fully recommend. 10/10 read more

It was a lot of fun. We did the Mischievous Nisse room. The puzzles were very fun, and when we needed some hints, the room operator was very helpful. It wasn't too hard and we were able to finish on time, just the two of us. Everything was well designed and planned. Good job! Can't wait for the other rooms to open. read more

This is a great activity to do, especially as a group. I loved the Solvang theme and would love to come back for a to try a different room. I highly recommend trying this out and supporting a local business. read more

An awesome little escape room that currently is Christmas themed. The game masters said a few new themed escapes were coming soon. It's easy/medium in difficulty. I did it with just my husband, but would be great with 4-6 people. read more