user
tic toc escapes
2012, 1/2 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608, United States
Appearance

Comments
Kr
Review №1

A great group of people runs this place! We first came for the North Pole room, and it was a pretty new room, so they were still working out the kinks (which they had mentioned). We loved it, and escaped, but Mary Lou was so great and encouraged us to come back for Tacky Christmas. We have been here twice now, and had so much fun in both rooms (Tacky Christmas and North Pole)! Definitely coming back.

Br
Review №2

I’ve played every room at this location with my brother-in-law and played two of them with both my wife and my mother.This location has a great, friendly staff with some good games. I’m going to do brief reviews on each room that are spoiler-free.Parking here can kind of suck as there is a small lot off the road but the parking is free. The lot is very dangerous though as cars are parked parallel blocking both sides as you exit and the parking lot is tight. There’s a lobby with some props for photos after each game and they moved buildings since I went earlier this year so their rooms are more spacious now. Now onto the rooms:Temple of Room: Win - 51:18This room allowed up to four from what I remember. It’s a small room, but it flows very well. The puzzles weren’t all just locks and had some interesting concepts that were fun. There were no logic jumps in this room and it flowed very linearly. Great room with some good design elements and props.Locker Room: Loss by a few minutesI only have six losses out of the 25+ rooms I’ve played now. This room has a lot to it and playing it with only two people puts you at a disadvantage I think. This room is the most lock-heavy at this location...which makes sense since it’s the locker room. This room does have a puzzle I hated that pretty much cemented our loss and took 5-10 minutes from us due to different interpretations than what it was designed for. Probably my least favorite at this location, but still not a bad room.A Very Tacky Christmas: Win - 58:55The most spacious room and the most family friendly. This room is very non-linear and can have multiple people working different things. This was my mother’s first room and as a Christmas addict, she loved it. The decor is great. The puzzles were actually challenging if you forget it’s Christmas themed. None-the-less, excited for the new Christmas Room they’re adding to compliment this one.The Green Room: Win - 57:55A music-based room that was pretty good. On par with the challenge of the locker room which I think is their hardest. This room was neat and had a few tricks, although I have seen them before. There was one logic jump I think that could’ve been better had it had a paper or clue with it but it was a good room. More people might make this room more complex though.Either way, great location that I thoroughly enjoyed. Can’t wait to play more here in the future.

Do
Review №3

Had a good time with my family and friends! The Green Room was fun and challenging. The price was affordable. They also offer deals and discounts when booking online. This a great group activity

El
Review №4

We had a way better time at this local, family owned small business than the big commercial chain we went to for my birthday. We did their Tacky Christmas room with a large group, and had a lot of fun. I really appreciate that Mack was monitoring properly, and caught that we had a lock code correct, but had not put it into the lock correctly. Thank you to your family for making our family visit a fun time.

Ch
Review №5

The green room was great. Had great players who worked together even though we didnt even know them. We got lucky for that!! But we were told not many people dont make it out with time to spare if they even get out!! We will return when we go back to the Raleigh area.

st
Review №6

We had a team building event here recently and the entire group had a great time! The owners are helpful, polite, and accommodating. The room was challenging enough for all of us while still entertaining. Well definitely be back.

As
Review №7

Went here with my family for the Tacky Christmas room and there arent enough words to describe how amazing and just how much fun we all had during the hour trying to help Santa escape the chimney. We went there for my nephew and Im telling you what, I think all the adults there had just the same amount of fun if not more than he did. The room was brilliantly designed and the difficulty level was honestly hard. Mac had mentioned earlier that it was a 50% success rate and he was not kidding. If you think youre walking into an easy win, youre mistaken. We were able to finish within seconds and the rush was thrilling. Mac was very helpful and a wonderful host for us as we made our way through the room. It was just a very warming experience, especially so close to the holiday. If you havent already tried an escape room here, its a definite must. I will go again, for sure!

Al
Review №8

Had an amazing experience playing A Very Tacky Christmas! Mack greeted us outside and everything. We used a combination that didnt work correctly and he caught it right away so it preserved our great experience. We had a lot of new people and he was patient with us. If you have ever had a bad experience at another place try this place out. Just an amazing experience and my family agrees!

Th
Review №9

This is what my daughter wanted to do with her friends for her 11th birthday. The kids had a blast. She chose the unreal room which is for ages 9 to 13. The whole experience was great. I hope to go back and do one myself.

Sc
Review №10

We had an awesome time! They were really helpful and our group really enjoyed the room! We will for sure be coming back again.

Da
Review №11

Met a friend and the owner thereGreat host and was a good time

Er
Review №12

I went with co workers and friends. We did the Christmas room and it was SO MUCH FUN! So much creativity goes into making their rooms and it’s obvious! We couldn’t stop laughing! The owners are amazing people and really care about what they do. I can’t wait to go back and do the rest of the rooms they have to offer! I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! Thanks Tic Toc!

Re
Review №13

We just finished the Unreal Room as a birthday party for our twin sons. The kids had a blast, and loved all of the clues and puzzles. The room had a lot of cool surprises! Highly recommend! They declared it the best birthday party ever. Thank you!

Da
Review №14

Really fun puzzles and team building! Weve been back a few times now. Definitely recommend it

Br
Review №15

Small from the outside, but very well put together when you actually do a room. We had a blast.

Do
Review №16

I have played a lot of escape rooms. The room I played was very fun and entertaining. Staff was friendly and responded to a minor issue very quickly and friendly.

Bo
Review №17

Such a fun place. Great for small and large groups. My friend and I had a wonderful time and plan on coming back with a larger group for the Tacky Christmas room next time. We played the Temple Room this go round

Da
Review №18

Quality puzzles. Excellent service from staff. We had a truly fun group activity for our co-workers!

An
Review №19

Average rooms as far as difficulty and not the most elaborate setup. If youve been to a Breakout, this will seem like a big let down. I think it is relatively cheap, easy and quick to get in and out of, and they accommodate small groups well. Good for team building and other events.

Jo
Review №20

Had a Phenomenal time here! Definitely brings fiends you will enjoy your stay. Will be coming back.

Am
Review №21

Excellent staff! Fun and challenging puzzles for our 12 yr old and his crew. We escaped by the skin of our teeth from the green room. Lots of complex clues. Thanks tic toc escapes!

Br
Review №22

Jane and the staff were awesome! They worked with our large group to accomodate what we needed for a fun, successful team building event. I would highly recommend Tic Toc Escape if you are looking for a company outing. The location is also great. Lots of options for places to go for food and drinks prior to starting and after you finish the escape rooms.

Ja
Review №23

Fantastic time! Challenging but fun at the same time. Great family OR corporate fun!

An
Review №24

This is the second time Ive done an escape room. This was my first time at TTE, and it was... alright? I was expecting more. The props & decoration werent particularly exciting and it didnt seem like a ton of effort had been put into the layout. It was an enjoyable hour, but I cant say that it was a place Id return to.

Br
Review №25

Consistently has great rooms, one of our favorite escape room places! Family run and such nice people, highly recommended !!

Ex
Review №26

Stopped in today just to check it out. It seems really cool and a lot of fun for small groups. Its even a great date night idea as they have challenges customized for 2 people as well. I look forward to actually getting a small group of friends together and trying this place out. Once I do Ill update my rating and review.

Ra
Review №27

So much fun! Lots of puzzles to figure out, plenty to occupy our whole group while requiring us to communicate.

Kr
Review №28

The escape rooms are challenging and fun. A great activity to do with friends and family. The staff is friendly and courteous. The game masters are amazing. Looking forward to new rooms here.

Ni
Review №29

We just went there today and my group had a great time! We did The Green Room - the hardest they currently have - and we were impressed with how many puzzles they had and how they all fit within the theme. It felt fresh, with several things Id never seen done before. The staff was nice and attentive and Id love to do the Christmas themed one where you have to save Santa!

Je
Review №30

Checked out this place when visiting NC. This is not a big facility, like most secret rooms. The room we as a group did was fun. It was a 4 person room. The difficulty itself was challenging but some of the props in the room could be improved. The staff here are super helpful and happy to be here. They are gonna make sure you have a good experience. I would definitely go back here.

Jo
Review №31

We drove down from Greensboro to see some friends and do their Temple of Room escape. It was well worth the drive and the cost of the game. The clues and puzzles were a lot of fun to work on, and the decorations were on point. Staff was friendly too which is always good. I would definitely recommend this place. Only warning I feel the need to mention is that their rooms are meant for small groups. Not a bad thing, thats just a limit of the space they have.

Ta
Review №32

My fiance and I took on the Green Room and had a blast! It was jam-packed with puzzles that would allow for any group to split up and work on multiple puzzles at the same time. What truly made our experience great was the amazing customer service from our game master and the owners, Mack and Marylu. We cant wait to come back and check out the rest of their rooms!

Ma
Review №33

We had a great time!

Za
Review №34

Ive done one room here, but it was fantastic. The staff were courteous and helpful, the rooms were well themed with interesting and unconventional puzzles. Participants always had something to do, and were not blocked by one puzzles result. The props/puzzle pieces were in good condition and none of the puzzles failed because of a missing/broken piece. I will definitely be returning.

Al
Review №35

So this was a great date night. Possible spoiler alert.During the escape, I managed to guess one of the combinations to one of the locks. It was sheer luck and randomness that the couple we were with got into a mr. And mrs. At the very beginning that sent my brain into a word association game. I have ADD so that randomly happens.Our host was super chill about it and encouraged us to go back to the step that my accident allowed us to skip over. We escaped successfully and had an overall awesome time.

Pe
Review №36

Ive been to 2 of the rooms here and I really enjoyed both. 4 and 6 people were the size of our parties. The rooms are challenging with good puzzles but are not so obscure as to be impossible. Also Marley our host was great. We were supposed to start at 830pm but one in our group went to the wrong escape room and was going to be 30 minutes late! Marley said it was no problem and that we could start late and was gracious and took it in stride. She stayed late with the other staff so we could complete the room. I want to do the third room they have and I hope Marley is there when I go back, she was great.

Wi
Review №37

We did Temple of the Room. And it was great! We beat it just under the wire, and the people working there were fantastic.

Ru
Review №38

We had a great time at the Tacky Christmas Escape Room at Tic Toc Escapes! Our host was great, and the room was challenging but also not TOO hard. Would definitely go back for another room!

Jo
Review №39

Tic Toc escapes helped me to customize one of their escape rooms for asking my friends to be my bridesmaids! They were so accommodating and creative, my friends were surprised and we had so much fun. They also didnt give any of the secrets of the room away while helping me plan, so I was able to fully enjoy the experience. Definitely recommend for your special events!!

Jo
Review №40

This is a late review, I wanted to do this before but forgot. We had a really fun time getting out of the room there were 6 of us in the sports room and it was a great time. If you need something to do one afternoon or evening this is a great activity to try. Oh and by the way, we escaped!

St
Review №41

My family and I visited this escape room for my daughters birthday. Some of us had visited an escape room before and some had not. Our party was from 8 to 76 years old and everyone had fun. We did The Locker Room - no sports knowledge was necessary and everyone had a great time. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I highly recommend this escape room.

Tr
Review №42

It was our first time going to an escape room and they made it an amazing experience. My son and I are now hooked and are trying to plan more visits. The temple of room escape room is great for small groups and made for a great time with just the 2 of us.

La
Review №43

Super fun experience with my sister and met some great people while there.

Sc
Review №44

Ive been to 4 different escape rooms in the San Francisco area and this one compares to them and was better then most of them. We did the locker room and the puzzles were tricky but not to frustrating. Everyone in our group of 8 had a blast!! Do it! Evan was great!

Hl
Review №45

Had a great time! The staff was very friendly. Will definitely come back!

Gi
Review №46

We had a fun time! I went as part of a work team-building activity. There are a couple good spots within walking distance to grab a bite after your event.

Ry
Review №47

This was my first time at an escape room, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff were extremely professional, helpful, and fun, and the whole experience was smooth and overwhelmingly satisfying. Two of my friends had done escape rooms before in another city, and both said that this was the best one theyd done. We did the Temple of Room, which is a 2-4 person room with a linear puzzle style that was engaging and deliciously challenging without getting into that weird adventure game issue of the solutions only making a vague kind of sense. When you got an answer, it was pretty clear that it was the answer while still being challenging to find. We didnt get frustrated at any point, despite getting stuck a few times, and the two little nudges we were given didnt feel like they cheapened the solution, which kept the end feeling satisfying. I would definitely suggest this room - though keep in mind, the room itself is surprisingly small, and four large adults may have some trouble navigating it.

Lo
Review №48

Enjoyed the escape room experience here for the first time last month. Puzzles and clues were very well done without any mistakes, bad assumptions, or gaps in logic. Would certainly go there again to do another room sometime soon. The room that we did is probably best done with 6-7 people so you can work in small teams in parallel.

He
Review №49

So much fun and very challenging!

Ja
Review №50

Took a 15 year old and 3 of his friends here for his birthday - they loved it!

Da
Review №51

VERY friendly staff. My group had a lot of fun. Only downside is there is only 1 room with a 60 minute limit; however, that hour was a blast!

Ra
Review №52

My family went there with my daughter for her 17th birthday (her idea) and we had a blast! We did the music room and got out just in the nick of time! (with a little help from our friendly hint-giver Sophia) :) I would like to go again and would recommend it to others for a fun and unique experience

Ni
Review №53

Walked in expecting nice experience. Confused when we were suddenly walked to a random room and “locked” in . Very strange. Not only that, but there were “puzzles” and challenges we had to complete to “escape”. Worst restaurant ever.

Wa
Review №54

Went on the Santa escape one. It was super challenging and we didnt save Santa in time but it was still tons of fun.

Je
Review №55

A lot of fun. Challenging but puzzles werent too hard. Awesome staff!!! Highly recommended.

Ed
Review №56

Great and fun way to spend an hourWas looking for something to do while spending the weekend in town. Happened to find out about tic toc while googling activities and decided to give it a try. It was our first visit, so we were a little nervous about what to expect and if we would hinder others in there with us (we actually ended up going through by ourselves, due to the bookings, which was nice). The staff was very nice and helpful. They keep an eye on the room while a puzzle is being worked. They are available to provide as much or as little assistance as you want. We figured out about 70% of the puzzles without asking for a clue. Since there wasnt a group right after us, they let us finish by providing clues to the ones we hadnt solved yet to complete it.Looking forward to going there again soon.

Ap
Review №57

Just after Christmas, my family and I completed the holiday themed room. The room had a cute theme, and the staff was very friendly and experienced. My family loves games and logic puzzles, and had a wonderful time trying to help Santa escape from the chimney. A couple of us had done an escape room once before, but most of us were trying it for the first time. We had one member who had been a little nervous about claustrophobia, but they felt completely fine and comfortable the whole time (the room was relatively large and bright, and didnt feel closed in at all). We managed to beat the timer, but only with a few minutes left! It was definitely challenging, but not impossibly so. We had a lot of fun with family bonding time, and found it to be a great way to spend an afternoon out of the house at the holidays.

Ma
Review №58

Fantastic escape rooms!

Aa
Review №59

This was one of the most fun activities we have ever done! The owners have done a meticulous job with the room designs and decorations. I really cant recommend this fun activity enough. The family that owns Tic Toc is very sweet. You should definitely give them your business!

Le
Review №60

We booked a private room for my sons birthday. The guys had a great time and escaped from the room cheering and stoked with a minute left. The staff was friendly and easy to work with.

Te
Review №61

Was my first escape room but was with 6 others that have been to a few and I agree that it was a little hard to connect some clues. It was very fun experience though. I could tell the staff put a lot of time into all the different type clues, some were just almost impossible to solve. I do recommend trying this escape room.

An
Review №62

The hour I was in the escape room flew by -- it was a ton of fun. I recommend going with a group of people, makes for a much more enjoyable experience. The staff was very friendly & if we needed a clue while in the room they threw us subtle hints. For anyone with a strategic mind, this is for you!!

Be
Review №63

Excellent venue for friends or corporate team-building. A unique challenge built to implement critical/creative thinking skills. So much fun! Would recommend to anyone looking for a different way to have fun!

c.
Review №64

Quite an enjoyable experience. Owner did a great job of explaining and introducing us to the escape room experience. Definitely was helpful.

Ad
Review №65

We have gone to Tic Toc Escapes twice now and have enjoyed it each time. The puzzles are challenging and creative. I recommend this for groups of friends.

Jo
Review №66

Lots of fun, friendly staff. Puzzles were difficult but not enough that you want to quit. I would recommend Tic Toc Escapes to anyone who enjoys using their brain and working with others.

Li
Review №67

What a great idea! This was my familys first experience with this type of amusement venue and, I must admit, it was a bit humbling. Teamwork and communication are critical to solving the puzzle; so, whether its a company-sponsored outing, a group of friends and/or family members, its a really fun and fresh way to put those skills to task. Looking forward to trying out the new room! Thanks for a great experience Mac and MaryLu!

Je
Review №68

Work team exercise. Was super fun

Ta
Review №69

We had a fabulous time here with family and some friends. We will definitely be back again for another go at it!

An
Review №70

Great experience! Loved the unique puzzles and the staff! Room a little small for 8 but lots of fun! Def check it out!

Re
Review №71

Loads of fun!! Really didnt know what to expect when we went, but we had a ridiculously good time.

Am
Review №72

It was an awesome unique way to play a hands on adult game. It requires mental effort but not excessively hard. Really cool experience to have, cant wait for another room to open!

Am
Review №73

Ive been a part of a couple Tic Toc Escape events and every time was an intriguing and exciting experience that I never wanted to miss. The group & I always manage to escape up to the very last seconds. Its a thrill no one should miss and should be a part of. Whether its a night out on the town with friends and family or a date your looking to entertain and have a good time with. Its time well worth spent and fun moments to remember.

Wi
Review №74

Went with several friends. We escaped with just minutes to spare. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something fun and new. Staff made you feel like family. Great experience.

h
Review №75

Had an awesome time at tictoc with some friends on a girls night out! It was fun to see how my friends and I worked as a team to try to solve the clues. It was challenging and we really had to think outside the box. Sadly, we did not make it on stage in time but I cant wait to go again and try other rooms!! I love that it is family owned and operated, you can really sense all the hard work that was put into it. LOVED IT!!!!

Al
Review №76

We did the green room, it was challenging, yet fun!! We had a great time and we will definitely be back again. Evan, the employee who explained everything to us, was so fun and friendly to be around!!

St
Review №77

Just finished their Green Room, very clever puzzles and a genuinely fun experience! The staff was friendly and clearly enjoying themselves. Hoping to do the other room next time were in town!

Ke
Review №78

Fun and clever. We escaped Tacky Christmas. There were lots of things to solve, mostly logic puzzles. The staff was very friendly and very organized.

Lu
Review №79

Nice fun spot, good for activities in groups (family or teams). The quests are not that difficult, the hardest part is to act as a team and be organised so that all information gets used.

Du
Review №80

What an amazing experience! Our company had a team building event and had a great time! We did the locker room amd I admit, it did make you think quite a bit. We finished it with 2 minutes to go. Will definitely be back!

Mi
Review №81

We did the green room and it was extremely fun! It was challenging and suspenseful at the same time. I would recommend to anyone! Definitely need to try it out.

Da
Review №82

Tic Toc was a great first escape room experience! They were kind enough to help our group for a bachelor part by staying open a little late. Problems and puzzles were challenging and really fun. Highly recommend it.

Ka
Review №83

Totally awesome. We had a great time!

Da
Review №84

Great place to spend an hour with friends, the place is really nice and the escape room puzzles are quite fun, bunch of options to choose from based on the number of people you have and the difficulty level you want

Ca
Review №85

We had a really great experience. Staff was very friendly, place was clean, and it was super fun for all ages! I would definitely go again.

je
Review №86

Took my staff to Tic Toc Escapes for some team building. SO. MUCH. FUN. The owners and staff were kind and accommodating. We CANNOT WAIT to go back!!

Ap
Review №87

The puzzles where a great challenge and Evan was a great host! My friends and I would love to do it again!

Le
Review №88

The Green Room was recommended by a a friend who plays lots of escape rooms. It was very good with original puzzles (both easy and challenging). The staff are amazing and made sure our game was fun. I would recommend this escape room to first timers and avid escapers alike.

Wa
Review №89

Excellent escape room, tomb of room, great for small party with just enough difficulty to make it challengibg without ruining the fun. Very friendly staff well worth a visit if you wanna spend an hour with clise friends or family and dont want to waste it in front of the TV. Have fun. :)

An
Review №90

The Band puzzle was fun. All the clues we logic based. Plenty of locks, keys, and lasers!

No
Review №91

Great staff. Clean clever rooms (We did Locker Room). We got out with 1 minute to spare, but we took 3 hints. Some of our group had not done an escape room before and loved it.[Ha! I get a laugh out of some of the lower reviews complaining about getting out of the room too soon. Lighten up! This room was plenty hard and we all had a great time... and after all we all really want to escape dont we? I recommend ignoring these bloviated reviews.]

Co
Review №92

We had a great time solving a challenging series of puzzles to escape the green room at this family owned business. Would definitely recommend

Je
Review №93

Great team building experience. Totally recommend!

La
Review №94

Super fun and great way to challenge yourself to think in a different way! I recommend!

Le
Review №95

Ive personally seen the progress of this place even before it opened and is an awesome concept and an amazing location. The experience itself has to be done first-hand, explaining it does it no justice but I will say if youre looking for something different, something fun and interesting to do and have an inquisitive mind like myself you will not regret checking it out for yourself. A lot of fun for groups or couples! Thanks Mac and MaryLu!!

Al
Review №96

I had an awesome time. Cant wait to do it again!

Ma
Review №97

Affordable, fun, methodical, challenging and thoroughly enjoyable. Ive never experienced an escape room and must admit I was fascinated and impressed. My friends and I had a great night at Tic Toc.

Ji
Review №98

Fun time!Great team builder, safe for all ages.Very friendly staff made for an enjoyable hour that just flew right by.

Wa
Review №99

Amazing experience.

Ro
Review №100

A lot of fun. Bring a group and see if you can escape.

Information
40 Photos
100 Comments
4.7 Rating
  • Address:2012, 1/2 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608, United States
  • Site:http://tictocescapes.com/
  • Phone:+1 984-789-9978
Categories
  • Escape room center
  • Amusement center
  • Business to business service
  • Function room facility
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:11:30am–9:30pm
  • Wednesday:11:30am–9:30pm
  • Thursday:11:30am–9:30pm
  • Friday:11:30am–9:30pm
  • Saturday:11:30am–9:30pm
  • Sunday:11:30am–7:30pm
Amenities
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
Similar organizations