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Hark! The holiday season is here once again! It’s time to trim the tree, cozy up by the fire with the perfect puzzler, and settle in with a murderous mystery! You’ll find our loosely festive suggestions below, peppered with some more peculiar puzzle picks. Think of it as a Christmas present, especially from us…to you!
Puzzled on what to do in December?
Entertainment Enigma Of The Month: Squid Game
Squid Game first exploded onto our screens in 2021, with the second season released in December 2024. The show seemed to be impossible to avoid at the time, with its grim premise turning out to be extremely popular. Not for the faint hearted, the series revolves around a competition involving 456 players, with most of which meeting their fate in cruel circumstances. If you’ve been living under a rock, and you want to know more, we gave our thoughts on this shocking show in our Season 1 Recap.
Perplexing Puzzler Of The Month: Rusty Lake Hotel
If you’re a fan of all things eerie, you’ll probably enjoy the macabre madness waiting to be uncovered within Rusty Lake Hotel. The gruesome escape game was released in December 2015, and you’ll find our deep dive on this thrilling puzzler in our spoiler-filled article here. Become the newest occupant of the inn, and you’ll unlock secrets in series of creepy scenarios, surrounded by curious characters. So, why not check in to the hotel, and check out this morbid game full of the weird and wonderful.
Gaming Get-Together Of The Month: Advent Puzzle Hunt
Peppermint Herrings blended the excitement of an advent calendar countdown, with the thrill of a riddle, in this holiday-themed hunt. It’s designed to be solved in a physical form, with each day being printed and sealed within an envelope, creating 24 days of puzzle-filled fun! It is not intended to be competitive, but light-hearted entertainment for small groups or individuals! So if you’re the sort of person who asks for a puzzle book in their Christmas stocking, there’s no better kind of way, to kick off the seasonal celebrations!
Escape Effect Exclusive Of The Month: SeaWorld Employee Discount
You’ll make a splash at The Escape Effect, when you take advantage of this swimmingly good deal! SeaWorld employees can save every day, with an incredible 20% off tickets for their whole party! So if you’re looking for an escape from your daily schedule, reserve your game today and enjoy immersing yourself in an epic experience on your down time. Perhaps you’ll dip your toe into our medieval mystery A Knight To Escape, or take on the sand-sational At Odds With The Gods? Alternatively, catch the ghosts in our eerie adventure Fright Before Your Eyes, or play the role of detective and find yourself amidst a sea of evidence in Sherlock Studies.
Obscure Occasion Of The Month: Games Day
The festive season is the perfect time to play board games with the family, or make amazing memories by escaping together. Whichever is your style, we have a plethora of options that will keep the whole family happy during the holidays. This month is also the perfect time to celebrate, because on December 20th we recognize Games Day! There’s no better time to put together your own incredible team of unstoppable puzzle solvers! All you need to do is decide which adventure to embark on!
Mystery Merchandise Of The Month: Scratch Off Escape Room Poster
If you’re on the hunt for a gift, fit for the escape room enthusiast in your lifeย who already has everything,ย look no further! This interactive poster from Escapography features 148 shiny gold scratchable squares, with everything from time periods, to settings, to the items you’ll uncover inside an escape game. So every time you play a new room, you can have the immense satisfaction of scratching off the relevant squares, to create an ongoing log of all your escapades. All you need to do then, is take a step back and admire the fruits of your labor.
Have a jolly good time!
You’ll have tree-mendous fun at The Escape Effect! Book your own epic adventure this holiday season, and discover why we have been voted Orlando’s Best Entertainment Experience!