Haven’t you heard, the latest trend in gifting is the Boo Basket? And if you think that’s bananas, wait till you hear about the Burr Basket. Anyway, we don’t like to be behind the times here at The Escape Effect, so we’ve come up with our own super spooky version, that’s also a skele-ton of fun for puzzle people too!
Please note, several of these suggestions are aimed at adult gift recipients only.
Too Cute To Spook!
Valentine’s? Gift Paddy. Easter? Gift Paddy. Mother’s Day? Gift Paddy. Christmas, you’ve guessed it, gift Paddy! Why should Halloween be any different?! Bonus: This adorable plushie is also bright orange, so she is the perfect color palette for spooky season!
Paddy Padlock Plush
Watching a scary movie and need to hide behind a pillow at the scary parts? May we suggest Paddy the Padlock? Although she may look like she’s seen a ghost herself, she is more than happy to help calm your nerves during your next horror-movie marathon.
Who Would Like This?
Who wouldn’t? We are positively batty for Paddy, and she’s the perfect treat for Halloween. She’s a good listener too, and always there to lend an ear…or should that be shackle.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Paddy is available from The Escape Effect online store or at our Orlando location.
Squad Ghouls!
Hosting a Halloween-themed game night? Get everyone in costume, and get out your favorite board games or card games for some fearsome fun! Pick up one our spooky suggestions below, and we are sure you’ll have a scream!
Scooby-Doo: Escape From The Haunted Mansion
Scooby-Doo: Escape From The Haunted Mansion is a fun for all the family, and a wickedly good choice for a game night extravaganza! It’s a classic Scooby-style adventure, with all the characters you know and love. So if you’ve ever wanted to be part of the Mystery Gang, now is your chance!
Who Would Like This?
It’s fun for both Scooby-Doo and escape room fans. Add in some snacks to your Boo Basket, in homage to a Scooby and Shaggy feast, and it’ll be love at first bite!
Where Can I Purchase This?
Scooby-Doo: Escape From The Haunted Mansion is available on Amazon.
Fanatics Gone Bananas
Spice up a Halloween party with this devilishly fun card game that will reveal which of your friends is the most rotten of the bunch! Once the drinks are flowing and the guests are feeling free-spirited, there is no better time than to peel open a box of Fanatics Gone Bananas!
Who Would Like This?
Escape room fans with a sense of humor will get a kick out of this game. Beware: You’ll want to keep the separately packaged rotten cards for players 17+.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Fanatics Gone Bananas is available at The Escape Effect store, as well as Squazzed’s webstore!
Spellbinding Stories!
Have a little wholesome fun this Halloween, and get nostalgic with a classic spooky story! After all, what could be better than getting under the covers, holding a flashlight under your chin, and retelling a terrifying tale!
Fright Before Your Eyes Comic
This exclusive prequel comic tells the twisted tale of how Victor came to be, 100 years before the events in our escape room Fright Before Your Eyes. If you love a spooky story, you’ll enjoy uncovering the secrets of an evil illusionist and his mysteriously vanishing assistants!
Who Would Like This?
Those who have played the escape room, will enjoy delving into more of the lore and legend in this comic. There’s even a hidden puzzle inside waiting to be discovered!
Where Can I Purchase This?
The Fright Before Your Eyes Comic is available from The Escape Effect online store or at our Orlando location.
Riddles & Relics: Camelot
Dust off the cobwebs in your basement, light some atmospheric candles, don your cloaks and robes. It’s time to summon the warrior, rogue, and druid in your life! Partake on a puzzle-packed epic quest through the Middle Ages, and immerse yourself into a medieval mystery with this Game Master’s Guide!
Who Would Like This?
Adventurers of all ages will enjoy embarking on a new campaign, and this one is made especially for escape room fans.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Camelot is available from The Escape Effect online store or at our Orlando location.
If You Got It, Haunt It!
If your Boo Basket recipient likes to get into the spooky spirit, without having to suit up from head to toe in an fa-boo-lously elaborate costume, they’ll find the following suggestion simply eerie-sistable!
Saw Puzzle Shirt
For someone who is both a dead-icated horror movie fan, and an escape room fan, the Saw franchise is likely a crossover that ticks all the boxes! Available in either a grim green, or a blood-red colorway, this shirt is a great choice for adults who enjoy this spine-chilling entertainment genre.
Who Would Like This?
This one is ideal for those who like to wear shirts that showcase their interests. It’s subtle enough to wear out and about without offending anyone, but will connect fans in the know!
Where Can I Purchase This?
This Every Puzzle Has Its Pieces shirt is available on Amazon.
Frightful Flicks
If your recipient likes to cozy up with snacks and a scary movie, we have two picks below. From the family friendly to the absolutely not family friendly, witch-ever you choose, they’ll have a gourd time.
Scooby-Doo
For something a little more family-friendly than it is frightening, you can’t beat getting the gang together and investigating a haunted island together. There are some moments of mild peril, but as long as you’ve got a pillow to hide behind, or a Paddy, you’ll be all good. Side note: Buffy fans like myself, will enjoy seeing Sarah Michelle Gellar in another spooky role!
Who Would Like This?
Parents will love the nostalgia-factor, kids will love the silly story elements within the movie.
Where Can I Purchase This?
The Scooby-Doo Blu-ray is available on Amazon.
Cube
We’ve dug into the archives for this hair-raising movie recommendation. Cube features exactly what it sounds like: the movie takes place inside a massive cube divided into smaller cube rooms. Ok, that doesn’t sound very scary, I hear you say. However, each cube contains a series of deadly puzzles, and the people inside need to figure out how to stay alive. Ok, nowwww it sounds scary.
Who Would Like This?
It’s gory, so be advised that this one is strictly for the older escape room and horror movie fans only.
Where Can I Purchase This?
The Cube DVD is available on Amazon.
Solve A Real-Life Mystery!
It’s great to read a spooky story, or watch a horror movie, but there’s nothing scarier than living through your very own thrilling experience. Don’t worry, there is no real life danger inside our escape rooms, but you’ll still have your adrenaline pumping all the same!
Escape Room Experience
For those who want to get stuck into a murder mystery, Sherlock Studies blends the best part of an investigation with all the puzzle elements you’d expect of an escape room. If you’re looking for a more chilling challenge, Fright Before Your Eyes will have you exploring an eerie abandoned theatre and uncovering a sinister secret.
Who Would Like This?
There is a game for everyone to enjoy at The Escape Effect, and it’s completely family-friendly and ADA accessible too.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Escape Room Experiences can be booked on The Escape Effect website.
