+ What is an escape room?

Escape rooms are a type of live, adventure game in which players are immersed in a new atmosphere for one hour. Players must use elements of the game, find clues, and solve puzzles to escape. Friends, family, co-workers, and the like will all enjoy these team-driven experiences.

+ What does it cost?

Wednesday and Thursday, prices are $22/each. Friday through Sunday, prices start at $88 for 2-4 players, then each additional player costs $22. Additionally, the City of Lynchburg requires us to collect a 7% Amusement Tax on all admissions. Special Events start at $250.

+ Where in Lynchburg, VA are you located?

Our address is 2264 Lakeside Drive, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24501. We are conveniently located in Central Virginia with easy access from Roanoke, Danville, and Charlottesville.

+ What are your hours of operation?

Our regular hours of operation are Thursday 4PM-8:30PM, Friday 4PM-10PM, Saturday 11:30AM-8:30PM and Sunday 1PM-7PM. Monday-Wednesday have select games available by appointment only and must be reserved at least one day in advance. We reserve the right to close early if there are no bookings. Team building and private events can be booked outside of normal operating hours. Send us a message via our Contact page with the time and date you're interested in.

+ Is there an age limit?

No; however, we recommend our games for participants aged 8 and up. Guests under 16 years old need to be accompanied by at least one participating adult. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a [waiver] for them 4.

+ What will I need to bring?

Every participant will need to bring a signed waiver with them. If you're under the age of 18, you'll need a parent or guardian to sign your [waiver] for you 4. If you're under the age of 16 you'll also need a participating adult to accompany you.

+ What time should I arrive?

We require groups to arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time. Late arrivals will result in less time in the room.

+ Is your business handicap accessible?

Yes, all of our current games are handicap accessible.

+ Do you offer discounts?

We occassionally offer discounts and contests on our Facebook page and email newsletter list.

+ What about inclement weather?

We care about the safety of our customers and our employees. We follow all local & federal inclement weather policies. Should such an event occur on a day that you are booked, you will be able to reschedule for a later date.

+ Will we really be locked in a room?

You will have the illusion of being "locked" in a room with the door shut. The door will always be unlocked for the safety of our guests in case you need to leave or take a break.

+ Are your escape rooms scary?

Each of our rooms will have a unique theme. Some themes may have a spooky atmosphere, but our intention is not to scare you.

+ Which room should I choose?

If you've done escape rooms before you're welcome to choose any room that appeals to you. If you're new to escape rooms, then we recommend starting with our lowest difficulty to get a feel for the activity before you jump into our harder rooms. Each room has a difficulty rating listed with it on our rooms page.

+Do I need a reservation?

We require that you book online via our Booking page so your room is reserved. If available, a room can be booked up to 30 minutes prior to the start time of the room.

+ Will I be in a room with people I don’t know?

No, One Way Out offers private booking for all rooms.

+ When should I book a room?

The sooner the better! We recommend booking in advance. Our booking software allows bookings to be completed up to 30 minutes prior to game time, but the slot will be disabled after that to prevent potential conflicts.

+ Do I need to purchase all tickets for the room?

No. All of our games are private, so you only need to purchase the number of tickets you need.

+ Can I get a refund or reschedule my booking?

No refunds will provided for booking cancellations or no-shows. Please call or email us if you would like to reschedule your game.

+ Do you offer team building activities?

Yes, check out our Team Building page for more information.

+ Do you offer a space to use for a meal, meeting, or party?

For private events held outside of our normal business hours, we may be able to accommodate your group in our lobby. Please call us to discuss!

+ Do you cater for special events?

No, we do not offer any catering options. For special private events outside of regular hours, you may be able to order food from a local restaurant or bring your own! Please ask us about this possibility.

+ Are you hiring?

No, we are not hiring at this time. Feel free to send us your resume to info@lynchburgescape.com, though, and we will keep it on file for next time we are!