Step into Ashland's innovative escape room experience at Masterminds, where a mysterious voice leads your team through a sprawling puzzle challenge. Uncover clues, interact with intriguing equipment, and enjoy a fresh kind of adventure that blends mental agility with cooperative fun.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; activity is primarily mental with light movement.
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Masterminds Escape Room and Game Library
Step into Ashland's innovative escape room experience at Masterminds, where a mysterious voice leads your team through a sprawling puzzle challenge. Uncover clues, interact with intriguing equipment, and enjoy a fresh kind of adventure that blends mental agility with cooperative fun.
Masterminds Escape Room and Game Library in Ashland, Ohio operates themed escape rooms and a public game library. The venue offers five distinct experiences: Wizards of Westmaine; Jungle Jeopardy; Clockwork Express; A Voice in the Laboratory; and Final Delivery. These experiences combine puzzle solving, observation, and teamwork to complete scenario objectives within the set conditions.
Most adventures at Masterminds are structured as 60-minute timed challenges designed for groups of 2–8 players. A Voice in the Laboratory is an untimed experience crafted for 2–6 players that emphasizes exploration and interaction with the facility. Wizards of Westmaine, Jungle Jeopardy, Clockwork Express, and Final Delivery each present high-stakes storylines where teams must uncover clues and solve puzzles before time expires.
The game library complements the escape rooms by offering a selection of board games and tabletop titles for visitors to play on site. Masterminds provides experiences suitable for friends, families, parties, and local groups looking for immersive indoor entertainment in Ashland. Reservations and group bookings are available and recommended to secure preferred times.
Information about specific room narratives, player limits, and time formats is provided for each experience, allowing guests to choose challenges that match group size and preferred intensity. Masterminds Escape Room and Game Library combines themed puzzle rooms and a game library under one roof in Ashland, Ohio, offering varied interactive entertainment for local residents and visitors. Masterminds is featured on The Adventure Collective, where the public can find detailed room descriptions, capacity information, duration, and official booking options for each experience online.
Location
Ashland, Ohio
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Group Size
2–8 players
Fits small to mid-size groups
Session Length
60 minutes
Most rooms are timed at one hour
Experiences
5 escape rooms
Five themed adventures available
Reserve a room, secure a time slot, or visit the game library — pick the experience that fits the group and play schedule.
Work as a Team
Collaboration is key—share clues and observations freely to unlock puzzles faster.
Take Your Time
This is an untimed challenge; pacing yourselves helps avoid frustration and boosts enjoyment.
Interact Fully
Don’t hesitate to engage with all elements in the facility—hidden clues may be anywhere.
Prepare for Varied Puzzles
Expect a mix of logic, pattern recognition, and physical manipulation tasks.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear layers for indoor comfort and easy movement while exploring the facility.
Notebook and Pen
Helpful for tracking clues and jotting down puzzle insights.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated, especially during longer sessions.
Team Communication
Bring a positive attitude and clear communication skills to coordinate with your team.