For ages 13 and above • 60 minutes to escape • 4-10 people
Race the clock in Hawthorn House, a sixty-minute murder mystery escape room at Big Boys Big Escape Room in downtown Washington, Missouri. Perfect for families with teens or groups of friends, the rooms are fully redesigned between runs so every visit feels new.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 hour (60 minutes)
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; you should be comfortable moving, crouching, and standing for short periods.
Wildlife
History
The experience draws thematic inspiration from the classic board game Clue and operates in downtown Washington, which features late-19th and early-20th-century commercial buildings.
Conservation
Indoor attractions have a small footprint; support local sustainability by combining the visit with nearby independent restaurants and shops and by traveling to the venue via shared rides or walking.
Big Boys Big Escape Room
For ages 13 and above • 60 minutes to escape • 4-10 people
Big Boys Big Escape Room in Washington, Missouri offers immersive escape room adventures designed for groups and friends. The flagship experience, the Wizard Escape Room, gives teams 90 minutes to solve puzzles and progress through three uniquely themed spaces: a dining room, a bar, and a kitchen. Players test problem-solving skills, uncover clues, and unravel mysteries while working together to complete objectives within the timed format.
The business focuses on delivering an adrenaline-pumping adventure that emphasizes teamwork and excitement. Each room connects to the overall narrative of the Wizard Escape Room, requiring attention to detail, communication, and collaborative logic to advance. The experience accommodates small teams and social groups seeking a structured interactive challenge in Washington, Missouri.
Booking the Wizard Escape Room provides a clear start and finish—90 minutes of gameplay—with defined room themes and puzzle-driven progression. The format is suitable for friends, family outings, and groups looking to practice collaborative problem solving in a recreational setting. Safety and clear rules are part of the timed experience to ensure players can focus on puzzles and play.
Big Boys Big Escape Room presents a single featured escape experience in available materials: the Wizard Escape Room. Information about the room themes—dining room, bar, kitchen—helps prospective visitors understand the setting and prepare for an engaging session.
Advance planning is recommended so groups can reserve the 90-minute Wizard Escape Room at Big Boys Big Escape Room in Washington, Missouri and arrive prepared to collaborate, interpret clues, and complete the multi-room mystery before time expires.
Location
Washington, MO
Escape room based in Washington, Missouri
Duration
90 minutes
Fixed timed gameplay session
Rooms Offered
3 themed rooms
Dining room, bar, kitchen
Group Play
For friends
Designed for teams and groups
Book a 90-minute, three-room escape adventure for friends or groups — experience puzzles, clues, and immersive themed rooms.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your booked time to check in and receive the safety briefing; entrance is below the restaurant on the north side of the building.
Share roles
Assign a notetaker, a puzzle solver, and a scanner so clues are captured and discussed quickly to maximize your 60 minutes.
Mind the prop
A prop firearm is part of the scenario; listen to staff instructions and follow safety rules during the run.
Dress for movement
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing you can crouch and stretch in for searching cabinets and floor-level clues.
Comfortable shoes
You will move around sets and sometimes crouch to look inside cabinets and under furniture.
Notebook and pen
Record clues, codes, and connections quickly to avoid rechecking the same spots.
Charged smartphone
Useful for photos of clues or emergency contact but not required for puzzles.
Light jacket
Venue temperatures vary; a light layer keeps you comfortable during briefing and waiting.
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