The Bogeyman
By: Janis Adams
What happens when you send three confident, tough, teenage boys into our to meet The Bogeyman in our Fear the Bogeyman escape room? Some serious thinking, incredible teamwork, a few jump scares, and lots of excitement. Plus, don’t forget about those bragging rights if you succeed!
Three Teens Fear the Bogeyman Review
Opening Night, brothers JD, 17, and Jesse, 14, along with their friend Owen, 16, came to face The Bogeyman. They had full confidence that they would have no problem solving the puzzles and defeating The Bogeyman. After learning the rules and their mission, they entered the first bedroom filled with excitement. But while in there, things started picking up.
And So It Begins...
“The first room really had us thinking. We spent the most time in there because we were either overthinking things or just missing important details. We each had different thoughts about what it was that we were looking for,” said JD. “The hints made us think a little harder and in totally different directions, but once we got through the first room, we started to think differently.”
JD and Jesse have played another Trap Door experience, Cure Z, in the past and said this game was just as much fun. The experience was slightly different, though, because they played in larger group for Cure Z.
“When we had around 10 people in Cure Z, there were a lot of ideas being thrown out there; so, you would second guess yourself more. But you had the chance to really see other people’s problem solving thoughts,” said Jesse. “With just the three of us, we were able to really work together and not fight over whose idea is more right, but maybe with more people we would have wasted less time thinking in the wrong direction. Who knows? No matter how many people in the group, it’s always a fun time.”
Try Not To Get Too Scared...
Since you never know when or where the Bogeyman will pop into the game, you might be wondering if he succeeded in making these boys jump.
“He got me a few times. Once, JD and Jesse left me behind in one of the rooms after solving that room’s puzzle, and there he was,” said Owen. “It’s a different feeling knowing that you are literally being hunted by this guy while thinking about what the clues are trying to tell you. I’ve done escape rooms before but never one where a live person was ready to appear and scare you. This was a lot of fun.” All in all, they had a positive Fear the Bogeyman review.
Do You Have the Guts?
Fear the Bogeyman is the newest game in Trap Door Escape Room’s Bartonsville location. This game originated in Red Bank, where it was wildly successful for years. The Bogeyman needed a new home though, so the game was revamped and transported out to our PA location, as owner Tone Purzycki knew the escape room fanatics of the Pocono area would love this unique experience.
Fear the Bogeyman is a full-fear escape room, which means that it isn’t for the faint of heart or younger children. The Bogeyman enjoys scaring players with scary sounds, turning lights on and off, and even making the occasional appearance. No one is safe in this horror escape room. If you enjoy the rush of adrenaline from not knowing what’s lurking around the corner while needing to think on your toes, this is definitely a game you need to experience. The teens would tell you not to miss out on this adventure!
Before You Play
So besides a favorable Fear the Bogeyman review, what else do you need to know about the game before entering? You and your team enter the Wagner home as paranormal investigators trying to crack the case of recent child abductions. However, the supernatural starts to take over as you learn The Bogeyman has stolen the kids away to his secret realm. You’ll have to follow after them to save them, all while being hunted by The Bogeyman. Puzzles along the way help point you in the right direction and uncover what you need to rescue the children. This adrenaline filled experience is great fun if you’re up for it.
Fear the Bogeyman is a 60 minute game, and will have you traveling through several bedrooms in an effort to find the missing children. Don’t worry about getting too stuck though- everyone gets unlimited hints to get them thinking in the right direction. The game is only available at night, as The Bogeyman is not fond of sunlight. To book your reservation, visit our website HERE.
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$45 Per Player
There are 60 minutes to escape the theme at $45 per person plus tax. At a minimum of 1,000 square feet of playing space, this theme is sure to provide a thrilling adventure. This Poconos Escape Room is three times larger than the average escape room experience. All bookings are private.
Trap Door Escape Company
Trap Door Escape Room has 4 locations: 3180 Route 611 in Bartonsville, PA in the Poconos; 60 White St. in Red Bank, NJ; 34A Speedwell Ave. in Morristown, NJ: and 77 Wind Creek Blvd in Bethlehem, PA. The Red Bank location was the first of the 4 locations, opening in the fall of 2015. Morristown followed in the summer of 2017, and Bartonsville opened during the holiday season of 2018. Wind Creek is currently undergoing construction and will be opening in September 2022.
History
The idea came to Tone Purzycki back in 2011 after he wrote a screenplay that developed into a live-streaming game. The game revolved around an actor trapped in a situation and the audience had to solve puzzles to figure out where he was trapped. The “Find Me Event” had more than 1,000 people playing over the course of several hours. After the success of several other streaming events, the idea of an escape room was born.
Location
Each location has different rooms from which to choose. Our Morristown location is home to Day of the Dead, Witch Hunt, and The Greatest Freakshow. In Bartonsville, you’ll find Cure Z, F5 Tornado Escape, Fear the Bogeyman, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, We’re All Mad Here, and Prisoner Z. In Red Bank we currently have Everest – our first 2 story escape room. Ripper of London is also available at this location. Our pirate themed games will soon be open at Wind Creek.
Trap Door Escape Room also offers team building, streaming events, and birthday parties. For more information on any of our games, prices, and locations, explore our website or call 570-234-3366