Always a private game · Hints whenever you want them · Fifteen minutes north of Ithaca
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Lovecraft’s study, built by hand, with the Silver Key hidden somewhere inside it. You have sixty minutes to find it. The puzzles draw on Poe, Tesla and Einstein as well as Lovecraft, so everyone in the group has something to work on. No horror. No reading required.
2–6 players · 60 minutes · $75 for up to three, $25 each after
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A second room, made for ages 5 to 95. If you have already done the parlor, this is your reason to come back.
Opening date to come
Follow us on Facebook for the opening dateEvery game is private. You book the room, you get the room, and the only people in it are the ones you came with.
Ask and you get one. No penalty, no limit, nobody left staring at the same drawer for twenty minutes.
No jump scares, no strobes, nothing that grabs at you. Grandparents, teenagers and first-timers all have something to solve.
First time?
You are never locked in, never put with strangers, and never left stuck.
A short film sets up the story and tells you what you are looking for.
Sixty minutes, your group alone. Search everything, solve what you find, and ask for a hint whenever you want one.
Finish in time and your team goes on the Top 10 with your time and hint count.
No jump scares, no strobes, no loud noises, nobody touching you. Bring your parents. Bring your teenagers. Bring the friend who says they hate this sort of thing.
5.0 on Google
Wow, can’t believe we have an escape room of this high quality right in Tburg! The detailed decor, the encouraging staff, and the uniqueness of the puzzles… we really lost ourselves in the story! Our group included 3 generations: each age level felt both included and challenged, because each had a skill set or know how to contribute to the various clues.
Really fun, accessible, engaging, and magical!
“Great fun for all”
We went as a family of five with three teenagers and it was great fun for all. Highly recommend anyone who is around the area to give this a go.
“A fabulous experience at a modest price!”
A fabulous experience at a modest price! Our team bonded, working together to solve the quandary. An excellent experience for families or groups of friends!
“It was creative and clever”
What an AMAZING experience we had. My boyfriend and I have done other escape rooms before, but we had the best/fun time in this one (no, we did not beat it on time hahaha). It was creative and clever. I look forward to seeing future rooms! 10/10 recommend!!!
“By far the best escape room we’ve been too”
We had such a fun time at the Quandary!!… The theme was interesting and the clues were very cool! By far the best escape room we’ve been too, highly recommend!!
“A terrific blend of difficulty and accessibility”
It was a terrific blend of difficulty and accessibility… I’m thrilled to have an escape room back in our community.
“Satisfying puzzles and a clear theme”
A fun time! Classic escape room with satisfying puzzles and a clear theme.
The Quandary Top 10
Finish in time and your team name, your time and your hint count go on the board. These are some of the teams who made it.
Who it is for
Two can play, though three or more is more fun. An hour where neither of you is looking at a phone.
Bring the teenagers and bring their grandparents. Everyone finds something they are good at.
Book the room, bring a cake for the lobby. Tell us in advance and we will set it up.
An hour that shows you who listens, who organises and who quietly solves the hard one.
Something to do in the Finger Lakes that is not a winery, and that works in any weather.
We open times outside the standard five for school and youth groups. Call and we will fit you in.
Book Now or call 607-269-7638 for anything unusual
Where we are
Directions 607-269-7638 info@thequandary.org
Wednesday – Sunday
Five sessions a day, one group at a time. Weekends fill first.
Pay $75 online and the room is held. Anyone beyond three pays $25 at the door.
Book NowBefore you book
No. The door is never locked. You can walk out at any moment, for any reason. The locks are on the puzzles, not on you.
No. There are no jump scares, no flashing lights, no loud or sudden noises, and nobody touches you. Groups with young children and grandparents have played and enjoyed it.
Never. Every booking is your group alone.
No. A short film before you go in gives you everything you need.
Nothing bad. It was built as a mystery, not a race. In Daniel’s words, “Escape rooms are reputable because you have to get out within an hour or something terrible happens. This is more of a mystery.” Plenty of groups run out of time and still leave happy.
Three to six is best. Two can do it, but more people on the same puzzles makes the room more fun and easier to solve.
