We had Amy as our game host and she is an amazing midwestern-magic-wizard-granny! Thank you for a... read more
We had Amy as our game host and she is an amazing midwestern-magic-wizard-granny! Thank you for a... read more
We have now played all the rooms at both the Arden and Hendersonville locations. We have a few left... read more
On a rainy afternoon I brought my two children to FOX-N-OTTER to pass time while we waited for Dad to fly in to the Asheville airport. It ended up being our most beloved activity of the summer. I had never tried an escape room and had never heard of one geared toward younger adventurers, but I was thoroughly engaged and delighted the entire time. As an educator with over fifteen years of experience and a mother of two children with wildly different skill sets and interests, finding activities that appeal to all of us can be a challenge. FOX-N-OTTER allowed my children to shine in their individual ways while working together toward a common goal. We tested problem solving abilities while utilizing critical communication skills and engaging in practical life activities such as opening combination locks and utilizing household tools. The time flew by, and Dad was greeted with smiles and story after story about the experience. I can't say enough about the unforgettable mental challenge, the supportive and enthusiastic staff, and the extremely well-planned and well-kept facilities. We will definitely be back next year with Dad so he doesn't miss out on this exhilarating family bonding adventure.
Jeanette, thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review of our business. It was a pleasure hosting your family and I remember the joy on your childrens' faces as they discovered clues and unlocked locks. One of our favorite aspects of FOX-N-OTTER is when an educator recognizes the didactic variety we have incorporated into our games. We are passionate about our Adventure Puzzle Rooms because to us, they represent the creativity and imagination of our own children and the learner inside all of us that aches for practice!
We look forward to hosting you and perhaps even family friends again in the future. We have expanded our hours and are working already on future room ideas!
We had a great time escaping from the kid/family room. It was challenging enough to keep us all focused, while the owner offered us adequate clues so we were not frustrated. A lot of thought has gone into making this a wonderful "team building" experience.
Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your time at FOX-N-OTTER. I just wanted to share that we are excited to now offer bookings for kids birthday parties and off-hour events.
My husband and I were celebrating our Anniversary and it was the first time we ever tried an escape room. It was the most fun I've had in ages. The atmosphere was simply wonderful! Looking forward to going again but this time with more people.
We had a great time hosting you on your anniversary and it was an honor to have you. We are exited for your return and look forward to meeting your friends as they try our Adventure Puzzle Rooms. Thanks for choosing FOX-N-OTTER on your special date and for the kind review.
Had a great time. We did both rooms and they were both great! They have a great beginner room for kids and a more challenging room for escape room enthusiast!
Thank you for your review! At FOX-N-OTTER we strive to connect with folks that have a deep love for the game experience and those who are just starting out. Because of this we have intentionally designed our rooms to include puzzles and riddles that offer a variety of challenges. Our environments are meant to offer maximum fun, while being fast-fast paced, and challenging. I'm glad you were able to enjoy both of our Escape Experiences. We look forward to offering more rooms soon.
My teens loved it!!! This is such a treat to have in South Asheville. No need to fight the tourists downtown! Support local!!!
Thank you for your kind review! We sure enjoyed having your team come through our Escape Room! We are the first Escape Room experience on the south end of town-- and while we love our tourists very much, we are intentionally connected to the edge of Royal Pines Neighborhood because this is our local community. Be sure to check out our tutoring initiative! It's our way to give back to locals!
We had such a fantastic time here. The owner was incredibly friendly, and it's truly a family affair with his daughters providing the best voiceovers for the explainer videos. I have never been to an escape room before, but our group had an amazing time. The puzzles were satisfyingly difficult, the time pressure was spot-on, and there was a real feeling of accomplishment.
They had clearly put a lot of thought, both into the puzzles themselves and into the quality of the props and how to interact with them. It was exactly the right level of difficulty - at no point did it feel frustrating or we didn't know where to go next. The confirmations when we had done something right and gleaned an answer were extremely useful.
The set itself was excellent too - lots of props to pickup and use - the whole experience was very tactile. Another great element is that everyone had a chance to shine - whether you're good at spatial awareness, maths, discussion, delegation, problem solving or something else, there was ample opportunity for everyone to take part.
There was also a really cool *wow* surprise about halfway through that made everything even more exciting. Want to know what is it? You will have to go and play!
I would thoroughly recommend Fox and Otter and would definitely encourage you to go - you'll come out with a sense of triumph and a big smile on your face! We certainly did.
Thank you for your honest and kind review of FOX-N-OTTER. We strive to provide a customer experience that surpasses what anyone expects. Rarely does someone appreciate the menutia and nuances of creating an interactive environment as you have though.
Many people do not realize we intentionally have multiple-non-linear puzzles incorporated into our rooms so that all members of the group can remain busy at once. This provides a fast-paced game, but also various streams of plot advancing at once.