Gather round, intrepid explorers and puzzle aficionados! The whispers through the woods are true: Cryptid Grove is gearing up to mystify you! Our journey, from the sun-soaked beginnings of summer to the frost-kissed edge of winter, has been a tapestry of love, creativity, and a touch of cryptid mischief.
The seed of this magical concept took root last year, and since then, our team at Escape Room Herndon has been masterfully crafting this experience. We've translated sketches and daydreams into a reality of tangible walls and enigmatic puzzles.
More than mere builders, we're storytellers, artists, and occasionally, cryptid experts. Our deep dive into cryptid lore has revealed fascinating tidbits and surprising talents within our ranks. For a bit of whimsy—did you know there is a quirky tradition involving bean offerings to the Mothman statue in Point Pleasant, WV? Our imaginative ERH have embraced this playful spirit, and even concocted their own legendary beings, and you might just spot one of these exclusive creatures lurking in the final design of the game.
The build process? Oh, it's been an odyssey—a delightful dance between design and implementation, with more twists than a Jersey Devil's path.
Remember the days when a couple of lockers and basic furniture were enough to whip up an escape room in a mere two months? Those simple times have transformed into an era of sophistication where we pour our hearts and souls into crafting each puzzle with intricate care, using a thoughtful approach to ensure every puzzle bears the distinctive mark of ERH's wonder.
A proud 90% of our fantastical gift shop is born from our own hands. Yes, we've woven in a thread of technological magic from outside sources to keep you guessing, but the core—the essence, the laughter, the triumphs—blossoms from the ERH family's ingenuity.
We're diligently working to unveil Bigfoot’s cryptid gift shop extravaganza by late November. However, due to the ambition of this project and an ill-timed out-of-state trip, we're aiming for a mid-December grand opening—adding an element of enchantment to your festive season.
A few more puzzles await their perfect place, and some tech remains to be tweaked before we reach that climactic "Eureka!" Rest assured, we'll roll out the red carpet for our soft opening with the swiftness of a Sasquatch sighting.
We’re brimming with excitement to welcome you to Cryptid Grove, where the line between myth and reality blurs in the most playful of ways. Get ready for an escape room experience that’s sure to be legendary!
Keep your eyes peeled for tantalizing previews and the lore behind Cryptid Grove. We're perched with bated breath, and eager to welcome you to a world of wonder where Bigfoot is just another shopkeeper, and the fantastic is merely... usual.
Join us soon at Cryptid Grove, where myths come to play and into a realm where folklore frequents the shelves and the extraordinary becomes the norm. Prepare for an escape room experience that promises to be unforgettable!