The Crooked Key
The Crooked Key
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Escape Games • Scavenger Hunts • Game & Entertainment Centers
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11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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COVID-19 precautions in place. Check our website FAQ for details... Looking for things to do in Steamboat Springs? Indoors or outdoors, race against the clock! Top-rated Steamboat Springs escape rooms offer locals and tourists a fresh, fun, and family-friendly recreational experience. Three indoor missions and one outdoor mission to play! Come make some Steamboat memories today!
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1-2 hours
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Mandi C
43 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
This was a fun adventure for our family. Great way to do something fun indoors together. You can ask for hints or work it out yourself. Good news is we escaped!
Written 6 February 2023
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W. Stauf
Kansas City, MO2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Our family had a fantastic time escaping from the taphophobia room! It was a challenging and creative experience. Our host CJ was welcoming and encouraging. Highly recommend the Cooked Key!
Written 27 December 2022
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Great! Thanks for playing our Edgar Allan Poe themed room. We hope to see you again! - Paul
Written 3 January 2023
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bethintheboat
1 contribution
Dec 2022
We had such a great time! Noah had a great personality and gave us great instructions. We did the western themed room and it was quite a challenge. It really required us to think outside of the box. Thankfully we had a wide variety of ages participating (parents and adult children with their spouses), so that helped provide different perspectives, though the young adults got the most clues. We did ask for some clues, but were finally able to complete it a few minutes beyond the 60 allowed. Highly recommend this with a group of people.
Written 26 December 2022
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Awesome to hear. Trouble at the Lucky Bird Saloon is a great family game. Try Flashover next time - about twice as big and also good for multi-generational families. - Paul
Written 3 January 2023
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Anya C
2 contributions
Dec 2022
What a fun experience! Loved every minute... what a great activity for a group of people, everybody can contribute and enjoy! Noah the front desk person did a great job
Written 21 December 2022
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Thanks for the 5-stars. So glad you had fun! - Paul
Written 3 January 2023
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Jas2281
Fairview, PA129 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This is by far one of the best escape rooms I’ve ever done!! Super creative and very interactive. We would highly recommend!
Written 16 December 2022
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Aw, thanks! We try... - Paul
Written 3 January 2023
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Tom G
4 contributions
Nov 2022
We have done three of four of the escape adventures at The Crooked Key. All of them are exceptional. Three generations of us just completed the firehouse escape. After a slow start (with a few hints), we got through the garage door into the fire. We rescued all ten animals and made it out safely just under the limit at 57 minutes. We had a blast and highly recommend this activity for all ages.
Written 22 November 2022
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So glad you had a good time in Flashover. That beginning can be challenging! Thanks for returning to The Crooked Key. - Paul
Written 2 December 2022
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Becky P
Lincoln, NE2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
One of the best Escape Rooms we've done! Clever and fun puzzles, and even the clues are in character. Noah was amazing! Definitely recommend The Crooked Key!!
Written 18 September 2022
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Thank you! We appreciate your 5 stars! - Paul
Written 1 October 2022
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Judith H
1 contribution
Sep 2022
The staff was excellent! We did the Poe room (based on Edgar Allen Poe). Difficult but we were able to win it. The room even included fog for atmosphere. Loved the set. Very good experience overall! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Steamboat Springs!
Written 6 September 2022
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Thank you, and I am glad you enjoyed Taphophobia. Be sure to come check out our new game later this fall, "Trouble at the Lucky Bird Saloon!" - Paul
Written 1 October 2022
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HMcSloop
Steamboat Springs, CO24 contributions
Aug 2022
Our family of 4 tried the Flashover room. We had never experienced an escape room before and chose the hardest one! We had great "arguments" while inside, and finally pulled it together. Thanks to Paul for a great experience. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend. Awesome awesome time.
Written 21 August 2022
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Thank you Heather! So glad your family had fun, avoided punches, and completed the rescue. I appreciate your business and review. -Paul
Written 3 September 2022
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Tom B
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Design and theming was excellent. Family friendly yet challenging. Puzzles are well designed, hints are incredibly well done.
Written 6 August 2022
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Thank you for the review! We appreciate you. -Paul
Written 3 September 2022
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Pathfinder427835
1 contribution
How good is it for seniors? Do you need to be physically fit for this?
thecrookedkey
9 contributions
All the above customer answers are great. These are more brain games than physical games. I would say you do not need to be physically fit, but you are active (standing, basically) for an hour. There *is* seating in all three games. We can add more seating and make other accommodations as needed as well. The least strenuous game with the most seating by default is Escape from the Old West. The most strenuous game is Flashover. In between is Taphophobia. Reach out when you book and we'll ensure you have a good time! - Paul
Bupie2015
Denver, CO16 contributions
Is it kid friendly?
thecrookedkey
9 contributions
We designed The Crooked Key games to be family-friendly, but escape room puzzles are geared toward adults and young adults. Here are some guidelines:
7 and under – Puzzles are challenging and not designed for young children under 8. Kids this age will likely be more of a distraction than a help. They do tend to have fun finding hidden objects and playing with props, however. Therefore, if you would like to book a private game (you must book 6 or more spaces*), babies and small children are more than welcome, and you will likely all have a blast. *Please note: If you have a child 7 or under, and do not want to book 6 spaces, please call us. We can almost certainly accommodate you at a non-peak game time.
Ages 8-11 – We want everyone who plays to have fun. Therefore, our policy is that at least one adult play with kids under 12. And honestly, the more adults the better to help guide them and help them feel successful. Children this age are good at noticing things and working with locks. They often make connections adults do not… ahhh, young minds! It is recommended, but not required, that families with children under age 12 book a private game (reserve 6 or more spaces), as you likely enjoy your children more than strangers, and the gamemaster can offer special accommodations to make the game fun for everyone in your group. You know your children best; please do not subject strangers to wild or misbehaving children.
Ages 12 to 17 – Young adults ages 12 through 17 can participate alone. Please have a parent or guardian sign our waiver and bring it with you.
Please reach out at 970-367-7619 if you have any further questions. Thanks!
THE CROOKED KEY (Steamboat Springs) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about The Crooked Key
- The Crooked Key is open:
- Sun - Sat 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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