Business Details
Private Escape Rooms in Hawthorne, NJ
The Other Tales has redefined escape room entertainment in Northern New Jersey since opening our Hawthorne location. We specialize in creating immersive, story-driven experiences that challenge players to solve puzzles and uncover secrets within 60-minute adventures. Our three original escape rooms - The Amazing Adventure Society, The Anomaly, and Once Upon a Winter - feature meticulously crafted environments with layered narratives that unfold through gameplay. Designed for groups of 2-25 players, our private experiences ensure exclusive access to each game without strangers.With over 100 combined years of experience in narrative design and game development, our team of professional game guides ensures every session maintains the perfect balance of challenge and entertainment. We've welcomed more than 10,000 players ranging from 7 to 97 years old, earning recognition as one of New Jersey's top-rated escape room destinations by Room Escape Artist and TripAdvisor reviewers. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship extends to every detail, from historically inspired props to seamlessly integrated puzzles that enhance the storytelling experience.
Services
Adventure Escape Room
Science Fiction Escape Room
Fairy Tale Escape Room
Mobile Escape Games
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Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive private escape room experiences with no strangers in each session
- Our games feature original stories and puzzles designed in-house by experienced creators
- We accommodate groups of all sizes from 2-25 players with no additional fees
- Our professional game guides ensure optimal gameplay and provide unlimited hints
- We maintain 5-star ratings across multiple review platforms for consistent quality
What people say
Best Escape Room Experience
Family-Friendly
Quality Craftsmanship
Thoughtful Puzzles
Perfect For All Ages
Services
Adventure Escape Room
The Amazing Adventure Society offers a historical adventure experience set in the early 1900s. Players explore a century-old locked room while following the mysterious legacy of Clara Ridley and Ed Harding. This 60-minute game accommodates up to 10 players with varying difficulty levels available for different group compositions.
Science Fiction Escape Room
The Anomaly presents a science fiction mystery involving unexplained phenomena at a classified laboratory. Designed for up to 8 players, this immersive experience challenges participants to solve complex puzzles while investigating strange occurrences that could impact multiple dimensions.
Fairy Tale Escape Room
Once Upon a Winter delivers a Grimm Brothers-inspired fairy tale adventure for groups of up to 6 players. Participants help Mother Winter prepare for the season while solving enchanted puzzles in a magical forest setting that appeals to both children and adults.
Mobile Escape Games
Escape from Mars brings our escape room experience to your location with a Mars rover survival scenario. This mobile solution accommodates 20-80 players simultaneously, making it ideal for corporate team-building events, school programs, and large private gatherings with professional game facilitation.
Questions
How do I book an escape room session?
Book online through our website or call/text us at 973-963-4142. Select your preferred game and available time slot to reserve your private session.
What is the recommended age for players?
Our games are designed for ages 13+ but accommodate younger children with adult supervision. We modify puzzle difficulty for groups with primarily 10-12 year olds.
What does the escape room experience include?
60-minute private game session with exclusive access, professional game guide, unlimited hints, and post-game victory photos included in the ticket price.
Is the 10% discount applicable for all bookings?
Use promo code ADVENTURE for 10% off when booking 4+ tickets. Discount applies to standard pricing and remains valid until November 2, 2025.
Do you offer corporate team-building events?
Yes, we provide customized team-building experiences for corporate groups. Our mobile escape game option accommodates large groups up to 80 participants at your location.
Reviews (5)
Staying Persistent
Jan 31, 2022
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Very fun and easy to book the same day! I recommend the Anomaly room; it was fun to do with friends and always a new secret at every step. If you need to do something indoors with friends or family, I recommend this place!
Shantanu Wagh
Jan 24, 2022
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Very fun place! Game guide was very pleasant and helpful! An hour well spent! Both rooms are really fun. Hope to go back when they add a third room!
Julia Lomonico
Dec 27, 2021
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My first escape room and we had a great time. The puzzles were really interesting and fun to solve. According to my family members, this is a more low-key and personal experience than some other escape rooms. Our host was very friendly too!
Shoshana Halpern
Dec 18, 2021
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Really fun escape room! We did the Anomaly room, Unique clues and puzzles to figure out. The guide was great let us determine how challenging and how many clues we wanted. Gave us more clues towards the end so we would finish on time but didnt feel like they feeding us answers
MsDimples AllNatural
Dec 08, 2021
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We did the Forgotten Room and it was great for our first escape room. BRYANT was our host and he was great. Of course he helped us through the puzzles but he gave us just enough to keep the wheels turning. I would definitely go back and looking forward to it.
