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One Monster. One Mystery. One Hour to Save the World — Dracula in Portland
A one‑hour, museum‑quality live escape experience by Escape 406 in Portland that tasks teams with following Dr. Vanhelsing’s clues deep into a vampire’s castle to stop Dracula from awakening.
One Monster. One Mystery. One Hour to Save the World — Dracula in Portland.
Hidden away from the gaze of mortals for centuries, the dreaded Count Dracula lies dormant — and the hour of the vampire’s awakening draws near. In Escape 406’s Dracula, your group teams with Dr. Vanhelsing, follows his clues deep into the castle and races against the clock: succeed and vanquish the monster, fail and the world falls to shadow.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An urgent narrative: stop Dracula’s awakening
The scenario frames a clear mission: follow Dr. Vanhelsing’s clues into the castle before the vampire awakens. The stakes are high and immediate — the hour you spend is the story’s fulcrum.
A concentrated, time‑boxed challenge
The experience unfolds as a one‑hour race against time, with puzzles and clues arranged to fit a compact, high‑pressure cadence.
Immersive staging by Escape 406
Presented by Escape 406 in Portland, Dracula places teams in a theatrical escape environment anchored by a clear mission from Dr. Vanhelsing.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
Expect a tightly paced, narrative‑driven escape experience: you’ll receive the call to action from Dr. Vanhelsing, follow a trail of clues that leads deeper into the castle, and confront a final, time‑sensitive challenge to prevent Dracula’s return.
THE PREMISE
An urgent narrative: stop Dracula’s awakening
The scenario frames a clear mission: follow Dr. Vanhelsing’s clues into the castle before the vampire awakens. The stakes are high and immediate — the hour you spend is the story’s fulcrum.
THE FORMAT
A concentrated, time‑boxed challenge
The experience unfolds as a one‑hour race against time, with puzzles and clues arranged to fit a compact, high‑pressure cadence.
THE OPERATOR
Immersive staging by Escape 406
Presented by Escape 406 in Portland, Dracula places teams in a theatrical escape environment anchored by a clear mission from Dr. Vanhelsing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should verify before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear requirements are listed in the supplied data; contact Escape 406 for guidance on clothing, accessibility, or anything you should bring.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Dracula run?
The experience lasts one hour.
Who operates this experience?
Dracula is presented by Escape 406 in Portland, Oregon.
What does the experience involve?
Teams follow Dr. Vanhelsing’s clues into a castle and race the clock to prevent Dracula’s awakening in a narrative escape format.
How much does it cost?
Regular price is $30; there is a student rate of $25.
Where is Dracula located?
The event is located in Portland, Oregon, USA.