FAIRFIELD MUSEUM FIELD GUIDE
Power Surge: Break into Edison’s Hidden Office and Beat the Clock
A 60-minute, group escape-room in Fairfield that tasks teams with solving puzzles in Thomas Edison’s secret office—this guide distills what to expect and who it suits.
Power Surge: Break into Edison’s Hidden Office and Beat the Clock.
Power Surge drops teams into the claustrophobic, clue-strewn atmosphere of a purportedly secret Thomas Edison office. Players must work together under a single relentless constraint—time—to piece together a scientist’s last, guarded discovery before it is lost.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Edison’s Hidden Office
The scenario centers on a clandestine office belonging to Thomas Edison, the scene for the puzzles and narrative urgency that drive the hour-long challenge.
A One-Hour Race to Save a Discovery
Teams have exactly 60 minutes to find answers and prevent Edison’s work from being lost—every puzzle solved moves the clock-ticking scenario forward.
Built for Small, Focused Groups
The experience is designed for parties operating together—recommended groups fall within a modest range so collaboration is immediate and intensive.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
Power Surge unfolds as a compact, high-pressure puzzle sprint inside the narrative of Edison’s secretive workspace: teams enter, encounter layered clues and mechanisms, and must combine observation, logic, and cooperation to unlock answers before the 60-minute limit expires.
THE SETTING
Edison’s Hidden Office
The scenario centers on a clandestine office belonging to Thomas Edison, the scene for the puzzles and narrative urgency that drive the hour-long challenge.
THE MISSION
A One-Hour Race to Save a Discovery
Teams have exactly 60 minutes to find answers and prevent Edison’s work from being lost—every puzzle solved moves the clock-ticking scenario forward.
THE TEAM
Built for Small, Focused Groups
The experience is designed for parties operating together—recommended groups fall within a modest range so collaboration is immediate and intensive.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear list is provided; come prepared to collaborate with your group for the duration of the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The scenario runs for 60 minutes.
What is the recommended group size?
The experience is recommended for groups of 4–8 people.
Is there a minimum age?
Participants should be ages 14 and up.
Where is Power Surge located?
Power Surge is in Fairfield, New Jersey, United States.
Who operates the experience?
The operator is Escape Garden State.
What is the premise of the escape room?
Teams race to solve puzzles in Thomas Edison’s hidden office to prevent his discovery from being lost.