
💰 The Lost City of South Dakota
When outlaw miners fled Camp Crook in 1875, they left one thing behind—a locked vault full of stolen treasure. Can your team uncover the secrets beneath Pactola Reservoir before the clock runs out?
🌊 The Story: Can You Drain the Lake in Time?
🏔️ Pactola Reservoir may look like any other scenic Black Hills lake—but underneath lies the Lost City of South Dakota. This mysterious ghost town, once known as Camp Crook or Crook City, was founded in the 1870s by outlaw miners and later flooded with the dam’s creation.
When miners fled during the Fort Laramie Treaty enforcement in 1875, they left behind their most prized possession:
The bank vault. Still submerged, still full of gold.
🧩 Now it’s your job to surface the secret. Can your team crack the clues, drain the lake’s mysteries (virtually, of course), and unlock the submerged vault before time—and water—run out?
🧭 Room Style & Features
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Recommended for: Treasure hunters, history buffs, and mystery teams ready to dive into a sunken legend
Game Type: Generation Two – Mix of electronic puzzles and clever mechanical devices
An adult is required in the room with anyone 16 or younger.
🎯 Why Choose The Lost City of South Dakota?
✔ Uncover a legendary sunken town based on real Black Hills history 🏔️🏚️
✔ Hunt for long-lost gold hidden beneath the waves 💰🌊
✔ A great mid-level challenge for adventurers of all skill levels 🧠🧭