Do you need a way to bond with your kids? Try this.   Have you tried an escape room yet? Ever tried one with kids in tow? Escape games provide a great venue for bonding with the younger generation. It’s an hour of fun, problem-solving, and togetherness. And it’s an hour without phones or devices to get in the way. Plus, if you book at Room to Escape, you’ll also have access to our fully-stocked game café before and after your escape game. All of the themed experiences at Room to Escape are appropriate for younger audiences. Because of the critical thinking required, we recommend our ga ..read more

​Room To Escape’s Newest Game Lets Guests Peek Behind the Curtain   Magic enthusiasts will delight in Room to Escape’s exciting new game – The Disappearing Act! We’ve created “RTE Theater,” a special, custom-made room just for this new escape experience. The Disappearing Act is a magic show like you’ve never seen before. Here’s the story: It’s one hour until showtime, but the magician and his assistant have gone missing. It’s up to you and your team to find them before time runs out. Can you find the clues, solve the puzzles, and navigate the illusions in under an hour? You’ll use your ..read more

​Teens are kids, too. They still need guidance and discipline from their parents. They need our time and attention, even though it may seem like they’re always trying to avoid us. And it doesn’t hurt to have a little fun along the way! At Room To Escape, we’ve seen firsthand how something as simple as an escape game can help parents bond with their older children, and we think a family-friendly escape room experience can be a GREAT way to reward good behavior. ​ What is Positive Reinforcement? “Positive reinforcement” is a style of discipline that rewards desired behaviors. Positive = de ..read more

​Articles touting the importance of the first five years of childhood are everywhere. They remind us that early years of a child’s life are impressionable and should be handled with care. While that’s certainly true, we at Room To Escape are focused on a different phase of child development. We’re talking about the years from age 13 – 17. We call it the “last five years” and we think those years are just as important to a child’s development as the first five. Why Do The “Last Five” Matter So Much? The last five years are a parent’s last chance to help their teen develop into a young a ..read more

​Should you bring kids to a Room To Escape experience? Can they really contribute to the game? YES and YES! At Room To Escape, our locks aren’t childproof. We encourage children to get into the game and all our escape experiences are appropriate for ages eight and up. Why? Kids See Things that Grown-Ups Miss Children see the world from a different angle – both literally and figuratively. They can crawl under tables, they aren’t afraid to pull things off shelves, and they’re great explorers and detectives. Also, kids tend to have fewer cognitive biases than adults, meaning that kids ar ..read more

​We all know that muscles get stronger the more you use them. Our minds are no different. Use your brain and you’ll get smarter. Similarly, if we let our thinking skills go by the wayside, we risk losing the knowledge and skills we’ve worked hard to build. ​ Have you ever considered taking steps to strengthen your memory? With a little effort, memory is a skill that can be improved. A better memory could be used for things like remembering what’s on your to-do list, knowing when to wish people a “Happy Birthday” and most importantly, winning at escape room games.  At Room To Escape, we l ..read more

Coffee and Tea We know that gamers get thirsty. That’s why the coffee and tea are always flowing at Room To Escape’s new game café! Board Games Galore At Room To Escape, we’re all about quality time. Whether you’re joined by friends, family, or co-workers, we’ve got a game for you. Spend some time off the screens and in the game. A 2012 article published in World Psychology connected play to an improvement in interpersonal relationships among adults. And a study published by the National Institutes of Health suggests that investing in our social relationships contributes to better health ..read more

​Most of us learned about the five senses in school. The traditional five senses are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But did you know that there are a host of other “non-traditional” senses widely studied in the scientific community? Non-traditional senses are integral to daily life and they manifest in many ways. Our bodies require the ability to detect and process things that the traditional five senses don’t reach. Following are five examples of non-traditional senses and how they help humans in everyday life: Temperature Detection – The ability to perceive hot versus cold ..read more

​Escape Rooms have gained popularity in recent years. If you haven’t tried one, you’ve probably heard about them and may wonder what all the buzz is about. Escape Rooms can be difficult to explain since the people who create escape rooms don’t want to give up their secrets and spoil the fun! Here’s a little info that we CAN share about escape rooms. They’re fun, they’re challenging, they’re great for all sorts of events and outings, and they’re getting more popular every day. What to Expect During an Escape Game An escape game is essentially a role-playing game in real life. You and yo ..read more