Being trapped in a room with a group of people might not sound like the most exciting way to spend an hour. But when that room is filled with puzzles, clues and collaborative tasks, that hour goes by pretty fast. Escape rooms are quickly becoming the latest craze in group outings, and South Jersey is home to some great ones.
The themed adventures in each room invite escapees to challenge their typical thought process and enhance their team-building skills. No two are alike; some offer more physical challenges while others captivate participants with tricky mental games. Despite these differences in design, escape rooms are a great way to spend time with family, throw a group party or bond with coworkers.
The growing popularity of escape rooms has spread to South Jersey, with many of them featuring creative themes that are inspired by the beach and boardwalk. For those looking for a chance to escape the daily routine, here are a few escape rooms to try out in South Jersey.
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Escape AC
Location: Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 08401
Details: Beyond the restaurants, slot machines and poker tables of the Tropicana Casino & Resort, there are three different rooms that embody Atlantic City. With the option of choosing the Poker Room, The Boardwalk or Casino Cage, participants can look forward to an immersive escape room experience. The Boardwalk room is especially exciting, as the sights and sounds make you feel like you’re at the beach while you’re trying to decode clues. Designed to accommodate 4-10 people, these rooms also work as a perfect event for bachelor or bachelorette parties that have already booked a room at the Tropicana. Escape AC is open Sunday through Thursday from Noon to 10:30 pm and closes at 11:45 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
More info: Visit www.escapeac.com or call 609-246-7772.
Escape at the Shore
Location: 513 Tilton Rd, Northfield, 08225
Details: Put your puzzle solving skills to the test with this clever and cryptic escape room that combines creative concepts and detailed plot lines to really get your adrenaline pumping while searching for a way out. Escape at the Shore gives you the chance to solve a murder mystery in the Helter Skelter room, earn the weekend off in Escape the Office, find treasure in Pirate’s Plunder and save a fellow traveler in The Hostel. Because there is always a puzzle to solve or a message to decode, these escape rooms are great for coworkers and teams looking to bond over collaborative tasks and share in the fun of trying to escape. The rooms are open all week from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm and are open to groups of 1-8 people.
More info: Visit www.escapeattheshore.com or call 609-569-0481.
Unlock Escape Rooms
Location: Central Square #70, 199 New Road, Linwood, 08221
Details: From solving crime on the streets of 1940s Atlantic City to collecting a ghost pirate’s priceless possessions; the escape rooms at Unlock Escape feature cryptic puzzles that go beyond the goal of simply escaping. Critical thinking skills are a must to pick out suspects in The Private Eye room; or to locate precious artifacts in The Ghost of Captain Beardwood room. For creative thinkers who love to feel like they are apart of the story, these escape rooms are perfect. Families with older children and groups of young adults are sure to enjoy working together to not only escape; but also share in the success of completing their quests. The rooms are open for groups up to eight people.
More info: Visit www.unlockescape.com or call 609-904-2499.
Room for Escape
Location: 112 Woodland Ave Suite 202 Somers Point, 08244
Details: With original storylines that allow participants to explore their imaginations, Room for Escape takes fantasy and makes it a reality through their interactive escape rooms. The superhero-themed Super Trapped! room transports guests into a comic book world and the Game Night Gone Wrong! room gives players the chance to jump into their favorite board games. Along with these creative concepts, Room for Escape also offers traveling escape rooms that are great for home parties. Families looking for fun or adults looking to relive their childhood fantasies are sure to enjoy Room for Escape. The rooms are open Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm; and Sunday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm for groups up to eight people.
More info: Visit www.roomforescape.com or call 609-904-2610.
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