Love Escape Rooms? Want to become a corporate spy that needs to beat the clock to get your product back from a rival company? Visit Escape Reality!
I had the opportunity to visit Escape Reality with the AMAZING publisher of Bradenton Macaroni Kid, Denise, and our husbands. Escape Reality was my first experience with escape rooms. Let me tell you, I am now hooked! The second you walk in the door at Escape Reality you know you’re in for an awesome experience. The décor at Escape Reality definitely gives a lounge feel that makes you want to stay and hang out. And that is exactly what owners Michael and Suzan want! But I’m getting ahead of myself.
We went into our escape room armed with an I.D. badge, two flashlights, a walkie talkie, and a backstory. We were breaking into a competing company that stole our prototype. We had one hour to get in, get our product, and get out. The object is to search the room for clues to help you work your way through puzzles and brainteasers to open a series of locks. As a team we used our collective brain power (and admittedly, a few hints) to get through the majority of the challenges. Did we make it out in time? Well…no. But for somebody who is competitive and LOVES problem solving I thought that Escape Reality was ridiculously fun. I definitely recommend getting a group of four friends together and trying out the escape rooms at Escape Reality. Currently there are three office/corporate themed rooms that will run. They are a must if you have an appreciation for office films or television (think Office Space, The Office, etc). If you’ve never done an escape room, don’t be intimidated by the idea of having to solve a bunch of puzzles. You will get the option to have an easier or more difficult room when you purchase tickets.
What makes Escape Reality unique is that they’ll be offering more than just Escape Rooms at their facility. When Escape Reality opens you can also look forward to Monday Family Nights where adults and children can play games led by local improv extraordinaire Christine Alexander, trivia nights, open mic nights, robotics leagues, and more! Not enough for you? Escape Reality is also a retail store that features an assortment of drones and virtual reality headsets. If you are interested in purchasing you definitely want to talk to owner Michael about the ins and outs of each gadget. You can also try everything out before you buy! Did I mention the Puzzle Bar? You can get a drink (adult beverage or otherwise) and snacks while you hang out and play.
Whether you’re an adult or kid, Escape Reality is a place that definitely encourages playtime! I certainly wouldn’t recommend bringing your toddler here with you because let’s be honest, are you actually able to THINK with them around? You could definitely bring your middle schooler or older kids here though. The rooms might be a bit difficult for anyone under the age of 13 at this point, but Michael and Suzan hope to have a toy themed room open around Christmas time for younger children. Something my husband is excited about? The MUCH scarier “Descent into Madness” escape room that will be coming around Halloween.
There is SO much to do at Escape Reality. It’s definitely not a place where you’ll end up bored. Try it out! And while you’re there, make sure you take a trip to the bathroom. Seriously. Just do it. It’s an experience on its own.
Escape Reality will be opening on September 5th and their Grand Opening will be held September 24th. It is located at 6250 Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota. Visit their website for more information.
Book your escape room HERE.
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