This was a fun place to visit with friends! We came with a large group (16 of us), and the hosts…read moremade sure everyone was included. A few of our group members came earlier in the year and mentioned that the games were different. So it seems like they might cater the games to different groups/sizes. Everyone was friendly and a bit goofy, making for a fun group activity!

What a fun, albeit pricey, experience! Doug and Justin really brought the game show energy and made…read morethe experience so much more enjoyable. They were patient but perky dealing with a group of neurodivergent girls who did not take their meds that day or have caffeine. Parking was easy since it's in the West End. Bathrooms are single stall, clean and spacious. They had everything you needed to get into the game from drinks, energy, spunky banter with just a few minor technical issues.

We took our kids for one of their bdays (10) and the experience was enjoyed by all who attended,…read more10, 12, 13, 36 and 45. We ran around for an hour of open play and played with some strangers. The employees made it easy for us to all play together without awkwardness of not knowing one another. By the end of our hour session we were all beat. It's a great little workout and a fun experience. Highly recommend trying it out!

Had a great time today with my co-workers. We didn't know what to expect but they were able to…read moretailor the time and the way that we played to fit our group. It was great and I would highly recommend it to blow off some steam.

Way cool cooking school is absolutely spectacular and my expectations were exceeded! I surprised my…read morehusband with a sushi making class and we were greeted by Chef Peter and Chef Danika (I'm not sure on spelling) and they were so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. They asked each of us why we'd were taking the class and genuinely tried to tailor the experience and instructions to meet as many people's requests and needs as possible which I greatly appreciated. They went above and beyond to make us feel special and took time to answer all of our food and kitchen related questions, even if it didn't relate to sushi. We have tried making sushi at home before but always felt like something was missing or we would struggle with certain aspects of the process. However, many of the people in the course had never made sushi before so this was a great class for beginners of all skill levels! Besides the sushi rice & tempura shrimp tails being pre made and some of the sauce ingredients being pre-portioned out, we made all of the other filling ingredients! We started by learning the best way to julienne a cucumber for sushi rolls & then how to slice up an avocado. Once that was done, we made a marinade for each of our fresh tuna steaks and were able to sear them to our liking! Once all of our ingredients were prepped, we rolled two different sushi rolls, one with shrimp & one with tuna and both were so tasty. What I truly loved was that everyone had their own ingredients to make their own two rolls. This allowed each of us to not only have an abundance of food at the end, but we also got to test our own skills out and learn from hands on experience. I can't wait to bring these new skills to life in my own kitchen. We also got a miso soup at the end which was amazing. This was money well spent and I'm looking forward to more classes in the future!

I discovered Way Cool Cooking School from a holiday baking class. It was a lot of fun there was a…read morelot of space for each group to bake and decorate their cookies. It was very organized and a lot of fun. I would go back for another class experience

I just went back to Activate for the second time. This place truly feels like the future of gaming…read more I'm 30 years old and still left feeling like I got a full cardio workout in... but with a huge smile on my face the entire time. What I love most is how interactive everything is. Each room is private to your group (up to 5 players), so you're always playing with the people you came with, no awkward mixing with strangers. It makes it perfect for families, friends, or even a team outing with coworkers. The Mega Grid is hands-down my favorite and the main reason I keep coming back. It's fast-paced, challenging, and ridiculously fun.If you're looking for something different that gets you moving and laughing, this is the spot.

Activate is a super fun, high-energy experience, but plan ahead - especially at Mall of America…read more First tip: give yourself plenty of time to find it. We arrived about 30 minutes early and still felt rushed. The mall directions led us to a first kiosk, but Activate is actually on the third floor, so that added some confusion. When we arrived, there was a fairly long line. I had pre-registered online using a gift card, but at check-in they initially said I owed the full amount. I had to ask them to locate and apply the gift card I had already purchased. Once that was sorted out, each person in our group had to sign in separately, which takes a few minutes per person. They did provide a free locker, which was great. I highly recommend putting all jackets and hoodies in there - you will get hot fast. Once signed in, the instructions are very brief, but easy enough to figure out as you go. We were a group of six and hoped to play together, but had to split into two groups. That ended up being fine because we competed against each other, which was actually fun. There are about 10 rooms, and each room offers multiple game options. Every game earns you points, and there's a large scoreboard showing rankings, which adds a fun competitive element. We went on a busy day, so we did have short waits for some games, but usually only a couple of minutes. One downside: I wish there were a water fountain inside the gaming area. You can't bring water bottles in, and while there is a fountain by the lockers, our one-hour session flew by and we barely had time to step out. Overall, we had a great time and would absolutely do it again. Tips if you go: 1. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to find it and check in. 2. Wear shorts, a T-shirt and running shoes. 3. Drink water before you start. Fun, fast-paced, and a great workout!

Went to Trapped Puzzle Rooms for a small birthday thing. We had three adults and 2 kids (9 and 11)…read more We did the Wizard's Tower escape room and had a super fun time. The puzzles make you think, but the 9 and 11 year olds were still able to help out and didn't feel like it was too hard for them. The puzzles were very hands on, which was very fun. The Montessori kid in me always loves that. The room itself was so cool with a bunch of secrets and secret places hidden around! Really felt like you were in a wizard's toward! Cool lighting, walls, and ceiling. AND a staircase in the room which was awesome! We finished in under an hour (which we were kind of shocked by, because we thought we were taking a long time). Overall, a very fun small group activity!

This was the BEST first escape room experience I could have asked for!…read more We did the Harry Potter themed room, 'Wizards Tower,' with a group of 6 friends who are HP fans and we had an absolute blast solving the puzzles to ultimately find the Headmaster's wand and save the magical world! The room was so well done with creative and interactive mysteries. It truly felt like we were in a magical room, uncovering hidden clues and surprises. It was so exciting to uncover clues to get closer to completing our mission. The best part is that it was all Harry Potter themed which made it extra magical! We had 1 hr to complete and we escaped in the nick of time! Booking was easy and done online. It was easy to find parking nearby. The staff are super friendly and guide you through everything you need to know. I absolutely loved my first escape room experience! The whole group couldn't get over how much fun we had and already thinking about our next one! Highly recommend!

Came to missing pieces for a work event and had a blast! We split up into two different groups and…read moremy team did the ruin raiders room. The room was tricky but not overwhelming which I enjoyed. We knew what we needed to solve but had to work together to figure out how to solve it so we always had a direction to work towards which was a different experience for me in comparison to other escape rooms. I would definitely go back & try out another one!

Visited this escape room with a group of 5 and had a blast. We did the Cuckoo escape room and I was…read moreimpressed. Escape rooms are always different and the best of them have a wide variety of types of puzzles that fit different skillsets of the players and keep them a little off-guard. Missing Pieces did just that, with some very unique puzzles that took all of our collective effort. We escaped and had a good time doing it, and that's a success.

We've done this activity a few times now with the same group of friends and it's always a blast…read more Every visit feels a little different which keeps it exciting. It's super fun but also very active, so be ready to move. Definitely feels like a workout in the best way. There are about ten different rooms and each one has a different challenge, ranging from brain teasers to full-on physical games. I love that there are different levels so it works for all ages and fitness levels. It's great whether you're competitive or just in it for a laugh. The only small downside is that each room only allows up to five people, and we were a group of eight. We had to split into two groups and mostly stuck with our original teams since switching around isn't always practical. If one team is already inside a room, the others have to wait and it eats into your play time. It would be awesome if they could make that part a bit smoother, but honestly it didn't take away from how fun everything else was. We're already planning to keep going back. I'd honestly sign up for a monthly membership if they had one. Way more fun than the gym and such a good way to hang out with friends while staying active.

My brother and sister in law love games and also physical activities and this is such a great…read moreactivity for older kids and adults! There is a flat price for $75 minutes and there's tons of different rooms and timed activities and very challenging. My family likes this location because it doesn't get as busy so you don't have to wait too long for each of the rooms, there are basketball games, color jumping, trivia, running, hiding, and the time flies quickly! You get warm, sweaty, and hot. There are lockers you can tap in and out and water fountains but you do get warm. They have locations all over the North America-- the United States and I think Canada. You gain points/stars and when you reach a certain amount you get free items like a water bottle, keychain, basketball, shirt, etc. Parking is really easy out here.

Great experience overall and great staff. Cool place that has been revitalized. Our host was…read moreawesome! Thanks Envy!

We had so much fun at Puzzleworks! We really enjoy doing escape rooms and puzzleworks does a…read morereally nice job of creating interesting and challenging escape rooms. Tonight was our second time visiting. Max was our game master and he did a nice job of setting the scene for our room. He was super friendly and cheerful! He had a nice balance of letting us struggle through a puzzle before giving us a prompt. The rooms are really immersive and have quite a few unexpected surprises, which is what makes it so fun. We will be back to try some of the other rooms they have.

We had a recent team outing at Breakout Games, and had a lovely time! We had 8 total co-workers in…read morethe room and did the Kidnapping 2 room! The space itself is minimal, with a small lobby to wait before entering your room! You are greeted by a game master who takes you to your room, sets you up, and makes sure you knew all the rules. Our game master was Mariam and she was very friendly. I wouldn't recommend a group larger than 8 for this specific room, as it was a bit tight and it's hard for that many people to stay engaged in the room's puzzles. The room wasn't as soundproof as I would have liked, as you could sometimes hear the other rooms in the facility which took you out of the story line. The puzzles were appropriately challenging, and the room was well set up. While the room might sound like a horror film, nothing about it was actually scary, so you can assure any hesitant guests that it won't terrify them! Overall, a really solid escape room location if you're into that sort of thing! Looking forward to returning to do another room soon!

I moved here from California in 2020 and had quite a few experiences with Escape Room. Today my…read moregroup, for "staff development" decided to do the Bomb Squad. It was well thought out and the puzzles/clues were diverse that success relied on all of our strengths. The first puzzle took us the longest but once the first lock was open it went rather quickly, especially when we were able to break apart the various tasks. While our room was a single room, there were plenty of things to solve. I have been in large, multi room escape rooms, and single rooms like this one and they both have their own benefits. For an hour long endeavor (we completed it in just over 43 minutes), it was perfect. It's really hard to share without sharing spoilers ... Our host was fantastic. At one point he did interject that only one person needed to do a task instead of all of us at the same time (think the game twister, haha)... but he gave very little commentary throughout, nor did we ask for any hints. It's also nice being in the mall as it provides opportunity to make a day of it... escape room for an hour, some shopping, and some food,

Had the best day and our pieces turned out so cute! Will definitely be back! Holly was so sweet and…read moregave the best lessons to beginners.

I went for date night and had so much fun! Holly is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and kind…read more Highly recommend and will be back!