We visited Mission Escape in Crofton last Thursday for my son's day, and had a great time! We did…read moreMad Dog's Speakeasy and it was definitely challenginh but in a fun, rewarding way. It took a lot of thinking to connect the clues, and we ended up using quite a few hints to help us piece things together. Even with the difficulty, it was a really enjoyable experience and kept us engaged the whole time. The location is also a plus since it's in an outdoor mall, so there are plenty of spots to grab a bite to eat right next door. Overall, we had a blast and would definitely go back to try another room!

The second I walked in here with my friends the worker was rude and made judgy looks. They began…read morebeing racist but we ignored it and tried to just move on and play, we then told him our email and number and gave our money but we had not signed the waiver yet. Then after a discussion because we had come close to closing we decided not to play and ask for a refund but he refused even though we had not even signed anything. DO NOT COME HERE!!!

Half of our group it was their first experience with escape rooms and game master was happy to…read moreanswer questions and quite helpful. We chose Anomaly Acres and it was quite a challenge especially when time is running out and you see the end in sight but we got it just in time. Those last few minutes were the most fun.

I don't know what our deal is, but we have been on a losing streak. However, the prior escape room…read moreto this was in Easton & although we escaped, it didn't feel like a solid victory to us. But we still get joy out of doing well designed escape rooms (this location for Dr. Madblood). I like that they have lockers to store your belongings. Our game master was great! She is very passionate & enthusiastic! She was kind to say we were only two steps away from solving the room. But when we asked what the remaining steps were, haha it was way more than two! There are some multi-layered puzzles. Just don't make the same mistakes we did. Doing the same thing over & over again or trying different variations of it and expecting different results. It means you have to look at it differently. Also curiosity and determination will help. The props are way better at this location than the Easton one, or at least than the Ghost Ship one. It was nice to chat with our game master & another employee after our game. It's refreshing to see employees who enjoy their job and are excited about creativity in the rooms.

The bartender T was wonderful! Drew was our helper? Or Axe guide if you will! Such a cool and…read moreintimate place! Not super crowded at all and we had a great time. It was nice to have someone to helping you along as you are literally throwing an axe! This was a great time and my second time doing this. They monitor your drinking and only allow 3, I like that idea keeps the shenanigans at a minimum. My hubby and I had a blast we will definitely be back!

Our group of 4 had reservations on a Saturday afternoon for a 90 min private group axe-throwing…read moresession. It was pretty good to have someone there to teach us how to throw it and come up with some pretty good games to play in the group. The bartender was super nice and kept the drinks flowing. They didn't have some of the minor ingredients for one of my drinks so they comped it without me even asking, which was appreciated. The music was good, the games were fun and we had a good time. Just docked a point because, at $41 per person, it does seem quite expensive, the axes needed some new grip tape and/or the old dangling pieces cut off.

I remember when Dodgebow first came to the area -- though I believe the Hanover location was first…read more Before the pandemic, I told myself I wanted to go, but for whatever reason, it fell off my radar. I think I tried to get people together, and I just wasn't committed enough... plans fell through. So I forgot about it... until a friend said she was celebrating her birthday and this was the activity. I jumped for joy in anticipation of the outing. Our group arrived with plenty of time... and once our time slot was up, they let us put our jackets and pocket contents in little cubbies. Dodgebow is literally dodgeball with arrows. The bows are so easy to draw, and the arrow tips are soft and foamy. Having been a dodgeball team captain recently, AND already enjoying basic archery, it was my time to shine. We had a couple of practice rounds hitting targets and getting a feel for the field. It had inflatable obstacles to hide behind, and there were targets on the opposite end where we could revive our teammates. It was such a fun time, and I'm either considering this location or the other one for my birthday. I cannot wait until the next time! Oh, by the way, the staff were friendly and happy to answer any questions we had.

This was the most fun I've had in a long time…read more When we arrived, we saw a previous group leaving and they discussed how much fun they had, so we were all excited! We started with practice and training - staff was clear and helpful with their directions. Then, the games begun! Different games throughout the reservation, and fun music played to make it extra fun! The space is clean and neat, and we had a fantastic time! I'm a fan, and I'm coming back. WAIT! ONE MORE THING! You can get a photo package, and they'll take pics/short videos of you and your group playing. I get to have a good time, and keep the memories!

Brought the kids to the bounce place in Marley Mall a few times in the past month and it is the…read morebest value by far! The kids have so much fun and it's around $8 per kid for 2 hours of jump and play. They just love it and I love having 2 worry free hours the staff is so nice and helpful they play with the kids and keep an eye on them so I don't have to worry if they all go separate directions. Highly recommend!

Great activity for a rainy day. I don't particularly like the Marley Station Mall but I needed to…read moreburn some of my kiddos energy. Rolly Pollies was booked for their open play and I remembered The Bounce Party in the mall. It is also on Groupon. Win win. It is located by Gold's Gym. They have three bounce houses and a toy section for two and under. The bounce houses are old but still in working condition. The best part was honestly the staff. Usually when I visit places for open play the staff does not interact a lot or they just talk to each other. The girls working on Black Friday were very attentive. We were there with two other boys but they kept an eye on everyone. I have a 4 year old and a two year old. When one wanted my attention the staff watched the other one. It was great. I would definitely recommend if you need to go some where to burn the kiddos energy. Check out groupon. 5 visits for $25. I did have to pay tax $2.50. No big deal. Each visit will give you two hours. Can't beat it. Here is a pic of the party room.

Not sure how I've not reviewed Urban, but it is a fantastic spot to host a variety of parties and…read moreteam building. We started throwing in leagues here at end of 2022 and have been enjoying it since. There's bowling football (kinda), darts, and occasionally corn hole. In the summer, there's food trucks and a restaurant has opened at the end of the parking lot. The drink variety is pretty great with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages along with snacks. You get coaching when you go in for a group to help you learn how to throw and get to play a variety of games. If you have enough time, you can try throwing the big axe. What I like most about Urban is that the employees are super welcoming and the axe community is too if you decide to join a league. You can learn to tweak your throw from a variety of different people and hone in on your technique. You don't feel bad when you're first not great at throwing since so many people want to help. There are various groups that host fundraising events and charities that collaborate like BARCS and Baltimore Humane Society. Give Urban a try!

Ive come here before and returned…read more The staff are the wheels that keeps business rolling. The adult beverages are but are in a can. While waiting we started playing a large scaled tretris; which was really cool There are other games to play while you wait for you turn. The atmosphere was great and it was not crowded I like thie establish.

Neon Paint Place combines painting, rage room vibes, glow lights and music into one fun experience…read more My kids and I arrived for our session and were immediately gifted a full jump suit, hair and shoe covers and goggles to protect our clothing and body from paint. The host then went through the instructions. Paint anything, except the floor was the big rule that was emphasized. We were then led into the experience room. Here we each were given a ketchup sized bottle of glow paint (pink, blue, green, yellow and orange) and an easel with a mini canvas on it. The room was illuminated with a glow light. Music played. My son, 9, was all about squirting paint at the walls and at me. My daughter, 13, was more interested in painting on her easel. That's the beauty of Neon Paint Place, it offers something for the art lover, the kinesthetic mover and the music fan. All in one experience. We were given an hour in the room. At the end of our session, our creations were boxed up and sent home with instructions (let them dry for two days). Neon Paint Place is not cheap. It cost $40 dollars per person. Considering we got to fire multiple bottles of paint at each other, while having head to toe clothing protection and take a canvas home, this seems about right. I would definitely do this again!

We had a great time here! Found this place on TripAdvisor and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. Came with my kid who later said, "Great experience as a first-timer." Agreed! We paid just under $100 for an adult and kid. We came during the week (Friday afternoon) and were fortunate enough to have the space to ourselves. That meant we got to paint each other as well as the walls freely. We also got to connect our own music, which made for extra fun. Great bonding experience for sure. An hour seemed like a long time and we didn't use the entire time but we had a blast. They put your paintings in boxes prior to you heading out, so you don't have to worry about messing it up. Logistics: street parking nearby but if you can walk, that's more guaranteed. When you get in, you will get a suit, footies, and goggles. The person working let me know that the suits are resistant but not proof. If you soak them, the paint will come through. You've been warned. There's a coat rack and they'll give you a bag to protect your belongings if you want. There's a ring light in the splatter room. They have two gender-neutral restrooms and they also do neon paint and sips which look fun. I look forward to coming back. Every member of the team here was super nice.

My group of seven purchased $174 worth of tickets for DodgeBow, and the experience raised a number…read moreof concerns. Before the event, I never received a confirmation email. I called multiple times, but the Owner's voicemail box was full. I sent a text message and an email and never received a response. When we arrived, the building was locked. At that point, we weren't even sure if our activity was happening. Then a separate group arrived and we were all standing around just waiting and perplexed. A woman from that group said she also never received a confirmation email and had been unable to reach anyone. So this wasn't an isolated issue. A little after 1:00 PM (when our activity was supposed to start) two employees arrived. At first they had a hard time accessing the building and had to go through an alternative route to let us in, so that killed more time. The employees explained that the owners were on vacation and all they knew is that they had had instructiins to be there at 1:00 PM. We eventually got started, but several things bothered me. The overall operation seemed disorganized. During check in, the topic of waivers came up and none of our groups had completed waiver forms before playing. I was also surprised by the lack of a beginner safety orientation. The website states that players receive a 10 minute orientation session. We were first time players. When we arrived, safety goggles and small black arm guards were sitting on a table, but they were not handed out or explained to us. As beginners, we had no idea what "those little straps" (arm bands) were for or that they protected against bowstring injuries or that goggles were [required] throughout play. Instead, we only received rules on how the game is played. Another concern was the protective equipment itself. The website shows players wearing full face protective masks and states that protective face masks are provided. However, there are were only goggles provided. During the event, my husband was struck in the eye area by an arrow after removing his goggles because they repeatedly fogged up and made it difficult to see. His eye was sore afterward and bright light is still bothering him. We hope there are no lasting effects. My daughter also suffered a significant abrasion on her arm from the bow. When we asked for ice, the employee told us there wasn't any available and ended up providing frozen popsicles instead. I have no clue why ice wasn't available for situations like these. There were not enough arrows available at times, so players had to wait for arrows to be returned before they could continue playing. The equipment did not appear to be well maintained either. Many of the arrows were missing fins, and some had only one fin left. The playing area was small, and there didn't seem to be enough barriers for the number of players. The space was also very warm, with only one industrial fan running. There was no water cooler or bottled water available for purchase. Finally, disinfectant wipes were sitting on the equipment table, and I guess people are responsible for cleaning their own goggles before use. When I wiped ours down, the wipes came away dirty, which made me question whether the equipment had been sanitized between groups. To be fair, the employees working that day were polite and did their best with what they had. They apologized profusely and even offered to let us play longer due to the delays. The young man was swift with addressing my daughter's abrasion. My frustration is with the ownership and overall management of the business. Between the lack of communication, unanswered calls and emails, poor safety procedures, lack of ice and general operational issues, this was not an experience I would pay for again.

Love this space for a party! We booked a group spot as part of a team building activity and it was…read moreawesome. They accommodated a large group at a great price. Both kids and adults alike had a fun time playing. Some suggestions would be to make the masks better. They easily fogged up and were a bit uncomfortable at times to wear. Also if there could be a little bit more space for food and drink would be great!