ESCAPE ROOM REVIEW – THE QUICK AND DIRTY
Play if… you like talking about Prohibition, evading the police, or drinking clandestinely.
Avoid if… you don’t like bars or the Police.
THE BASICS
Escape IT Grandview:
Address: 1666 W. First Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 (click address for Google Map)
Contact and Website: 614-636-4848
https://escapeitgrandview.com/
The Room – Escape the Speakeasy:
Description (from the company website): Welcome to the 1920’s, when prohibition is at its peak. Not that it stops anyone from having a drink or two. That’s where speakeasies, or underground bars, come into play. You and your friends have been hired by the owners of the best speakeasy in the city for a very important task: stop the police raid that is about to occur in the next 60 minutes AND get a hefty payout for your efforts. Do you have what it takes? Great for players of all ages and experience levels.
Difficulty (1-10): N/A
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Cost: $25 ($20 M-Th, after 5pm)
Identifier: R1
Party Size: Up to 10
Staging Area: Small lobby with a couch and table and some games to keep your hands busy
Metro Access/Parking: No idea about public transportation in Ohio; I drove from Dayton.
OUR EXPERIENCE
This is the video we took before we entered the room:
This is the video we took just after we completed the room:
I forgot to do a post room live video…
Logistics:
Description of the room: The room is rather large as escape rooms go. There’s a poker table, pictures on the wall, a bar and stools, dart board, gramophone. Looks like an underground bar, honestly.
Understanding of the Mission: You have an inside man in the force and you need to figure out the code word to call him and stop the raid from happening.
Did We Escape: Yes
Time Remaining: 2:15
Our Suggested Party Size: 10 might be a bit much, so I would limit your group to 6ish
Did the room challenge the entire team? Yes
Members of our team (other than the ERG): Just Jason
Worth the time and money? Yes
Where to Eat/Drink Before/After:
- La Tavola – this Italian restaurant is right next door and was delicious (and has a good beer selection)