Brandon and his team at Office Recess are terrific! We hired them for our year-end corporate team…read moreevent last week, turned out even better than we expected, and all of our colleagues kept telling us that we should do this again next year (planning on it) and loved it. From the start, Brandon was responsive, clear and thorough, thought of things we didn't (aaaaaand that's why we hired him/them, because we wanted to enjoy our event and not have to work as much during it), and they just made it more fun and exciting than we ever could have. We opted for the "Field Day" package which was perfect for our group, and Brandon listened to our input and made appropriate game selections for our team and even those who said they "may come, but not play" - were playing lol. Thanks again Brandon & Team, see you again soon!

I wish I worked locally b/c I'd definitely advocate using Office Recess for a team bonding and/or…read morebuilding event. All the activities were fun and engaging for kids and adults alike. Just silly enough to get everyone chuckling but not so much that you're concerned about embarrassing yourself.

First time doing axe throwing and this was a great place for it. Very friendly staff that got us…read morestarted with some throwing lessons. Good options at the bar for everyone.

Yesterday was a small celebration day as part of my birthday weekend. My gf and son brought me here…read morefor some fun. Having never gone axe throwing before I was interested. Nicky was our "coach". She was super nice but I had a hard time understanding some of what she said. With other patrons cheering and talking loudly and she was talking fast and giggling during her instruction it was hard to follow. As a suggestion, I understand the coach needs to be present for safety reasons but don't hover over the customers and tell them what games to play unless they are asking. Let the patrons explore and learn and have fun. The environment is nice. It's a little darkish like dungeon style which makes it kind of cool. It's also a little chilly on the lanes so maybe. Light sweater should be kept near by. Game play is fun and takes a little skill to get the axe to stick in the board but overall a good time. Would surely like to go again some time

Wooowww!!!! This is a cool place. It's essentially a multi room workout center that provides…read moremultiple group interactive games for about 10-15 rooms. Each room has multiple games and levels. I got a great workout in for 60 minutes and would definitely come back! It was so fun and I really hope they expand to other places in Arizona (Tucson).

Another great experience at Activate! I brought my two friends who had never been, and made them…read moreinto Activate enthusiast as well :D I love that you can play competitively or cooperatively as a team with the people you've come with. It's such a fun way to get some exercise in. I was sweating within 10 minutes of starting play. One thing that surprised me was what I feel like were new rooms and concepts. If my memory is not failing me and they are actually new rooms, that is very cool to know that they're always being updated and you can have new experiences despite having been before. Even if not, it's still a great place that I would frequent. I just need them in Tucson and I would have a monthly membership! There are a couple of things I think they can do to improve. For one, they should have benches, for those who may need a break from going into the rooms. I know the Atlanta one I went to did have benches. I also feel that there should be a water fountain. Should they add these things, I think it would really be the perfect place! (they are also losing out by not having a snack bar area with water bottles, snacks, liquid IV, etc.)!

My buddy and I just did this as our first escape room. Great experience. Loved the immersion and…read morethe props. Loved all the easter eggs if you're a SciFi geek, especially the Red Dwarf reference. The puzzles were logical and internally consistent with the story. The owner was super friendly and made it a really fun experience. Highly highly recommend.

I was pretty sure I was going to hate escape rooms. I like to skip the puzzles in video games, and…read moreI hate being trapped, constant noises, or kept on a strict time limit. Kinda seemed like escape rooms would be the worst thing on the planet for me. But a friend loves the cyberpunk-esque vibes, and I was going to swallow my hatred to try my first escape room here with the Immersive Machine. I leave the experience virtually speechless. (No spoilers here, so read away!) Why it was great for two people new to escape rooms: -You can book the place solo. You don't need to be partnered with strangers who are going to speed run the place. -There is no clock anywhere. Time flies (serously, wow, it went so fast), but you aren't feeling rushed. -I was worried about it, but there aren't any "HOLYSHIT GO FAST YOU'RE GONNA DIE" vibes like some of the "escape to live" ones I've been told about. There's an alarm going off when you first get there, but it's like, a casual alarm that just reminds you that it's going off every 5 minutes or so with a light "beep". Like a friendly alarm. Nothing in here is on a time limit, constantly flashing, or constantly making noise. Nothing is designed for a panic response. This was huge for me. -The gamemaster's involvement is fluid and very immersive in the universe (but they're not in the room), so if he sees you're struggling, he steps in, in-character, to gently guide you without making you feel stupid. -Puzzles make sense, but they're also just really fun. It was a lot more of paying attention to the room's details and exploring the space than trying to solve a Rubik's cube or a slide puzzle. There were a few moments that required some actual hard, focused thought, but most of it was trying to pull together details of the space and alternative universe you're in (that are all easily available if you look around again). -There is nothing to memorize or "called back" throughout the place. You don't need to remember something that was told to you 50 minutes ago or else you can't finish it; everything you need is always easily accessible, and all the puzzles are "solve it and move on". We started by taking tons of notes on our phones just in case, and we abandoned that quickly since it wasn't necessary. -You mostly stay in the same areas, so you can put down waters or drinks and take breaks as needed. It doesn't cut you off of any of the areas, so you don't have to stress about constantly moving. -We finished it, two person, in under the average time, despite never having done an escape room in our lives. Why it was great, overall, in general: -The "alternate universe" makes it a lot more fun. At one point, you'll get to see a calendar the team made, complete with holidays and other details specific to this universe that doesn't exist in ours. It's these small touches that made me super excited (and sad I couldn't just sit and read them). -The gamemaster (Randy, I think?)'s personality was absolutely amazing. He was super friendly, and getting into his character really made it easier for us to feel okay getting into them too. -I'm not super into LARPing or playing pretend, but if you wanted to, there are free costumes and the over-the-top vibe of the gamemaster makes you feel less silly about trying it for yourself. -There's a little personified "friend" that pretty much everyone is going to fall in love with. I now think I love escape rooms, but I'm not sure any other escape room will ever compare to The Immersive Machine. There's no way for me to go but down; there's no way any other escape room will be as good as Immersive Machine was. It entirely converted me, and now I think escape rooms are the coolest thing ever. I see why it has a straight 5 stars on every review platform AND wins annual awards from the escape room social network. This is amazing.

This is my friend's favorite escape room so it's been on my list to try for a while! They're closed…read moreSundays which made it harder to visit but I finally was able to come on a Saturday and do the Mogollon Monster room as a group of 5. This has to be the most immersive escape room I've done! The staff did an amazing job getting into character and setting the scene. Normally at escape rooms you have to ask if you want a clue but here they just gave you a few. One of the times I felt like I would've figured it out on my own in time. I don't want a clue unless we're really stuck haha. We finished with 10 minutes to spare. After we finished, our host asked if we had any explanations and further explained some of the puzzles. I also love the speakeasy-style hidden entrance with the code word and you can order milkshakes from Soda Jerk from the escape room lounge after you complete the escape room. I definitely want to come back and do the other two escape rooms here!

'Twas the night before a birthday, and all through the house,…read moreNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The boys longed to swing clubs and send golf balls with care, In hopes one might roll and drop clean in the cup there. But alas, not a tee time or booking in sight, So a side quest was sparked in the glow of the night. "To Soda Jerk!" was the call, with milkshakes in mind, Sweet dreams of cold treats and good times intertwined. Yet fate had a twist, as it often will do-- We found ourselves hiking where the tall pines grew. Deep in the Rim where the wild things call home, Where monsters are rumored and few dare to roam. Five brave boys pressed on through the dark and the thrill, With one daring goal and unwavering will: To capture a glimpse--just a shot, just a sight-- Of the Mogollon Monster that roams in the night. And somehow, someway, through luck or through fate, They captured their proof--yeah, the legend was great. So back into town, with stories to share, Milkshakes for all to top off the affair. A birthday well spent, wild, strange, and just right-- Happy birthday to all, and to all a good night. (Would totally recommend this room, was a blast!)

Poor communication that lead to unprofessional conduct. Nothing but confusion of who you were…read morespeaking to..one person and then another person answers on a different number. I asked why they were shady and it became an ugly conversation along with a hang up,of our conversation.Later, an apology came. Didn't respond because it's definitely not a person I would want to be around my children.

I rented the game truck for my sons 9th birthday party and it was a hit, everyone loved it. The…read morecompany was very communicative and had great customer service. He arrived on time and made-sure everything was taken care of. The kids had great time and didnt want to leave the truck, I would definitely use there services again in the future !

This was such an amazing experience! The service was top notch and Captain Kirk was the best. He…read moremade sure we were safe and planned the stops amazingly based on our bachelorette's preference. He was fun and a felt like a member of the party. They have a cool beer store in the back that has an excellent variety for as small as it is. The only advice I'd give to others is only buy 2 drinks a person and the Jell-O shots for the bike, you'll have plenty of drinking at the bars.

We did the party bike if Flagstaff as one of the events for a bachelorette trip and it was the BEST…read moretime. Sam was our captain and he was amazing! From the beginning he was great and we had fun from start to finish! We all loved him and couldn't have asked for a better captain!! So much so we hope to be able to book him again if he's ever in the Phoenix area or if we're back in Flagstaff!! Thank you Sam!!

I came to AZ to surprise my Dad for his birthday, and was looking for something fun to take him to…read more(then the whole family ended up joining too). Absolute blast. We did axe throwing and the rage room (activities in this order, recommended by the nice gentleman I spoke to on the phone the weekend prior, which was the perfect suggestion). The two employees, Lexie and - I can't believe I forgot the other girl's name, starts with a C, I think - were fantastic. The video add-on was so worth it. My Dad loved the bday windshield. You get to play your own music in the rage room. I didn't realize axe throwing would have games with scores. It was such an awesome surprise, as I'd never done axe throwing before. Highly recommend. Thank you for this experience. I'll leave this review on Google too when they come to their senses and realize the 5 for this place is the real deal.

Me and the hubster went axe throwing for the first time. This is a great spot to do it. They have…read morean instructional video to begin. The lady who set up our lane was sweet and gave us the basics. However, the gentleman working that day gave us a few tips that helped us get better results. There's different types of challenges for the axe throwing. We killed zombies, splattered paint, sunk battleships, and even played a word game. We ended up playing for a full hour. It was also fun to hear the people in the rage room having their fun. I like the facility and am even considering their membership. I saw that axe throwing was $75 for a year, which isn't bad considering it is less than our total spent in one session. I didn't read the fine print, though, so I'm not sure what that entails. It was starting to get busy as we were leaving, so we didn't stay to ask questions. All in all, a great experience and I would recommend. addendum: Hi Beth, Thanks for the reply. My question would have been if two people get a membership, do their 30-min sessions overlap or do they get to play for a full hour? If 6 people have a membership, does that mean 3 hours of axe play for the group?