I'll be honest; this isn't typically my kind of activity. But it's been on my "I guess I should try this at least once" list, so when one of my new friends picked it for her birthday, I said why not...and I'm actually glad I did! We had 7 of us total (supposed to be 8, but one friend couldn't make it), and split into two teams: 3 vs. 4. BABY!!! Teamwork is not optional here You need communication, quick thinking, and a good sense of humor because you will be stressed and laughing at the same time. We went through 4 different escape rooms: won some, lost some, but the real win was the experience. The friendly competition between both teams made it even better. It was giving "we are NOT losing to y'all" energy the whole time Now let's talk about the finale...THE PAINT BOMB. The white hazard suits?? The chaos?? The fun?? 10/10. That was easily my favorite part. Overall, it took about an hour, which was perfect for a group activity, not too long, not too short. My only con: the communication about the photos/videos. Apparently, you have to opt into text messages to receive your paint bomb pics, and nobody clearly explained that. Most of us opted out because...hello, spam?? So my group didn't get our content while the other team did. We had to go on a whole mini investigation and track someone down, which wasted time. BUT I will say that the staff was super helpful, and the manager ended up finding our files and sending everything the next day. So, it worked out, but it could've been explained way better upfront. Also, yes, they serve food and drinks (including alcohol), so if you're trying to make it a full "outside" moment, you absolutely can. We skipped it since we had a late lunch reservation right after, but the option is there if you're trying to get a little litty... Would I do it again? Maybe not regularly, but for a birthday, group outing, or something different... read more

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so much to say about this place and I really hope they improve. The check in process was not flawless. Trying to figure out who could help us, each team member seemed like it was someone else's job. When I asked who the forms were up on the screen they said oh thats a different team and then had to get the correct forms up for us. The lockers were super difficult to figure out and had to have another team member come over and help. The games were challenging not because of the puzzles but because of the technology used. in one of the games you had to put your wrist band up to the scanner but the scanner didn't work causing us to lose more time. The last problem was that the haz mat suits did not work on keeping the liquid out. I was completely soaked from the waist down. I'm not even sure how that was possible. I will pass on this experience in the future unless someone truly wants to go and I can be assured that the games have been fixed and updated. read more

This place was a ball of fun, highly recommended for groups. We decided on the foam journey instead of the other options and while I enjoyed it, their hazmat suits can use some improvement. Most of us were soaking wet after removing the hazmats and it didn't help that they soaked you down with a hose afterwards to prevent you from dragging soap onto the floors. Literally annoyed at how soaked my clothing was. Next, there were a few computer glitches but it happens so I wasn't bothered by that. Final con for me was that our team were not provided with instructions on how to play the last game-ugh! However, while there were a few cons, the overall place was fun!!! They have a cute bar and kitchen to order food from. There is also private tables with games so if you don't want to go through the blast and risk being soaked, reserve a table and go enjoy the games and atmosphere. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super fun experience, but extremely unorganized. I went with a group of friends, we're all 30 years of age so it's a fun place for all age groups. When we walked in we were a bit nervous because there were sooooo many kids having their birthday there. The check-in process was a bit obnoxious. They ask you a ton of questions that seem unnecessary. It takes a few minutes to check in, and the kiosk you're using to fill out the forms are slow. Each person in the group needs to have a waiver filled out. Their systems literally show all people's personal information because there's an auto fill option (people's phone #, names, emails, and addresses) super unsecure. Their systems literally activity time was fun, but everything else was frustrating. We paid extra to do the beat the bomb paint explosion at the end, but never received the video as mentioned. I want our video! Each group gets a Bay Area where you play all the interactive games. You get a wristband that tracks your location. It was difficult to order food, every time we asked they said we would have to wait 20 mins, and eventually they told us to order after our experience. I personally don't think it's worth ordering after, because you're ready to go home when you're done. They have a full bar, one $10 drink is included in your ticket. You can't pay additional for a drink that's more. The $10 drinks include slushies, shots (green tea, lemon drop, and Jell-O shot), seltzers, and beer. The pre made shots and slushies barely have alcohol, lots of sugar. Overall, I had so much fun with the group, but I wish they were a bit more organized. Things like ordering food, getting our group video, check in process etc.... I tried calling but no one ever picks up. They don't have a number for the specific location, only an overall customer service number that's in Albany NY. They don't validate parking, you either have to pay for the garage (which is pricey) or street parking. There's a lot of other game spots, bars, and food places in that area so it's hard to get street parking. There's so many of these game spots not a days so I probably wouldn't go back to this one. read more

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We had a group of three and had a lot of fun here, but I can't avoid mentioning the high cost especially with a smaller group (we paid more than $100 per person for a little over an hour). We also had a lengthy wait despite having a reservation. We booked a 8pm start and arrived early, but didn't start our session until a few minutes after 9pm. Overall, I'd say this warrants more than 3 stars but hits shy of 4 stars. It's a unique experience and different than your typical escape room experience. read more

Thu was a fun experience. I'd recommend doing this with friends. We had a group of 5 and we actually won the game. Despite that, we still decided to get bombed for the experience. The games were fun and challenging. The only downside is that the paint bomb is strong and we were a little damp after, despite the suits we wore. Other than that, a super fun experience with helpful staff. Also, shoutout to them for having a bar because a celebratory drink was necessary after those games! read more

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Cool hang out spot for team building and all out FUN! Came through for a birthday party celebration for my 13 year old nephew. Food: bar food and snack. The Thai Wings were delicious. Drinks were served strong. Over all layout; fun and spacious. There were plenty of young people on a Sunday afternoon. I could actually see this as an adult activity if you're into playing games. Parking? A few garages nearby and street parking if you're lucky. Very clean; no service though. Grab your food and grab a seat. Do I recommend this fun little game place? Absolutely if you're down for beating the bomb and not getting slimed or paint bombed! If you have four other fun loving friends you have a team! Stop in, have a few drinks and a few laughs. read more

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FALSE ADS COUPONS DONT WORK POOR SERVICE EXCUSES IN ABUNDANCE I received an email offering a free VIP Ticket "Valid for any day in the future. This offer cannot be used together with other discount codes and offers. Valid for large group events. Tickets are non-transferable. Valid at all Beat The Bomb locations." This messaging does not align with the online purchase experience. Your customer service number claims "our system is down" when in fact it does not exist. Upon arrival I was told I could not use the coupon unless I booked a four person experience I didn't need, you website fails to explain the nuances needed for redemption. Manager Ashley attempted to explain but by the FIFTH excuse including the expectation to email and wait--its irrelevant when kids are waiting at the counter for fun. Fix your system and customer service--it behooves you in this economy. I will avoid establishment in the future and advise other moms wanting a good experience for their money to do the same. I would give negative stars if possible. read more

Came to Beat the Bomb with a group of friends and it was a great time. The games are unique and a lot of fun to solve. There are some issues with the games that could be fixed. For example, one of the games didn't count our points at all which was really frustrating. It was fun to visit and I'd go again! read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Suited up - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beat the Bomb....is "The BOMB!!" My family and I had an absolute blast with this experience! It was incredibly unique and perfect for groups, making it a great choice for a fun outing with friends or family. Beat The Bomb is an interactive team-building experience where players must take on several different challenges including a Laser Maze and a PAINT BOMB that explodes if you lose in the end. The games were a great mix, challenging both our minds and bodies in the best way possible. It kept us all engaged and entertained from start to finish. There is a bar and decent menu of bar food like pizza, wings, and appetizer type food. We tried a couple of items from the buffalo chicken dip & chips, wings, and pepperoni pizza. The food and drinks were average at best but the wings were really good! Overall, I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun and active way to spend time together. Can't wait to go back and do it all over again! read more

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I had done this as part of a Yelp event a couple years ago and I was so excited to come back with friends. We made reservations ahead of time for a group of 7 and were separated into 2 groups, so we ended up splitting into boys vs girls. The girls did the paint mission and the boys did slime. We had so much fun! I was rolling around on the ground and yelling and laughing. I haven't had that much fun in a while! read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went here on a Saturday for a 3:15PM reservation for a birthday party of ten guests total. We all got there on time and had our waivers filled out in advance but I don't think we got to start until around 3:40PM and we finished at 4:55PM when the original time slot we had was 3:15 to 4:15. If you have a tight time schedule I think you should plan to give yourself extra time in case of delays and water breaks during the game rooms. Other than that I had such a fun time and although I was intimidated by how intense the paint bombing might be at first, it was honestly not bad at all. Some of my clothes did get a bit damp so make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting a lil wet or possibly colored! My shoes were totally fine though and I'd love to come back and try the other game rooms. :) read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Photo after winning and choosing to get paint bombed - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The games preceding the bomb were fun. The bomb was a bit extreme to my taste. Overall - pretty awesome team building experience read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you are looking for a fun, interactive and high-energy, immersive gaming experience, grab your squad and get ready Beat the Bomb. Registration was seamless. Once the experience was booked, an email was sent with a link to the waiver, parking instruction, arrival guidelines, and what to expect. We were greatly warmly by the staff. The location has a Bomb bar and lounge area to chill and get comfortable. Ryan was very helpful in preparing us for the experience. We progressed through hi-tech game rooms with touch screens, motion cameras, RFID readers, projection walls, and lasers. We were suited up in Black Hazmatsuits. In the 5th and final 'Bomb Room,' our squad got blasted with Foam. Doers were able to enjoy drinks and food at the Bomb Bar. I had two Hennessy side cars . I also tasted the wings and potato tots. The staff were phenomenal and the fun level was 10/10! Highly recommend! The girly girl in me wouldn't have even booked something like this. I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. Book your tickets asap!!! read more

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Had a great time at beat the bomb. The check in process was a little odd. You check in on a tablet and they wanted A LOT of information (phone number, email, name of first pet, what you dream about, favorite meal of the day). Okay I'm exaggerating but it was a lot, and I wasn't comfortable giving it, when there was no reason. Thankfully there was a workaround but it was a real pain. The staff had to come over to the tablet multiple times and I was assigned some random name so for a while I didn't know when it was my turn. Because this information isn't necessary, there should be an easier way to bypass it. Outside of that - great experience. You move from room to room completing challenges that buy you more time to defeat the bomb. The final challenge is the bomb where (if you fail) you get sprayed in paint or foam. Our group did paint and while they did give us suits to put on, some color still got through. Thankfully, it all washed off. Would return. read more

I came here for a work team building event. Everyone had to sign a waiver and store their personal items away in a locker. You are given a few different rooms to complete missions in. Your performance in each room will dictate how much time you have for your final mission to Beat the bomb. You are not locked in the room so if you need to leave or run to the restroom you can without worry. While you are completing the missions you are given a full hazmat suit to put over your clothing. The suit is hot. Like really hot. We were pretty sweaty when we got done. It would be a good idea to wear light weight breathable clothing that you can move around in. Some of the missions have lasers which require lots of movement and being nimble. The bomb mission was fun. They did tell us that 80% of first time participants do not beat the bomb. This means the likely ness of getting slimed, or sprayed is pretty high. Overall we enjoyed our time there and look forward to grabbing a drink from the bar next time we go! read more

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I really enjoyed the games!! It was a great activity to do with coworkers -- we had a blast. We loved that the champagne was ready for us when we arrived--excellent icebreaker for employees who don't see each other often. The bar and food were good too. I would have preferred more games and puzzles... the paint gimmick takes up too much time and adds no real value to the experience but overall we had a great time. read more

The experience was great but the wait is always 1+ hours on the weekend. They have a bar with food there so something to do while waiting. Limited street parking or paid garage parking is available. read more

I'd seen so many videos of Beat the Bomb online and I quickly added it to my list of places to visit. I went one evening after work with my daughter, younger cousins, and uncles. It was a great spot for a play date. It was like a real live workout with all the obstacles. Within an hours time, we played four games and went on to the final level to try to beat the bomb. We did not win but it's ok. We will be better prepared next time. At the end, we chose to be slimed and that was an interesting and funny experience. The customer service was also great and the guys who assisted us with getting prepped were really helpful. Overall, I think this place was nice and has a lot of potential to be great but there's room for improvement. When we went, the AC was not working and it was one of the hottest days of the summer. With the amount of running and playing that goes on, I can see that being a serious health hazard if not corrected. Extreme heat aside, it was a lot of fun. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was super excited to check this place out! But sadly disappointed. In theory, should have been a lot of fun! Cool games for you and a group of friends. But when we got into playing the rooms, there were two rooms that didn't work! Sucks! These rooms help give us more time in the last game so it was kind of disappointing. But in our bay, we ordered some food. Which was surprisingly tasty! Enjoyed the tots, dips with chips, and wings. Make sure you play the mini games in the bay, it really helps you when you get to start the challenges before the bomb room. read more

This was such an outrageously fun experience! I came with four friends, so five people total, and we were in one room together--one room can fit six people total, so larger groups will be broken down, and smaller groups will have to work harder. The process is pretty easy. Each player wears a wristband that is tied to their name, and each room that you go into has six computers. Each person uses their wristbands to solve the puzzles together in each room. There are three rooms total and the total time you earn in each room (based on your problem solving skills) is what you're given to 'beat the bomb'. The bomb is either slime, paint, or foam, and you select when making the reservation. We chose paint and it was pretty intense. I was lucky, but my friends ended up getting some inside their masks, all easily removable with some water. A warning to those who may be making a decision. My only issue is our reservation was delayed almost 25 minutes, on top of showing up 15 minutes early. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was a fun and unique experience! I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I enjoyed all of the games and I like how it was a combination of mental and physical challenges. I would definitely come back! read more

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Pro: fun, online ticket/ reservation, Con: no street parking, long wait. Was looking for an event to do with a group of friend and someone suggest we try this establishment. After doing some research and looking at help review we knew this place look like fun. Bought tickets online for the slime path. After buying ticket online we had a 5 pm slot but due to the business of the weekend, we didn't start till 5:30 pm. After suiting up on our bomb jacket( which you don't need till the end) we enter the rooms which will test your physical & mental fortitude along with teamwork. Each mini game that you complete will add to the time of the big finale of disarming the bomb. My group pass with flying color but still opted to get slimed in the end. All in all, I had a really great time with my friends and would highly recommend anyone to come in & give this place a try. read more

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Had so much fun here. Brought my work team here for our holiday celebration. We could not stop laughing from start to finish. There were several rooms and obstacles we went through and it really is a team building experience but thoroughly FUN. Would highly recommend. read more

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I came here not fully knowing what to expect outside of always seeing people walking out smiling and talking excitedly. I walked away wanting to come back with friends, family, or a corporate event. You will have fun, you will think, and you may even break a sweat. We booked an activity which consisted of 4 games each lasting 10 minutes that tested your thinking, agility, communication, and teamwork. At the end of each game, you got an assessment of your teams performance and time added to your fifth and final challenge - trying to complete a game together in the time that you have earned through the previous 4 challenges. As the name suggests, if you do not beat the challenge, than a paint or foam bomb goes off covering your team (you are in a hazmat suit that protects your clothes). Definitely memorable, fun, and provides us with some great photos and videos from the experience. There were a number of families and teenagers in there and we certainly skewed older as a "parents night out" crowd. That being said, they had a bar, music, and the chance to watch other teams work through the challenges and compare scores. I'll be back again to take another chance at beating the bomb! read more

Beat The Bomb didn't seem for me. It's pricey and looks a little cheesy. However, after doing their Slime Room for an hour for my birthday, I was pleasantly surprised. With four friends and my eight-year-old daughter, we had a blast! The game is an hour starting in four rooms where you have to complete different challenges. The last room is where you get slimmed. Don't worry. They give you suits so you won't get too messy, BUT you will sweat in the first four rooms. We were soaked by the end. Despite this, it was fun! Staff are great and they have lockers for guests to use to store your things. read more

What a great experience! We came here for my nieces birthday party and everyone who came to play enjoyed themselves! Food and drinks were delicious as well as the service! Overall great experience! read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here multiple times! The best way to describe Beat the Bomb entails video games with spy games in real life. There's two different paths: 1) paint ball (the original) 2) foam ball The games for the two are slightly different but there are also some overlap like the laser maze! This place is perfect for both a friend group and double date (I've tried both paths!). For the foam bomb, they do end up splattering you with paint as well at the end -- some of it ended up getting in my eyes and I was not expecting any paint to shoot at us! So, make sure you close your mouth! Highly recommend as a must-try thing to do similar to squid games. You don't die though, of course! It's about 50-60$/person. Tip: It's very hot when you're playing the games so I recommend dressing lightly. They do have lockers for you to store your items for free. Use them! Store any jackets or keys! You can bring in your phone in the game rooms. Side Note: After a few times of playing these games, I could definitely seeing it becoming quite banal. I hope they end up switching the games every year or so. I would love to return! read more

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Cool little experience--Lots of fun interactive games which I encourage bringing a group it's more fun with a larger sum of people. Anywho, on the day I visited the establishment must've been experiencing an AC outage so it was very hot; almost unbearable. The bar was very sticky and just didn't look inviting enjoy to order a drink and the place has a weird smell also, almost smelled like rotten eggs which I believe is from the paint. Can't say I'm dying to return, but definitely looking forward to the new opening in Philly this year. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visited Beat the Bomb for a friend's birthday and had way more fun than I expected. We were a competitive bunch, so we were really giving our all during the different challenges. The Lazer room was my favorite! We were jumping over the lights, rolling under... we were determined to beat each round We did beat the bomb at the end , but of course , opted to get slimed anyway since we were already dressed for it. Took away 1 star because the food and cocktail menus were lacking. I hadn't eaten , so got the chicken tender hot dog , but did not care for it at all. read more

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So fun and unique! We had friends in town and they found this spot. We signed up for the foam experience which is an hour long and includes five games. None of them were easy and required teamwork which I liked. We were thisclose to winning the final game so we didn't get foamed but that was part of the experience. Would totally go again! read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

OMG! This was so much fun. I took my husband here with two of our friends, we had the VIP package. It was two hours of playing games, running, jumping, rolling and finally being bombed with paint. I didn't eat but had a drink called green tea which was delicious. We received tshirts with this package. I left exhausted but definitely got my money's worth. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Suited up before the paint blast - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First time I learned about this location was through a TikTok. It was an instant save! Been working my way up to coming and finally gave it a go last minute on my birthday Wednesday night. We booked 2 hours before our time. Arrived they explained everything well. The wait area and extremely cozy, makes you want to hang back when you're done or while you're waiting! The bar is right at the entrance, choices of everything! There were plenty of missions plus free photos for a solid $50 after taxes est. This is not for the weak haha. My girls and I were SWEATING but having a blast at the same time. I'd do this again in a heartbeat! I didn't get to try the food, I can't speak on it but their brunch menu looked good! read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Laser mission - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Beat the bomb is absolutely awesome and a great way to have some fun with a group of friends. We felt like spies trying to get through all the puzzles and obstacles. Personally, my favorite game was room 2 where you have to step over and dive under lasers! And the ending of the whole thing (while messy) is so awesome. Being sprayed with neon paints? Yes please. Plus they have a bar and food if you want to go from game to dinner. read more

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This was a great way to celebrate a friend's birthday. We really didn't know what to expect. We checked in at our appointed time and were outfitted with white jumpsuits and googles. We started with the puzzle rooms. This was hilarious and quite challenging. After going through all of the rooms we made it to the bomb room. Well to beat the bomb we all had to work together to manipulate a device and possibly beat the bomb. Needless to say, we didn't beat it! A fun time was had by all. We also played some games in a lounge area and had a few drinks afterwards. We were able to find close paid street parking. There's also a parking garage not far from here. The team is helpful and friendly. It's definitely a fun place. read more

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Came to DC to visit my daughter and since I'm an avid escape room player this hit my radar and I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. Decided to book the only opening on a Saturday night and try it out. There were only three of us which I was told was just fine for the missions, they just had a minimum payment of 4. We did paint mission - there were four rooms each with different "missions" we had to complete. In each room we got 10 minutes to complete as many levels of the mission, as they increased in difficulty. Each level completed was worth a certain amount of seconds for the final (5th) bomb mission. Without telling you what is in each mission, I highly recommend you plan to come out of here sweaty. I'm in my 40's and was able bodied enough to do it, but I was drenched in sweat at the end. We ended up accumulating a little over 5 minutes, moved over to the bomb, beat that and then opted to get blasted with paint, because why not. Beating the bomb got us pins and the chance to return in the future wearing the black suits. Something about a tournament also, though I didn't pay much attention as I'm not local. We had A BLAST and will definitely look to return in the future. I love the concept and look forward to it being available in my town. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beat the Bomb DC is like a grown up version of Nickelodeon's Legends of the hidden temple. You go through several game challenges that test your intelligence, physical abilities and determination. There are four different experiences to book. Game Bay, Mission, VIP tickets and super VIP tickets. We booked the mission experience in advance, you go through 5 high tech video rooms and the final room is the paint bomb. This was an hour experience that flew by. The tickets were $44.95 each. The rooms are very engaging, I wish the instructions were read out versus being displayed on the wall to read. It would go fast and sometimes you weren't really aware of what you needed to do in each room. While you are playing the games you are being recorded. Each room had a camera. Overall, I had a fun time. Videos and photos are included in the price, they will email them after your experience. A few logistics to consider, make sure your group is on time. They are very strict about timing, they only give you a 10 minute grace period. I almost missed our reservation and I was about 5 minutes behind. The woman at the hostess desk wouldn't allow me to join the experience at first but then the manager Derek came out and allowed me to join the experience after paying a separate $50 fee. Once you book, all sales are final even if someone in your group doesn't show up. However, they will reimburse you with a voucher. Make sure you bring an extra pair of clothes, even though they give you gear to protect your clothes, I got the paint on my clothing. You will have to sign a waiver and there are lockers to store any of your items. There is plenty of street parking and garage parking. read more

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We went on a Wednesday evening, it was not very crowded.. we picked the most expensive package which was 65$ which included beat the bomb game with paint which lasted 40 minutes, a drink token which worked on alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, a T-shirt, and 30 minutes of game bay play.. The game itself is fun and interactive. We went as a group of 4, ages: 29, 32, 33, & 50. You have 10 minutes to complete each room and one is a laser grid which is fun. The staff is super nice but I didn't like being asked 5x throughout the experience to write a review. All in all it was a good time and worth the cash. read more

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Had an awesome time, drinks and pure fun. I like that they had lockers for your belongings. The bar are was nice. The waiting area was in the center of all the fun which was great while you wait for your turn. read more

Beat The Bomb DC - Bar area - Escape Games Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience!! I'll definitely recommend everyone to wear WORKOUT CLOTHES!! Lol The staff was amazing and so cheerful and helpful! read more