Note this review contains no spoilers. My coworkers and I did the Tesla/Edison room for a team…read morebuilding event. I have done 7-10 escape rooms and this one is easily one of the top. I got to see how my team works together and our strengths. This was my first team building events with these coworkers and we did amazing together. I have seen it all when it comes to escape rooms. Teams collapse and teams flourish. We were the latter! Story: 4/5: While the story and clues were interesting, I would have preferred the actual story within each clues to be a little more concise. Moderator: 4/5: When it comes to escape rooms the moderator heavily impacts the experience and/or success. Our moderator did a great job explaining the rules and providing hints. However, the reason why he gets 4/5 vs 5/5 is that 5/5 moderators have a bit more theatrics which makes the experience even greater. Overall, he did a solid job. Room design: 3.5/5: the room theme, decor, and construction was well thought out but the execution needs improvement. Upon entering room I was able to identify certain clues because certain things stood out. I have been in rooms that are so well constructed the only way you can find a clue is if you spend time carefully searching. Puzzles: 4.5/5: some places only have one style of solving puzzles. I like a escape the room where you get to solve a variety of puzzles using different modes of thinking (teamwork, problem solving, searching/spacial awareness, etc). This allows each individual to potentially shine and makes it more of a collaborative experience vs one all-star. This place had a mix! Difficultly: 4/5: Not the hardest but definitely not the easiest

Who knew that this was here in TO?! What a fun time we had discovering all the answers to the clues…read morein The Study. We escaped! Now, we want to come back to try the other room. The staff was informative about the rules and on time when you wanted a hint for an answer. I would definitely recommend everyone to check this location out.

If you are looking for building a team or yourself in areas of confidence, communication, self…read moreesteem, trust, grit, and perseverance - Sacred Play is the organization for you. I hired Margarita to work with a group of high school students. After a few initial conversations, Margarita created a program focusing on our needs and goals for our session. Margarita and her team are fantastic facilitators and professionals who take learning through play seriously while insuring a safe environment for all. I can't wait to work with her again.

Our staff had the most amazing time participating in the team building activities. Margarita and…read moreher staff are well versed and are adaptable to any situation. They encourage accountability and acceptability through the activities. In the various situations that we encounter as a school site, our staff can be heard using the language of the lessons we learned. If you want to know what those lessons are BOOK THEM! We highly recommend Sacred Play for your team building needs.

3 of us went to take the beginning fused glass class together at the Glass Arts Collective in…read moreWestlake. We all had the best time! The owner Nancy was our instructor. What a relaxed, no stress, no judgment environment she created for us. All fun and joy. I have not felt "in the zone" creatively in a very long time. It was bliss. I highly recommend!

Nancy is an awesome instructor! She made the entire experience fun while helping us when we…read morestruggled. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to tap into their creative side (even in they don't think they have one). I will be coming back again!

The owner is so kind and inviting. I attended a workshop and loved it. The environment is warm and…read moreinviting. They are kind and patient. Truly an asset to the community. Highly recommend supporting this business.

So sad to not support The Makery any longer. I was a very early adopter of the original shop, going…read morewith friends as well as regularly getting Take and Make kits. When the subscription club started, I was in the initial round, paying over $100 every couple of months for a long time for blind projects. Veteran family, woman, POC owned company - and cute fun. I taught friends to love them and brought several new subscribers to the business over the years. But the customer service has left me in complete (negative!!) disbelief! Unfortunately, Jolie and The Makery have lost my support. There were some super bowl Facebook "games" in February of 2022. I engaged with the posts for fun, expecting nothing. Then was notified I had won a free sign and to contact them for shipping. I did. As you can read for yourself, for over 6 months I've been told different stories while nothing has ever shipped. It's shocking because the website is full of items for sale that match the give away. Jolie and team simply needed to send something surplus they never sold and be done with it (it was a random design after all). It's become principle. Companies ask you to engage to grow their social media presence. The giveaways need to be followed through with. Especially for a long standing customer. Honestly, even letting me know the timeline or that they couldn't afford to send something would have been enough. Acting annoyed I asked didn't sit well with me - With a little communication, I would have said no worries, I didn't need anything! I have entire boxes in my garage of her projects not started as I supported for so long but never had time to do most of them. About 5-6 months after the back and forth there were items posted for sale. I simply asked if any of those were available for the giveaway never sent. My comments were deleted, I was blocked, and my messages and since been rejected. I was treated as an aggressive troll, not a customer that had been respectful and spent quite a bit of money. Simply put, The Makery uses customers to increase their social media engagement and sales, yet doesn't follow through. Support has been lost - from me. Don't fall for the "we love our customers so much". They don't. You could be taken advantage of too! Lots of similar kits from small businesses out there from great, small businesses - some even cheaper! Shop elsewhere!

Super disappointed with the staff…read more This is the first time I have every written a negative Yelp Review in my 40+ years. The experience was fine, but ruined by the service. I called before booking to ask some questions. The gal on the phone kept saying all your questions are on the website and basically was rude/short and uninterested in talking to me. One question I didn't get to ask as I was rushed off the phone was could I view from a window etc... Since my group had minors, I knew an adult needed to enter as it was on the website, but we never knew if this person would be charged as they weren't going to break anything just the required supervision. Then when we arrived (check in took a long time)... I asked if I could view in some fashion for pictures and wasn't sure if they had a window to watch from as I wasn't the needed adult going in. She very rudely said "absolutely not I am going to send you out of here when they go in." "I can't believe you don't want to go in". I said I don't want to take up space, and I am not going to break anything. She said but you can go in and take pictures/videos. I said ok wow that's so nice of you (thinking she was doing us a favor) then I asked if I want to just go for a few minutes is that ok? Can I come out. She said yes of course. Never did she say by the way you will be charged for going in even if just a few minutes. The paper gown they give you to wear couldn't cost even $1. Was it out fault to not ask yes, but with her rude attitude I wasn't in the mood to talk more and I feel like she should have said you should go in to take pictures and I will need to charge you full price FYI. It is a bummer that we had to pay for my husband as a required person even thought he didn't participate...but that should have also been communicated to us. The biggest shock was when we came out to find out that we thought we were paying for 3 (minors)... $160 and our bill had all 5 of us in it. We could somewhat understand my husband (but felt he should have been told he wasn't just a supervisor, but a participant...then he could have joined in on the fun) However, bullying me to go in and not mention the fee is crazy. That was $120 more than we had planned to pay. If when I called before I booked she would have been nice and let me ask some normal questions and answered them we wouldn't have been shocked about my husband being full price. I would have known I couldn't have viewed and could have paid to go in. I would have gladly stayed in my car for 30 mins. Also, during check in we should have been told the balance of payment then so we could have made our choices prior. It definitely soured my daughter's birthday to get this large, unexpected bill. Also, they said they would send over the go pro footage but never did. My husband spent some time totally embarrassed after in front of our party goers trying to sort out my cost. After wasting a ton of time they agreed to charge $30 to cover the cost of the paper disposable jump suit (which you know cost them less then $1. ) This place is a money grab, with no customer service. Not before, not during and not after. I can't recommend this business. The kids liked the idea. It wasn't worth the cost. The items were cheap thrift store items (as they should be),...but no reason to charge full price for 2 people that weren't told they would be and didn't join in. To say it was to cover their costs of goods is ridiculous. Lastly, they had a $10 surcharge that we didn't even know about until we saw the final bill emailed to us. This place needs better billing disclosure. Don't try calling or asking questions because she will tell you over and over in an annoyed voice "it's on the website"...which it isn't all! If you aren't going in, but a driver (adult) don't bother getting out of your car or you will just waste your $. By the way the gal running the place acts like her hands are tied and she " calls someone to see what can be done"(surprise nothing can be done)... turns out she is the owner so it's just a "show".

Called multiple times no answer. Needed help navigating their website. Left a voice message and…read moresent an email. Apparently no one will call you back. So if you want to talk to someone, don't count on it. They responded with the following message a week later: I want to be very clear regarding our process. Smash RX does not, and has never, provided booking, pricing, or availability information via phone calls or email. This policy is intentionally designed and is communicated consistently throughout our website, voicemail, and email responses. Our website explicitly states: "We are unable to process bookings or provide availability details via email or phone calls." While our voicemail invites guests to leave a message, it does not imply that bookings or availability will be handled by phone. If you wish to move forward, you are welcome to visit our website to view real-time availability and book directly through the online system.

What a fun way to spend some time on a rainy day! This place was perfect for fun, a bit of…read moreexercise, and the opportunity to learn a new skill. My friends and I had almost private session: sessions consist of five people for about 45 minutes. At first I thought this was two little time but after going up the wall several times I learned that 45 minutes was plenty. We worked with the shop to provide us a quick lesson and the belayer. He was awesome and totally supportive for us first timers! We appreciated his chill approach and support. We had so much fun, we will definitely be back for more fun and experiences!

I've been a Boulderdash member for over six years, but I have to say I'm pretty dissatisfied with…read morethem lately. They reset walls very infrequently - today there were climbs up from early October! Three months of the same climbs is crazy, and on top of that their rope upkeep is lacking. There are so many climbs where the belayer has to physically force the rope through the belay device because it's gotten so fat over time, both when the climber goes up and when letting them down. The monthly member rate keeps going up, but I'm not seeing where that money's going because of the poor upkeep. It's unfortunate there's no other climbing gyms in the area.

I checked out Lazertag with my 11 year old son and his three friends about a week ago and my…read moreexperience was fantastic! I have heard mix reviews about this place but all the employees were super kind especially Brad!! The prices are moderate and the food is good considering it's for kids. Would reccomend to any of my friends!

The absolute best place around!!! They went above and beyond for our party and we couldn't be…read morehappier. 10000/10 experience.

What a wonderful local experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and…read moreexcitement. My husband and I attended a private class where Esther guided us through making three bowls each from scratch. She patiently explained the process and worked closely with each of us to mold ours. Once our three bowls were done, we chose from a variety of glazes. Esther and her husband ensure you feel welcome, supported and most importantly, have fun! The location is in a quiet neighborhood in Thousand Oaks and love that they have clearly marked parking in front. This is a great experience if you just want to try something new, have a date night or for a girls night out. I had so much fun and can't wait to go back to try again!

Pure magic at Clay Studio -- a soulful, hands-on escape…read more I can't say enough good things about my experience at Clay Studio! From the moment I walked in, I felt both completely welcomed and quietly inspired. The space is beautiful and unpretentious, and the energy is something special, grounded, artistic, and full of heart. Esther and her husband (the dream team behind it all) are such gems. Down-to-earth, kind, and truly invested in making sure everyone learns and creates something meaningful. The class was hands-on in the best way. I got to really do the work, but with expert, patient guidance. I learned more than I ever expected to and left each session feeling so deeply revived. I actually looked forward to every class like it was a treat, and I almost cried when it ended. That's how impactful and soul-nourishing it was. I'll absolutely be signing up again. Also... bonus: Esther makes the most delicious homemade pizza. Warm, real, nourishing -- just like the entire experience. Run, don't walk. This place is a treasure. -- Tanya xo

My mom and I went to Mighty Axe for her birthday, and we had an amazing time! She was a little…read morenervous since she'd never done anything like axe throwing before, but she wanted to try something new -- and now we can't wait to go back. A huge shoutout to Emma, who made our experience a 1,000 out of 10. She took such great care of us, was incredibly patient and kind, and made my mom feel like an absolute rock star. You could tell she genuinely wanted us to have fun, and we did! Joey, our bartender, was equally awesome. I wasn't sure which beer to get, and he took the time to help me pick the perfect one. We'll definitely be back -- my mom already said she wants to celebrate her birthday at Mighty Axe every year from now on.

I wouldn't come here for the food or beer selection, but if you're trying to throw an axe,…read moredefinitely stop by. I get why the portion sizes are small and overpriced, like I said, people come here for different reasons.. not just to hang out at the bar. It does suck though, cause sometimes I do just want food or a drink but wouldn't really pay the price for that here. On a positive note, the bartender and servers were great, and the customer service was genuinely appreciated.

Our family escape adventures continued as we traveled down to 101 Escape to give their rooms a go…read more We took on all 3 of their current rooms and came out successful in each, they offered unique challenges and varying difficulty but we enjoyed them for the most part. Darkcade - this was the group's unanimous favorite of the day. The room offered some very unique challenges and puzzles that we weren't accustomed to facing in other escape rooms and it had a very cool atmosphere. 9/10 Wrecked - a fun room that looks like it was created using old dressing rooms from a store in the mall. Some really cool ascetics in the room and the little aliens on the screen talking to us throughout the room made it fun and immersive. 8/10 Popstar Revenge - the group's least favorite of the day but still a fun room. It was a little chaotic in there and the room didn't flow as well as the other's. It had a cool atmosphere just got really confusing at some points and we got really stuck at one puzzle and our GM wasn't able to offer us guidance they just told us what we missed which was a little frustrating. 6.5/10 I wasn't impressed with our GM's, we had 3 different ones throughout the day, a different GM for each room and only one of them really seemed like they even wanted to be there. They don't get enthusiastic when providing the rooms backstory or anything they kind of just went through the motions of repeating what's written on the website and sent us on our way, it's nice when the GM is energetic and having fun along with you, makes the rooms feel more interesting and immersive. We did enjoy ourselves and we're going to visit their Westlake location in the future to take on those rooms, I'd recommend giving it a shot if you're looking for a fun and reasonably priced escape adventure.

Escape Room guide was knowledgeable, and helpful with questions. The room had navigatable…read morepuzzles...good for 4 people. We might have found all the extra credit bonuses with an extra person or two. We have some a number of escape rooms and this ranks in my top 5. I like that it wasn't creepy or scary. Only complaint was that some of the switches or latches were obscure. They had a fair amount of distractions as well, but clues were very helpful! Fun to get a button to take home at the end too!!