Overall this escape room was an awesome first escape room experience. It started with Jacob, who…read moredid a great job acting and setting the scene for the Wild Wild West adventure. So good, in fact, that I kind of thought he was actually drunk instead of just pretending. But, he wasn't. He was very funny, helpful, and definitely added to the experience we had. The adventure itself was challenging, but not too challenging. We got out with 8 minutes to spare and felt that all of the clues made sense and ultimately led to our success. I was surprised by the cleverness of the clues and just how much fun we had overall discovering the clues. I would definitely visit this escape room again despite the slightly creepy location (it's in the basement of a weird office building.)

We had a really fun time here on a date. Our host was funny and set the stage for us. We were in…read morethe "Back to the 90's" room which was appropriately setup to match the theme. The music choices were especially fun. We came as a couple and were then together with a group of 6 that seemed to have done this sort of thing several times before and so we took a few minutes to get into a groove with the rest of the team. Once things got going though, we had a really good time. Our team got out with 4 minutes to spare. One note: $25 per person seems a little pricey to me. We found a Groupon and so were able to do a little better than that, so keep your eyes peeled.

We had a wonderful time! We did the "candy factory" room, and it was among the best experiences…read moreI've had in an escape room. The challenge level was just right, and the puzzles & decor both reflected immense care & creativity. We peeked into the other rooms and they seemed to be on the same level. Staff was friendly & supportive, too. I'm excited to return - highly recommended!

This place is a lot of fun and offers a really large range of escape rooms. We did the Christmas…read morestory room and we escaped. I would love to try the other rooms. They accommodate parties of a variety of sizes. The owners were super kind and helpful.

Yeah. This place rocks. If you think different you probably just havent been here yet. From…read moreimmersive storylines to crazy tech, ts go CRAZY. Game masters are peak with their unlimited clues. Weve played a few escape games, but their rooms top all.

We love this location! We have played 3 different rooms, beat 2 of them, failed 1. We have done…read morerooms with 4 and 6 people. I love that they don't assign you with random people, you get a private room. The workers are super kind and make sure you have the best time.

FUN, FUN, FUN! If you like game shows, game nights, or friendly competition, you will love Game…read moreShow Battle Rooms! I experienced the raucousness of this experience through a company team building and mission accomplished. Our group had about 75 minutes of time in the "Prime Time" room which was ample time to play takes on Family Feud, the Match Game, and more physically interactive games like bean bag toss, spoon flipping and flip cup. Maximum fun in a great atmosphere, and the staff's energy and on stage personas really envelop you in the game shows experience. The "Classics" room that we did not experience reportedly had takes on the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune, which.... sign me up for that next time!

Super fun experience for my of TV game show fans! Survey Battles questions, Spin Solve puzzles, &…read moreWhat's That Cost pricing game tested our knowledge, but were accessible to all players. And, The Drop was just pure luck--great way to end the afternoon! Our enthusiastic, interactive hosts, Megg & Calvin, led us through each game--every step of the way--and did fantastic jobs of treating us like real game show contestants. And kudos to the team for creating efficient gameplay and terrific set decoration! I can't wait to return again with family and friends!

If you're looking for a highly stimulating, technology-driven experience, this may be a great fit…read morefor you. For our family, it felt like almost everything revolved around digital screens, flashing lights, and dark rooms with interactive displays. We found ourselves wishing there were more hands-on, tangible activities that encouraged creativity, problem-solving, or real-world sensory experiences. Personally, it felt less engaging in a meaningful way and more focused on pressing buttons and interacting with screens. While I know everyone has different preferences, our family of five left with headaches and feeling mentally drained rather than inspired. It just wasn't the type of experience we were hoping for.

Worth it! *** BUT PLEASE ADD A COLOR-BLIND ACCESSIBLE OPTION.***…read more Activate is definitely worth the drive! It's a great date place. One thing I will suggest is that I wish the Grid game and the pattern matching games were more colorblind accessible. For example, in level 6, green is VERY close to yellow. Red and orange are also too similar. A person with Deuteranomy cannot distinguish those colors easily. Deuteranomy is the most common form of color blindness, affecting approximately 5% of males and ~0.4% of females. There should be an option to choose "avoid green/yellow" or "color blind accessible"/"Deuteranomaly or Deuteranopia Accessible". It is very nice that there are free lockers to use!

This a local escape room that has amazing rooms. Every detail is taken care of and the puzzles and…read moresolutions are interesting and complex and often require great teamwork and a wide skill set. We've also had both owners as game masters and they are awesome. Definitely the best rooms in town.

Best escape room in Columbus! Very high quality, good story, and great combination of puzzles!read more

We have done many escape rooms and Breakout is one of our favorites! We even have the box set…read morecalled Dispatch that you do at home, not sure if this is an option anymore since we got it in 2018. This company definitely got some things right! The service here has always been exceptional. Breakout along with other companies are moving away from the standard key and combo locks and integrating more "magic" as one of the hosts called it. More moving parts and ones that just open automatically when a puzzle is solved which is much more fun so if you haven't been in a while I'd say this is your cue to book a new room. My favorite room at this location was Do Not Disturb which doesn't exist in Ohio anymore but most recently we did Museum Heist. It was engaging with clues that could be solved by kids and adults. We had a party of five and made it out in time with our youngest player being 13. The clues are fun and challenging and the hints are given on a TV screen when you ask for them. I do prefer the ones where you can just speak to the host but these hints are specific to what you ask, you just may have to walk to the other room to see the TV. That is the only slightly negative thing I have to say because we love this company! If you've never been then this is a good place to start because they all seem passionate about escape rooms and making sure people enjoy it. For anyone who has done multiple escape rooms or plans to, you should check out the Morty app if you don't have it already!

Great time took my daughter for her 14th birthday. Everyone had fun and we completed the puzzles.read more

I was so impressed with Escape It Grandview as the site of my daughter's recent birthday gathering…read more She really wanted an escape room experience for six friends, but I was a little wary because I have seen some that seemed unimpressive given the cost. That was not the case with Escape It, which was very professional in terms of service (staff spoke with us on the phone ahead of time to determine which room was best for the girls' age group, and were friendly and helpful when we arrived), and quality of the room, its details and decor, its effects (surprise walls moving, etc). The experience was great from start to finish, and I would recommend it to any group in the future.

Great time at grandson's birthday party here. It was a challenge to say the least! Going back again…read moresoon