Went with my friends and had the best time! Finn was an amazing game guide! We did the special ops…read moreroom and finished with 8 seconds to spare! The perfect level of challenging for 4 masters students :)

The Escape Game is really a top notch selection of escape rooms. They are creative, well run,…read moreachievable yet hard and also well maintained. The folks working there were all super nice and helpful. Can't wait to visit again some day!

This was a fun place to visit with friends! We came with a large group (16 of us), and the hosts…read moremade sure everyone was included. A few of our group members came earlier in the year and mentioned that the games were different. So it seems like they might cater the games to different groups/sizes. Everyone was friendly and a bit goofy, making for a fun group activity!

What a fun, albeit pricey, experience! Doug and Justin really brought the game show energy and made…read morethe experience so much more enjoyable. They were patient but perky dealing with a group of neurodivergent girls who did not take their meds that day or have caffeine. Parking was easy since it's in the West End. Bathrooms are single stall, clean and spacious. They had everything you needed to get into the game from drinks, energy, spunky banter with just a few minor technical issues.

Great experience for the Family! Our 2 year old loved it. This was a fun way to escape the cold and…read morealso who knew an indoor amusement park would work (beats all the elements!) Plus, if you go for an all-day pass, you could take breaks, go shopping, even go to Minneapolis for a meal and head back for more rides and fun. Lines are manageable, staff is extremely personable and friendly, and some of the rides are quite advanced so do not underestimate this theme park. Very fun and look forward to coming back to try more rides!

Minneapolis is our new home, and I couldn't be more excited about this place…read more If you have kids (of all ages), this is a great place to spend the day. The rides are super fun with the kids, and you can easily spend a whole day here (and more). My son is obsessed with the paw patrol playground - so cute! It can get pricey, but it's totally worth it. I love that it is indoors so I don't have to worry too much about the elements. Also, the fact that it's inside THE mall of America adds more reason to come to this place. My only downside is that we haven't really found a good place to eat inside the mall. But we will be exploring little by little, so I'm hoping we find a good go-to. Home sweet home!

I kept walking by this place on the 3rd floor of Mall of America. It is very intriguing. The…read morelocation used to be the Best Buy. When I looked them up they offer laser tag, nerf gun tag and VR experience. We decided to try the nerf gun experience. You can do it in 30 min intervals or hour intervals. If you don't do it often 30 mins is plenty it's a lot to running around and your adrenaline going'. Tons of fun and ridiculously intense! When we went it was a very small group just 4 of us with one random person. Make sure to wear eat wear. They can provide it for you or get your own. Definitely want to go again but make sure to dress comfy and to sweat.

Went with a large groups of friends to try out. It was my first time playing laser tag…read more Located inside the third floor of Malm of America. They had me tables and chairs that you came sit and wait in front. Staff checked in with our group to make sure all have signed a waiver in advance to ensure quick check in lines. They have a couple kiosks that you can sign the waivers too if you haven't done so. Once all w checked in, we were stamped and gathered to follow instructions/procedures. It was a workout! I didn't know what to expect, but that was fun

I just went back to Activate for the second time. This place truly feels like the future of gaming…read more I'm 30 years old and still left feeling like I got a full cardio workout in... but with a huge smile on my face the entire time. What I love most is how interactive everything is. Each room is private to your group (up to 5 players), so you're always playing with the people you came with, no awkward mixing with strangers. It makes it perfect for families, friends, or even a team outing with coworkers. The Mega Grid is hands-down my favorite and the main reason I keep coming back. It's fast-paced, challenging, and ridiculously fun.If you're looking for something different that gets you moving and laughing, this is the spot.

Activate is a super fun, high-energy experience, but plan ahead - especially at Mall of America…read more First tip: give yourself plenty of time to find it. We arrived about 30 minutes early and still felt rushed. The mall directions led us to a first kiosk, but Activate is actually on the third floor, so that added some confusion. When we arrived, there was a fairly long line. I had pre-registered online using a gift card, but at check-in they initially said I owed the full amount. I had to ask them to locate and apply the gift card I had already purchased. Once that was sorted out, each person in our group had to sign in separately, which takes a few minutes per person. They did provide a free locker, which was great. I highly recommend putting all jackets and hoodies in there - you will get hot fast. Once signed in, the instructions are very brief, but easy enough to figure out as you go. We were a group of six and hoped to play together, but had to split into two groups. That ended up being fine because we competed against each other, which was actually fun. There are about 10 rooms, and each room offers multiple game options. Every game earns you points, and there's a large scoreboard showing rankings, which adds a fun competitive element. We went on a busy day, so we did have short waits for some games, but usually only a couple of minutes. One downside: I wish there were a water fountain inside the gaming area. You can't bring water bottles in, and while there is a fountain by the lockers, our one-hour session flew by and we barely had time to step out. Overall, we had a great time and would absolutely do it again. Tips if you go: 1. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to find it and check in. 2. Wear shorts, a T-shirt and running shoes. 3. Drink water before you start. Fun, fast-paced, and a great workout!

I wanted a burger and a dive bar. We got both. Olive burger and Sandy's signature burger were…read moreamazing. Love their onion rings. Everyone was so friendly. The bartender was fun. Patrons at the bar were making friends with each other. Lots of jokes flying around. Great music. We loved the atmosphere. Not fussy but great food.

Sandy's Tavern's is a classic dive bar! Reasonable prices, plenty of beers, and some classic…read moreAmerican fried foods! I was a first-time diner, and was clearly surrounded by regulars on a Friday night! Heads up - the parking lot was full and so was the restaurant! That being said, I think taking a street parking spot was well worth the extra walk. My sister and I ordered a cheeseburger, 'shroom cheesesteak, fries, and cheese curds. The cheese curds were awesome and worth coming back for! There was a family friendly vibe to Sandy's as well. There were some coin games getting use by some kids - 90s nostalgia!