We visited Activate Games today for a Father's Day surprise. Let me begin by saying that the…read morecleanliness of the facility is commendable, as it holds significant importance to me. The game rooms are enjoyable. I appreciated the friendly and attentive staff, which made our experience top-notch. We would definitely return. However, I have a few suggestions for improvement: 1. The staff should inform players that even if a room is occupied, they can scan their wristband and select their game to be placed in line. This would eliminate the next players eagerly waiting for the current players to finish their game to only have to keep waiting because they are hitting the green Replay button inside the room. 2. It would be helpful to clearly state that the doors open only when pulled closed and then pushed. Otherwise a push door indicates that we should push it. 3. If an adult must be present at the facility throughout the entire gaming experience for children aged 6 to 13, it would be beneficial to monitor this requirement. 4. And a lounge room with no refreshments for purchase?

Omg. We had such a great time…read more My first piece of advice is spring for the hour and a half. That first hour went by so fast because we were having so much fun. I appreciate that each room had MULTIPLE options for game play. On top of that, you have the chance to play as a team and to play individually. Come dressed comfortably and ready to burn some calories. We're planning on going back again here soon.

Kids and I had a blast at BRKTHROUGH when we visited KC. Our group was me and my two sons (14,…read more12). At BRKTHROUGH, you compete in challenge rooms (there are 40 of them, although a couple were unavailable during our visit) - they last a minute or longer, and are categorized as Physical (requiring speed, agility, coordination, etc), Mental (brainpower, trivia, memory, and puzzle-solving), or Skill (precision, dexterity, patience). The descriptors above came from the BRKTHROUGH website, but I can confirm that they are descriptive of the challenges. The room type/difficulty is shown on a triangle, so they are often a combination of two items (for example, mostly physical with some skill-based components). Every room is scored based on your completion (or lack, thereof) out of 100 points. You can redo rooms as often as you like, keeping the highest score. Your team has an RFID wristband to enter the rooms. Your goal is to earn as many points as you can during the time period you paid for (we did 2 hours). Not only do you try to get your best score, there is a leaderboard to show how you are doing against the other teams in the building. You can earn a prize if you obtain a certain minimum score, or win against the other groups. Other than the boys arguing over strategies, we had a good time. Even with young kids, we were able to complete a lot of the rooms. There are plenty of rooms that could be completed by those with physical limitations, but obviously not all of them. We had a good time and the time flew by. There is also a bar and restaurant and a few games to play after your time is up. We had a blast and would definitely return again! , with live leaderboards tracking everyone in the building. You can read more about the activities or book your session on

I've been a little obsessed with BRKTHRU ever since we had a Yelp Event there years ago. Been back…read moreseveral times and it never get old, in my opinion. There are a handful of rooms each time that seem to malfunction. Other than that, it's a delightful place to pour yourself a drink or 3 and spend a few hours trying to escape their mini puzzle rooms.

We celebrated my 33rd birthday at Game Show Battle Rooms this weekend and it was SUCH a fun night…read more There were 16 of us and we did the Classic Showdowns experience, which features games inspired by The Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud. It was the perfect mix of competitive and hilarious, and it truly felt like we were on a real game show set. Our host Shawn and producer Blake were incredible. They kept the energy high the entire time, explained everything clearly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable jumping in. Even people in our group who had never really watched the classic shows were able to follow along and fully participate. It was organized, engaging, and just such a unique way to celebrate. We all left saying how much fun we had. I would absolutely book again and would love to try their Prime Time Showdowns next. Highly recommend for birthdays, group outings, or just a night out with friends.

Had a great time tonight! We came for my sister's birthday and we did the PrimeTime Showdown. Madi…read moreand Margo were our host and judge and they were the best! The games were so much fun it was essentially family feud, minute to win it, and guess what the teammate in the hot seat wrote. Our teams were close in the last rounds of game which made it so much fun. They change/update the survey answers every 2 months so you can go again and it will be different!

The best way I can explain this experience for beginners is like when a when a competitive man…read moretakes you on a date and he chooses something only he is good at. Now I'm a relative sporty woman so it was fun but if you're not, you will not necessarily enjoy your time here. If you threw footballs as a kid and you like lawn games SLIDE THROUGH! This would be a cool spot for a watch party, or maybe catching up with your bros. They do have one pool table if you into that (which I am ) . Full bar, food available & service was rather fast.

I went to a Yelp Elite event at Fowling Warehouse in Kansas City on Cinco de Mayo, and I'm really…read moreglad I got to experience it. For the event, food was catered in with a nacho bar from Jose Pepper's, and we were given a complimentary cocktail along with the chance to play a game of fowling. Fowling is basically bowling with a football, but instead of a regular football, we used more of a Nerf-style, squeezy football. It sounds simple until you actually try it. Even when your aim feels spot on, the ball can bounce, shift, and completely miss the target. It was a lot of fun and honestly a better workout than I expected. I was surprised my arm was not sore afterward because there is definitely some movement involved. The space is great for groups, parties, team building, and people who enjoy active social games. The staff and setup made the event feel easy and welcoming, and I had a wonderful time. That said, I'll be honest: this is not really my personal bag. I could definitely see myself coming back for a kid, pre-teen, or teenager's birthday party, or maybe enjoying it more if there were an outdoor option where I could get a little sunshine while playing. All in all, it was a wonderful experience, and I'm glad I went. I had fun, I tried something new, and now I can officially say I've been fowling. Would I need to do it again in life? Honestly, probably not. But would I recommend it for the right group or occasion? Absolutely.

Who hasn't thought about smashing a television or a window? I'm not saying to run around town…read moredamaging property, but every one of us has surely wondered what it'd be hit a printer with a hammer when it won't print something properly for you. This is where Super Smash KC comes in. For just $50, they will give you a room full of breakable objects for you to spend 20 minutes destroying everything. And if you want more, you can buy additional bins or explore budget options if you want to spend less than $50. I can't truly tell you how much fun it was to go into a room and act like a bull in a china shop. I'm sure I'll be back real soon. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/SD0WUB8TBlU

A bit pricey but worth it…read more For 2 people, 10 min was 30$ a person. We opted to add a bag of smashables for an additional 20$. You go in, sign a waiver. Get on an apron, your construction hat, and gloves. The owner was kind enough to allow us to print off some images and I was able to tape photos of two people that I wanted to smash on bottles. And! He added an extra 10 min for us. There's a few things in there already, available to smash. This was computer screens, washing machines, a few walls. But if you want glass? Make sure you get the bag. Quite cathartic.

Came here for a date night with the wife. We were sat with another person, who was delightful…read more Cooking with strangers can be stressful if you don't jive well. The kitchen host did a great job walking us through each recipe, showing us how to cut the veggies, mixing ingredients and cooking everything at the end. The entire evening took about 2.5 hours and we walked home with plenty of leftovers and they emailed us the recipes too. Highly recommend.

I brought my daughter here for a kid's birthday party recently and we had a nice time. The girls…read moreall decorated chef's hats, learned how to make a pretzel, and then enjoyed eating their pretzel and a cupcake. My only criticism was that the young girls leading the party were pretty low energy and it was so quiet in there. I think the overall experience would have been better if the gals leading were a bit more engaging with the kids and maybe some music was playing in the background. The pretzel was good though, and my daughter had fun!

My family and I went to Blade & Timber this weekend for Father's Day - honestly it felt like we…read morewere running low on ideas for family activities, and so we decided to give this a try. I'm glad we did - it was a fun, casual, easy outing to celebrate the holiday. The reason for the average review is mostly for the price. We paid $112 for 4 people for an hour and a half, which feels steep to me - this is definitely not something I'd want to pay for outside of a special occasion. Additionally, they request tips for your coach/server on not just your food/drink bill - but on the bill for the entire experience, making your tip at least $25 on top of your total. If you order drinks, you're not escaping here for under $200. I want our server to be fairly tipped, but tipping that much more for what was essentially a 5-minute how-to at the beginning of our experience feels a little rich. All that said, our coach was very friendly. The facility is well-maintained and clean. I do like the layout, with tables at the end of each lane where you can sit with your party. They have a nice booklet of suggested games to try - which really help give some structure to what would otherwise be an hour and a half of throwing an axe. It is also nice that they still allow you up to 3 alcoholic beverages while throwing weapons - haha. The 1.5 hour session is the perfect amount of time - it allowed just to play 2 full games, and throw around for a while. In the last 15 minutes or so, we were feeling like we definitely had our fill. Axe-throwing is really something you only need to do once, or maybe every couple of years, but we had a good time.

My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Blade & Timber! Our coach, TJ, was great and made sure…read morewe were comfortable and knew what to do before turning us loose and was never too far away if we needed anything. I wasn't quite sure about this activity and how I'd like it, but I ended up loving it! It was so much fun and I can't wait to go back! There were plenty of other groups there at the same time as us, but we all had more than enough space to hang out and throw.

We had a great time at Tick Tock. The room was challenging, the puzzles interesting, the hostess…read moresuper friendly and helpful. We did the race rooms, two identical rooms where two teams can compete against each other and the clock. We decided to pit the guys against the girls. An unfortunate decision, as the girls in our group are a cohesive force of lateral thinking while the guys are your basic gang of idiots. We all managed to have fun anyway.

This was our first time doing an escape room at this facility. We did the Legacy of the Dragon room…read moreand really enjoyed it. Most escape rooms we have done have many locks to open. This room didn't have a single lock, so I liked that it was different from others we have done. We needed 2 extra minutes, but with that little bit of extra time we did manage to escape. It was a fun time with our niece who we were visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday. Doing an escape room with her has sort of become a tradition, so we will be back again next year to escape from another room.

I've been to Creative Culture twice now, and loved it both times!…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and answer questions clearly so there's no confusion about what to do or where to go. They also keep the space clean and organized, which is no easy feat given the nature of the business! The selection of crafts, while a bit pricey, is excellent. I've found that if it's in budget (you can find info on pricing on their website), you can find something fun for just about anyone. And regarding the price points, to me it does make sense given the cost of materials and labor involved. Whenever I go, I always leave room in my budget to add the suggested tip for the employees since they do such a great job and deserve to be paid well for it. Their specialty shakes are also AMAZING! Seriously, the price point they're at makes sense considering all of the extra goodies that are piled on top of the shake itself, and they're delicious! Just be sure to grab a napkin or two if you order one since it can get a bit messy. My one complaint, if I can even call it that, is that when it's especially busy it can be a bit cramped trying to walk around between the tables. That said, it's not bad enough for me to dock them a star since they use and manage their space well, and when I've been there people were generally conscientious of their surroundings which in turn reduced potential problems. All in all, Creative Culture is a bit pricey but very fun and well run! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a unique place to go for a celebration, special occasion, or even just because. I can't wait to go again someday!

Came here with my girlfriend for a date, and it was a ton of fun! The employees were so nice and…read morehelpful to explain how everything worked, and were very attentive. When you first come in, you can look around and decide which craft you want to do, and then check out at the desk to pay and order your shakes. Then you seat yourself and can get started on your craft. we were there for like 3 hours, and no one tried to rush us. There was a 2-3 week wait for our clay painting pieces to get finished to pick up, but that's reasonable. Highly recommend this as a cute date or activity spot! It does get a little busy, and you may be sitting right next to people you don't know. But it didn't feel too cramped or crowded still, and it's perfect for chatting if you're up for it! And to add since this is something I often look up as well. LGBT friendly, we felt safe and comfortable.