Went to the location in Southdale for a birthday activity and had a great time! The employees…read morecouldn't be more fun and nice, it truly made the experience better. We played the Utopia room, which is award-winning and a unique take on an escape room. This was my first time doing one, so I was a little nervous doing this one since it was 9/10 difficulty. My biggest advice would be that this room needs at least 4 people to complete it successfully. We had the best time trying to solve this room. We opted to have hints that they would send when we weren't on the right track/losing time and it definitely helped but wasn't too obvious, so it still made it fun. We ended up completing it successfully with only one minute to spare! Would definitely recommend Lock & Key, and hopefully I will be back to try other rooms!

A group of friends and I booked an escape room for a birthday celebration and we had the best…read moretime!! Everyone working here was super nice and explained the concept to us. We were a little nervous going in because the room we chose (Utopia) was ranked a 9/10 difficulty, but we decided to try it anyway since it is award winning. It was so much fun and definitely do-able even for those without a ton of escape room experience (we got a few hints throughout to keep us on track). We finished the room with 1 minute to spare! Our group can't wait to go back and try the other rooms soon!

We had a recent team outing at Breakout Games, and had a lovely time! We had 8 total co-workers in…read morethe room and did the Kidnapping 2 room! The space itself is minimal, with a small lobby to wait before entering your room! You are greeted by a game master who takes you to your room, sets you up, and makes sure you knew all the rules. Our game master was Mariam and she was very friendly. I wouldn't recommend a group larger than 8 for this specific room, as it was a bit tight and it's hard for that many people to stay engaged in the room's puzzles. The room wasn't as soundproof as I would have liked, as you could sometimes hear the other rooms in the facility which took you out of the story line. The puzzles were appropriately challenging, and the room was well set up. While the room might sound like a horror film, nothing about it was actually scary, so you can assure any hesitant guests that it won't terrify them! Overall, a really solid escape room location if you're into that sort of thing! Looking forward to returning to do another room soon!

I moved here from California in 2020 and had quite a few experiences with Escape Room. Today my…read moregroup, for "staff development" decided to do the Bomb Squad. It was well thought out and the puzzles/clues were diverse that success relied on all of our strengths. The first puzzle took us the longest but once the first lock was open it went rather quickly, especially when we were able to break apart the various tasks. While our room was a single room, there were plenty of things to solve. I have been in large, multi room escape rooms, and single rooms like this one and they both have their own benefits. For an hour long endeavor (we completed it in just over 43 minutes), it was perfect. It's really hard to share without sharing spoilers ... Our host was fantastic. At one point he did interject that only one person needed to do a task instead of all of us at the same time (think the game twister, haha)... but he gave very little commentary throughout, nor did we ask for any hints. It's also nice being in the mall as it provides opportunity to make a day of it... escape room for an hour, some shopping, and some food,

My friends and I came here last night and had a blast! I discovered my husband is really good at…read morepuzzles and problem solving! It was fun and entertaining to watch each other try to figure out the clues too. This isn't my strong suit, but it was still a good time. Our particular room as cabin themed and we were given an hour to try and unlock the padlock on the door. We solved it with 17 minutes to spare! It's obvious a lot of time and effort went in to the room design and I can't wait to go back and try the other rooms too. Bring lots of friends to help you!!!

Awesome experience! The staff was great and super kind! We had tons of fun!!! the room was very…read morechallenging, we hardly made it out!!

We've done this activity a few times now with the same group of friends and it's always a blast…read more Every visit feels a little different which keeps it exciting. It's super fun but also very active, so be ready to move. Definitely feels like a workout in the best way. There are about ten different rooms and each one has a different challenge, ranging from brain teasers to full-on physical games. I love that there are different levels so it works for all ages and fitness levels. It's great whether you're competitive or just in it for a laugh. The only small downside is that each room only allows up to five people, and we were a group of eight. We had to split into two groups and mostly stuck with our original teams since switching around isn't always practical. If one team is already inside a room, the others have to wait and it eats into your play time. It would be awesome if they could make that part a bit smoother, but honestly it didn't take away from how fun everything else was. We're already planning to keep going back. I'd honestly sign up for a monthly membership if they had one. Way more fun than the gym and such a good way to hang out with friends while staying active.

My brother and sister in law love games and also physical activities and this is such a great…read moreactivity for older kids and adults! There is a flat price for $75 minutes and there's tons of different rooms and timed activities and very challenging. My family likes this location because it doesn't get as busy so you don't have to wait too long for each of the rooms, there are basketball games, color jumping, trivia, running, hiding, and the time flies quickly! You get warm, sweaty, and hot. There are lockers you can tap in and out and water fountains but you do get warm. They have locations all over the North America-- the United States and I think Canada. You gain points/stars and when you reach a certain amount you get free items like a water bottle, keychain, basketball, shirt, etc. Parking is really easy out here.

Amazing experience from start to finish. We went to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday and had a…read moreblast. Eliyah, our host, brought incredible energy and truly elevated the experience, he was fantastic in his role and made the night even more memorable. A great show, great atmosphere, and a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion!! Highly recommended

Growing up I've always wanted to join the game shows and this is definitely the spot just for that!…read moreSuch a lively experience and fun way to get together with friends. You get to pick a fun hat and my husband choose micky ears for us

This place is fantastic! It's a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth it. And guess what? Adults…read morecan join in the fun too! The cost is around $22 per kid and $10 for an adult. You can opt for a one-hour pass instead of an all-day pass, but they reserve the right to kick you out. They don't strictly enforce this rule, but it's more of an honor system. They do have some decent food options, including pizza and chicken tenders. Many people bring their own coffee, so I don't see why you couldn't bring your own lunch, if you're feeling discreet. There are also party rooms available for around $350 for a party, which doesn't include sodas and two large pizzas! Overall, this place is great for kids aged 3 to 12. I recommend arriving early, around noon, as the number of kids triples during that time. The place is very clean and spacious, with everything big enough for adults to help the kids if needed.

This place was absolutely fantastic! I took a group of kids (5-8yrs old) here and they had an…read moreabsolute blast! There is so much to do - climbing, balancing, jumping etc. I wanted to leave a review especially to point out how accommodating they were. A child of ours was very nervous/anxious to come in due to the music inside (he is pretty sensitive to loud noise). One of the workers came over to us while we were waiting outside the main doors. He gave us wristbands and chatted for a bit. He said he could turn down the music so our child would be more comfortable. It was so kind and thoughtful! Thank you, Lava Island EP!

Went today and had a great time. My 12 year old son had a blast, as did I!…read more Check in was simple: scan QR to sign the waiver, buy ticket and socks, grab a mat and start sliding! Will you get bumped and knocked around on the slides?, a little. Did it dampen our experience?, nope! There are maybe 14-15 slides, a kiddie area, 2 basketball courts, a dodgeball court and a zipline/swing area. Plenty to keep us occupied for a couple of hours. It was very busy, but we didn't wait more than a minute or two for our turn. Lots of seating options, a decent concession stand and an area for parties. We will definitely return!

We had a fun time here! I brought my 4yo nephew, my brother in law, and my 1.5yo niece here as a…read moregift to my nephew. Things to know: Doorbusting worked great for us! We got some time there before all the crowds arrived: after our first hour there, it started to get busy. I will say: this is borderline for 4yos. He was quite scared of how big the slides were so we didn't ride them until the second half of our time. You know your child best: if you think they might be scared, this probably isn't a good fit! The slides are REALLY tall - lots of stairs so be prepared! You have to buy the grippy socks they sell, you have to slide down face first on your stomach alone. Important to note that you won't be able to slide *with* your child if they're scared. I learned that if you as the adult aren't riding the slides, you don't have to buy a pass. That would make a huge difference and we'll skip the adult ticket next time! They have some stuff for kids under 4: a play area mainly. But again, better for older kids. Besides slides, they also have an arcade, bouncy ball courts, a zipline, and a swing into a foam pit. But definitely the highlight is the slides - they are quite a thrill! Best for adventurous and thrill-seeking kids!

I took this post down as a part of a deal that was struck so if anyone was wondering why it was…read moretaken down and re posted. The deal did not work out as I thought so this is a review from last November. ‐------------- It was a rough night we purchased tickets for the event in saint paul at the double tree and we decided into turning it into an evening. We booked a room at the double tree hotel where the event was and upon arrival we were told they were overbooked and had no rooms available. There will be another bad review coming soon for that catastrophe. But sat Nov 5th we had 2 tickets for one of thier events and after the hotel catastrophe we were like its all good we will enjoy the show then get another non hilton hotel. We wait in line with our tickets in hand that we purchased on eventbrite and we go to check in they could not find record of us. Talk about bad luck we showed them the tickets and after 10 minutes of interrogation like we were thieves trying to sneak into their show they told us they can setup a small table basically isolating us like the black sheep of the event. We were then told there was no food available because it was all pre ordered but we can watch the shoe and basically watch others eat from a far like if we were in the Christmas Caroll movie. After a while they were like we can get you guys a chicken meal. They must of called the chefs to see what scraps were available to throw something together for us. We requested a manager and well none were magically available. We asked for a refund and well because it's via eventbrite we need to request it from there. Well on eventbrite because it specifies there are no refunds now we have to fill out some sort of form and hope that the message was relayed from management to eventbrite to refund us. It was a very uneventful evening and this will cause lots of back and forth and phone calls to resolve this issue even though we were told it be simple. I doubt that this was even brought up to management and we were told anything just to get us to leave. Lesson learned ..stay away from shady hokey establishments that sell snake oil.

so fun and engaging! great for groups! great atmosphere! would recommend for friends to come!read more