Had two visits, it's a cool place to let off steam, literally. I really got a kick out of using that mini version of Thor's hammer, heavy af, but the crowbar was helpful nonetheless. Facilitated deeper sleep on both counts. The staff is always kind and chill. read more

I really wanted to love Simply Smashing Rage Release Room because I think the concept itself can be incredibly beneficial. People don't necessarily come to a rage room just to have fun and break things. Some people are dealing with tremendous grief, trauma, anger, stress, or the loss of someone they love, and an experience like this can provide a much-needed emotional release. Unfortunately, I felt the customer service and overall experience were lacking. The check-in process could definitely be more organized and welcoming, and there was very little effort made afterward to ask whether we enjoyed ourselves or had a good experience. Even though the business is centered around breaking things, basic kindness, enthusiasm, and customer service still matter. I also learned that many of the items being broken are used items that have been donated or obtained from thrift stores. What concerned me most was being told by an employee that staff members sometimes pick through donated items and select things they want for themselves before the items make it onto the floor. I obviously cannot speak to the company's policies regarding donated merchandise, but hearing that made me uncomfortable and raised questions for me about how donations are handled. There is a lot of potential here, and the actual idea behind this business is great. I simply think management could significantly improve the experience by focusing more on customer service, creating a warmer and more compassionate environment, and making sure donated items are handled transparently and appropriately. For some customers, this isn't simply about smashing a television or breaking a plate. It may be an outlet for something incredibly painful they're carrying. A little compassion and genuine human interaction could turn this from simply a place where people break things into an experience that actually helps people leave feeling a little lighter. read more

I booked with a groupon and called about a month in advance to book our reservation. It was going to be just me and my 12 year old son. The rage room itself was just ok. The clip that hangs from the ceiling was too damaged to hang much on it. The table was also beyond damaged. I felt bad having my son hit anything on that table for fear it would crumble. I also have no clue if they wash the gloves and face masks in between uses. It didn't feel like it to me. Also to note for families that bring their kids, they leave everyone's writing on the walls which can have some explicit language on it like ours did. But my gripes actually began at the beginning of the experience. If you weren't ready to rage when you enter this building, I'm sure the front staff will help you get to that level like they did to me. Maybe that was the point? I was never told the suits we have to wear would be additional charges. I also wasn't told that if I paid in cash it would be cheaper. Paying an extra $25 for paper suits was shocking. I went back to my reminder email and there was nothing of the sort within it. I assumed the paper suits were included just as I have been to other rage paint rooms. He told me I could leave and go to the Bank of America down to the street since I was early, to my response: if I leave I'm not coming back here. Additionally, I was extremely embarrassed when this same individual, walked over to me as I was picking out sizing for my son, and pointed to the suit and said "that size will be for your son and this size will be for you" pointing to the 3x sizing. I not only don't wear 3x but for him to come over at me and tell me in that way I was mortified. I would have also figured out what size I was and my son on my own and realized that they do not have all sizes. I don't need someone to tell me what they think my size is. Alas, I was in a 3x suit and swimming in it and tripping in it in the rage room. This was my experience and my opinion however I try to always give some insight to the owner as well to hopefully change their practices to help out us customers. Starting with the reminder email and letting the customer know about the extra charge of suits and cash only/credit with a fee system and that not all sizes were on hand. Lastly, the front desk associate needs to be properly trained on how to speak to customers and make them feel welcome. Especially at a place like a rage room.l read more

Second time here. This time I brought my entire family. 4 of us broke stuff and had a good time. We got 20 min and we broke some bottles, dishes and computer parts. At the end you draw/write in the walls if you want. (Their ac was out but they told us an ahead of time and gave us the option to reschedule. They had fans and it wasn't bad temperature wise) read more

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Last night, I had the absolute BEST time at this place. I've never been to a rage room before, but I've always wanted to go. I'm so glad that my first experience was here. My fella and I made a reservation for (what was probably) their last slot, 9pm. They offer a $10 cash discount, so we opted to pay cash for our time. The guys behind the counter were super nice, very knowledgeable (we had a few questions), and explained the whole process. We went for the splatter room, so we were offered ponchos and shoe covers. I intentionally wore things I didn't care about, so I took neither - my fella took the shoe covers. Inside, the room itself is pretty bonkers. It's relatively small-ish, but the set up is really convenient and easy to navigate in. There is paint dripping from EVERY surface lol the walls are thick with it, the barrels on which the canvas sits have puddles, your shoes slightly stick to the floor. It was a totally different experience than what I was expecting, in a good way. We got to throw paint anywhere we wanted. I splattered the walls, the floor, the door, what I could reach of the ceiling, and my fella (of course). By the end of our 45 minutes, I was COVERED and glowing (as the paint was neon and we chose the black light room). I know it wasn't a rage room, but it was still really cathartic. One of the best parts was that I got to hook my phone up to their Bluetooth speaker and jam loudly to my favorite music. This was, by far, one of the best experiences I've had in a long time. It was just such a fun thing to do, and I recommend coming here as often as possible (they have punch cards!). read more

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My friend is visiting from CA and wanted to go to a rage room so we came! It was our first time doing something like this and I'm so glad we did because right after we both felt a weight lifted off our shoulders Upon entering we were greeted by Riley who was very personable and welcoming. We suited up in coveralls & were given a locker to lock our stuff up in We were giving 20 mins in a room which had A box of goodies for us to break with cups/Tv/beer bottles. There was 4 different items we could use to smash things. There is also chalk/marker for you to be able to write on walls. We didn't know what to expect but we had a blast Each room has a speaker that you can connect to and play any type of music you'd like we opted for my rock playlist which got us in the mood At the end we were greeted again by Riley & Ender who asked about our time & made our exit memorable. They gave us a stamp card and I cannot wait to come back. This is definitely a feel good type of therapy I'm so surprised how amazing I feel after leaving. read more

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The crew was super friendly and helpful! We came w a Groupon deal for 2. They gave us coveralls first and a locker w a key to store your purse etc. Once inside we were given gloves and a full face shield. They told us we could play our own music but the speaker wasn't working even after he climbed up on a ladder to try to fix it. Silent smashing wasn't as fun as if we could have had our loud music going but oh well. There was a crate of items we could smash but 85% of it was glass, which is very satisfying but smashes so quickly. They had a dangly clip you could attach glass items to in center of room to swing at but it was loose and most items slipped out. Then there was one old computer monitor screen and two keyboards which were super hard to break. We felt they need more in between medium items and more variety in general. All that being said it sure felt good to get our FEMALE RAGE OUT!!! Hahaha read more

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So much fun! What a release of frustration! Highly recommend, the staff was friendly and walked us through everything. Definitely get the chalk bombs! read more

Had a ridiculously wonderful time. Definitely plan on visiting again! Went for my little sisters 20th birthday and just had a blast. They even extended our time in the room because we arrived slightly late, such a fantastic crew. Thank you thank you thank you! See y'all soon! read more

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Definitely a different type of experience but in a great way my young adult kids had a blast and it's a fabulous way to express, in my opinion Cash discount and the team there was friendly and helpful read more

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Great customer service. The workers were very accommodating and very nice. There was a speaker we could play our music and there was a good amount of stuff for the price. Very worth it. read more

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Everyone that works here on multiple occasions has been super helpful and extremely nice. It's very affordable fun for anyone who needs to let out some pent out anger or to do something new and crazy. They have glass, TVs, and many other fun things to break with many weapons of choice! read more

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Amazing people! One of the best times I've ever had in my life ! Save all your breakable stuff for these good people! means a lot!

3/5 stars. Not because we didn't have fun or enjoyed the actual rage room experience. We loved having the option to hook up to a Bluetooth speaker & blasting rage music! We also loved the breaking of keyboards and computer screens! Definitely a therapeutic experience. The 3 stars is only because the clerical issues. We arrived at 11:55am & had a scheduled appointment at 12 and was supposed to be out of there by 12:30. However we didn't get back there until 12:20. They let us know that they'd come let us know when there was 5 minutes left in our experience. They did & we were able to get put of their pretty quickly. Not realizing in the moment, but when we got back into our car after being all done and checked out, it was 12:45pm?? I thought I paid for 20 minutes in the room? Not sure if they were over booked that day or they just didn't want to keep to the scheduled time or what else could've been going on. I'd love to come back and try it again, as long as my $110 experience is 20 minutes in the room! read more

So so much fun! We were allowed to wear our own clothing since we had long sleeves...with the protective gear provided by them...however some of the glass got into one of our gloves so I would recommend the coveralls provided by them in order to ensure safer smashing. 20 min session doesn't seem like a lot - but it is so much time. We loved it. read more

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What a fun and rage releasing experience!!!! Went as a group of four and had a really great time breaking things. I will definitely be back, the staff was so friendly and awesome, you can hook up your own music to smash to and overall it was worth the money! I felt some definite stress released. You can bring kids as well which is even better to help them release the rage in a controlled environment. I would recommended wearing the outfit they provide because glass was flying everywhere!! read more

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Was really looking forward to this place. Coordinated a team event for the day they were technically closed, only to arrive with no one there. We were provided no cancellation notice or anything. Pretty disappointing. read more

We had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and efficient. We had 20 minutes in the room and they provided plenty of items to break! We even spun the wheel and got a huge monitor, to add to our items. We will definitely be back! read more

I really wanted to give 5 stars, but I have tbh... TLDR: Booked a paint room session w/a family member bc you get more time & I didn't want to risk getting glass stuck in my rams or legs. Would definitely go back bc the paint room was a blast! The reception area: On the left side of the room- There's a couch has a tear in it & is right in front of the desk where they check you in at. In the middle of the room- There's a set of lockers that have padlocks with keys that look really old & warm out. In the right side of the room- There's a row of plastic chairs & a TV on the wall. Be prepared- There's not a lot of places to sit & it can get crowded when they're busy. For the smashing room(s)- You get to a protective jumpsuit that looks like it's been worn a lot & not washed much (eww).. For the paint room- It's a Neon/glow in the dark room with paint everywhere. You get one small tray that holds 6 cups of different color paints, 2 large brushes, several smaller brushes & 2 blank canvases. The paint room experience: After we checked in, they did offer ponchos, but we refused bc we dressed to get messy. Once we got back to the room, they told us about the room & said we could paint anything! Tip- If you don't want to use the lockers- Take a few plastic bags with you, put all your stuff in them, tie them up & take the bags with you when you go into the room. This would've been a 5 star rating- #1: If they had more space in the waiting room. #2: If they put out clean jumpsuits. read more

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Honestly it was my first time coming here and it was amazing the staff is friendly & funny and you can literally release what you need to which it helps and it's fun I'm definitely going to be coming way more often I highly recommend it for everyone who needs to release anything you can go from smashing things with bats, hammers, crowbars to throwing stuff or also even a room with paint read more

Do you have any frustrations pending... recently divorced... going through hell with the IRS... or a bad week at the office? Get together with some friends, or not and go down to your neighborhood Simply Smashing and start releasing your anger on everything you can break! For a fee! This place may look dingy and dark and out of sorts, the most unkempt place you've ever entered, but your childhood dreams of destructive forces within you are given a chance to come to light in a magnificent way with crow bars, bats - you name it! Some friends of ours came ready with some pent-up issues and thoroughly benefitted from broken glass, computer screens and you name it! They left the place with a reduced tension and relaxed perspective! I wasn't at all frustrated, but it did feel good to break stuff just for the heck of it. It turned out to be a great big ball of fun watching everyone, in different ways, and with different characteristics destroy, dismantle, obliterate and demolish everything in front of them. This is most definitely a form of therapy that is cheaper than a psychologist or psychiatrist! Hands down, very, very recommended. read more

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This was surprising fun. I'm not a violent person but this was unexpectedly therapeutic. I wish I had added on extra smashing stuff (like the toilet). I will next time I go. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Much needed cathartic release!!! We had so much fun! They give you a jump suit and a visor to protect your eyes and skin. They also give you a huge bucket full of glassware, keyboards, vases, VHS tapes, bats, beer bottles and crowbars to just let loose! We went HAM! I have never sweat so much in my life. There was a speaker in the room for us to play our own music which was fun! We screamed, we smashed, we cried. It was such a good experience for me and all my siblings! Definitely coming back!! read more

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Had a smashing time at Simply Smashing Rage Release Room! I took my 14-year old to Simply Smashing for some quality time together. What teenager doesn't want to smash things for fun? In a controlled environment with parent permission, of course. I didn't tell him what we were doing until we got there and he seemed pretty pumped. The staff greeted us right away and checked us in. We then realized that I had made an error and our reservation was actually for the following day. The staff was super nice and was able to accomodate us that evening. They showed us a brief instructional video and went over the rules and gear. Our package was the Double Trouble which includes 2 people, minimum of 24 breakables and 2 electronics for $90. For an additional charge, you can add more items. I let my son choose and he went with a monitor. At the time of our visit, there was also a check-in offer to add a few more glass bottles. Once in the rage room, you can connect your phone to their bluetooth speaker, write stuff on the wall, then smash away. We raged for about 20-25 minutes, and it was exhilarating! The glass bottles were the most satisfying to break. However, the electronics are more bang for your buck since they have more "meat." It was so much fun, and we would definitely do it again! read more

It was so therapeutic to just let loose in a room full of breakable things and let out frustrations. 1000% will come back if I get time between now and Aug when I leave AZ. read more

My sister surprised us with this awesome little treat. I was a little skeptical going in (like how much fun could it be?), but it was such a blast and an awesome release! Who knew breaking and smashing things could be so much fun, for some of us even therapeutic. The staff was really friendly. I definitely recommend wearing the onesie suit they provide if you plan on raging, the rooms are small and it's just added protection. They have lockers for you to put your personal belongings in at no added cost. They give you gloves and a face shield for protection and you get to pick any or all the fun tools to rage with. It was a fun family activity and super gratifying. You can write things on the wall and then release your worries and let it go... smash it! If you're interested in a fun and unique family/friend experience, check out this place! read more

In my normal life, I'm generally calm, cool, and collected. But deep inside, I am an agent of chaos. At Simply Smashing (which is a great name btw), my calm exterior vanished and the inner chaos demon came out. We rented the room for 4 people and had an amazing time. We smashed a printer into pieces with a sledgehammer. We threw beer bottles at the wall. We demolished a ceramic Santa figurine - and when a 1 inch Santa face was all that was left, we shouted Goodbye Santa and hit it with a baseball bat. We wrote things on the wall that for legal reasons I can't share in this review. My favorite part was that they have a Bluetooth speaker to bring your own jams. We made a rage playlist perfect for the occasion - "Bodies", "Killing in the Name of", "F*** the Police", "Requiem" by Mozart, and many more. The only tip I would add is beware that it gets dusty and bring your own safety glasses (they give you shields but I would have felt better with both safety glasses and shields). Next time I'm going to bring my own bottles and old electronics so we have more stuff to smash! read more

The smash room was waaaay more fun than I anticipated! My group spent almost an hour in the smash room, wrecking glass bottles, plates, an old printer and a giant flat screen tv. It was the perfect way to release some anger and frustration we've all recently experienced. I really appreciated the focus on safety here - we had to sign waivers, watch a safety video, go over safety rules with the staff, and don PPE (helmets/face shields, gloves and full body coveralls). !!!!!PRO TIP!!!!! Wear a face mask. When I blew my nose afterwards, it was all multi-colored from all the electronics dust. You don't want your lungs to inhale that nonsense! Gross! read more

Wowza! This experience was like therapy. My friend and I booked the "Double Trouble" package for 20-25 mins. It was more than enough time and the items included were bottles, mugs, keyboards and much more. You have the ability to use the Bluetooth speaker which was a nice touch and they give you tools to use that included hammers, baseball bats and crowbars. All in all, a great experience and I highly recommend. read more

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I mean - come on. You simply (pun) cannot give this place less than 5 stars. It effing rocks! Took my 8 year old here to let him vent about his dead beat dad on Father's Day - and it was PERFECT. He smashed so many things and was screaming with joy with each hit. We paid for a "fuck you dad" that was in a picture frame and a tv. My son insists on coming back, but being we are from seattle that's quite the spendy trip. We come to az loads so we most definitely will be back!!! Thanks team! read more

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I don't think they are in business anymore. I left a voice mail and sent an email about a group of 6 for a reservation and never heard back. read more

Also asking for credit card info and not disclosing your cancellation policy and any pricing seems pretty shady to me. 0/10 read more

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I've been to a few rage rooms as my kids have a blast. This one is super expensive and feels rushed. In addition, they were the least safety oriented. If you have kids in the room, pick another place. You can get hit with glass (I've been hit in other places, too) or glass or shards can get tracked on your own shoes. Many other places give you boots. Fun time but $50? Come on... read more

Outstanding service and great place to release stress. And they allow kids 8 and older to participate. We had tons of fun!! I was amazed with all items they give you to smash and it he option to purchase more items. There were 4 of us so my recommendation is to do this activity alone or with one more person. 4 people is to much for 1 bin of things to break. I gotta say that it took 4 of us to finally smash 1 keyboard. It was hilarious and a great stress reliever. read more

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If you haven't had a chance to experience the rush that comes from taking a bat to random household objects, than you definitely need to make your way over to Simply Smashing! Relationship problems? Throw some plates at a wall Rough work week? Smash a keyboard with a bat Received some bad news? Break some bottles with a bat There's no right or wrong way to do it, just have fun taking some aggression out on junk! Make sure to wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and prepare to work up a little sweat. They have Bluetooth speakers in every room. Oh and they even have "Self-Care" memberships! read more

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Fun place to get some frustration out. Who does T want to break some bottles, smash some electronics when they are angry. Place is a little messy, and can be a little overwhelming when you get there but it still a lot of fun. Price is killer, would be tough to go often. read more

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Much needed stress reliever!!! This experience was invigorating and your safety is considered the whole time. It's a bonus you have the clip to hang items off of and swing at them!! read more

We took my daughter and her friends for her 18th birthday! It was the perfect party for a bunch of angsty new adults! Lol They had a great time and we were the last group of the night and let us stay in there quite a long time. It is a little pricey but worth the experience. We had 5 girls party package with a old playstation and bottle add ons. They let me go in to take pictures and watch. They offer video but it's taken with a limited view ring doorbell type camera. It was a smashing good time lol read more

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I mean. What do you expect? Go relieve some stress. Take old pictures of your ex and smash them to bits. Just got fired? Steal your bosses mug and come smash that (ok, dont steal). I came in shorts so I had to wear their suit. I would say to just wear long sleeves/pants so you dont have to wear that suit as it inhibits you a bit. Their basic smash bucket was plenty for a first time smasher. But you could really go bananas on smashing stuff here. Be sure to bring your phone so you can listen to whatever helps you rage. When I was leaving there was two older gals coming in. They were veterans as they were getting their punch cards and knew what to do. Good to see that people of all ages were having fun and relieving stress. +bonus points for supporting BLM read more

Too short of an experience was fun overall but which there were more customizable options.