Out of all the escape rooms ive done which is somewhere in the 20 range, this makes top 3 for sure!…read more We had a blast. We did a dracula one which was extremely difficult not recommended for beginners. Even though we didnt make it we were shown some cool stuff at the end. Now this place is connected to a VR golf and bar kind of thing so we hung there and hour before doing this. Place is really cool and I think a hidden gem that some just need to know about

The game (The Pirate Ship) that we played was fun. Becca as the hostess was very alert to how we…read moremight or might not want help. The first room didn't look as decorated as I had expected and I was thinking I was going to be disappointed but the second room had a lot of fun decor and puzzles. We definitely will be back for more!

Really excellent! Very professional and accommodating. Our family drove up from Fort Myers and…read moreanother family drove from Jacksonville. When we met there, they kindly let our 8 teens be in their own room and us 4 adults in a slightly harder room. Everything was very clean and tidy. Awesome spot, we'll be back, Lord willing.

This was not my first escape room but it was for everyone else in my group (3). We attempted the…read moreChristmas themed room. The girls told us that this room was the absolute hardest and they weren't wrong. We had a great time but there were a few things that definitely need to be worked on. First and foremost - a door that needed to be opened did not unlock when it should have. This wasted at least 10 minutes. There was also some sort of math equation but even when we asked the staff, they had no clue how to solve it either. We also weren't given our full time. She set the clock for an hour but she came and got us 5 minutes early. She said maybe the clock was broken, but the timer went off as we were leaving. Over-all, we were 3 clues from finishing so we are happy. We will definitely be back for the haunted room.

I had a great time at Time Trap Escape Room. We did the Excavation room, which was a challenge. You…read morehave an hour and you can ask for unlimited clues via the walk talky in the room. We asked for 3 clues, but still didn't make it out. Dang. Still a great time. The set up was intricate, realistic like an archeological dig, and made sense. There are several rooms so I would definitely go back. Game Master Kim was friendly and helpful. She even walked us through what we missed at the end. Location was busy. We went on a Saturday and there was a never ending flow of people. Not congested, but this location does good business. Luckily there is a huge parking lot since it is part of a tucked away strip mall. Price was affordable at $30pp.

We had so much fun in "The Lab" today. Four adults and 2 kids got out in the nick of time, lots of…read moreclues allowed us to get out with about seven minutes remaining. I think it was a 4/5 difficulty level, so I don't think we're prepared for anything harder at the moment haha. But we had so much fun and you can ask for clues at any time.

Was a good time. We tried the serial killer room. Clues were fun. As an adult who loves scary…read morestuff I did not find it scary. My 17 niece was scared though. First experience with live actors which was fun. Would try another room next time I'm in town.

Spooky Fun Awaits!…read more If you love a good scare, the basement is the place to be! The new owner has completely transformed the rooms, making them interactive, exciting, and downright terrifying (in the best way possible!). Our last visit wasn't great with the previous owner, but WOW--this time was a total game-changer! You can tell the new owner truly cares about the experience, and it shows. Although we left with some bumps, bruises, and scares. This was fun. With multiple locations in Tampa, Hudson, and Bradenton, there's no excuse not to check them out. Whether you're in it for the thrills or just some immersive fun, this place delivers!

We had so much fun doing the 80s themed escape room! The two ladies explained things well, got us…read moregoing, and gave a hint when asked. It's not a super fancy escape room, like others we've done. However, we think it was a great way to spend time together doing something fun.

Our first time at an Escape Room and we had a great time! The staff was quite welcoming and clearly…read moreexplained the rules. Very clever setup of room and clues! It was a lot of fun!!

Booked a game for a Friday night at 530pm, which is when they open. We booked the game for Mafia…read moreMayhem. Madeline was our Game Master. The rules of the game were explained very well between Madeline and the short video you watch before starting. The theme, puzzles, rooms, and clues were great. You can only ask for 3 clues in total but if you're close and struggling the game master will assist without it counting towards your clues. We made it out with just under 9 min to spare!

One of the best escape rooms I've done! Very reasonably priced, with fun and different clues. The…read moreway they give hints is unique, and they keep the temperature chilly which is nice if you don't love enclosed spaces and start feeling stuffy. Really a great experience, and we're glad we just barely escaped!

Warm greeting - questions answered- escape room explained- very accommodating - easy parking…read more Thank you

First-time escaper, here. The puzzles were more exciting than I had expected. I would definitely do…read morethis again, though I'd wait for a coupon. It was pricey for an hour. It would be helpful to know just a bit more about the accessibility of the room ahead of time- specifically, the challenge we chose was done entirely by dim light and flashlights, and I have horrible night vision. I would've chosen a different room had I known this detail. And run a vacuum around every couple of days. Authenticity only goes so far. In all: 4/5. Well done.

WE ESCAPED! We had a great time at Checkmate Escape Rooms. My friends and I did the Jungle room and…read moreit was so much fun. Best part - even our six year old was able to join in on the fun. Had a chance to meet the owners - you can tell they are passionate and dedicated to making sure you and your group have the best experience. Highly recommend for an outing with friends and family. They will not disappoint.

We originally were gonna do the helter skelter escape room when we got in and started our opponent…read morewas too scared to continue. FYI if you are thinking of doing the Helter Skelter escape room you get seperated into two different rooms where you can see each other not so much as hear. One of you also gets handcuffed. It is a scary game where there is an actual person dressed up and walks around and taunts you as I've heard.But on to the point. It was a really good looking game very scary. Anyways. Because our opponent was too scared to continue they let us go to the Jungle games escape room instead. Which was not scary at all it was really based on Jumanji. It was really fun well themed and we enjoyed it a lot. We escaped in about 9 minutes. Thank you Checkmate escape rooms for being so nice and kind we are looking forward to our next escape room there

I have no idea how we made it out. Hehe. When we were told there was 18 mins left and we're still…read morein room two of three, I was just touching things out of curiosity not science. Then something happened which had us figuring it all out with a minute and a half left on the clock. Dude. My heart races whenever I think of it. 28.08.2026

I've been to a few escape rooms throughout Tampa bay and this is definitely a great one. We did…read moretheir Haunted Mansion room....definitely a good adrenaline room with a few jump scares. Not sure I'd recommend this one for women who are further along in their pregnancies. We escaped with 18 seconds to spare! I'd like to think we'd return in the future