December 28, 2017January 31, 2018 by user

Exuberant!!!

Exuberant!!! My husband and I took our 12 and 10 year old kids. We had a blast. It is a great bonding fun activity.

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MindEscape

5.0

Mandy Wilcox-Herzog

2018-07-21T02:15:29+0000

We visited Philadelphia on vacation and while walking around we, noticed MindEscape. We thought it sounded fun, so we went online and booked our "escape" which was a reasonable price of $30 per person. The rooms were challenging, yet well thought out and fun to do with a group. We had a great time, so much so we decided to do it again the next night! The staff was very nice, helpful and it was very well run. If you're visiting Philly, make sure to check it out!read more

Stephanie Barnes-Bradford

2018-07-11T03:08:41+0000

We had a great time! Did the Jack the Ripper room for my daughters birthday. She and her friends had a blast.

Zach Kemp

2018-07-01T11:47:31+0000

Let me start off by saying we loved it so much, we did a second room an hour later. One of the best surprises in Philadelphia. Three of us decided to try it out and we ended up doing the Jack the Ripper room. Dill was our game master. "Sorry for the misspelling." Couldn't have asked for a better game master. He new when we were having trouble and when to ask if we needed a clue. Can't say enough about how much they put into the details for these clues. Such an engaging and fun experience. As mentioned before we tried the prison escape as well. If you think you are getting a similar experience.....you're not. The experience was completely different and just as fun. The hard part about writing a review about this experience, is not being able to explain the details and how much fun the clues are. Take care and we look forward to the expansion of your facility.read more

Linda Dix

2018-07-01T04:27:20+0000

First time at an Escape Room and had a blast. Did the Jack the Ripper room with my son, nieces and nephew. We will definitely be coming back to try out another room. Our game master was awesome and had to help us a few times but we did manage to let ourselves out before time expired. Thanks so much!!!read more

Kristin Jekielek

2018-06-06T22:49:14+0000

Jack The Ripper was the most clever and fun escape room I've done. Highly recommend this as a fun afternoon with 2 or more people.

Krystyna Hayles

2018-06-03T01:46:04+0000

It’s was amazing experience. You have to think out of the box

Efrat Taube Yeshula

2018-05-28T21:32:02+0000

Highly recommended! Intelligent and surprising, suitable for beginners and experts players.

Justice Kenyatta

2018-05-28T04:22:48+0000

It was a wonderful experience! We did Thai Prison and completed it with 5 seconds to spare! Our leader told us that we were the first to complete the first part the way that we did �. It’s very immersive and really made us feel like we were stuck in Thai Prison and the clues we had to find were very interesting. I’m glad that Philly has so many of these to choose from. I wish we had the time to try Jack the Ripper when it was offered but we had plans. I highly recommend this place.read more

Raychel Yokem

2018-05-28T03:15:28+0000

Wonderful experience. Booked last minute with a group of girlfriends. We completed the moderate escape room. Great time!!!

Candice Ficalora

2018-05-20T02:21:59+0000

Amazing! Ive done 12+ rooms, nyc, florida and now philly and this place is top notch! #jacktheripper #mindescape

Heather Lynn

2018-05-13T14:40:46+0000

Did Jack the Ripper, it was harder than I expected. And really confusing. I didn’t know which way to turn bc of other ppl in the room finding and moving things. But it was was a fun experience.

Kay Baylor

2018-04-29T14:43:02+0000

Everyone here was amazing! We had so much and I’m glad we got to partner up with the people who were there. We will definitely come back. I’m so proud of us for beating the Jack the Ripper for our first escape room � Also, thanks again Alexis!!!!! ��read more

Kevin Sodano

2018-04-23T12:15:14+0000

Went there yesterday and never done a escape room with me gf and her friend. We did the Jack the ripper room and it was a great time. Alexis our host did an excellent job. Would recommend to anyone.

Lauren Doberstein

2018-04-10T00:43:55+0000

My group of three loved the Jack the Ripper room! I've done some good escape rooms before, but this one was by far the creepiest! The ambiance was on point and definitely added another layer to the game. I'm totally recommending this place to friends and planning to come back to take a stab at Thai Prison!read more

Monsoon Mike

2018-04-08T13:12:58+0000

Went here last night with a group of 11. Our host was Alexis and she was great. Only two in the group had done a mind escape before, so it was a new adventure for most. We did the Thai prison and were literally put in handcuffs and two cells and had to start there. It was a blast, you have to think outside the box and we eventually made it out in 46 minutes with a few helpful hints from Alexis along the way. We will be booking Jack the Ripper next!!read more

Jnine Bako

2018-04-05T17:20:51+0000

NICEST. PEOPLE. EVER. Had to cancel due to weather and it was easy peasey. We can't wait to rebook!!!!

Julie Colby

2018-04-05T14:30:46+0000

The group I came with included four escape room enthusiasts. We were all very impressed with both rooms (Thai Prison and Jack the Ripper). The puzzles were great, and they included some ideas that we’ve never seen before in other rooms. The rooms and facilities were clean, too. Our game masters were friendly, knowledgeable, and nice. We really enjoyed these experiences and would recommend to anyone - newbies or experienced people! Looking forward to Mindescape opening another new room!read more

Darya Musatova

2018-04-04T01:07:18+0000

They did a wonderful job at this place!!! We did the Thai Prison escape and everything was very well decorated and they were clearly very thoughtful in their planning. Recommend this to everyone and will definitely try the Jack the Ripper room when we are back in the area!read more

Ricardo Castilla L.

2018-04-02T00:27:51+0000

9 seconds left on the clock!! FREEDOM!! We had a blast and whole family 3 kids (10,9 and 5) contributed to get out. Service, monitoring and attention like no other. A solo 9 segundos de no librarla. Nos la pasamos de lujos, sumamente retador y mis hijos(10,9 y 5) ayudaron todo el tiempo. El servicio, monitoreo y atencion de primer nivel. Almatente recomendable si estan en Philly. GRACIAS MindEscape!!read more

Veronica Gilman

2018-04-02T00:05:55+0000

First escape room ever today , I had so much fun . The game master was so nice and helped us and hyped us up . Defiantly going back and recommending !!

Lisa Mensak Barbadora

2018-03-12T16:30:18+0000

Great experience -- the staff are accommodating, and efficient. My daughter and her friends had a blast!

Mai Quoc Cuong

2018-03-07T05:27:10+0000

Went with 3 other friends on a Tuesday afternoon and had the room all to ourselves. The clues were really cleverly placed and the host was super friendly and helpful. We had an awesome time and would definitely recommend coming here if you're in Philly and are looking for some exciting and unique experience!read more

Stephanie Therlonges

2018-03-05T03:56:28+0000

We had so much fun last night. The 2 staff had great customer service. We will be back

Mark Montgomery

2018-03-03T23:29:29+0000

We had a GREAT time! The game was well designed, challenging yet doable. Staff were really pleasant, offered free water, alcohol and snacks. The place was clean and nicely decorated. Thanks guys!

Lauren Margolis

2018-03-02T02:56:13+0000

I have done a lot of escape rooms and this was by far my favorite. The employees are super nice and the room is pretty high tech. 10/10 would do again.

Latoria Thewriter Anderson

2018-02-19T00:45:30+0000

Friendly and engaging staff! Had a great time in the rooms.

Joan Rivera

2018-02-04T21:46:27+0000

It was great! Small or full group is good either way! Can’t wait for your next room!

Susana Santiago

2018-01-28T17:25:19+0000

This was AWESOME.... we will be back in February.... Isabella set the tone perfectly.... Thank you so much!!! See you next month!!! Everyone has got to try this!!!

Joe Pone

2018-01-28T17:17:53+0000

Went there as a spur of the moment thing. Thai prison was a fun time. Would recommend doing for a fun experience.

Connie Roman

2018-01-25T03:46:42+0000

This was my first time here with my two daughters and we absolutely loved it and we can't wait until we come back to the next one. Well done!

Evelyn Trabbold

2018-01-20T22:44:23+0000

First time going. Great experience! Super Friendly and helpful staff which makes it that better. If your looking for some fun and adventure GO check it out Have funYOLO!!!

Jesse Proffitt

2018-01-07T23:52:33+0000

I see my wife wrote a review but I would just like to add to it. This was everyone in our groups first Escape Room and I gotta say they set the bar high. Our game master Isabella was very friendly and professional. The detail and theme was well thought of and put together. I would highly recommend this to anybody looking for a fun experience whether you are a veteran to Escape Rooms or a first timer. Take my word on this!! We will ABSOLUTELY be back when they get the Jack the Ripper theme up and running!!read more

Kady Proffitt

2018-01-07T21:54:49+0000

Came to MindScape for my 30th Birthday with friends and it was awesome!! Our host was great, professional and friendly!! This was everyone in our groups first escape room and we all enjoyed it very much. Although we needed to utilize the hints, we did finish with 1 minutes and 50 seconds to spare!!! We defiantly plan to come back when the new room is open and highly recommend MindScape!! Thank you for such a great experience!!read more

Christine Devlin

2018-01-05T02:39:28+0000

Really was a lot of fun for me and my boys!!! Plan to go back to try other rooms with a larger group. We did escape from Thai prison room. Our game master was very nice and made the experience all the better. Definitely recommend.read more

Tyler Graf

2017-12-17T20:49:05+0000

This place was awesome! Loved the complexity of the room and the different challenges we faced. The Game Master helped make the experience even better. If you are looking for a great experience, you've found it.read more

Hannah Burke

2017-11-26T14:05:12+0000

Game master was great! Very challenging even with 5 of us! Was able to make it out with a few minutes to spare! Hints are not needed but are available if you wish to take them! V was a great host! Loved the mix of physical puzzles and mental puzzles. This was our second escape room and we were blown away by how fun it was!read more

Merari Ramos Muneca

2017-11-20T01:29:05+0000

Exuberant!!! My husban and I took our 12 and 10 year old kids. We had a blast. It is a great bonding fun activity. The staff is professional and kind. The place is organize, clean and we'll set up.

Stephen Lyford

2017-11-19T19:32:14+0000

Staff was welcoming and friendly, and the escape room experience was engaging, fun, and challenging! It was my first time doing this, and loved it!

Mary-Janat Kamagate

2017-11-19T02:15:15+0000

This was my first escape room experience and although the group of friends I came with was joined by another, it was a lot of fun. Definitely a lot of teamwork has to go into it but nothing was mind-bogglingly difficult. If they saw that you were struggling too much at any part they give you hints to keep the flow rolling. Also, you can tell they made suuper good use of the environmental surrounding when making the room.read more

Jeni Bongiovanni

2017-11-13T14:34:29+0000

Great time! Every staff member was friendly and super helpful! Highly recommend this!

Manuel Camacho III

2017-10-29T17:37:26+0000

What a time at Mind Escape in Philly. Our group was in town at Philly October 28th from New Jersey and stumbled upon this awesome spot. We were undecided if we should try it and a random stranger passed by and said, "It's really great." So we stepped in and was greeted by V which made us feel warm and relaxed as for many of us this would be our first experience in the Escape room world. V was awesome and the perfect hostess as she went from intructor to Bangkok police officer. The event was set at a time limit of 60 minutes with a full group of 12 people (exception made as the limit was 11). We had our group of 8 and was paired with a 2nd group of four more people. Which made things really intense as we had to work together and Escape this Bangkok prison cell. But little did we know that was just the beginning of our night of Escape....read more

Faith Key

2017-10-29T00:15:02+0000

Had a great time!!! Very exciting and would definitely go again and recommend everyone to go!

Sahar Oz

2017-10-22T20:41:25+0000

Our MindEscape visit was superb, from start to finish. We had 10 teenagers and one teacher in our group, so we had the whole Thai prison to ourselves. Booking the room online was easy, and our game master, Isabella, was friendly, enthusiastic, and got our teens and teacher in game mode right from the start. The Thai prison decor, scenery, and props are realistic and appealing — they really set the mood. This game reflects a lot of thought, planning, care, and a real love of escape room gaming by the MindEscape staff. It’s sufficiently challenging without being frustrating. The suspense and excitement of solving individual challenges that build up to the great escape are exhilarating! Only two of us — one student and the teacher — had ever done an escape room adventure before (at other venues), so we had an eager group that got more and more into the experience with every minute. We made it out with 4 minutes to spare and will be back soon for “Jack The Ripper”!read more

Janey O'Donnell Kollock

2017-10-14T04:48:55+0000

Amazing time!! Very well done- great puzzles, spectacular location just steps from South Street!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

R Shellie Bagby Whitmore

2017-10-09T11:41:44+0000

It was SO MUCH better than I imagined! Great time, great memories, great fun!!!!!! Everyone should do it at least once!!!!!!

Alex Chapman

2017-10-01T23:20:39+0000

This was my 3rd and favorite escape room! The puzzles were so hands on and definitely involved teamwork. My heart was racing and I loved how involved I felt. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND ♡

Brenda M Amer

2017-10-01T00:39:16+0000

Came here as a surprise from my husband and I love it.

Evelyn Dawson

2017-09-10T19:43:35+0000

Loved it!! Very hands on. Tried it with some friends for the first time and enjoyed every second of it.. highly recommend it

Joel Antonio Cuello

2017-08-25T23:54:16+0000

Great experience! Our team made it out in 48 mins and 16sec.. can't wait to do all the other escape rooms in philly!!!

Tricia Fleming

2017-08-22T13:12:39+0000

SO much fun!!! My friends I had a blast! I highly recommend going!

Carmen Carangi

2017-08-17T20:01:55+0000

Went there with my family and friends and absolutely loved it! The escape was so creative and the environment really had you completely abandoning disbelief. Its actually pretty challenging and i recommend for anyone who wants to try something new and have loads of fun in the process!read more

Mary Frances Cavallaro

2017-08-13T01:56:02+0000

I had such a blast! This was my first escape room and it could not have gone any better. There were puzzles for everyone in my group. A few were the wild "I have to sift through everything now!" minds whereas I was more word and "sit back and observe" type of mind. Definitely something for everyone!! I just wish there was a playback room so I could watch my group figure things out. I'm sure that was definitely a good laugh!read more

Eliza Coakes

2017-07-30T04:06:51+0000

This is by far the best escape room I've been too. I promise you won't be disappointed. Not to mention the how accommodating the host/owner was. All aces in my book. I highly recommend this escape room.read more

Deyna Hamilton

2017-07-14T00:46:42+0000

Such a great escape room. I've done a dozen of these now and this is definitely an awesome and unique one. So immersive. The puzzles are challenging but not impossible. Definitely looking forward to their Jack the Ripper room.read more

Victoria Dassi

2017-07-10T04:14:46+0000

Totally Awesome! We made it out the room with about a minute and half left to spare! We paired with another group who were just as pumped and excited as our group! Do yourself a favor and check it out! Cant wait for the other room to be ready!read more

Felicia Campbell

2017-07-09T16:05:15+0000

We came here for my bachelorette party and it was amazing. The escape room itself was fun and had a great concept, but the employees are even better! Definitely will be coming back when their new room is done!�read more

Austin Reed

2017-07-08T22:41:13+0000

I had previously done 13 rooms and had escaped 4 - my escape partner had done 6 and escaped 3 so it is fair to say we are experienced. Sadly we were not able to make it out of this one (actually made it about 50%), heavily due to it being the 2 of us and we knew what we were in for so this does not impact the review in any way. ... It was heavily suggested by the owners themselves to visit their place because of the approach they took to the entertainment genre, and really ensured that it would be one of if not the best ER I've done. It is a very bold statement to make and if you take that much pride in your product and the customer understands why you do what you do, then it is worth giving a shot. I had the chance to speak with one of the owners before the game and they reiterated that - most of the experience being physical challenges, immersive environments, and the least amount of physical locks as possible, not to mention no word puzzles! Needless to say, they were right and the way that they set up the room was actually quite brilliantly done. Thai Prison is the 2nd prison-themed ER I've done, both of which involve you starting off in handcuffs. This level of immersion is key (no pun intended) to a great design and you really did feel like you were locked in your own prison cell - fit with the bare essentials which becoming important in the game. The room itself for the most part was linear which is typically not the best for large groups but there is much to do that teamwork regardless of size is ideal. As far as puzzles, it was a very physical experience at least in the beginning. You will have to take things apart, put things together, and use your cells that contain important items to get out. One part I think could've used more puzzles but for the amount of them that you have to work through, it really just serves as a halfway point. The end portion we were not able to make it to, but from what the owner showed us, you will have to rummage through items very carefully and come across a few illusions! Overall, I think MindEscape did a good job for its first room. I really cannot think of any issues or negative parts except for having something more in one part but it isn't worth to knock off one star. They are very proud of what they offer and I think that enthusiasm for the genre and the originality of the concept is important for a rewarding experience. I definitely look forward to returning for their Jack the Ripper room and who knows? I may be your game master ;)read more

Joey Vee

2017-07-02T13:27:03+0000

we did this fun Escape room..it was well planned and have kept us challenged and entertained at the same time.. also the host was very Friendly

Wanda Wawa Johnson

2017-07-02T12:17:16+0000

I had a great time with my sisters, @[100000804726434:Martina Farmer], @[1251800535:Monica Russell-Taylor], @[1052701018:Melissa O. Russell] and Shelly Phillip Hill. We had to really rely on each other. I learned more about my sisters that night .I must say we would have to do it again.read more

Esther Cohen

2017-06-28T17:18:33+0000

Amazing place..we had the best time..cant wait to come again!!!

Lyn Barr

2017-06-19T20:57:01+0000

We did the Thai Prison escape. It was an excellent experience, the puzzle design was very fun! I've done one other room escape, and this one was light years better than the first!

Paul Aiuto

2017-06-01T14:38:23+0000

Amazing! Very well done. This was a great outing for a group, everyone participated and had a great time. The rooms had a great flow and the puzzles were very clever. I highly recommend MindEscape!!

Roni Erel

2017-05-28T20:54:18+0000

This escape room was so high end, great service, super professional, and super fun!

Rose Jhony

2017-05-28T12:05:47+0000

I went with a group of 6 people and this was our 3rd escape the room. We had an amazing time. The owner was great and super accommodating. The game was challenging and well designed. I hear they are doing another room we can't wait to come back.read more

Ashley Pomales

2017-05-28T01:58:32+0000

This was honestly one of the best escape rooms I've done so far. Very creative and so much fun I would definitely recommend everyone to do this one.

Jordan Roth

2017-05-25T01:48:04+0000

Had a great time, we've done close to 30 of these escape rooms and have a high level of expectation. This one did not disappoint and the game master was great!

Arthur Greene III

2017-05-18T04:34:19+0000

Super fun and well thought out experience. Staff was amazing, laid back, helpful, and above all just wanted everyone to have fun. Perfect for experienced players and first timers alike. Give these guys a try, you won't regret itread more

Krystal Henderson

2017-05-18T03:21:33+0000

We had a blast escaping the Thai prison; can't wait to come back when the Jack The Ripper room is ready!!

Donna O'Brien

2017-05-18T01:31:18+0000

The people were so nice! The room was challenging and well designed. We loved every minute!!!

Caroline Oddo

2017-05-16T15:35:11+0000

This was my first Escape the Room experience and it could not have been better! I went with four people, and it was extremely fun. The rooms are difficult, logically stimulating, and exciting. We had an absolute blast and escaped the room with two seconds to spare!!! Definitely come and check this place out, it is totally worth it.read more

Nancy Jack-Wong

2017-05-07T21:30:40+0000

Excellent Adventure, a class act event. Loved it....

Sean Peterson

2017-05-03T20:58:17+0000

MindEscape is the real deal! Yesterday was my first escape room experience - and I'm happy to say that I'd like to do more in the future! If you live in Philly - you need to stop by with a group of your friends one day. You won't be disappointed!read more

Duke Braun

2017-05-02T20:55:46+0000

WOW! Not knowing what to expect, I was blown away by this escape room. Conveniently located just off of South Street. This was challenging and a lot of fun. We finished with ONE SECOND to spare. Would highly recommend to groups of friends, families and co-workers! A newer spot you MUST check out! Looking forward to new rooms!read more

Christopher Rothschild

2017-04-30T19:20:08+0000

This experience, from start to finish, was an absolute blast! Seriously, I have only wonderful things to say about MindEscape's Thai Prison Room. YOU HAVE TO TRY IT (THAI IT?!?) RIGHT AWAY! We didn't get out (and having done a few escape rooms around Philly, I can be a pretty sore loser when I don't cross the finish line), but that didn't matter at all in this case. Our game-master (and arresting officer) Vee explained that we were so close to solving the final puzzle. More importantly, she was there for us with useful clues every time we got stuck, and the way she delivered our clues fit the theme perfectly. All of the puzzles were cleverly done. Some were very intuitive, and others required more creative outside-the-box thinking, but in the end they all made perfect sense and each felt so original against the previous puzzles we'd done. If you want an hour filled with thrills and chills, plus a lot of laughs along the way, this is the place for you. Book your spot ASAP!!!read more

Tina Burdo Medaglia

2017-04-24T11:12:47+0000

We had a great time. We made it out and it was so much fun! Definitely have to work together. Would totally do it again!

Jamie Warner

2017-04-23T05:21:48+0000

Definitely the best escape room I have done! Well thought out and the theme is amazing. I will be back when there is a new theme to escape! I recommend this to friends up for a great time!

Christy Rivera

2017-04-22T22:53:10+0000

Amazing experience! One of the best rooms we've ever been in.

Tim Dippel Jr.

2017-04-18T00:43:59+0000

Walked by with my girlfriend, stopped in and gave it a try. We ALMOST finished it (with some hints) but it was so good! After the hour passed, we were shown what we missed and were able to finish the game. Great experience and well worth the price! Will be returning for the Jack the Ripper room!read more

Kayvan Kevin Rezvani

2017-04-17T03:38:24+0000

Randomly stopped here with two of my friends. Everything was amazing and the owner was great! Was my first time trying something like this out but will definitely be going to try out other ones now

Mary Beth Fitzgerald

2017-04-16T01:56:24+0000

We happened upon this treasure while sightseeing on South Street. We didn't know what to expect and weren't sure how it would be for our kids ages 6-13. From the time we walked in -it was a great experience. The manager went above and beyond to welcome us and create an experience appropriate for our family! We did Thailand. My husband and oldest son were a bit skeptical up until the time we entered the room. From that moment we all jumped into this adventure and worked furiously toward our goal - to escape! It was truly a group effort and was very exciting! Undoubtedly all 5 of us agree it was the highlight of our trip to Philly!read more

Jose Sun

2017-04-12T04:45:37+0000

Played their "escape thai prison" today with 2 of my friends and it was fun. The flow of the room makes sense. Not sure how one would receive hints tho as we didnt take any. Got out in 30mins...would def come back when their second game is up and readyread more

Sarina Arcari

2017-04-09T03:53:15+0000

Had a blast escaping with colleagues this evening. Great team building fun, highly recommended, Gil was a great warden.

Susan Ben-David Dermer

2017-03-13T02:37:45+0000

An excellent time! If you're on the fence about doing an escape room, these guys are a great introduction. Very well crafted escape room. Clues were very well hidden, and hard to find. Really fun to put the pieces together. Plot and environment also stir up the tension! Highly Recommended!read more

Hila Albuher

2017-03-13T01:36:10+0000

Highly recommended!! The coolest escape room in Philly!! Friendly and professional stuff! Don't hesitate....!

Noa Nidam

2017-03-13T00:59:44+0000

Amazing room We had so much fun Highly recommended !!!!

Yearit Acosta

2017-03-12T23:00:59+0000

As soon as we entered and were greeted by the friendly staff, we knew that this is a unique escape room. We were a team of experienced and new "escapers" and we found the room fun and challenging. Go check it out! Looking forward to our next adventure with MindEscape. Thank you!read more

Kobi Dadon

2017-03-12T22:29:58+0000

What a great experience! We had so much fun! Recommended for anyone who wants to challenge their minds in a fun way.

Efrat Burstin

2017-03-12T03:35:15+0000

Amazing place! Great and friendly staff! We came for team building. It was a great experience and we definitely feel that we achieved the purpose. Strongly recommend!

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