The post below is sponsored by Escape Room Novi. All opinions expressed belong to me.
If you love games and puzzles, I cannot recommend doing an escape room enough. They are SO fun, and great for a unique night out with other couples or as a family.
I recently went to Escape Room Novi with my girlfriends, however, there is location in Brighton as well that has different rooms as well. We’ve been to both and both locations are fantastic!
Our Experience at Escape Room Novi “What Happened In Vegas?”
On our visit, we checked out one of the newest rooms — “What Happened In Vegas?” — which is a moderately challenging room for adults.
Rooms can fit up to 8 players, and while this one was do-able with 4, I always say, the more, the merrier since all of our brains see things differently.
Upon entering the room, we were instantly transported into a unique space that makes you feel like you’re in a Vegas hotel room. We instantly thought of the movie The Hangover.
Our 60-minute timer began promptly after a short video highlighting what the puzzle was about. Our end-goal was to go through a series of locks and challenges in order to get our personal items so we could fly out the next day.
The thought that goes into each and every item in the room is incredible. The props and small details throughout make it feel like a real like game of clue.
Not to mention all the special effects…Between lights, noises {including a farting alien – LOL} and ambiance, it’s a neat experience. It’s pretty cool to solve a part of the puzzle and have a door or drawer open in another part of the room. I wish I could share all the hidden surprises, but I wouldn’t want to spoil the fun. You will just have to go see for yourself 😉
With a handful of helpful hints along the way, we managed to escape. A few parts were extra challenging, but we banded together in a great display of teamwork toward the end because we needed every person contributing to make it happen!
I highly recommend checking this out for a girls night or couples night out!
Booking an Experience
It’s easy to book an experience at Escape Room Novi:
- Go to their website and look through the rooms available to choose what experience you’d like
- Book and pay {games are for 2-8 players. The more you have, the easier it will be. If you have a larger group, you can choose two different rooms and race each other.}
- Arrive a few minutes early to prepare for your game.
- The room moderator will go over rules and set the clock for 60 minutes.
- Dig around the room for clues — look for patterns, numbers, puzzles, etc. Ask for a clue if you truly get stuck; you just need to ask on an intercom inside the room.
- Have fun!
Local Spots Nearby
Walkable spots for some food include Bar Louie, Black Rock, Beer Head Bar & Eatery, Buddy’s Pizza, and HUB Stadium. We also love doing glow putt-putt golf at The Putting Edge. It’s such a great plaza full of fun, so it’s a great destination for couples and families.
About Escape Room Novi
Escape Room Novi currently has eight one-hour rooms and two 15-minute mini games. These are booked as private events so you will never be paired with strangers.
Current rooms include:
- Auditorium Emporium
- The Illusionist
- Candy Factory {kid-friendly but moderate}
- The Speakeasy {see my review here}
- The Great Railway Robbery
- Neverland {kid-friendly but moderate}
- What Happens in Vegas?
- The Gate
- The Elevator {mini 15-minute game}
- The Butcher {mini 15-minute game}
Additionally, they have a few mobile escape and tent experiences as well, which would be perfect for a birthday party or team building activity with your office.
LOCATION, HOURS AND COST
44325 W 12 Mile Ste H175
Novi, MI 48377
{Located inside the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk plaza}
Escape Room Novi hours are as follows:
- Sunday – Friday: 3 p.m.- 9:45 p.m.
- Saturday: 12 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
The traditional rooms, which are a one-hour experience are $35/person, while the mini games are $10/person {requires 2-4 people}.
Have you done an escape room? If so, what was the theme of the room?
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