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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does a breakout escape game experience cost?
A: Our escape room prices vary based on how many people are in your group and which specific location you are booking. To see a location's specific prices, click the "Play Now" button in the top right corner and then choose your location from the dropdown menu.
Q: What is an escape game?
A: Escape games are real life adventures where you and your fellow players have an hour to break out of a room by cracking codes, solving riddles, piecing together puzzles and finding clues. The game originated in Japan and is based off escape the room video games created by Toshimitsu Takagi in 2005.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Anyone can play! However, if you are under 14 years of age, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, [please fill out this waiver](/company/waivers) prior to arriving.
Q: What time should my group arrive?
A: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking. We do have to keep a strict schedule, so if you arrive late you may not receive the full 60 minutes in your room.
Q: Do I need to bring anything with me to escape?
A: Just your friends and a winning spirit! You will only need the clues within the rooms to escape. Before your game, we'll ask you to fill out a quick waiver. To save time, [please fill out this waiver](/company/waivers) prior to arriving.
Q: Are you really going to lock us in?
A: No! Your safety is our top priority, so we don't really lock you in. You have the option to leave the escape room at any time if necessary.
Q: Are there cameras in the escape rooms?
A: Yes. Cameras are used to monitor your live experience.
Q: What happens if we don't solve anything?
A: We will be monitoring your progress throughout the escape game. Our game masters will provide clues if you get stuck — after all, we want you to have fun! Remember, it's not only about trying to escape the room, it's about the full experience.
Q: What if we don't book all the available spots for an escape room?
A: Now all of our rooms are private when you book a game at Breakout. Don't worry about playing with strangers, it's just you and your team. Plus, the larger your team the more you save; so invite your friends!
Q: Do I need to book our escape game in advance?
A: Yes. You can see escape game times and book reservations on [our online booking page](/company/bookings/locations). We can’t guarantee a spot unless you’ve booked ahead of time.
Q: How can I celebrate my birthday here?
A: Breakout is the perfect place to come and celebrate your birthday. If you let us know it’s your birthday at the time of booking, we would love to help make this a special memory.
Q: Are the tickets refundable?
A: No cancellations are allowed, but we will work with you to reschedule a game if an emergency arises.
Q: Are tickets transferable to a friend?
A: Yes. You can give/sell your tickets to another person. Just [contact us](/company/contact) and we can take care of that for you.
Q: What forms of payments are accepted?
A: We take every major credit card. If using a prepaid debit card, it must be registered online with an address and zip code. You can see escape game times and book reservations on our [online booking page](/company/bookings/locations).
Q: Is there a limit to the number of players?
A: All of our escape games have a minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 7-8 players (depending on the theme).
Q: Can I take photos or video while playing the escape games?
A: Sorry, but we ask that you refrain from taking photos or videos in the escape rooms.