Can You Escape Tampa

This was our first escape room, and we had a lot of fun. We went on January 16, 2016 with a Groupon. The two of us were grouped with four other people, and we all worked together to solve the clues. The staff is friendly, and the monitor your progress so they can give you clues in case you get stuck. We made it out with just a few minutes to spare, and we were celebrating as if we had won the Super Bowl!

This place was awesome. Lots of fun for our group and just challenging enough. The staff was amazing too. We cannot wait to go back and try another theme.

We had a fun time last night. Was great as a date night activity-​something different. Our game master gave us clues at just the right times. We did the intermediate level «office room». The host was great too. I think I’d like to try a few different rooms that are less lock heavy.

While visiting my best friend in Tampa, she booked for us to try Can you Escape. She previously done the adventure and thought she and I should give it a try with some friends. When you arrive, the place looks suspect, but I think that adds to the mystery so I went along with it, besides my friend being there before confirms its ok. Not only did we reschedule, we arrived late on the rescheduled day and the staff was super accommodating. We scheduled for the Medieval Room and let me tell you, you just get started. No opening clues outside of what staff tells you prior to exiting the room. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and talked about it for the entire night. The staff provides clues at the right moments and I would definitely recommend this activity. Not sure if we would have made it without that FINAL clue that I was so close to solving and walked away from. But, we made it out thanks to the voice from above. I plan on going in NYC very soon.

My co-​workers and I were visiting Tampa for work and were looking for a good Team Building opportunity. We came across Can You Escape? Tampa and we had a blast. It was a great experience and would definitely do it again if ever back in Tampa!

So much fun! My friend got this for me as a birthday gift and we finally got around to checking it out. We started with the beginners level and were in a room with two other couples so six of us total. It was the complete opposite of what I was expecting and a lot of fun. I was hesitant when they said we would be grouped with strangers but it actually turned out ok and was interesting to work with people we didn’t know. We got out with 10 minutes remaining which we were told was above average for first timers. I definitely want to go back again and attempt it with a group of friends or try a diff themes room. Fun for all and worth checking it out at least one time!

Had a great time with a group of friends. Would make a great team building event. We did the beginner level of the office and were completely immersed in finding clues and solving the puzzles and riddles. Made for great conversation the rest of the night talking about what we missed or how it took so long to figure some clues out. So you pay for the hour activity, but you spend a lot more time talking about it after!
Tip: find a Groupon!

Fun!!! I didn’t expect to like the experience as much as I did. We were teamed up with a great family upon our arrival. The employees give you a brief run down of rules and safety, etc and then the fun begins! You need teamwork to figure out all of the clues to escape! It was an engaging hour of fun!!!

Pros: The game was really fun. We did the intermediate version of The Office and were able to get out with 10 minutes left. The staff were friendly and helpful. They gave vague but useful clues when we were stuck and even tossed in air freshener when we were trapped with a bad scent (if you know what I mean). Lockers were provided to lock up purses, phones, etc and they provided paper/​pen inside the room to write down clues and do any necessary math.
Cons: The sign outside is hard to see and had some burnt out bulbs which made it hard to find on the first pass. The parking lot is dark and combined with the burnt out sign it just looks creepy (I wouldn’t have gone in alone).
Basically it was a blast and I’d definitely go again to try another room but the owners really need to work on making the parking lot nicer so it feels safe.

Wow… unbelievable how money can truly change a person’s character. Although, I am not aware of the type of person the owner, Kristi, was prior to becoming owner of «Can You Escape» on Memorial Hwy in Tampa. I would rate this review ZERO stars if I could. My husband and I were planning to visit «Can You Escape» on Memorial as a party of 6 people, all couples. We were referred by my sister who previously attended to the Clearwater location. Upon her visit, she was given a complimentary card for the free admission of one person, in a group of 3 or more people.
My husband attempted to book a «Midieval» room for this upcoming Saturday, March 26, using the promo code provided on the card. The promo code was not working properly online. My husband phoned the company trying to troubleshoot. We then were informed that the promo code ONLY applied to the «Office» rooms. On the complimentary admission card, there was no specification that the promo code only corresponded to the «Office» rooms. In fact, the exact statement on card is as follows «One Team. One Adventure. One Hour». I have even included a picture of the card (front and back– blacking out promo code) in this review. Not by any means, is there clarification that the promo only applied to the «Office» rooms.
We were instructed to contact the owner, Kristi, and address the issue with her. We did just that and awaited a returned phone call. Surely, she did respond and was relentless in her stance continuously reiterating that those cards were produced prior to the existence of other «non-​office» rooms and that it was unfortunate that we misunderstood the coverage of the free admission. Despite the fact that the admission card revealed no such information. She completely evaded fault and maintained her position. Kristi was arrogant, impolite and disrespectful. She continuously provoked my husband and even insulted his intelligence by blatantly asserting that my husband was guilty of several «fallacies».
Kristi persisted in her condescending tone and was unwilling to negotiate. She even asked my husband «So you and your party of 6 would not come over $ 28?!» After my husband countered and explained that the principle still stands that considering the error was on behalf of the company, it was their responsibility to honor the complimentary admission. She then responded saying «I asked a simple question». Implying that my husband’s lengthy response was both unnecessary and unappreciated. Kristi even laughed in his face taunting him with a comment along the lines of «Wow you are really working hard for this $ 28, aren’t you?!»
My husband and I own a small family business and we are well aware of the severity of false advertisement, and how that could sabotage the publics’ and consumers’ trust in and loyalty to a company. Not to mention how important customer satisfaction is in order to assure customer retention. Not only will we NEVER make any contribution to this company, but we will also steer anyone whom we know away from supporting this location or any location owned by Kristi and/​or her associates.
We are terribly disappointed in the quality of person that Kristi is and how arrogantly and rudely she presents herself. We have never encountered such a negative and degrading customer experience. We will proceed to also file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Although I doubt that will spark a reaction from Kristi, seeing as she is entirely motivated by greed and pretension. Sadly, the point still remains, that the issue was not the $ 28, but rather the lack of customer appreciation and false advertisement. It’s a shame. Truly a shame.

Had a great time at Can you Escape Tampa, if you like solving puzzles this is the place for you. It’s a great experience for anyone 18 and older, and the thing to do on a rainy day in Florida. If you are a group of 6 then even better because you have the room to yourself if not you have to share the room with others. The only negative is the price, about $ 30 per person is a bit much for what it is. We purchased a Groupon for it and probably wouldn’t have tried it without the Groupon. Overall a good experience.

The owners have created the best «escape» room set up in all of Tampa, possibly in the state. The medieval room is their newest lineup to the already popular «office». I recommend both! The staff is very friendly and attentive and the manager has some of the best customer service skills I’ve seen. He really seems to care about the customer! Overall a great alternative to a run of the mill date night.

Tons of fun, I would highly recommend it.
The staffers here are very nice. We did not remember to tell our perpetually late friend to show up 15 minutes earlier than we needed to leave. Since we were all carpooling, that made us all show up at 7 p.m. (even though we got an email saying to show up at 6:45 p.m.). Nobody made us feel bad about anything and they even apologized about having to speed through the instructions. It was completely our fault that they had to speed through! The staff is fantastic.
We decided to choose beginner, since none of us had ever done this before. I was a little skeptical, because the five of us are all young professionals with solid degrees. How hard could it be? Well, we made it out with 2 minutes to spare. And we definitely needed the clues they flashed on the tv screen. The puzzles were tough without being overly difficult. It was the perfect level difficulty. That hour passed by in a flash.
Like others have said, it may look sketchy from the outside, but everything inside is perfectly clean and respectable.
As I said at the beginning, if you have a chance to do this, you definitely should! We even want to come back now when they add new rooms.

We tried this out today and we had a very nice time. It’s a great activity for a rainy day and a great team building or family/​friends get together
The more of these you do, the easier they get, but we still found this challenging and fun.
The people running the place are very nice and make sure that you understand what to do and that you’re comfortable with everything. If you like solving puzzles, I would definitely recommend doing this!

Imagine being locked in a room for an hour with your girlfriend’s family. Sounds like a nightmare, right?
Wrong! We had a blast trying to escape the escape room. The five of us found clues and solved puzzles, while working together as a team. Basically, this is a mega-​team building exercise. And surprisingly, we didn’t end up killing each other.
I’m not going to reveal any hints or tips in this review, because that’ll defeat the entire purpose of their concept. All I’ll say is, every family or friend group should give this place a go’round.
As far as the space itself, it’s not much to look at. We did use a groupon for the activity. Prices can be steep if you’re on a budget, so make sure to utilize the offer. Other than that, the escape room is as fun as it gets!

We just Escaped this afternoon and already I’m writing a review because it is that awesome.
We decided on this place, even though there are 2 more escape rooms in the bay area, because I saw a Groupon, so it was about $ 17 per person versus the $ 28 regular price.
Make your reservation early because they do get booked months in advance.
There were 8 of us. We were apprehensive about being locked in a room with virtually all type A personalities. But once the door closed and the clock started running down from 60, we all worked together to solve the clues.
I won’t spoil it for you, but the gist is that you have to solve clues to get a code to get the exit door to open. Most of the clues are interrelated and there might be a couple of things in there just to throw you off. After the initial 20 min, the employees will give you a hint via the monitor and will give you more hints if you look stuck. There are cameras in the room so they can watch you on their monitor.
We escaped with just a few min to spare. Phew! Time passed by so quick, especially when you’re panicking. We solved all the clues to get out before time ran out AND we didn’t kill each other = WINNING! Can’t wait to do it again next month when the rooms are set up with a different theme and clues.

We did this a few months ago. I was with my husband, and my brother and his wife. We had found a groupon for it and we are so glad we tried it out. We were in a room with one other couple. I don’t want to say too much because I do t want to give anything away. But you def should try it if you are thinking about it! It’s great for groups and everyone will find something to help with!

Hands down the most fun we’ve had in months!
We booked a «medium difficulty» room since we’d done lots of CYEs on the phone. We needed a few clues, but not many. We did get fed clues a few times a bit prematurely it felt. Overall though, it was a blast! We cannot wait to return to Tampa when they have the new rooms up and running!

Without giving away too much about the game, Can You Escape is a fun activity for groups. Before you begin, all personal items need to be secured in the lockers that they provide. You get to keep the key and this prevents any cheating! Honestly, anything I had in my pockets wouldn’t have been of much help anyway. Everything you need to solve the mystery is contained within the room.
Can You Escape is located off of Memorial Highway in a plaza of small office suites and a Domino’s Pizza. If I’m being truthful, the building looks a little sketchy from the outside. When you enter the parking lot, you will immediately see the window with a cardboard sign labeled «ESCAPE ROOM.» After following a staircase to the second floor, you will enter the grafitti-​covered lobby where you will be briefed on how to play.
Prior to the game, everyone is required to sign a consent form for legal reasons. I loved that the owners personally chat with each team while discussing the general rules. You’d be surprised (or maybe not) to find out that people have actually tried to tear apart the walls and ceilings looking for secret passages! The owners were very sweet and truly seem like they love their jobs. As for the game, your team will be locked into an office and given an hour to find your way out. It will be the fastest sixty minutes of your life! Cameras are located in the corners of the room to monitor your progress. There is a also small television screen that will periodically display clues when you get stuck.
My group was a nice mix of left and right-​brain thinkers, so we were able to divide and conquer solving different tasks. It was great for team building because no single person was able to solve every clue; rather, a combination of everyone’s talents were used to figure out the puzzle. We had a lot of fun and I only wish that there were more rooms available so we could try them all! I did hear that they were developing a new room in the near future, so we would love to return to try the new one and possibly beat our first time.

After doing four different escape rooms, I can say this is one of the best in the Bay Area by comparison. The one room they have open at the moment is very challenging. We did escape, but used more clues than I’d like to admit.
The staff is very friendly, and parking was an ease. I can’t wait until their next room opens, I’ll be one of the first in line!
If you’ve never done an escape room, I highly recommend going! It’s very addicting!