Escape Strategy, Aurora

It's great to be able to think outside the box. But to escape the crafty challenges at Escape Strategy, you'll need to think both outside and inside the box. In fact, you'll need to out-think the room itself. Like playing a real-life videogame, with the added benefits of leaving the house and bonding with fellow humans, Escape Strategy stimulates the mind and invigorates the senses by immersing you in a compelling, not quite virtual, take on reality. With 60 minutes on an ever-ticking clock, you and a team of up to six must merge minds and learn to communicate succinctly to solve a series of challenges. There are two distinct rooms to choose from: The Crime Scene and Double Agent—each loaded with head-scratching clues, puzzles, riddles, and hidden messages (bring your decoding skills) that lead to escape. The games are perfect for family gatherings, team building exercise, birthday parties, or inventive first dates, especially if you're dating a detective.