Escapetown opens second location in Bloomington

Posted on August 21, 2024
Metzger said the cost depends on how many people are involved. 2-person groups cost $80 total. For groups of three people or more, the price is $34/adult, $32/student, and $32/military. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)

By WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – With a location already open in Peoria, another central Illinois city now also gets to have an escape room business.

Escapetown opened its Bloomington location this past Thursday, providing residents with a fun and tricky way to spend their time.

Groups have a 60-minute time limit to solve the puzzle and unlock the room they’re currently in, each with a separate theme.

Co-owner Jonah Metzger said escape rooms provide people with an immersive experience.

“We’re used to going home and sitting on our couch and watching Netflix or Hulu or HBO or whatever it seems to be. We don’t really have that in-person experience anymore and when you come to an escape room, you’re going to one of those TV shows or movies or into whatever set the theme of the room is,” he said.

Currently, the two rooms open are “Christmas Disco” and “The Shack,” both with completely different themes.

Metzger said the cost depends on how many people are involved. 2-person groups cost $80 total. For groups of three people or more, the price is $34/adult, $32/student, and $32/military.

A room called Pharaoh’s Curse is coming this fall, and Metzger said to expect even more rooms to open later this year and next year.

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