Jacob Boring – Contributing Writer 

jnb129@psu.edu

Photo Credit: Erie Escape Game

Are you looking for something to do to bring in the spooky season? May I recommend Erie’s Escape Game? 

I must say that this is a good time. I would recommend it. We did it in a group of three, but I would recommend a group of four. This is a perfect place for a double date. This is something very entertaining and different from other forms of entertainment. The staff is very professional and they are there to help with clues to help your group progress through your experience. There are two locations with different experiences that can be attempted. One location is in downtown Erie, not far from campus, and the other is on West Ridge Road also not far. They are closed Mondays, but open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 pm -9:00 pm, Fridays from 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturdays 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm, and Sundays from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Reservations can be made at 814-580-9905. The price is $25 per person, and there is a 10% off code for Behrend students who use code PSUB10. Escape Game Erie is privately owned by David and Jennifer Wedzic. Full information can be found at escapegameerie.com as well as descriptions of the various challenges. I could see this as very entertaining for a group of college students wanting to test their wits and puzzle-solving skills. I had never done an escape game before, and now that I have, I can understand why they are popular. This is excellent entertainment for young adults. I would recommend finding a few of your smartest friends and planning an adventure. We did the one called Prisoner’s Payback, based on trying to escape prison during a prison riot. Some of it seemed rather tricky, but they are there to help as your experience is monitored and you can ask for clues or help if you feel lost in the moment, or if your timer is running low for your adventure. This experience was so very fun. Highly recommended.