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Brainy Actz Escape Rooms Mesa
1833 W Main St 103 - 104, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
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Review №1

First off. Dont try to use a Groupon... The Groupon system takes forever to sync with their system and they will NOT book it manually for you.NERF WAR room was a tiny plain rectangle room and the only obstacles/features in the room were some blow up blocks. Thats it. No flashy lights, no music, nothing to climb on, no teams, and NO game or point of the nerf war. Seriously disappointed. They just give you guns (many of which jam, malfunction or just dont work) masks that are falling apart and ammo. Thats it. Definitely not worth paying $10-25 a person.

Te
Review №2

This was a really great experience. My 6 and 8 ywar old had a blast. The employees were really friendly and gave just enough of a hint to help the kids.

Em
Review №3

Fun to do with your family! There are cool things to do as you try to escape the room. You work as a team to get out finding clues and keys. I had a great time doing it with my family.

Br
Review №4

Booked the room legacy here for a night out.Upon our arrival the host said that legacy was a difficult room.She persuaded us to Mystery At Point Lodge stating that it was her favorite room and much more fun.She made no mention of the theme other than it was in a cabin.The room contains two MAJOR jump scares.The host made no mention of this when she persuaded us otherwise.One member in our party hates jump scares and other escape rooms in the valley have always disclosed when there are jump scares in their room.At the end when there is a huge jump scare one in our party was screaming for the lights to be turned on.When the host entered the room she pointed at a light switch and saidThe lights are right hereThe member in our party that was having a hard time replied.You did not tell us that.She saidIm not going to tell you where the lights areHe repliedThen why are you telling me that as if I should have knownShe saidIts part of the roomThe room overall was of good quality the puzzles and other parts were of an adequate hardness.However, when persuading a group to go against their own booking I think it should have been mentioned.This room has a Bigfoot theme and contains two jump scares.We wish the host would have been more open about this and been more understanding about the one in our group having a tough time.He has PTSD and Im sure to an outsider it looked like an overreacting and just screaming.She didnt even apologize once.I dont think its unreasonable to expect some empathy when you clearly see a guest having an negative experience at your business.

El
Review №5

One of the funnest place my friend group went. Beginning can be slow and locks may need to be pulled harder than originally thought but plenty of fun.

Ju
Review №6

Amazing staff, lots of choices on axes to throw. Lots of fun.

Ja
Review №7

Had a great time. The atmosphere was welcoming as was the staff. She was very helpful and kept it entertaining. It was very family friendly and we will be back again.

Sk
Review №8

Manager is RUDE. WORST customer service EVER. Waste of money and time anyways. Literally could have been AT HOME WITH COVID and could have had a better time.If 0 starts was a choice... negative 3!

J
Review №9

Had such an incredible time here for my sister’s 40th Birthday!! Our host, Bryce, really made it super fun and helped us stay safe. When we got winded after only 20 minutes of archery tag he suggested we could try some other activities since we had an hour booked. I have been to bigger places for ax throwing but never quality & variety like this!I really wanted something special and fun for my sister and this did not disappoint :-)

Jo
Review №10

I don’t usually leave reviews but this was so bad I had to. I FEEL SCAMMED!Came here for a succulent workshop, expecting to learn a little more about plants and take one home as well. We got the Groupon so we paid about half price. In reality this is in no way, shape or form worth even half of half price. Do not waste your money! What you take home is worth somewhere between $3-$7 so I have no idea how they justify the price tag this “workshop” has. The experience was advertised as an hour and a half, it was only half an hour. That half an hour was led by someone who had no idea what they were doing. We weren’t expecting an expert or anything, but we expected the “instructor” to actually instruct, and maybe know anything at all about plants or the workshop they’re leading. He read very basic succulent facts off a sheet of paper. I don’t know about the other activities here but the plant workshop is a huge rip off.

He
Review №11

This is a GEM. We found them on Groupons, however, this is worth every penny if the full price. We were given a personal host who helped our family with archery dodgeball. He even played with them!They let us looked around all that they have to offer, and the escape rooms are amazing. A great find!

Sa
Review №12

So much fun!

Ve
Review №13

My husband and I went for the first time and did the cabin. It was a really fun experience and we had 15 mins to spare! Highly recommend going for some time to unplug and an immersive experience

Ti
Review №14

Fun location. Had a great time in the escape rooms. Would recommend!!

To
Review №15

I proposed to my wife here. Sounds tacky but it where we met. SHE SAID YES!!! This was about a year ago and we go back every now and again. Great family fun! We will be signing our divorce papers next week their.

Ap
Review №16

This location is very new but so much fun!We came here for my husbands birthday party and chose to just do the axe throwing.So, heres the biggest drawback; the venue is small. Theres not a lot of room to wiggle around or, if you try the Nerf game, to hide or run.That being said, everything is great quality. While there were only 2 lanes for the axes, they are in good repair and - yes - stupid sharp.Our hostess was sweet and gregarious. She was a delight to chat with.I do absolutely suggest this place, just perhaps for smaller parties.

B
Review №17

So nice and helpful!

Tg
Review №18

Ahhhhh where toStart. We went in for the Nerf war. No fog, no lights no Nerf atmosphere. I Went with a group of six kids ages 9-6. Guns continue to get stuck. Employee was asked to turn of the fog 3 times!!!! Never did! The kids we not having a good time. I’m glad I got my tickets through Groupon had I not I’d be more disappointed. Really bummed my son big Nerf fan was looking forward to it. Not worth the money not even through Groupon.

Lo
Review №19

We had a large group visit Brainy Actz yesterday and we had a blast. Our group did two escape rooms, NERF battle, and archery tag, and all enjoyed what they did. The staff was helpful and really went out of their way to make our group event a success! Looking forward to going back!

Ev
Review №20

I have been to another place that did archery tag and it was great. I was expecting the same here, but it felt it was understaffed and very unorganized. I’m glad I got a great deal on Groupon because I would be pretty let down if I pairs full price. The employee that was working was a nice guy.

Re
Review №21

Its was an awesome experience...definitely going again

Du
Review №22

Escape room was ok. Their party package was an absolute joke. We were promised catered pizza and wings, sodas, water and Gatorade. We got dominoes pizza and no wings, no water or Gatorade.. We were supposed to have a private party room, while having the party, 3 other groups of people came in and used the same room. The decorations for the birthday party were colored flags. My daughters name was supposed to be displayed on the screen and it was not. The bathrooms were dirty. The escape room had a layer of dust on it and some of the objects in the room were damaged. Dont be fooled by their very nice looking promo videos.UPDATE: so the asked me to contact them and let them know about the issues we had. I contacted them and gave them all of the details and never heard back from them. Terrible customer service. Buyer beware!!!!

Na
Review №23

So fun! We brought a group of ten people to play Archery Dodgeball and Josh handled the group like a champ! Everyone had a blast! I would definitely recommend! It’s kinda hard to find Suite 103 so drive around a bit until you find it. Some of the features in the archery dodgeball arena weren’t working which was a shame but it was still fun!

As
Review №24

Spent a wonderful evening with family. The room was right amount of fun, challenges and surprises.Perfect for all ages!!

Wi
Review №25

Escape Room are always a hit but this place also has arrow tag. The obstacles you can hide behind were a bit on the bigger side and the mask/eye protection had poor visibility. A group of 6 adults would work best for the size of the arena. Bring gloves if you think you will get a blister in your fingers as they do but t let you use any.

Ty
Review №26

When we first arrived, we were greeted and asked to complete a wavier on a tablet. Then that person just disappeared and not to be seen. About 20 minutes later another employee shows up to work and asks if we were going to do the bow and arrow tag game. After a few more minutes he comes back and says they are ready for us to play. The employee does not show or really tell the players what to do and how to use the bow and arrows. He seemed to be really new to the job as he didnt even know the rules which was posted right in the entry way to the room where the game is played. We were supposed to have an hour of play time but it started late and ended early so we actually only played for less than 50 minutes. After the employee lead us out ot the game and back to the front room he just left without saying anything to us. They never asked how was the experience or even thanked us for coming. The employees were friendly but not very good at customer service. I would not recommend it unless they improve on the issues I mentioned.

za
Review №27

A ton of fun, great hour long evening. Will wear you out! The archery is awesome. Get a group of friends and play, it is worth the money. Building is a bit hard to find, tucked in the middle of the complex, but well worth going. Friendly staff also!

Na
Review №28

The 4 kids enjoyed it . I forget the instructors name that worked December 16,19 around 530pm .but he was awesome! I had two lil kids that werent strong enough to reload the nerfs after each shot . He pulled the thing back each time for then lol . He developed a system that worked for the 3 of them . My older two kids definitely dominated . Fun experience

La
Review №29

My friend found a deal on Groupon for dodgeball archery. We had such a great time! Its been a few weeks but the night is even still occasionally referenced. I highly recommend it.

PL
Review №30

BRO!!!!!!!!!! BRYCE HOOKED IT UP!!!!!! WENT THROUGH EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, WAS MONITORING THE ESCAPE ROOM WE WERE IN, JUST MADE IT A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY, BRYCE YOURE #1 FRIENDLY AND JUST AWESOME

Te
Review №31

We had a lot of fun! The girl running it was really nice. My only suggestion would be that for the room we did you couldnt really tell you were done.

Ke
Review №32

It was a blast playing Archery Tag! Its too bad that some of the equipment was broken, but its totally understandable given how much abuse that room must take on any given day.

Da
Review №33

Have participated in 6 escape rooms and this was by far the best. Really enjoyed the interactions with the host and the cool props inside the room. We participated in the lost point lodge experience. I won’t ruin it but let’s just say it has to deal with big foot and is really cool. Check this place out if you are into escape rooms!

Er
Review №34

Fun escape room. Will definitely be back.

Ce
Review №35

We enjoy playing with Nerf guns at Brainy Actz escape room this establishment has so many games to play with like Sorry, Uno, Jenga, etc. Super fun for kids as well adults.Our Hostess was amazing Maria is super friendly, professional and helped us with any questions we had. Very successful birthday party Convenient that Pizza Hut is just walking distance away they do allow you to bring food and drinks inside.

Ro
Review №36

We have had so many NERF wars at home between me and the 2 older boys, so we had tempered our expectations... having said that we, the whole family with Mom included, had a great time! Lots of running, gunning, smoke and lights! The winner gets a fun surprise! Super recommended for an hour of good times! The Groupon made it SUPER affordable and Ayanna was great!

Pa
Review №37

The escape room we did was very disappointing. Ive done several prior to this and this was by far my least favorite. We practically had to be led through the room because the clues were so obscure and the links so tenuous. One clue told us to look for something that was flat out not there. It was like saying something was on the stove as a clue to look in the microwave. On a more practical note, the locks they used were very difficult to operate, a couple of the things that were meant to open were broken, and the room was pretty dusty. Overall it was a disappointment and Id really recommended spending your money elsewhere.

Fl
Review №38

This was so fun today!! I played tag with the bow and arrows. I recommend this to anybody that wants to have a great time. Melissa and Mickey were the best hosts. I will be back next to try the escape room next.

Fa
Review №39

Really fun and challenging rooms Team Cabin in the Woods!

Na
Review №40

Once again I am putting a warning out there; do not waste your time and money on this brainyactz company. The place is a joke, a very low budget and very unprofessional place. There games are not set up correctly. You would think if they were open for business all things would be functioning. Especially if they are taking your payment. They had to keep explaining the “snow wasn’t working yet there is a lot of technical stuff they still need to figure out”. Why would they open and take money for games if they weren’t ready to t function properly. Once the fog was set off, you could not see anything. To much fog in a very little area. Please, please look to other companies. We’ve done so many other escape rooms and games that have been totally fun! THIS PLACE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. SAVE YOUR MONEY!

Je
Review №41

Josh was very polite and made they night fun. He took us around and showed us all the different games they had. I would come back again. Thank you for a fun evening.

TB
Review №42

What a blast! Melissa the host was amazing. This place has so much to offer. Its perfect for a fun family night out, bday party or a corporate event. We plan on returning in two weeks with a bunch of rowdy boys! Thank you for a great night!

Ev
Review №43

Had so much fun doing the Legacy and The Lost Lodge. The rooms were so cool, it was a great place to do my first escape room. Tom was also so cool and a great moderator. Totally recommend. #TeamTheBookDidntFall

Jo
Review №44

Played two rooms and had an arrow war! My childhood imagination had come to life! So much fun and management was really friendly and accommodating! I need a rematch!

An
Review №45

I did both Legacy and The Lost Lodge with some friends and had a great time! The rooms are really creative and well-thought-out. Tom was an awesome host and the rest of the staff was friendly and inviting as well!

br
Review №46

Bad employees can ruin a business. Ayanna tried to convince our group of kids to play archery because she didn’t want to clean up the darts from the nerf battle. We said, no because we signed up for the nerf battle. She complained that she’d been there since 11a (it was 4pm) and it takes her a long time to clean them and she won’t have enough time between the next battle. Later I found out they give her 30 minutes to sweep them up. Needless to say, she had an attitude and went over the rules vaguely and left us to a free for all. After the battle we discovered there were a few games we could have played like capture the flag and tag. She never explained those to us. We even helped clean up the darts because we felt so bad!! Could have been a much better experience if the right employee was there. Don’t wast your time. Hard to find and a very small battle field. I can’t imagine what the escape rooms must be like.

Di
Review №47

This was my first time ever doing an escape room, and I had an amazing time! I did the Secrets of the Master room with four other people and while it was hard, we beat the room. The staff was fun and friendly and helpful. They are brand new, so definitely come and check them out!

Du
Review №48

Very creative use of sensors and the escape room was so well thought out. Also a cool place in general, Brainy Actz is fun for the whole family!

Eb
Review №49

I had a great time! They have awesome escape rooms & amazing staff! Melanie was an incredible host and the room was exciting and the light shows were cool!

Ta
Review №50

Amazing staff with great energy. The rooms are very well put together, well thought-out with a lot of automatic features and engaging decor. Can’t wait to go again!

Br
Review №51

Had a lot of fun doing the legacy and the lost lodge escape rooms. Would definitely go back again. Tom was a great moderator and was super friendly with us. #TeamTheBookDidntFall

Je
Review №52

We had so much fun we went back for a second and a third round of fun.

Ro
Review №53

Staff is very friendly, have to really look for it due to no visible signs. Had a lot of fun.

La
Review №54

This was so much fun! Friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely go again!!!

Je
Review №55

I’ve never been to an escape room before, so it was very fun and exciting. After finishing the first room I had to do the next one. The staff were very friendly and helpful, I’m definitely going back again!

Jo
Review №56

Weve done many escape rooms and this was definitely not one of the best places. We tried 2 rooms and they were both very unorganized and not enough challenges.

Da
Review №57

My kids and I came in for nerf wars . My kids brought their own guns ... Upon seeing what BrainyActz had my kids decided BrainyActz guns were better than what they had brought .My kids and I had a blast . I only had a few issues . #1 there is no sign on the building so it was hard to know if we were in the right spot .#2 the goggles they have us wear fog up way too much because there is no way for air to circulate in the goggles to keep them clear.#3 The Nerf field is kinda small .To me these are minor details that can be changed or fixed over time . As I said my kids and I had a blast . Good guns fun atmosphere. Two 12 yr olds one five yr old and a 37 yr old had a blast . Thank you BrainyActz.

St
Review №58

A lot of fun. Great for a family our as a team builder. Melanie was awesome.

ph
Review №59

Fun Nerf war and escape rooms

Ph
Review №60

Fun time but was over an hour late opening the place for our group

Ko
Review №61

Fun location. Did the laser room and liked it.

Da
Review №62

Had a great time and the staff were really cool. Tons of fun for parties or just a night out with friends!

Sh
Review №63

Made succulent pots... cute & fun

Ja
Review №64

My first time here, everything clean, the staff is very welcoming and friendly. 10/10 would recommend. Muy bueno

Ma
Review №65

Had a great time here really enjoyed going through the rooms .... Team Cabin in the Woods !!!

Gr
Review №66

None of the boxes/props worked/opened when we completed the task - they came in 5 times, made us exit the room so they could reveal the next clueWe spoke to Kevin about a refund and they said it was not their fault their devices did not work - ???

Ma
Review №67

Cool place, had a lot of fun. Staff were very skilled

Du
Review №68

Excellent management, fun rooms, and a Nerf battle zone! Overall great experience!!

Ta
Review №69

Fun family place and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Defiantly go again

Te
Review №70

Great escape room! Will bring my family.

La
Review №71

We had a great time and the staff were amazing!

mo
Review №72

Awesome! Nerf gun fight was amazing

42
Review №73

Place is awesome . Mickey was such an amazing host.

Da
Review №74

The most fun I have ever had!! Coming back ASAP!!!

Sh
Review №75

Lots of fun for groups!

Ma
Review №76

Ita alright

me
Review №77

Fun timee

Dr
Review №78

Small place and not very busy.

Jo
Review №79

Fun

An
Review №80

Great time

Sh
Review №81

Heart pumping!!!! Loads of fun!

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  • Address:1833 W Main St 103 - 104, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
  • Site:https://www.brainyactzescaperooms.com/mesa-az/
  • Phone:+1 480-773-3244
Categories
  • Escape room center
  • Amusement center
  • Children's amusement center
  • Corporate entertainment service
  • Event venue
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:12pm–12am
  • Tuesday:12pm–12am
  • Wednesday:12pm–12am
  • Thursday:12pm–12am
  • Friday:11am–12am
  • Saturday:11am–12am
  • Sunday:12pm–12am
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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