Thinking about reserving an escape room in Tampa for an upcoming birthday party?

Escape rooms across the country have a 94% satisfaction rate, making them a great option for parties involving children and adults of any age.

Birthday party planning can be a lot of work. But it can also be a lot of fun! If you're looking for something different and exciting to do for your child's next birthday party, why not plan an escape room adventure?

Tampa has several great escape room venues, but our interactive, engaging rooms will make your child's epic escape room birthday party unforgettable. Keep reading for all the details on how to plan the perfect escape room birthday party.

What Is an Escape Room Birthday Party?

What is an escape room birthday party? It's a party hosted in an escape room. During the party, players will work together to uncover clues and solve riddles and puzzles so that they can escape before the time runs out.

Party-goers will be placed in a themed room where they will have one hour to solve the puzzles and escape. Themed rooms can be anything from a haunted house to a prison cell. There is something for everyone!

These parties are perfect for those who love to solve puzzles and work together as a team. So, if you're looking for birthday party ideas that are exciting and engaging, look no further than an escape room birthday party!

If you're looking for birthday party ideas and you're interested in reserving a spot at an escape room in Tampa, then it's important that you choose the right escape room. This will depend on the age group of your party attendees and what they're interested in.

Choose the Right Escape Room in Tampa

How do you choose the right escape room in Tampa? For birthday parties, this often means asking the guest of honor what they're interested in.

For example, if your child is turning 10, they might be interested in something simple and familiar such as [Nana Hannah's Forgotten Gift](Nana Hannah's Forgotten Gift).

In this escape room, which is designed to look like your nana's house, you'll have to sneak in and put a gift under the Christmas tree before your nana wakes up. The feel of the room is cheerful and fun and not as "scary" as other escape rooms can feel.

However, if you're hosting a birthday party for a group of teenagers or young adults, they might be interested in something spookier such as The Final Seance. You'll be transported back to the 1920s as you try to help the wife of Harry Houdini contact the deceased magician's ghost.

Regardless of the escape room that you choose, be sure to research the storyline beforehand so your party guests will be able to enjoy the game and participate effectively.

For example, on each of our escape room pages, we've made it easy for you to gauge difficulty. Simply scroll down and see how many magnifying glasses are under the indicator "Scavenger Level." The more there are, the more difficult the room is to escape from.

For beginners, we suggest the 120-minute Escape The Colosseum: The Underworld Maze room because it's one of the easiest at our Tampa escape room location. Nana Hannah's Forgotten Gift is another simple room to start with.

Create Cool Birthday Party Invitations

Now that you've picked an escape room in Tampa, it's time to design your birthday party invitations. Browse birthday party planning ideas online for the theme of your escape room and party to get some initial inspiration.

Then, take those ideas and create your own escape room birthday party invitations. To create them, you can use a free birthday invitation maker from Canva or another similar platform. But first, you'll need a great design.

The first step is to choose a design that reflects the theme of your party. For an escape room birthday party, we suggest a design that includes clues and puzzles. Then, cater the style to fit the theme of the room.

If you've opted for the Poker Night at the President's Bunker escape room, for example, the invitations could feature poker chips or a nuclear-codes theme that feels like you're inviting your guests on a secret mission.

Next, you'll want to write out all the important information about the party, such as the date, time, and location. Finally, be sure to include instructions on how to RSVP.

Escape rooms are all about puzzle-solving, so your invitations should give your guests a little taste of what they can expect at the party. With a little creativity, you can easily create invitations that will get everyone excited about your escape room birthday party.

Get a Themed Birthday Cake

Now it's time to think about the cake! Whether you're going to make a birthday cake yourself or have one professionally made, we suggest making the cake themed, too. This interactive cake will not only be a hit with the birthday boy or girl, but with all of their guests as well.

To get started, you will need to choose a cake design that fits with the theme of your escape room. For example, if your escape room is all about escaping the Colosseum, then create a Roman-themed birthday cake.

Once you have decided on a design, it's time to start decorating. The great thing about escape room cakes is that there are no rules; you can get as creative as you like! Use icing and fondant to create rooms, furniture, and other elements from the escape room.

You can even hide clues and puzzles inside the cake itself to continue the game after the escape room activities are over. Hide a clue in the cake for an additional prize or party favor, for example.

And, finally, don't forget to make the cake large enough so that everybody at the party can enjoy it, including any parents or friends that might attend along with the guests. Likewise, ensure that the cake isn't made from any ingredients that your guests won't be able to eat.

If you think any guests have allergies or special nutritional needs, then leave a section on the RSVP area of the invitation where they can let you know.

Think About Escape Room Birthday Party Favors

The last thing you need to consider when planning an escape room birthday party are the party favors.

When it comes to party favors, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, consider the age of the guests. Younger children will appreciate smaller toys or candy, while older kids and adults might prefer more practical items like keychains or magnets.

And again, think about the theme of the party. Party favors should be reflective of the overall party theme, whether it's a specific character or holiday (for example, if your child's birthday is around Christmas, you might consider Christmas-themed party favors).

Finally, consider your budget. It's important to find favors that are affordable but also appealing to guests. With these factors in mind, it should be easy to find the perfect party favors for any event, regardless of the escape room you choose.

What to Do on the Day of the Birthday Party

Ready for your party? Great! What can you expect on the day of the big event? We suggest getting to the escape room location about an hour before the party starts to set up if you need to.

While we do offer special birthday packages, depending on the package you choose, you might still want to decorate a little bit, bring presents in, and prepare for guests to arrive.

Once all of the party guests are here, we'll explain the game to everyone. This includes providing everybody with a backstory and instructions on what the goal of the escape room is. If you have questions, just ask!

If you're hosting a birthday party for younger children, make sure everybody has gone to the restroom before the main event starts. Once they're locked in the room, the idea is that they stay in there together until they escape!

Book Your Escape Room in Tampa

Ready to plan an unforgettable birthday party experience for your child or loved one? Book your escape room in Tampa today to ensure you reserve the right room experience to have a wild, imaginative time.

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