Family vacations can be an excellent way for kids to learn new things and develop new skills without even realizing it. Kids naturally learn when they are engaged in a fun and exciting way. I love taking my kids to Escape Rooms to challenge their thinking skills while we enjoy fun family time together! We recently took a road trip to Key Largo, Fl. I was looking for things to do with kids and discovered Kingdom Escape Games.
It was easy to book you game time online. Just pick your quest, the day and time. They have three quests right now and one coming soon. The game takes an hour and is fun for the entire family. Though some quests allow for 2 people, I highly recommend having at least 3-4 people.
Checking-in to your game
Arrive a few minutes before your game time. And to expedite your start time, complete the participant waiver online prior to arriving. We for got to do this, so though it was not a big deal because they have a QR code to scan to do it quickly on your phones, it would have been more flawless of an experience had we completed the form ahead of time. Oops, that was I my bad. I am usually more prepared.
After that, our guest guide went over some basic rules, explained the process and then had us lock up all our bags and devices in the locker. Then gave us the key to keep so we knew our items were safe and secure. He then took us to the game room!
The Quest: Blamsfar’s Basement
We signed up for Blamsfar’s Basement Quest at Kingdom Escape Games because, with kids, I wanted to pick one that we had a reasonable likelihood of escaping, and this game was rated a 5/10 for difficulty with an 84% escape rate—seemed like decent odds for two intelligent adults accompanied by three quick-thinking preteens.
Before the game started, we had to break into two groups- so we chose to dive by boys versus girls. Then the quest leader took us to the dungeon, locking us in separate jail-like spaces. Then the time clock started, and the game began! Immediately we had to work together from our different dungeon cells to search for things that might have meaning. Ultimately it took clues from both cells and us working together to unlock one cell first and then get the others out. Once out of the cells, we had to solve numerous riddles and piece together clues to find the key that allowed us to escape the castle’s basement!
We made it out at Kingdom Escape Games!
The kids had to communicate and work with us at a face pace to beat the clock because we all are competitive and wanted to make sure we escaped in the allotted time. We had to delegate tasks and collectively solve multiple problems with a sense of urgency. This escape game, in particular, required everyone to be equally involved because it would have been impossible for just one or two to do it all. It’s incredible how one game can do so much for the development of critical thinking while also having a lot of fun. We did a great job. No one got mad or felt left out, and we managed to escape with 12 minutes to spare.
Next time in The Florida Keys, test your skills at Kingdom Escape Games
I highly recommend challenging your kids with an exciting family activity while on vacation by taking them to an escape room! You can usually find one in any vacation destination. Even when you take a relaxing island vacay like the Florida Keys, you can create unique family memories like these.
So when planning a trip in Key Largo I suggest spending an hour testing your skills at Kingdom Escape Games. Make reservation at: www.kingdomescape.com
102670 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
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If only this was in the UK, my nieces and nephews … and I would really love this, sound like fund.
Family vacations are important for the kids to explore and learn new things. This is just the perfect place for it.
Ha, I’m glad that you guys made it out. This sounds like so much fun and a really lovely activity that the whole family can enjoy together.
When my kids are a little older I’d love to do this
When my kiddos were about 3, 5 and 6 we did a much easier escape room in Orlando that was “school” themed and they loved it. Though we didn’t make it out in the allotted time they still let us finish is because no one was waiting behind us to do it. They still talk about it today.
My granddaughter is a big fan of this kind of thing. She tried to go when she was visiting here last time but the rooms were all filled up.
This look amazing! Definitely right up my street and would be perfect for my husband and I to try.
We haven’t done this with our kids yet, but I’ve been wanting to try! I love that this place has different themes and varying skill levels so the kids won’t be discouraged and will want to come back!
Oh my gosh this looks SO fun! Putting it on my list!
Ooohhhh…I loved this! I will be sure to come here with family, to try our luck escaping here! Thanks for sharing about it all.
How fun! Kingdom Escape Games in Key Largo looks like a perfect family activity. Escape rooms look like a great time and your pictures show a fun activity!
It’s more fun when the whole family enjoys together. Quite interesting activities and must be a great experience.
I love these escape games. The team work, critical thinking and fun make it perfect for family and friends to play together.