Escapology
Escapology
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11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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"Escapology is a new attraction specializing in world-leading live escape games. We have 7 different themed rooms. Groups of up to 6 players are challenged by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks that will free them from the game room. You have 1 Hour. Do you have what it takes to escape?"
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Navigator06505999480Jacksonville, Florida1 contributionAmazingnessIt was awesome! We took one of the more difficult ones the mansion murder as our first ever time going for me and my son's birthday; everything was constant fun and the time flew by so fast but we had so much fun!! Sarah was our wonderful game master and we have her to thank for the nice help and time. Hope to come back another time in the future, it was a blast. Best for connecting and cooperation, loved ever minute.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 19, 2023
- Dream598993962621 contributionAwesome time!!The kind staff, challenging puzzles, and immersive atmosphere made for a wonderful experience. Sage did a thorough and fantastic job as our Game Master. She answered any questions we may have had and turned us in the right direction when the room was stumping us. Two thumbs up to Sage!!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 19, 2023
- Jorge D1 contributionMust go for local entertainment.5.0 star review from us. Clean facility, well thought out rooms, great challenges, and our moderators Sage and Maddie were good. Lost city escape room was a good room for new escapees. Thanks for a great experience!!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 1, 2023
- Sydney H1 contributionWe loved it!This experience was amazing! It was our first time at this location and we chose one of the harder options, the 7 deadly sins. The game was slightly freaky which was awesome. Our game master was Sarah and she was extremely friendly and very helpful when we asked for hints. Overall it was a great experience and we’ll definitely come back!Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 4, 2023
- Kevin DWayland, Michigan1 contributionA Great First time at Portage EscapologyWe had an amazing first time at Portage Escapology! We took our grandson for his 8th Birthday and we all had a ball in the Scooby Doo Room. El was a helpful and sweet Game Master and we were grateful for her patient and encouraging hints. We will be back for sure to get out other rooms!Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 13, 2023
- CynKalamazoo, Michigan2 contributionsAwesome experience! Thank you Anthony!We played Mayday and escaped! Our game master, Anthony, was an integral part of making this the best experience to date! (Two more rooms to play). The puzzles were challenging but not so hard you felt lost. Anthony knew just when to give a hint! We are requesting him when we attempt 7 Deadly Sins!Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 25, 2023
- Trisha M1 contributionBest Escape Room we’ve been too!Escapology in Portage, Michigan is the best escape room my friends and I have ever been too! I personally have done 3 of their rooms so far and each time is a blast. The setup, clues, puzzles, decor, etc is very well done. I have been to a few other escape rooms and they just don’t compare. At Escapology there is a great balance of riddles, puzzles, locks, etc to keep it fun and exciting. Each theme has its own unique storyline that keeps the game fun. 10/10 would recommend to solve family, friends, or even date night!Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 16, 2023
- Climber372982329671 contributionWe Escaped!!! (And Anthony our game master was awesome!)My family and I did the “Arizona Shootout” room on the day after Christmas and we escaped! Might not be a big deal for many, but for my family it was because we have people of all ages and intelligence levels. We’ve done 3 others at Portage’s Escapology, and this was the first we’ve gotten out of in time. Our game master, Anthony, was friendly, and generous with his clues. Could not be more thankful for him! Overall, great experience and we recommended going!Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 26, 2023
- Travis B3 contributionsFun Time With Visiting FamilyGreat first escape room experience. Our Game Master, Sage aided us with good hints when we got stuck. We did the Scooby-Doo room. We had one clue drawer open early and we lost time trying to solve and resolve the puzzle expecting another clue to trigger. The game was challenging and we made it to the last puzzle before time ran out. Already talking about doing another room soon.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 28, 2023
- Odyssey084627003131 contributionMayday Became our Heyday!We are escape room fanatics and this wasn’t the first time we visited this Escapology. This time we did the Mayday room and it rocked! Sage was our game master and she was awesome! She was very good at explaining everything when introducing the room. She also jumped in the two times we asked for hints and offered just enough of a nudge for us to complete the puzzles we were stalled on. Tonight’s experience was epic and Sage wrapped it all up in a nice little bow. Bravo!Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 28, 2023
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Rachelle S
1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
We came in for my 11 year olds son bday. Just our family of 4. First of all the mask policy is absurd. Can someone help me with why we need to wear a mask in a closed room while it is only our family? We don’t even need to do that in a hospital! I can eat in a restaurant with tons of people with no mask, but I need to wear one while trying to communicate with other people (my own family) in an enclosed room?? This was something I didn’t think I needed to ask when I booked it online because there is no logic to this policy. They kept radioing in to tell us to pull our masks up!!! ABSURD AND OVER KILL!
Not to mention that we spent 6 or so minutes on trying to open a safe and couldn’t figure it out. So we called for a clue and the game master had us read the code we were putting in. Turns out it was correct and while we were getting frustrated and time was ticking, it was just not opening because the safe didn’t work!! So the game master stopped the time and came into open it. Well that’s great but what about the time we wasted trying to get it. We did not escape the room, because the time ran out while we were entering the correct code to the door on the last clue. Had we got the time we wasted on faulty equipment we would have escaped. Small but to an 11 year old on his birthday he was really hoping to escape!
You need to advertise this absurd masks on while in the room with your own family so people do not was the their time and money trying to communicate in a timed environment with masks that don’t work In the first place.
Not to mention that we spent 6 or so minutes on trying to open a safe and couldn’t figure it out. So we called for a clue and the game master had us read the code we were putting in. Turns out it was correct and while we were getting frustrated and time was ticking, it was just not opening because the safe didn’t work!! So the game master stopped the time and came into open it. Well that’s great but what about the time we wasted trying to get it. We did not escape the room, because the time ran out while we were entering the correct code to the door on the last clue. Had we got the time we wasted on faulty equipment we would have escaped. Small but to an 11 year old on his birthday he was really hoping to escape!
You need to advertise this absurd masks on while in the room with your own family so people do not was the their time and money trying to communicate in a timed environment with masks that don’t work In the first place.
Written April 8, 2021
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Hi Rachel,
We're sorry your experience didn't meet your expectations and we'd like to make it up to you. Feel free to email us anytime at ethan@airwayfuncenter.com to talk more.
To answer your question about masks, we enforce this policy for the prevention of spreading the COVID-19 virus to our employees and the customers who will be playing the same room after you leave. We remind you of this policy in your confirmation email, on our front door, on the desk in our lobby, and in your game master's briefing speech.
Written April 9, 2021
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KMAReese
Kalamazoo, MI4 contributions
Feb 2022
Bummed that our game master seemed annoyed that we were there (and spent $179 for 1 hour of "fun"). She was annoyed even before we got into the room. I would have expected a more game like atmosphere or at least less attitude for what I spent. I can't recommend anyone going here because of the price. I won't be back.
Written February 14, 2022
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Hello. Thank you so much for your feedback.
Written April 19, 2022
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Claire
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
The room was not well themed. There was only six puzzles, and felt like they tried had to consume time in meanness ways. In certain puzzles there was no way to identify what you needed to do or where you needed to go. I've done 100+ escape rooms and feel confident in saying the clues were to vague and there was not enough information. Not really a seven deadly sins theme present in the room except some wheels on the wall that were malfunctioning. Also we would game escaped sooner, but the sensors on one puzzle were not responding. Over all if you love escape rooms it's fine, but wouldn't recommend to someone just getting started.
Written August 20, 2022
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Visit South Haven
South Haven, MI1 contribution
Feb 2023
Puzzles were difficult, but not too difficult. We've done many escape rooms and this one took us 50 minutes, so it was not too easy either. Room was creative, clean, puzzles, clues, everything was very well done. Hosts were attentive, small glitch was quickly fixed. Looking forward to going back again soon!
Written February 16, 2023
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Steven Y
1 contribution
Mar 2023
I personally worked with Ethan on reserving a corporate event for my VP and Managers. Great communication through Email and Phone. Ethan made some accommodations to our reservation time when my scheduling became a bit difficult. We participated in the Scooby Doo Adventure and loved it. Everyone of my participants had good things to say and not one was upset or turned off by anything. I'm looking forward to working with Ethan again on our next event.
Written March 28, 2023
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Companion50785602932
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Jan 2024 • Friends
Had a good time doing the antidote room! We had 5 people used two clues and finished with 17 minutes to finish. I enjoy escape rooms, they are just a little spendy, but if you go on Tuesday you’ll save $15/person! Sage our grandmaster was very helpful and enthusiastic. It was also good to see our friend Charlie who brought us to the room and explained the rules. Both were amazing!
Written January 27, 2024
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Laurie T
1 contribution
Apr 2022
The room itself was very intriguing and well thought through. However, one key item was missing from our room that made it impossible to get past the first step. After fifteen minutes of wasted time the game master determined we did not have the item and brought us a replacement. However, by that time we had already lost 1/4 of the allowable time which made the game more stressful.
Ultimately, we were two steps away from finishing the game (which would have taken less than the fifteen minutes we lost). It was definitely a huge let down because I honestly believe we could have beat it had the game been properly set up.
At no time did anyone apologize for the mistake or provide us with any concessions for not having the room properly prepared. In addition, no one offered to take our picture when we left.
Ultimately, we were two steps away from finishing the game (which would have taken less than the fifteen minutes we lost). It was definitely a huge let down because I honestly believe we could have beat it had the game been properly set up.
At no time did anyone apologize for the mistake or provide us with any concessions for not having the room properly prepared. In addition, no one offered to take our picture when we left.
Written April 10, 2022
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Hello. Thank you so much for your feedback. I apologize for your disappointing experience. I will look into this immediately. Could you please email these details plus your name and address to cheri@airwayfuncenter.com ? We would like to make this up to you.
Written April 19, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Losdaguz
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Had a better experience. I appreciate Ethan’s customer service skills to take care of a customer and it exceeded expectations. Mayday was a blast. My whole group really got into it and having the realistic plane vibe was incredible.
Ok let’s talk about Maddie. Holy smokes she was really good. Always responsive, always smiling, and always friendly. She is an employee that many places strive for.
What a great experience escapology. Cannot wait to try to escape again!!!
Ok let’s talk about Maddie. Holy smokes she was really good. Always responsive, always smiling, and always friendly. She is an employee that many places strive for.
What a great experience escapology. Cannot wait to try to escape again!!!
Written March 22, 2023
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Beth
2 contributions
Aug 2020
We love escape rooms - we usually find an escape room to play every time we go on vacation, so we've done quite a few. Our experience this week at Escapology in Portage was a ton of fun. Just as important during this time, we felt extremely safe with all of the precautions taken by the staff. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Written September 1, 2020
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Thank you for the great review!
Written September 6, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Phoebe P
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
Just had the best experience with our game master Anthony! Our sons (13 and 10) had a great time. We did the Lost City room and it was a little hard for them, but they really enjoyed it and it wasn’t too hard that they got frustrated. We will definitely be back soon.
Written April 3, 2023
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funch357
Portage, Michigan
Can an adult coming alone have fun here? Would I be placed with a group, or would I have to bring my own group?
Written January 9, 2017
Nobody would require you to be in a group. Solo play is just fine. However, unless you are excellent at lateral thinking, you might get stuck in one line of thought. There is a distinct advantage to having multiple sets of eyes and brains.
Written January 9, 2017
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