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1. Complete your trip with our favorite places to eat and drink

   October 4, 2017 2:32 am Leave a Comment

   We often get asked, “Where is a good place to eat and drink?” after their escape room experience, so we thought we’d make planning your night out a little easier. Below is a list of some of our favorite places. It’s a work in progress, so we’ll be adding more as we discover them. At each the service is fantastic, but stands out in their own way. Let us know your favorites in the comments!

    

   Ellyn’s Tap & Grill

   Ellyn’s is just down Roosevelt from us and has become a favorite for food and drinks after. Excellent beer and cocktail list and great pub food. They are great for families as well as adults looking for a night out. Reservations accepted and recommended. (The best way to find them is head East on Roosevelt, turn left at Baker Hill Dr., then right into the strip mall.)

   http://www.ellyns.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/ellyns-tap-and-grill-glen-ellyn-3

   

   Maize & Mash

   One of the newest to Glen Ellyn, Maize & Mash is a whisky bar featuring american and southern inspired food. Located on Main Street a few blocks South of the tracks. Their whisky cocktails stand out, as well as their cozy lounge complete with couches upstairs. Small shareable dishes are featured. Call ahead seating is is recommended for parties of 6 or more.

   https://www.maizeplusmash.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/maize-mash-glen-ellyn

   

   Fire and Wine

   For a finer dining experience Fire and Wine should be your next stop. Just off Main Street, a couple blocks South of the tracks. Rustic Italian food with a modern twist. They have great small plates and full dinners. The decor really stands out, with a city feel in a suburban spot. They have a new menu twice a year, and often feature a signature dish and cocktail. For parties of 6 or more they take call ahead priority seating.

   http://fireandwine.net/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/fire-wine-glen-ellyn

   

    

    

   Reserve 22

   Located off Park just south of Roosevelt, Reserve 22 features clubhouse fare. The standout is their incredible patio space. With 3 fireplaces and plenty of seating. They also feature daily specials and entertainment. Reservations accepted and recommend.

   http://www.reserve22.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/reserve-22-glen-ellyn

   

    

    

   A Toda Madre

   A Toda Madre is just off Main Street on the North side of the downtown area. They specialize in Mexican street food, and are known for their tacos and margaritas. Plenty of seating for large parties. Reservations accepted and recommended.

   http://www.atmrestaurant.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-toda-madre-glen-ellyn-2

   

   Main Street Pub

   Main Street Pub is a sports pub known for their burgers and extensive rotating beer tap. You’ll find them just North of the train tracks on Main Street. Live music every Wednesday night. Reservations for parties of 10 or more.

   http://www.themainstreetpub.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/main-street-pub-glen-ellyn

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

2. What to do when it’s your first escape room.

   June 22, 2017 3:18 pm Leave a Comment

   First time doing an escape room? Wondering what to do when it’s your first escape room? Already a seasoned player but could use some pointers? Here’s some advice from a game designer to help players enjoy the game more, and increase your chance of beating it!

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3. Community built escape room – Story and Theme

   June 1, 2017 2:05 am 2 Comments

   

   A Community Built Escape Room?

   We are trying an experiment. Let’s have the community; the players, the fans, students, etc., submit ideas for our next escape room. The rules are simple. You would post an idea you have, it could be just a theme, or a full story. The public would then vote on their favorites. The one that has the most votes across all of social media and the internet would win! The winner will get a pass for a full group to come to one of our escape rooms ($232 value) plus their idea will become our next escape room!

   Ideas can be as simple as “A zombie escape room in a high school,” or a more complex story, “Your group is a team of young adults who travel the country solving mysteries with their dog. They stumble across an abandoned theme park where people have gone missing. Can you follow the clues and unmask the villain?”

    

   Guidelines for submitted ideas:

   1) Be as general or specific as you would like.

   2) Original ideas only. Any ideas copied identically from another escape room will not be eligible.

   3) No trademarked or Intellectual Properties. It can be very costly to get the rights to an IP, for example Harry Potter or Star Wars. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a room about student wizards, or a space themed story. We just can’t use specific characters or settings.

   4) Post on our facebook page, twitter, instagram, or the comments on this post. Votes and comments on repeated posts will be added to the total for the winner.

   Post in multiple areas. Tell your friends and family to vote for your submission. You may need to have them become a fan or follower of our pages to vote for you.

   

    What’s next?

   The next step in our experiment will involve people submitting applications to be part of building  the winning idea. We’ll need people with all kinds of talents.

   We’ll need…..

   Artists: Sculpting of props. For design and build of scenery. Design and build of visual elements.

   Carpenters/woodworkers/contractors: Props, set design, scenery

   Hackers/Makers: Puzzle design and build, prop design and build

   Engineers: Mechanical puzzle design and build, prop design and build

   Writers/Story tellers: Puzzle design, Story development, Hint and clue writing

   Audio/Video: Create a more immersive game we’ll need a sound track and sound effects. Depending on the theme audio hints could be created

   Every day people: You don’t need to specialize in anything to be a valuable part of the creation. Tell us how you can contribute!

   Depending on the winning story: Actors (who would become paid employees)

   

   What kind of things are we looking for?

   Props– could include anything used in a puzzle or to enhance the immersion of the experience. A hacker may have a great way to include sensors into a puzzle, but won’t have a good way to make it look good. An artist can take that idea and build on it, making the tech look great.

   Puzzle creation– Puzzles can be presented in a variety of ways. There can be paper puzzles, Mechanical puzzles, or electronic puzzles. Puzzles can be designed to open a lock, for example a 4 digit lock. They can trigger another event, for example opening a box, a door, or revealing the next puzzle. A combination of all these elements would be best to provide a varied experience.

   Set design– Solving a puzzle may trigger something in the room to change. A box could open, a door could unlock, a new puzzle could rise up. We’ll need all sorts of people to find creative ways to make these things happen, other people to build the mechanisms, and others to make them look really great. We’ll also need people to create the scenery, to create an immersive experience for the players.

   Story and hints– Clever puzzles and props are great, but they are amazing when a good story is woven into it. The overall story drives the puzzles to create an immersive experience. Hints could be written in a clever way, in a certain style, with a certain voice. This part will also need people who can string together the various elements into a fun an cohesive game. Depending on the theme, videos could be recorded to present puzzles and further the experience. Actors can be used for these elements, or even during the games.

   Giving back to the community.

   The last stage of our plan involves finding local charities and non-profits. Each month we will donate 10% of the profits of the game the community built to a local charity or non-profit, with a new one each month.

   We really look forward to all the unique talents and ideas that our players, our neighbors, students, and the community can bring!

4. Complete your trip with our favorite places to eat and drink

   May 3, 2017 9:56 pm Leave a Comment

   We often get asked, “Where is a good place to eat and drink?” after their escape room experience, so we thought we’d make planning your night out a little easier. Below is a list of some of our favorite places. It’s a work in progress, so we’ll be adding more as we discover them. At each the service is fantastic, but stands out in their own way. Let us know your favorites in the comments!

    

   Ellyn’s Tap & Grill

   Ellyn’s is just down Roosevelt from us and has become a favorite for food and drinks after. Excellent beer and cocktail list and great pub food. They are great for families as well as adults looking for a night out. Reservations accepted and recommended. (The best way to find them is head East on Roosevelt, turn left at Baker Hill Dr., then right into the strip mall.)

   http://www.ellyns.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/ellyns-tap-and-grill-glen-ellyn-3

   

   Meatheads

   If you are looking for a place to get fresh burgers and sandwiches with the family this would be our go to place. Only a few blocks East of CluedIn on Roosevelt, during warm weather you could walk there! Plenty of seating for lunch or dinner. Free fry for people who play any of our escape games! Just let us know you saw this post and we’ll give you the voucher.

   https://www.meatheadsburgers.com/menus/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/meatheads-glen-ellyn

   

   Maize & Mash

   One of the newest to Glen Ellyn, Maize & Mash is a whisky bar featuring american and southern inspired food. Located on Main Street a few blocks South of the tracks. Their whisky cocktails stand out, as well as their cozy lounge complete with couches upstairs. Small shareable dishes are featured. Call ahead seating is is recommended for parties of 6 or more.

   https://www.maizeplusmash.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/maize-mash-glen-ellyn

   

   Fire and Wine

   For a finer dining experience Fire and Wine should be your next stop. Just off Main Street, a couple blocks South of the tracks. Rustic Italian food with a modern twist. They have great small plates and full dinners. The decor really stands out, with a city feel in a suburban spot. They have a new menu twice a year, and often feature a signature dish and cocktail. For parties of 6 or more they take call ahead priority seating.

   http://fireandwine.net/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/fire-wine-glen-ellyn

   

    

    

   Reserve 22

   Located off Park just south of Roosevelt, Reserve 22 features clubhouse fare. The standout is their incredible patio space. With 3 fireplaces and plenty of seating. They also feature daily specials and entertainment. Reservations accepted and recommend.

   http://www.reserve22.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/reserve-22-glen-ellyn

   

    

    

   A Toda Madre

   A Toda Madre is just off Main Street on the North side of the downtown area. They specialize in Mexican street food, and are known for their tacos and margaritas. Plenty of seating for large parties. Reservations accepted and recommended.

   http://www.atmrestaurant.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-toda-madre-glen-ellyn-2

   

   Main Street Pub

   Main Street Pub is a sports pub known for their burgers and extensive rotating beer tap. You’ll find them just North of the train tracks on Main Street. Live music every Wednesday night. Reservations for parties of 10 or more.

   http://www.themainstreetpub.com/

   https://www.yelp.com/biz/main-street-pub-glen-ellyn

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

5. Game Master Now Open

   April 11, 2017 3:01 pm Leave a Comment

   The mayor has been kidnapped! It’s all due to a villain who calls himself “The Game Master.” He’s holding him captive, but if you can solve his board game and video game puzzles he promises to let him go.

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6. Inside The Asylum: A look into Glen Ellyn’s newest escape room

   December 12, 2016 4:13 pm Leave a Comment

   Hello readers. Gilmore here, reporting on a most unusual experience I had while researching a story. So keep reading if you want to look “Inside The Asylum.”

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7. Now Open! The Asylum, Glen Ellyn @ CluedIn Escape Rooms

   December 9, 2016 4:21 am 3 Comments

   Now open in Glen Ellyn, CluedIn Escape Rooms! Our first challenge, The Asylum is ready to be tackled! Do you and your group have what it takes to solve the riddles and destroy the evil entity in The Asylum?

   

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