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!
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?”
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 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.)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ellyns-tap-and-grill-glen-ellyn-3
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
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
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.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fire-wine-glen-ellyn
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.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/reserve-22-glen-ellyn
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.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-toda-madre-glen-ellyn-2
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
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.
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.”
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?
