So much fun! We had a group of 5 and we all had a blast (even the one person who was not excited about doing it). The staff was very friendly and having music from the 80s as some of the clues was a fun element. Knowing the 80s references might have helped us get a couple clues faster, but it is not necessary to be successful in the game. As an added bonus there are coupons hidden for free beer and snacks. Highly recommend!!

It was a really awesome 1980’s themed Escape Room. You do not need to have knowledge of the 1980’s to complete the puzzles, just a clever mind. The staff was incredibly nice, they had really cool retro items for sale in their store and you can win coupons for some cool treats at the food court in the same building. It was unbelievably fun.

Our first escape room and we had a really great time. Really creative room that perfectly synthesizes (lol) 80s nostalgia with an escape room game. Highly recommended for first-timers or those that grew up in the 80s/90s. Not extremely difficult, but also definitely not easy. We had a group of ladies join us and they pretty much saved the day. Go try it out, you wont be disappointed.

One of the best escape rooms Ive ever done! Love the 80s theme - Of course it helps to have a bit of background knowledge of 80s pop culture, but anybody can enjoy this and succeed! I had a great experience and would recommend to anybody.

I went here with my family for my little brother’s 16th birthday & it was toooo fun! It was waaaaaaay easier than a lot of escape rooms I’ve been to. The worker was awesome! The music playing is from the 80’s & it gave us a lot of clues! I got to use a VCR which was so funny! It had a lot of old games from the 80’s. We got to play the Atari which was sooo hard! At the end, you got to dress up with clothes from the 80’s! I really loved this escape room! We did escape from all 4 rooms!

This was absolutely a blast. My family and I were the only ones booked for our time slot so we got to do the rooms alone. Our children are 12, 10 and 4 and it was fun for every single one of us. My 4 year old even got one of the clues himself and got us to the next room! The staff is hilarious and made it even MORE FUN on top of us bumbling and stumbling around laughing to get the clues. It is truly a great time, and if they maybe change the room and clues around from time to time or something (which I plan to find out) then we will go again! We really had a great time, I HIGHLY recommend!

Great time. The children in our group (ages 9 & 11) were able to participate just as much as the adults. Staff made the experience even more fun with their enthusiasm and friendliness. Would definitely recommend.

My fiancee wanted to do a fun activity with friends to celebrate her upcoming birthday. We had a group of 9 then a group of 3 we didnt know. It was so much fun! We worked together to solve it, it was my first time doing an escape room along with others in our group. It was such a wonderful experience it will be hard to top when participating other escape rooms! The staff and the whole theme were superb!

So much fun, what a blast!!!! It was great to go back to the 1980’s for an hour, I truly wanted to stay and not escape (but we did with 3 minutes to spare) because it was such a neat and cool place plus I also loved the ‘80s. This is one cool place!

We all had an awesome time escaping the 80s! Everything from the nostalgic movies to the music playing with clues throughout were cleverly done. It was also really nice that you could find golden tickets to get free food and drink in the Bourse. We found one for a free beer, cocktail, and a chicken & waffles meal. Im looking forward to trying out the other escape room Steel Owl runs at the Franklin Institute.

I have never been to an escape room, and this was so much fun! I went with friends and my husband, and we enjoyed seeing all of the props from the 80s. My friends teenage son had fun, too. Our guide was nice, and very enthusiastic!

I am a fan of escape rooms in general; I love the change of scenery from just going to the local bars, to actually interacting & playing a game with friends. Escape the 1980s was certainly my favorite escape room experience to date! The staff was friendly, funny and accommodating. Authentic props & decor really took us back in time. I have to admit I enjoyed laughing at my friend in her early 20s try to figure out how a VHS player even works (sorry if youre reading this Em). Further proving- You didnt need to live through the 80s to enjoy the game, but if you are familiar with 80s culture, it certainly helps and fills your heart with nostalgia.

My friends and I did this for my birthday over the weekend - it was so much fun!!! I highly recommend. Just waiting on our pictures to get uploaded to Facebook (we were the 9pm group on 10/19/19 - JEN and the Holograms!)

First escape room experience and it was so much fun! Our game master was Brain and he was an absolute delight! Thanks for the fun night!

What a blast! Our group of 11 escaped in 53 minutes. The 80s nostalgia was great - even the teenager in the group was really into the 80s pop culture (who doesn’t love the 80s?!). Highly recommend this escape room!

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It was a fun experience. The staff was very engaging made the experience more enjoyable.

Love this escape room! There were two of us and we completed it in almost an hour. Lots of fun, great memorabilia, and just challenging enough. You dont need to know the 80s to figure out the clues, but the memorabilia is great if you remember it. Highly recommend. Tip, dont drink too much before you go. A buzz is ok, but you do want to escape the room, so dont go drunk.

Great game!!! Relive all your 80s favorites in this well balanced, fun challenge. You will have a blast.

I went it with a group of friends and we had a blast. Very friendly staff that really made the whole experience fun. If you grew up in the 80s, it is a great way to revisit your youth. The actual escape room experience was very well done. It was just difficult enough make you really have to work as a team to figure out the clues but laugh out loud fun at the same time. And the props and pictures at the end are just awesome.I highly recommend!

We had an Amazing time and was able to Escape in 58 minutes. Event was planned for my birthday and was the Best Escape room experience this far!!!

Had a blast escaping the 80s! Our gamemaster Arielle was so upbeat and so fun! Great theme and a great time!

We went twice! Once for a 50th birthday and it was so much fun we decided to go back for my daughter’s 10th birthday! It was amazing to see the kids work as a team to find the clues!!! Crystal was amazing and very patient with twelve 10 year olds!!! Can’t recommend it enough!!!

I took my daughter and two of her friends for her 13th birthday. We had such a great time!!! I highly recommend escape the 1980’s!!!

Great for a group. We had a ton of fun and staff were super friendly and accomodating.

This escape room is listed as one of the best in Philadelphia...its the truth!I took a day trip from NYC just to play a couple rooms and, based on reviews, this was one of them. If you are a child of the 80s or love pop culture from this era, you will have a blast with this room.The puzzles are not very difficult and thats okay! The set, music, toys, and nostalgia make up for easy puzzles; plus you are being so active with all the activities required!If you havent experienced this room, do yourself a favor and give it a try!

Definitely fun experience for a date night.

My group of 10 had a great time escaping the 80s! The entire process from start to finish was amazing - well run games - great staff and a really fun time! I will highly recommend this place to everyone I know! Try it out- you WILL NOT be disappointed!

Funky and dingy, but looks fun. Decided not to participate due to the cringe factor.

This escape room is a blast! Tons of neat 1980s memorabilia, a fun escape room complex, and the staff are really fun too. Not only is the game fun, but they also hide coupons for beer and local bars (yay)! I would recommend this as a fun way to spend some time on East Passyunk.

My first escape room, and I am glad we picked it for our group! I do realize some people will say the puzzles were not deep brain teasers, but when you are being timed, and there is so much to do, there is a great sense of relief in knowing something you have is useful information. Even with this feeling, some steps took us time to figure out, but because we never had a situation where we were frustrated, it made the experience amazing.To the owners, if you are not already, I recommend recording groups doing the room from now on, so in the distant future when you decide to retire the setup, maybe in favor of a new idea, you can have all the highlight footage of previous attempts to share. I know that could make for some entertaining viewing.

Game great time very well design escape fast game master with red hair cool

This was such a fun experience!! The staff was excellent and informative! If you like the 80’s it’s a true blast from the blast!! Highly recommended!!!

I took my girlfriend for her birthday, we had an amazing time. Its great for just two people, or a group. I think I even would have enjoyed it alone. If you enjoy the culture of the 1980s you will love this.I looked at these reviews before we went and was concerned that theyre all 5 stars. I thought maybe the employees just wrote a bunch of reviews to attract people, but after going I know that the reason is because this place is REALLY fun.

This is a 1980s theme Escape Room interactive game that was a total blast! Hosts were very friendly, funny and helpful. Our family of 5 adults teamed up with another group of 5, working to escape the time warp which sent us back to a 1980s mini-mall. Clues and puzzles were really innovative! You have to pay attention to everything you see and hear, and be inventive to complete the game (in 60 minutes), but its not TOO hard. This escape is very creative and detailed, including lots of items, music, clothes, etc. from that time period. It was BIG FUN to do and gave us a great blast from the past. A highly recommended good time!

Escape the 80s was GREAT!! The puzzles were challenging and fun. We escaped with 2.5 minutes to spare! Our group of 6 got paired with another group of 6. I know that my group definitely had a great time! We went to dinner after and spent most of the meal talking about the rooms and the puzzles. The staff (Chris & Holly) could not have been more awesome. Elisabeth, the owner, was also very helpful and friendly when I needed to email her a few weeks prior. I have already recommended it to a few other friends.

Best escape the room event Ive done so far. The detail and time these people have put into this is amazing. Its not just an opening drawers and finding keys kind of event, but a real journey through the 80s culture and technology. And this is the most interactive event Ive experienced, because they even use the music playing overhead as clues to help you through the rooms. I dont give 5 stars often, but this place deserved it.

Challenging without being frustrating, Escape the 80s is a great way to spend an evening with friends. Highly recommend with a group of six or more — a bigger group compounds the organized-chaos and is that much more fun

We escaped! But, like, if we hadnt, Im sure I coulda spent a lot more time there having a totally radical time! Staff is like, totally friendly and like majorly helpful! Krystal was so very! Makes me wanna do the other escape rooms too!

Went there for my dads b day it was sweet

This place is absolutely amazing. Took my Army Recruiters here for a team-building event and they loved it. The staff are fabulous. Able to play Atari, Nintendo and all of the nostalgic board games from the 80s. They nail the decor. Lots of fun

This was a truly incredible experience filled with magic mystery and intrigue.It was a top notch thrill ride blasting me back to my childhood with many amazing moments from some of my favorite 80s films of all time.I felt like I was in a movie. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes to have fun.

This was our first escape room and it was just amazing! The 80s theme was very fun. There were many different rooms and they were all connected using all 80s decor. It is worth the trip.

My team and I were brainstorming some ideas for a team-building exercise. The 1980s Escape the Room came up, and it was an obvious choice for us. Working for a small company ourselves, it is also important to me to support other small businesses when I can. We had no idea what to expect before we got there, but as soon as we walked in we knew we would have a BLAST. As a new team, it was important for us to learn about each other, have fun, work together (outside of the work setting), and get comfortable with each other. Escape the 80s definitely helped us do this, and much more. We will be talking about this experience for all of the days that we will be working together. Other departments in our company will NEVER beat our team-building experience! I cant wait to do it again with friends and family. Thank you for allowing us to be human with each other. ️

Excellent puzzles and clues! Very creative and really genuinely lots of fun!! A entertaining and engaging way to spend the afternoon. The amount of planning and work that went into this game is very impressive. I highly recommend going with a group of your friends; its more fun with a group than just a few of you.

Oohhh my goodness! We had no idea what we were getting into... And what a fantastic surprise! This is a fabulous thing to do with a bunch of friends. Some background on the 80s is a big help (just having grown up then is fine)The girls that worked there were super fun and seem to really love their job.It was very clever and a ton of fun! I highly recommend it!

Casey was awesome in explaining how the game worked. Super fun experience

We couldnt have had a better time! We had a very large group (29 people). We went in two separate groups and used the 80s party room while waiting. Brought our own food and beverage and had a blast! The escape rooms were loads of fun and really made us think our way out. Not easy at all, but so entertaining for everyone at the same time. Even though it was a big group, we all were able to contribute. One of our all time favorite family gatherings - and we know how to have fun, so this was special! Thank you to Elisabeth for all your help organizing, and special thanks to Mike and Carson for making it especially fun:)

We had ALOT of fun. It was just my husband and I and we were added to a group and it was really fun! I was nervous to be put with a bunch of strangers but it was the most fun I’ve had in a long time!

I just did the team building package with the company I work for and had a great experience as did the rest of my company! They were very accommodating, fun, and super nice! We had a blast!

This was our first room escape experience, and we all gave it a solid two thumbs up. It was fun...challenging...well-run...totally RAD! I just loved how the music was integrated with the clues. Very clever.You dont have to, but Id recommend going with a big group. There were 14 of us, so we booked it as a private event. Its true you dont need to know any 80s trivia to solve the clues or have fun with this, but if you grew up in the 80s, you will love this even more. It was like stepping into a time machine. Our group ranged in age from 24-50, and EVERYBODY loved it! Looking forward to doing another.

My girlfriend and I just did this today as part of my anniversary gift to her. We loved it! We had never done a room escape before, and this one was a great one to start with. It was a lot of fun, and we met a bunch of new people! If you love 80s pop culture, or just want to have a fun afternoon doing something a little offbeat then this is right up your alley! The staff was friendly. The tasks were fun and kept us running back and forth through rooms but werent so difficult that we had to give up. The soundtrack was an amazing throwback. The entire experience was a great way to end out weekend in the city!

This was my first escape experience. It was so much fun, everything I hoped it would be and then some. Went with my husband for a date night, met some great teammates, had great guidance and support from the enthusiastic staff, solved the puzzle, found free beer, and got to relive some of the best 80s stuff. I have a feeling any future escape rooms will not be able to hold up to this standard.

Went here to celebrate a birthday. Mix of folks who both had and hadnt ever done an escape game. This is perfect for this kind of group. Just pure fun. And the staff was amazingly nice and helpful. 5 stars!

Im not much of a review writer, but this was such an AWESOME experience! This was the last stop yesterday for my husbands surprise birthday weekend in Philadelphia, and the first escape room experience for us both. Theres a bunch of escape rooms down here in Baltimore, but the 80s theme hooked me on this one and Im SO glad. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic, and make such an effort to ensure everyone has a great time. The puzzles and clues all involve fantastic 80s nostalgia (naturally), and the game is set up in such a playful and fun way. It was our first trip to Philadelphia, and most definitely our favorite part of the whole weekend! Highly recommend!

I have done over a dozen Escape rooms in the past year, so take my review as a true indication of Escape the 80s, and not just praise of the escape game concept. This is a wonderful experience, and the owners of this room should be proud. As a seasoned escape player I would highly recommend it for these reasons: the unique ways players interact with the room, the use of time as currency, and the general playfulness of the staff during the game make this a wonderful experience. Everyone should try this one!The only reason I give it a 4/5 is that some (a small few) of the puzzles themselves dont feel like brain teasers, they feel more like a treasure hunt for the next set of instructions. This is a nitpick, but the waiting room with all the board games in it should be closed off once the game starts; part of the joy of escaping comes from that small bit of claustrophobia. Having to ignore that giant space makes it feel a little off.TL:DRWhile the puzzles are sometimes too simple, the atmosphere and playfulness of the room far outweigh any shortcomings. This is one of the best Escapes you can find in Philly.P.S. Cant wait to return for the 90s. And give Raichu a raise, shes doing a hell of a good job!

What a different experience. Had a great time at a birthday party! Party room was a bit chilly.

We brought a group of six here for a friends birthday and just had the most fabulous time. Delightful all the way through, from the minute we walked through the door and were greeted by the hilarious staff until we left (victorious). Puzzles were creative and unexpected. Really fun experience.

This was my first escape room experience. It was amazing. Im a big fan of the 80s and the experience exceeded my expectations. Its great for kids to because its not scary at all and its challenging but not frustratingly hard. The staff is awesome, very friendly. And I like that you can buy a clue. People always told me to buy a clue when I was growing up in the 80s and now I finally can.

Great fun, especially for a group looking for a non-scary version of a room escape. Our group was entirely new to room-escape and included two kids, and everyone had a fun. Staff was energetic and organized, greatly adding to the experience. And the puzzles themselves were a fun mix of amusing and challenging.

Had a great time with the game. You definitely dont need to know the 80s to win the game, but it was really fun with all the 80s references. The staff was friendly and helpful and timing was pretty spot on. Get an many friends as possible, The bigger the group the better, but I would say at least 6. And just get into it!

One of the best family nights ever! Took our two kids before they leave for college, and the four of us worked to solve the puzzles to Escape the 80s. What a blast! Our host was friendly and helpful. I knew we would enjoy it, but it was even more fun than I thought it would be, and everyone cant wait until winter break so we can all go back to Escape the 90s!

I went with four friends, we were teamed with a set of five friends and put in a room. Our two teams worked together to find all the clues we needed to escape. You really needed no prior knowledge of the 1980s, you just needed to pay attention. It was a lot of fun, Crystal was right on top of it for us, helping us as we moved along! This escape room was well thought out and executed, very challenging.

This game has everything and I loved every minute of it. My whole department did it together and it was a great teambuilding exercise. A nostalgic romp for the eighties child and an intriguing puzzle for those not familiar with the 1980s... there is something for everyone. I wish I could do it again!!

I havent visited any other escape room attractions, but I did try this one during its first month or so of operation because of my 80s infatuation. I had a great time, the clues and pop culture references are relevant and well-thought out and made for a super fun date night. And the staff rocks as well! Highly recommended!

We had a great time! It was a definite time warp back to the days when we were kids! It was so much fun, and we shared many giggles at all the nostalgia! Thanks for being so friendly and awesome!

VERY FUN I’ve done a lot of escape rooms and this one is right next to the Franklin Institute which is also really good

The puzzles and clues were great - and it was so much fun to flash back to the 80s! Our group had a great time and it was nice to do something other than just dinner. The staff was helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend Escape the 80s for anyone whos looking for a fun night out.

What an awesome time we had!It was a great mix of challenging and hilarious. The event staff was great, the clues (we needed a couple) were funny and our group worked together as a team. I cant wait for another game!

Pure genius! We had so much fun at this thing and highly recommend it. No need to know anything about the 80s - just need to have an appreciation for all of the awesomeness that came with that decade. Youre actually unlocking 4 rooms and going back and forth between them to solve clues. Do not miss this! Also try to go soon - the current game is going to be changing in the Spring and you shouldnt miss this current one as its hilarious and brilliant!

This was my very first escape room experience, I was born in the 90s but I know a few 80s references, but regardless you dont have to be an 80s baby to enjoy this escape room game. Lots of fun, encourages teamwork and its really well thought out. Awesome game with great staff behind it.

If youre looking for new, unique outing with family or friends then this is your next destination! This escape room is (obviously) 80s themed. The object is to solve clues under 60mins to escape (win). We had a group of 4 friends & we joined another group of 6 family members. Although we were strangers we all had a blast. The staff were all so enthusiastic & really made everyone feel at ease with this new experience.We were told the theme will be changing in the future & we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us next! Keep up the great work & thanks for the great experience!

The room escape phenomenon is really catching on, and as an avid fan of the online versions of such games I was excited to start visiting all of the ones located in Philadelphia. Having done several, I can say that Escape the 1980s is by far the best one Ive experienced yet.To tell you any real details would be to rob you of the immense joy youd experience by visiting yourself. I will say that what really set this room apart is that the people who operate it are clearly participating as you go, providing clues and guidance remotely in a very unique and awesome way. Besides simply being a super clever, well thought-out and well paced puzzle set, this element of interaction pushed the experience over the top in terms of awesomeness.So dont barf me out by not going, dude. Escape the 80s is totally tubular in a far out way!

It was an incredibly fun evening with my friends, the staff there was very funny and very friendly. The game its self was challenging and everything we hoped for. At the end they take your group picture and post it to Facebook so you can go save them. All around wonderful experience!

What a great experience! The staff was amazing and fun! I was totally brought back to my teenage years! I recommend you attempt this escape too! If youve done others and second guessing on doing another... escape the 80s will make you want to keep coming back!

What a blast! Our teams ages ranged from 23 to 59. I am impressed by everyones knowledge of the 80s.You think you wont get it but it all came back when the music starts playing. Great way to kick off a birthday celebration. Cant wait for the next experience!

This 80s style room escape WAS SO MUCH FUN!! Escape the 1980s was my first room escape game Ive ever done, and Im so glad I did it!! I am new to Philly and didnt know anyone yet, so I was nervous about going through the room by myself. But the staff are so friendly and awesome, they paired me up with another group! So I went through the game with a random group of women who were doing a girls night out, and I had a great time!!! There were plenty of puzzles and things for everyone the group to figure out. There were about 11 of them plus me. I was born in 1990 so I didnt know anything about the 80s going into this game, and I still figured out the clues! SO MUCH FUN! I wish I could do it again!

Great time here. It was a strong team building experience. We got to see each others problem solving strategies. Silly as it sounds it helped us see ways we can better work together and use each others strengths. By the way...We escaped with 3 seconds to spare!!!!

As someone who has done about a dozen escape rooms, this one is my favorite! It was the total package- interactive, funny, nostalgic, and just all around awesome! Cant say enough good things about it. Excited to come back again once the room is changed. I miss the 80s.

Escape the 1980s was a totally rad experience! Located in an awesome part of town and run by a bunch of really great people, I could not have been happier with it. I would definitely recommend Escape the 1980s to anyone with even a passing interest in the decade - it was so fun!

We had a blast and the rooms were challenging and nostalgic. Sad to see it go but glad we experienced the 80s again!

By far the best escape the room experience Ive had. Escape the 80s was full of rad, unique puzzles that were challenging, but not impossible. The staff clearly put a ton of thought into the design and they want you to have an awesome time. I was born in the 90s, but now Im thinking I was born 10 years too late!

I love this escape room. I done 12 escape rooms in the past And this land by far is my favorite. I would recommend this room to anybody that wants to try an escape room.

Ive never done a room escape before and this was a great experience. It wasnt overly complicated, you dont have to know anything about the 80s and it was clear that the #1 goal of the staff and the designers was for us to have fun. I recommend this to everyone.

Amazing experience. Outside decor was exceeded by the experience inside. VHS, toys, and ATARI!!!!! Lots of colors and a boatload of fun. Drove over 2 hours for the experience and Id absolutely drive it again to ESCAPE THE 80S!

Went with a group and had a TON of fun. As a children of the 80s we were loving every minute of it. This is such a different and fun way to spend a night. The staff was also super friendly and really added to our experience.

Did the Escape the 1980s room with 8 colleagues. It was so much fun! Highly recommended!

We had a team building experience and the staff went out of their way to ensure we all had a Blast From The Past! We honestly could not have asked for a better time! Thanks so much for a memorable day.

Had a blast! Very creative and entertaining. A must do because why not do something new and fun. Staff very fun and helpful.

So well done and so much fun! The perfect group activity and would be great for a team-building experience as well! Would definitely try it again if another theme opened up!!!

We had a total blast. It was so much fun and you really had to think but not too hard that we couldnt finish the game. We cant wait to go back for their new game this spring!!!

Went with four of my friends for the midnight one. Parking was easy at this time ended up right out front. Both the employees were awesome with great personalitys. I dont want to spoil the experience at all but it was easily one of the best things I did in my lifetime, only downfall is that it gets stressful trying to beat the clock! But thats the fun in it! It was like live action big brother with the employee joking with us too. Overall just a great time and beyond worth the money.

This was our primary destination on our Philly weekend getaway and it was the most fun Ive had all year. My boyfriend and I both had a few days off and we decided to see what the city of brotherly love had to offer and Philly defo delivered! It was super easy to play and each part of the game was amusing and challenging at the same time. It was totally something Ive been missing in my life :-)

Ive done a few escape rooms and this one is hands down the best! There are a few rooms and several types of locks that you have to open in order to succeed which is unlike any other room Ive done. The music and atmosphere added to the experience and really brought me back to my childhood!

So much fun as a group activity

It was legitimately so much fun!

I went into this room escape for my 30th birthday quite literally blind, and I had no idea where the party was going to be. So you can imagine my surprise when we arrived at the time warp that is Escape the 80s.A fantastic experience awaits you behind every door as you, and your friends try to return to the modern day. From the friendly confines of your local VHS store to a family room filled with toys. To those unsure if they are up to the challenge I have just one question. Can YOU escape the 80s?

We had such a great time with a large group! They were so accommodating and friendly when setting our group up and followed through with a fantastic game experience. Highly recommended!!!

So much fun. Awesome area to spend the day. Friendly staff. Worth your time

This was the best escape room I have done so far. The folks that run it really work to make the experience great!