Columbus Escape Rooms: Blog

Magic Escape Rooms NEWS:

Updates about our Columbus, Ohio escape room game venue.

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Escape Room Ferro Fluid

We developed a fun, magnet-sensitive fluid that reveals hidden codes with clarity for escape rooms . When the jar is set in a simple, rocking box with a white background, codes can be revealed within the magical fluid.

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Escape Queens

This past weekend, we had a dynamic gaming duo post the best time we’ve seen solving the Magician’s Secret escape room. They now sit atop our leaderboard…

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Top Escape Room Players

Prepare to discover the top traits of a great escape room player, all while we set our sights on conquering Magic Escape Rooms' thrilling "Magician's Secret" adventure in Columbus, Ohio!

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Pearl Market

Looking for an afternoon packed with excitement, challenge, and delicious food? Look no further than the dynamic duo of Magic Escape Rooms and Pearl Market, located side-by-side in the heart of Downtown Columbus, Ohio!

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Escape Room Prop Design

Illustration, the reference design, for a new, yet-to-be-built, Columbus escape room prop: a power cube for our next game.

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Flying Cows & Magic

Check out our funny Magic Escape Rooms “Flying Cows” ad used to promote our Columbus, Ohio escape rooms on social media.

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Parisian Delight Coming Downtown: Chouette

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a taste of France! A chic new eatery is set to grace the corner of Gay and High Streets this August, and it promises an authentic Parisian dining experience. Mark your calendars for the grand opening of Chouette, a restaurant poised to become your new downtown destination for delightful French cuisine.

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New Escape Room Concept Drawings

While we work to get our feet under us in Columbus, I’ve begun finishing up some details on our next escape room build. See the concept drawings of one escape room prop that we will eventually create.

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Top Escape Room Alert!

Want to play a top escape room game? A recent Google review places Magic Escape Rooms as one of the best, must-try, Columbus, Ohio escape room experiences!

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Escape Room Scavenger Hunt!

Magic Escape Rooms invites you on an easy scavenger hunt for answers hidden within the depths of our website. Your sharp wit and keen eye for detail can earn you a treasure most coveted — a code for 25% off your next escape room adventure with us!

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Funny Guest Moments

After building and running escape rooms for 9 years, I share a few funny guest moments from our games as witnessed by me and our game masters. We’ve found that people are interesting to watch, and some are downright hilarious!

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Thurston at the Columbus Library

Dust off your top hats and prepare to be amazed! The Columbus Main Library is hosting a program dedicated to the life and legacy of Howard Thurston, a Columbus native who rose to become one of the most celebrated magicians of the 20th century. This event, taking place on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, promises to be an enchanting exploration of Thurston's captivating world of illusion.

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Escape Room Themed Cocktails

Here are some fun, escape room-themed cocktail ideas to concoct & taste for alcohol drinks AFTER your next Columbus, Ohio escape room!

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Fun Activities Near Me?

Searching "fun activities near me" for Downtown Columbus, Ohio? Check out this list of unforgettable games & experiences that will create lasting memories!

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We Show You Ours

When booking an escape room, there is nothing we hate more than searching for a cool game to play, and there isn’t one photo of the game’s interior set. The teaser photo looks great of a giant pyramid, but does the escape room look the same, or at least as good, as the marketing image? We have found that more often than not, the set doesn’t measure up.

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Escape Room Near Me?

Feeling the itch for adventure, but stuck wondering what the closest "escape room near me" might be? Look no further, Columbus thrill-seekers! Magic Escape Rooms offers an immersive experience AND is centrally located in Downtown Columbus, Ohio.

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Escape Room Costumes!

Escape rooms offer an exhilarating blend of teamwork, problem-solving, and immersive storytelling. But why not take it a step further and dress up for the occasion? Add an escape room costume to elevate your escape room experience!

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Columbus Escape Room Etiquette

Just like any social activity, escape rooms come with a touch of etiquette. Here at Magic Escape Rooms Columbus, we want everyone to have a blast, so let's explore some common escape room "don'ts" to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for your entire team.

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