Spare Time Des Moines
Escape Room in West Des Moines, Iowa
Address: 340 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Price Range: $$
About this business
Located at Spare Time Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa, this entertainment venue features a futuristic Cryosleep-themed escape room that challenges players with creative puzzles and interactive props in a spaceship setting. The well-balanced difficulty level makes it accessible for most groups, offering a mix of code-breaking challenges, hidden compartments, and collaborative problem-solving that keeps everyone engaged. The facility maintains a clean, professional atmosphere with friendly staff who provide thorough briefings and assistance when needed, though some technical difficulties with room elements have been reported by visitors.
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What People Are Saying
Themes: Reviews mention a spaceship/cryosleep theme for at least one of the escape rooms.
Puzzles: One review explicitly describes puzzles that involve decoding, manipulation of props, and piecing together clues. This indicates a variety of puzzle types, including logical reasoning and pattern recognition.
Mystery/Detective: A review describes the escape room as a mystery involving a spaceship and decoding messages, indicating a mystery/detective element.
Kid-friendly: Reviews frequently mention birthday parties and other events hosted at this location.
Party: Many reviews describe birthday parties and other events held at this establishment.
Large Groups: Reviews mention events with large groups and the use of larger spaces. There is no explicit mention of whether this is ideal for all large groups.
Parking: Several reviews mention the availability of parking at the establishment.
Not Noted
Difficulty Level: Multiple reviews mention the escape room's moderate difficulty, with some finding it suitable for adults and possibly too intense for younger children.
Scare Factor: One review notes that one room might be a little frightening for younger children, suggesting the presence of some suspense or intense elements but no explicit mention of horror themes.
Prison Break: No reviews mention a prison break theme.
Heist: No reviews mention a heist theme.
Zombie: No reviews mention a zombie theme.
Tomb: No reviews mention an Egyptian theme.
Discounts: Some reviews mention deals and discounts, but there is no consistent information about discounts for large groups or special events.
Price: Many reviews mention high prices for various activities, and some customers found the cost too expensive. However, some customers also found the prices fair or that deals lowered the costs.