Do you have what it takes to cooperate with a small group to solve a series of challenging puzzles? If so, this type of real-world entertainment, known as an “escape room” may get you and your kids away from screens and back to some fun and memorable times.
An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand, typically requiring you to escape from a ‘locked’ room.
After entering an intricately themed room with your team (typically family or friends) the door is locked behind you and then the fun begins. The rooms are part scavenger hunt and part puzzle-solving (put on your thinking caps), and all groups must work together to escape. You have just 60 minutes.
For anyone who thinks this sounds even remotely scary, put those fears aside. A room guide is in the room with you at all times and acts as a helper (only if you want it) if you are really stuck. The adrenaline rush of working with the group and using a team approach to solving the puzzles is tremendous, far more stimulating and humanly interactive than playing games on electronic devices.
Besides being a great activity for family and friends, this is a unique corporate team bonding exercise. You can book The Great Escape Room at thegreatescaperoom.com or by calling 786-322-6619. They are located at 2315 LeJeune Road, Suite 200, Coral Gables, FL 33143. The entrance is on the second floor with exterior stair walk-up and a few free parking spaces right outside if you are lucky enough to snag them. There is a public parking lot across the street.
If you happen to live near Palmetto Bay, The Great Escape Room is taking their fun on the road! The Village has arranged to use Thalatta Estate (17301 Old Cutler Road) to put on Sherlock Showdown – A Puzzle Solving Competition on March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Participants must be 21+ years old. For $35, you get valet parking, appetizers, beverages and a mobile version of an escape room.
I plan on being there. You can be too by going to thegreatescaperoom.com/miami/book-now and then click on ‘Other Available Rooms’.
Real Estate Update
As of February 10th, the Pinecrest market did a big retreat as we start 2019. Homes listed over $1M are at 44 months of inventory. A healthy $1M+ market has 6-9 months of supply. I do not expect this to last, but it is quite a reversal from mid-2018.
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Hal Feldman (MiamiHal) is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. You can contact him with your story ideas or real estate questions at www.MiamiHal.com, Hal@MiamiHal.com or www.facebook.com/MiamiHal.
