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Top 10 Fun Activities & Games in Tempe, Arizona (AZ)
Located just 10 minutes east of downtown Phoenix, Tempe exudes its own personality and the youthful spirit of a college town. Home to Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States, Tempe has a vibrant downtown that’s active day and night. You’ll find locally-owned eateries and microbreweries, annual festivals, arts and cultural events. And plenty of opportunities to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year on a bike, hiking trail or stand-up paddleboard.
Restaurants in Tempe
1. Kiwanis Recreation Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Kiwanis Recreation Center is a beautiful 54,000 square foot complex. Facility amenities include an indoor wave pool, fitness center, gymnasium, corporate ramada area, classrooms and a 15-court tennis center. The facility is located in the 125 acre Kiwanis Park.
2. The Gaming Zone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. The Sleuth Box
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
The Sleuth Box is an interactive, live game play and a great alternative to a movie night. Instead of watching the adventure, be a part of it! Your group of friends, co-workers, or strangers will be "locked" in a room and you'll have an hour to escape, which you'll do by working together to solve puzzles, find clues and ultimately escape from the room!
Reviewed By TinaMC1977
This was such a fun escape room full of twists and turns. Everyone in my group had a blast. I highly recommend it.
4. The Zone Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 313 reviews
The Zone Escape Rooms is the most immersive escape game experience in the state. Voted "Best Escape Room" in Arizona! Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Tempe, close to everything! The Zone is perfect for a fun date night, friend/family get together, special event celebration, or corporate team builder. You must work as a team to figure out the clues, find keys and combinations, and escape within 60 minutes. Do you have what it takes? *Visit our website for more information on how we are combatting COVID-19*
Reviewed By TheLadyAdventuress
We escaped Rush Hour with time to spare, and totally loved the overall experience. Our Game Master was friendly, professional, and helpful, the room was fun, challenging, and well-maintained, and the whole faculty was a perfect destination for adventure. I highly recommend Escape Zone for anyone who likes to have fun!
5. Harkins Theatre
6. Great Room Escape & Class Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Great Room Escape (formally known as Mindspark) is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Tempe, Arizona. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. **NOW featuring Class Axe Throwing located inside. Axe throwing is an hour and a half Axeperience. Where you learn how to throw axes by our trained experts in a fun and friend family style competitive environment. Axe Throwing is 12 years and older to throw and we are BYOB 21+ to drink (Please have I.d read)
Reviewed By Wittsters4 - Scottsdale, United States
First time but not the last! Great fun! Candace, our instructor and funmeister, made it extra fun with instruction and games. Highly recommend the axe throwing-simply the best!!
7. Coyotes Curling Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Coyotes Curling Club, located in Tempe, Arizona, is proud to offer a wide assortment of leagues, learn-to-curl classes, corporate events, training, and practice time in the United States most Southern dedicated ice curling facility!
8. BRAINSTORM-ER
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Escape Room fun. Team building. Family Game night. Get to know someone new. Come try this in Tempe, Arizona! Plenty of riddles and puzzles to keep everyone busy and coming back for more. Come join us for a fun filled adventure and try to beat the clock.
9. Escape Narrative
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Named #1 Escape Room in Phoenix (2019) by Phoenix New Times! Traditional escape rooms focus on a series of lock/key puzzles that, when completed, allow the group to open the door and leave. At Escape Narrative, the focus is on the story, and the puzzles move the story forward. When your group leaves they should be talking about the story, not just about the puzzles! (Booked "By The Room" so you never have to share the room with other people)
Reviewed By AZcanyonhiker
This was my first escape room experience and I booked it for our family of five - mom, dad and three kids in their 20s. I really liked that you reserve the entire room, up to six people, so it is only your group. The reason it is more for adults is the thinking part of the puzzles, cultural references adults would know, (no spoilers), and you have to maneuver some computer files in a more sophisticated story. It makes total sense the owner wants to protect his laptop and electronics which are part of the story. The owner is incredibly friendly, helpful and stays on top of the game. The location is a small office in a strip mall, but don't let that turn you off. It's well-marked, lights are on, and, well, adds to the ambience of a creepy escape room. All part of the fun. Do arrive ten minutes early so you have time for the full explanation and to enjoy the game. Payment is done online when booking the reservation.
10. Alcatraz Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Do you enjoy intrigue and adventures like Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones? You've come to the right place. Our escape rooms will place you in the middle of the mystery; challenging you and your team to solve puzzles, riddles, and other hidden games that will help you defeat the room. Come join us and take the test - do you have what it takes to succeed?
Reviewed By 894trevorf
This place is amazing! The room we did was very well decorated and really immersed us in the atmosphere of the room. The puzzles were very entertaining and the room was easy enough me and my mom to do on our own, granted with help from our amazing host Riley. She really added to the shaboom of the room. Overall, had a great bonding experience l with my mother.
