Beat The Bomb Brooklyn - Brooklyn, New York

Alyssa D. (aly del vee)

So I took my cousins here in 2019 and they LOVED it. When they came back to visit me in NY, this was the #1 activity they mentioned to do.

Beat the bomb unequivocally requires teamwork. There are 8 max per group and if you can't communicate with each other, you will not be successful enough to "beat the bomb" (though beating the bomb is pretty hard as it is).

What I liked:
-they have free lockers for your belongings
-the games are pretty fun (there are 4 challenges, and depending how you do it adds to your time at the end to attempt to disarm the bomb)
-They provide a suit in various sizes to save your clothes and shoes from the mess, and have an area where you can clean yourself up
-Even if you beat the bomb, you can still be blasted by whichever kind of bomb you chose (paint, foam, etc)
-Your pics are free!

What I didn't like:
-You are very active in this game, so it gets sweaty FAST. Need fans in there
-The screen in your room indicates when to move on, but if you have a kids group or rowdy group in general, they can disrupt your game by opening the door and walking into it
-The last game you play in the series of challenges is pretty confusing and the hardest to manage, especially when the tech doesnt read your body too well

How it could improve:
-Making the "winning" incentive more known. When I went the first time, we lost, but the latest time we won. I happened to ask a guy a question before leaving an apparently you get a little certificate and pins for winning. We didn't know about that and no one told us that was a thing, so they could make that more known.
-More ventilation in the room
-Everything is very formulaic, independent experience. This is good because it gives players and chance to learn on their own, but I argue there could be improvements with staff getting a little more involved, particularly with organization. It gets chaotic in there fast.

Overall, conceptually it's steps above an escape room because it challenges your brain to think in multiple ways, not just following hints to solve a mystery.

Cherishe Cumma-Clarke

Beat The Bomb is an amazing interactive game that each person should experience one in their lifetime. The staff is highly attentive, and the atmosphere is electric! From the moment you walk in, you're immersed in a world of fun and excitement. The challenges are cleverly designed, pushing you to work as a team and think outside the box. I especially loved the adrenaline rush of the final countdown—it really gets your heart racing! Whether you're with friends, family, or coworkers, Beat The Bomb is perfect for creating unforgettable memories. I can't wait to go back and try a different room! Highly recommend!

Jennifer Kong

Hosted my son’s birthday party. Everything from initial contact to planning to day of and even post party was DA BOMB! Yes, I just instantly dated myself but it was a risk worth taken! Made him a bomb cake too. Everyone had a BLAST!

Kianna Sneed

Went here for a double date. Come here if you want to have an out of the box active date night. The games are easy enough to do and hard enough to still be fun. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. The staff were helpful and fun. We would go back again for sure!

Emily Anglero

SO MUCH FUN. Went for my son's 11th birthday and we had such a blast. All the staff members were so kind and so helpful!! Carlos- thank you so much for everything and being so kind. All places should have staff like this . We will definitely be coming back #purplenerples

Rachel T

Was really a fun family activity, the whole thing took about an hour. I’m giving it 4 stars because we felt the directions given before some of the rounds were a bit confusing. We spent the first minute or two of each round just trying to figure out what to do, and the time was wasted. I’d say it’s perfect ages 10 and up. We brought a 7 year old, she still had fun but we had to give her lots of instruction.

Lindsay LaBennett

What a great time! My family of 6 really enjoyed ourselves. We did the Paint Bomb and the games were challenging enough but fun for all ages. And the staff were really helpful and encouraging. Can't wait to come back and do it again!

Mitali Gadekar

We had such a good time at Beat The Bomb! Picked the foam challenges and they were really fun! The actual blast was just once and they take all the measures to ensure you’re still clean after. Highly recommend and would come back again to try the others!