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Learn real-world emergency preparedness skills as you puzzle your way through a post-disaster cafe in search of the most important prep item of all - Coffee! Play the Shaky Grounds Cafe, the only Escape Room that just might save your life.
- 2-8
- 60 mins
- Medium
- Not scary
All ratings (106)
Very positive
Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Very positive
Customer service
Very positive
Reviews
gsk475
15 escape rooms
This is a mobile escape room and we did it when it was visiting Tacoma, WA. Even though it's a trailer, it didn't seem cramped inside. There was a nice variety of puzzles and it indeed was educational.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
Thank you for playing! Some ‘brick and mortar’ games I’ve played were half the size of our trailer; I’m glad you found the trailer spacious.
Dec 3, 2024
jlyonsmith
29 escape rooms
A challenging room with a sober message. Very well done props. Lots of parallel puzzles.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
I'm glad that you found the room challenging, and I hope you took away some valuable lessons.
Nov 18, 2024
Mariglen
30 escape rooms
Amazing room, honestly it is probably one of my favorite rooms. The puzzles are really good and the knowledge that it provides is really useful beyond the room.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
Wow! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the Cafe, and I hope we inspired you to continue your preparedness journey. Don't forget to store 1 gallon of water, per person, for 14 days!
Nov 18, 2024
Fairbright
64 escape rooms
This was a very unique, very enjoyable room. And it’s very informative too! We did with a group of five experienced players and found it parallels very well. Highly recommend.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
Awesome! Thank you kindly for the feedback - I'm glad the parallel progression worked well for you.
Nov 18, 2024
CityscapeGames
3 escape rooms
WOW! This was an incredible game through and through. Clever and thematic puzzles that are both telling you a story but also hopefully teaching you about things that could very well save your life. There wasn’t a single part of this game that disliked. Highly recommend!
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
Thank you so much for hosting our pop-up in Tacoma! I'm so glad you enjoyed playing the Shaky Grounds Cafe and sharing your feedback. Collaborating with other game designers is one of the highlights of being in the Escape Room industry and I enjoyed my time at Cityscape Games - Hope to see you again soon!
Nov 18, 2024
livlemon
7 escape rooms
Really well done and genuinely helpful and educational- incredible depth of information AND clever puzzles!
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your time at the Shaky Grounds Cafe - Thanks for stopping by!
Nov 18, 2024
RyanYuzuki
256 escape rooms
Shaky Grounds Cafe was a blast! We really enjoyed the unique setting and themes. Multiple branching puzzle paths that come together beautifully. Great use of space, and a surprising amount of varied puzzles make this a true one of a kind experience. This room is an absolute must do in Portland. The owner Tyler even opened availability specifically for us since we were visiting from out of town. Thanks Tyler! We were lucky to experience such a fun game the last day of our trip 😀
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
Thank you so much for your detailed review! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit to Portland and the Shaky Grounds Cafe. I hope you left feeling even more prepared for natural disasters than when you arrived!
Oct 26, 2024
mhxxpn
46 escape rooms
A truly excellent room. Coherent, parallel path puzzles that connect in a really beautiful way. Fantastic atmosphere. Must play.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Shaky Grounds Cafe! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review—it means the world to us!
Sep 16, 2024
escapeensorcell
10 escape rooms
An awesome experience- you hunt for objects rather than trying to "escape." The puzzles are varied, there isn't an over-reliance on locks, and the experience is so immersive and very well done.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
I’m so glad you enjoyed collecting items instead of just escaping the room! We love seeing the shelves slowly fill up, as it adds a unique sense of progress that makes the experience even more rewarding.
Aug 19, 2024
Orejo
204 escape rooms
This room exceeded my expectations and really sets a solid template for what an educational escape room can be. Solid puzzles, fun effects and actual learning.
Shakygroundscafe (Owner)
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you gave us a chance, despite our wheels!
Jul 22, 2024
Experience details
AgeMinimum Age: 12-ish and up
This is a private experience for your group
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