Business Details
11 Years
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Immersive Escape Rooms & Outdoor Adventures in Tampa
Can You Escape was founded in May 2015 after the Collins family discovered escape rooms during a European vacation. Starting with two rooms in Tampa, we've grown to offer seven immersive experiences across five themes, serving over 100,000 guests. Our team combines European-inspired design with cutting-edge augmented reality technology to create multi-sensory adventures that challenge problem-solving skills and foster teamwork.Recognized as Tampa's #1 escape room by TripAdvisor, we specialize in crafting family-friendly, age-inclusive experiences that blend physical exploration with digital innovation. Our 2-hour outdoor adventures along Tampa's Riverwalk provide unique opportunities for corporate team-building, birthday celebrations, and casual entertainment while maintaining rigorous safety standards and operational transparency.
Services
Escape Rooms
Corporate Team Building
Birthday Parties
Outdoor Adventures
Private Events
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer TripAdvisor's #1 rated escape rooms in Tampa Bay since 2015
- Our 2-hour outdoor AR adventures combine physical exploration with digital innovation
- Family-friendly experiences designed for ages 8-108 with varying difficulty levels
- Customizable corporate team-building packages for groups of 10-150 participants
- Multi-sensory puzzles developed through 2+ years of European escape room research
What people say
Soooo fun
Amazing staff
Challenging puzzles
Family-friendly
Memorable experience
Services
Mission: Blackout
This high-stakes outdoor adventure challenges teams to prevent a citywide blackout by tracking hackers through downtown Tampa. Designed for adults and teens 14+, it combines physical exploration with digital puzzles in a race against time. The 2-hour experience features team-vs-team competition mode and emphasizes real-world problem-solving under pressure.
Magic Portal
A fantasy-themed adventure for all ages 8+ featuring enchanted puzzles and magical crystals. Teams must restore a mystical portal while learning collaborative problem-solving skills. The 90-minute experience balances accessibility for children with strategic depth for adult participants through multi-layered puzzle design.
Operation Mindfall
Cold War-era espionage adventure requiring teams to stop a mind-control virus in downtown Tampa. This 2-hour challenge features historically accurate props and complex cipher puzzles for experienced escape room enthusiasts. Recommended for groups with prior escape room experience seeking advanced difficulty.
Santa's Frosty Fix
Seasonal Christmas-themed adventure for mixed-age groups, featuring holiday puzzles and festive challenges. Teams must restore North Pole heating systems within 60 minutes using creative problem-solving. Combines physical challenges with holiday-themed riddles in a family-friendly environment.
Corporate Team Building
Customizable team development programs for organizations seeking collaborative problem-solving experiences. Packages accommodate 10-150 participants with varying difficulty levels. Focuses on leadership development, communication skills, and strategic planning through immersive scenario-based challenges.
Questions
What age groups are appropriate for the escape adventures?
Magic Portal accommodates ages 8+, Santa's Frosty Fix 10+, and other adventures 14+. All experiences include adjustable difficulty options for mixed-age groups.
Can we book private group events?
Yes, we offer exclusive bookings for birthdays, corporate events, and special occasions with customizable packages for 10-150 participants.
Are reservations required for escape rooms?
Advance booking is strongly recommended through our website or by phone. Limited walk-in availability exists during operating hours.
What happens if we can't solve all puzzles?
Our game masters provide hints at discretion to maintain pacing. Most teams complete 85-95% of puzzles within the time limit regardless of experience level.
Do outdoor adventures operate in bad weather?
Experiences proceed rain or shine. Contact us for weather-related rescheduling options. Emergency cancellations receive full refunds.
How physically demanding are the adventures?
Most adventures require moderate walking (1-2 miles) and basic physical interaction with puzzle elements. Accessibility accommodations available with advance notice.
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Reviews (5)
Misty W.
Jan 30, 2022
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Our family enjoyed this family outing challenge! With Gasparilla coming up in Tampa, we chose the pirate theme. Make reservations in advance and the room will be ready at your arrival. We had such a great time. It was a challenge indeed, but a voice would come over the intercom (if we agreed) and give us hints if they noticed us chasing our tails and making little progress. The challenge is to solve the mysteries and beat times set by others who have taken the challenge and escape. Working together is key! (Pun intended). It opens your eyes to those who give up, those who have little patience
Jodi Missak
Oct 18, 2021
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We had a birthday party for our 12 year old. The girls all had a blast! Lee was great to work with from setting up, coordinating colors for the party room, and helping us choose the best escape room for their age group. He also was patient going over the rules, joked with them and offered clues as needed. We will definitely go back! Id like to try one of the other rooms with a group of adults.
Charmaine Dorrell
Aug 31, 2021
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This was a great team building experience. We had two teams so we split into London and Medieval. Definitely want to come back and try other rooms. We were greeted with smiles and great customer service. Emma was awesome!
Christine Orta
Aug 26, 2021
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Ho Ho, Oh yes! Andrea does it again as our game master extraordinaire delivering timely clues like a much wanted gift. What better way to cool off in the heat of a Florida summer than a chilly visit to the North Pole at Can You Escape? So get yourself on the list of good boys & girls and help keep the magic in Christmas in the latest adventure, Ho Ho, Oh No!
Craig K.
Aug 25, 2021
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I took a Date to an Escape room. This company was really Great. Emma helped Guide us through the room. They didn't feel 3 hints and your done was appropriate. They wanted us to finish the challenge and enjoy trying to solve the room. I liked that.
