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Exodus Rowland Heights – Sold!

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Going Once?  Going Twice?  SOLD!!   That’s right, after five (5) years of serving Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley market, we have SOLD our Rowland heights location!   We are going to miss the San Gabriel Valley, as we value the relationships that we have built in the community.  Over the years, we have partnered with Biola University on multiple occasions, been members of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce, worked with Noah’s Heart, and sponsored local soccer leagues on opening day.   This is not the first time that we have helped somebody pursue a dream of business ownership, and we could not have been blessed with a better couple for this location!  This husband & wife team (Jayden and Bonnie) are excited to bring some changes that will benefit the local community.  They are Chinese, and speak Mandarin, allowing them to serve a larger portion

Message From Our CEO

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  Dear Exodus Fans, Friends, and Family: As you all know, businesses around the country are hurting right now.  In fact, yet another neighbor of our Anaheim Hills store just closed permanently.  This marks 3 just in our one little commercial center.  Sadly, Exodus is not immune to this, we are hurting too. Do you know what industry has received the most “Fan Support” during this mess?  I have a pretty strong guess!  I have stood by and watched as the restaurant industry received a mountain of help, as #ShopLocal & #ShopSmall movements really picked up steam.  I know this from first hand experience because my family also owns a Sandwich Shop.  I watched as the store neared closure, and then it all started with one post, then another, then a waterfall of positive comments and love.  Regulars and locals came out of the wood-works and swarmed the store for

Inside our Newest Experience! Winter Vacation

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Has it been hard to remember that it is the “most wonderful time of year” when there is a pandemic going on? Well, I have good news for you; Christmas is not cancelled! Winter Vacation is bringing a well loved Christmas classic to life in Rancho Cucamonga and (hint hint)- Uncle Eddie may or may not be there.

Message From Our Owners

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As one of the industry’s earliest movers (opening in 2014) we are often watched, and even contacted, by fans, those in the industry, other owners, etc.  Since so many have reached out to us in one capacity or another, we thought we would take a moment to address you all.  First and foremost, to our clients that keep us employed and help us feed our families:  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for choosing Exodus. It is no longer 2014 with the nearest competitor an hour away.  We know you have choices and we are so very appreciative that you chose us!  You are who we come to work for, day after day, year after year.  You and your family, coworkers, and friends, are who we love to serve.   Some of you families, since you are already together daily, have come to support us and booked an

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Our 5 Year Anniversary!

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Exodus just celebrated it’s 5 Year Anniversary and we couldn’t be more proud or excited!  The last five years have been full of amazing adventures and we look forward to seeing what the next five years will bring!  I’m going to take you back through the past 5 years of escape rooms and Exodus! Brief history of the industry: When we first opened in 2014, we were one of the few escape rooms in the country and the first escape room in Orange County.  At that point, very few people had heard of, let alone played, an escape room.  They were barely entering the public view and many people weren’t sure they wanted to experience one.  Fast forward five years and escape rooms can be found all around the world, as well as in popular media.  They have quickly become a popular experience and Exodus has been around since the

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5 Things We’re Thankful For

5 Things We're Thankful For

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been thinking a lot about what we’re thankful for here at Exodus.  Over the years, there have been some amazing moments and experiences, and we’re so happy to be able to have been a part of them!  Here are five things that we are extremely thankful for here at Exodus! 1) Working in a unique and exciting industry We are so grateful to be able to work in a field that we are very passionate about!  Being able to come into work and know that we are helping people have incredible experiences is so rewarding.  No day is ever the same and we are thankful to have the opportunity to do so many creative and different things! 2) Having an amazing team Here at Exodus, we are very lucky to have a very tight-knit team.  Coming to work and knowing that you will

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Team Building at Exodus!

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Team building/bonding: a term that brings excitement to some and horror to others.  They are one of those things that no one can quite agree on.  Some people love them, some people hate them, and some just don’t care at all!  They often consist of groups of people who have different skills and interests, which can make it challenging when searching for an activity that everyone will enjoy. Well, I’m here at Exodus Escape Room to give you an idea for a super successful team building activity!  …and yes, it is an escape room!  Trust me, I’m aware that I am biased, but escape rooms really are an amazing team building or team bonding experience!  They allow your group to get away from the office and experience something entirely new together for an hour!  It allows them to work together, figuring out fun problems and puzzles, while completely taking their

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Tips from Escape Room Employees!

Tips From Escape Room Employees

Who better to ask for tips about escape rooms then people who run escapes every day?!  Our team has seen thousands of people attempt our rooms and therefore has seen people make all the mistakes!  When I asked a few of them what their top tips were, in regards to playing escape rooms, this was what they said: “My biggest tip is to try everything (unless it involves breaking something)!  If somebody in your group has an idea, give it a shot before moving on, it could be exactly what you need.  It also helps to try a few different things before putting something down.  I see a lot of groups come really close to solving something and give up before they finish!”  -Aaron, Escape Coordinator “Try to think like the escape room designer!  We want you to succeed, so we often include subtle hints to guide you in the

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Debunking Common Escape Room Concerns!

Debunking Common Concerns!

As the first escape room to open in Orange County, we have interacted with thousands of clients over the years, and have often run into people who have never heard of, or played, an escape room before.  When I say that I lock people up for a living, it tends to lead to some confusion and quite a few questions.  Over the years, I have heard many different concerns about trying an escape room, and today I will debunk some of those fears! I’m too scared to try an escape room! While there are plenty of fear-based rooms out there, Exodus has never had, and will never have, scary rooms.  As someone who gets scared very easily (seriously, it’s ridiculous how easily I jump-scare), I was happy to find an escape room company that is not fear-based!  All of our rooms are family friendly.  They do not involve horror themes,

Mother’s Day Escape!

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Mother’s Day is fast approaching (May 12th this year everyone)! If there was one thing we did not expect when opening the first escape room in Orange County, it was that Mother’s Day would be so busy! We expected that moms would want the usual: brunch, favorite restaurant, maybe a day in the park, etc. Boy were we wrong! Turns out, moms love a mystery! Not to mention being able to search for clues and solve that mystery with their husbands, sons, daughters, and grandchildren! In fact, for our first Mother’s Day, we staffed lightly because we figured that everyone would be doing other things that day, not playing escape rooms! Oh, how wrong we were! As bookings kept flooding in, we quickly realized that Mother’s Day was going to be busy! What can I say, apparently the lure of solving a mystery with their family was too enticing to