FAQs
Visiting our space
Yes, food and drinks are available at all Beat The Bomb locations. Our Brooklyn location offers canned beer, wine, and snacks only, while all other locations feature a full-service bar and food menu with options like hot dogs, pizzas, and salads.
Beat The Bomb’s games involve light physical activity, so we recommend clothing and shoes you can move around in comfortably!
Bring your ticket and photo ID for drinks a the Bomb Bar. We have free lockers to keep your belongings while you play.
We have free lockers to keep your belongings while you play but no coat check service.
Please contact us. We have a lost and found!
Beat The Bomb has several locations across the United States, including:
- Brooklyn, NY: You can find us at 255 Water Street, 11201. If you're taking the subway, we're just a 5-minute walk (3 blocks) from York Street (F train), a 9-minute walk (6 blocks) from High Street (A or C train), or a 15-minute walk (10 blocks) from Clark Street (2 or 3 train). While we don't offer free parking, there's plenty of street parking and parking garages in the area.
- Atlanta, GA: Our location is at 1483 Chattahoochee Avenue, 30318. We offer free parking onsite for your convenience.
- Washington, D.C.: You can find us at 2005 Hecht Ave NE, 20002. Unfortunately, we don't offer free parking at this location, but there are plenty of affordable street parking options and parking garages in the area.
- Philadelphia, PA: Locate us at 1218 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 right in City Center. 20% off at parking garage with a coupon from BEAT THE BOMB: "Parking Corporation" located at 1201 Walnut Street.
- Charlotte, NC: Find us in South End at 3638 Tryclan Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217. Limited free parking is available on-site. DO NOT park in the Family Dollar parking lot, as you may be fined. If our lot is full, we recommend parking at 122 Freeland Lane, just a 7-minute walk from the venue.
- Houston, TX: Visit us at 2103 Lyons Ave, #300, Houston, TX 77020. On-site parking is available for your convenience, with the first hour free and a charge of $5 for each additional hour.
- Denver, CO: York Street Yards, 3863 Steele St, Unit 1273, Denver, CO 80205. Free parking is available in the York Street Yards lot. We're just minutes from RiNo and conveniently accessible from I-70.
- Brooklyn, NY: While there is no free parking available, there's plenty of street parking and parking garages in the surrounding area.
- Atlanta, GA: We offer free parking onsite for your convenience.
- Washington, D.C.: Unfortunately, we don't offer free parking at this location, but there are plenty of affordable street parking options (and free!) and parking garages in the area, including one at Hecht Warehouse.
- Philadelphia, PA: 20% off at parking garage with a coupon from BEAT THE BOMB: "Parking Corporation" located at 1201 Walnut Street.
- Charlotte, NC: Find us in South End at 3638 Tryclan Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217. Limited free parking is available on-site. DO NOT park in the Family Dollar parking lot, as you may be fined. If our lot is full, we recommend parking at 122 Freeland Lane, just a 7-minute walk from the venue.
- Houston, TX: On-site parking is available for your convenience, with the first hour free and a charge of $5 for each additional hour. Beat The Bomb does not charge that fee, it is the landlord.
- Denver, CO: Free parking is available in the York Street Yards parking lot.
All participants must complete a liability waiver. Adults (18+) sign for themselves; a parent or guardian must sign for minors. Waivers can be completed in advance via a link emailed the day before your reservation or filled out on-site.
We are open for holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving and depending on the location, Christmas.
All players must be 8 or older to participate in any Beat The Bomb experience.
- Ages 8–9: Must be accompanied by an adult inside the Mission game rooms (not required for Arcade Bay). The adult must also purchase a ticket.
- Ages 10–16: Can play without an adult in the game, but an adult must remain on the premises.
- Under 18: A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian—either online in advance or onsite.
We also offer 21+ sessions, marked with [21+] when booking. All players in your group must be 21 or older to participate during these times.
Experience Questions
You need 2 or more players for Missions and 3 or more players for the Arcade Bay.
Escape rooms are themed, and very puzzle intensive. Players work separately and there is no fun penalty if you don’t escape. Beat The Bomb is different. We are a 100% real interactive social game requiring ALL players to work together to win. Go through 5 rooms and use teamwork to disarm the Paint Bomb or Foam Bomb. Fail and you GET BLASTED! Free photos and videos included. For more casual arcade-style play (with no hazmat suits of bomb-blast ending) book our Game Bays. Then be sure to visit the Bomb Bar for beers, wine, and delicious food.
The Bomb Mission Experience is a cooperative, team-based game for 2–6 players. Suit up in hazmat gear and work together to complete five unique game room challenges, earning time on your Bomb Clock to disarm a Paint, Foam, or Slime Bomb before it explodes! Free photos and videos are included.
The Arcade Battle Experience is a competitive, head-to-head challenge for 3–12 players. Split into teams and face off in six fast-paced rounds, followed by semi-finals and a final showdown to crown the winner. You can eat and drink while playing, and at select locations, add a bomb blast ending as an optional upgrade.
Each Bomb Mission Experience features a distinct set of five game rooms and ends with one of three unique bombs—Paint, Foam, or Slime. Choose the Paint Bomb Mission and you’ll receive white hazmat suits; opt for Foam or Slime and you’ll be suited up in black. Regardless of which mission you pick, the format is the same: teams of 4–6 players work through all five rooms in to disarm the bomb. For more details on the specific games in each mission, visit our Learn More Page.
Our hazmat suit sizes range from kids' sizes all the way up to 4XL.
Yes! Bring your phone for unlimited photos and videos, and please use our phone stands and fanny packs! If you play the Mission Experience, we'll send you free photos and videos from the Bomb Room afterwards. Tag @BeatTheBomb and use #HaveABlast on social media for a chance to win epic giveaways!
Free photos and videos are included with the purchase of a Bomb Mission Experience ticket (Paint, Foam, or Slime). Videos are team-based and will be sent to the email and phone number provided in your waiver after you complete your experience. Content typically arrives within 24 hours. If you do not receive it, please contact us at support@beatthebomb.com, and we’ll ensure delivery within 2 business days.
We also offer additional content for sale, including:
- A 45-minute uncut video of your team’s in-game experience (captured via CCTV-style cameras with audio) at $30 per team.
- A professionally edited 90-second highlight reel featuring a mix of gameplay and your final blast moment at $100 per team.
(Purchased content is delivered within 10 business days.)
Only 21% of teams beat the Paint Bomb Mission, 16% beat the Foam Bomb Mission, and 5% beat the Slime Bomb Mission. Think you can beat them all?
When you win, you'll receive perks and rewards through our Loyalty Program! Look out for an email from us with your rewards, including discounts, free drinks and food, and merchandise.
Certainly! Language fluency is not a requirement to enjoy our games. While our games and instructions are in English, you can still have a fantastic time playing them without being fluent in the language.
We accommodate groups of all sizes. For direct online bookings, groups can be anywhere from 2 to 12 players. For groups 13+, our events sales team will coordinate the booking with you.
Book here: https://www.beatthebomb.com/events.
You can get as messy as you want during our Mission Experience, thanks to our non-toxic paint and foam. Plus, we provide players with waterproof hazmat suits, booties, helmets, and face shields. While we've got you covered, please keep in mind that we're not responsible for any clothing stains, so leave your best dressed at home!
Our Bombs are safe and painless. Unlike paintball guns or paintballs, our Paint Bomb doesn't use any paintball-related equipment.
Experience Durations and Arrival Policy
Bomb Mission: 60 minutes
Arcade Battle: 90 minutes
VIP Package and Kids Birthday Package: Just over 120 minutes
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled booking time. Late arrivals by more than 5 minutes may result in cancellation or rescheduling.
You’ll only play with the people you booked with. The Bomb Mission takes place in a private room, while the Arcade Battle bay is in the main lounge area with one open side, making it a semi-private setup.
Other questions
Thank you for your service! Enjoy a 15% discount on us any day of the week. Just bring your ID with you on the day of your experience and we'll apply the discount as a refund. Discount cannot be combined with other offers.
Get 15% off your experience with us by bringing a valid student ID when you check in, and we'll take care of the rest. Weekdays only and discount cannot be combined with other offers.
Deposit Payments: For customers selecting the $75 deposit option, the remaining balance will be charged to the card on file up to 48 hours before the scheduled booking. If the charge fails, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation and keep the deposit. When possible, we will provide a courtesy notice by email or SMS and allow extra time to complete the payment.
Cancellation Policy: Guests may cancel their booking up to 48 hours before their original reservation date and time, and receive a full refund to their original method of payment, including deposit value if relevant. Gift card purchases are non-refundable. Email support@beatthebomb.com to request a cancellation and refund.
Reschedule Policy: Up to 4 hours before their original reservation date and time, guests may reschedule their reservation. They may do so either to a later time on the date of their original reservation (if available) or to any future date. Reschedules are subject to availability. Sign up or log in to your customer account to reschedule your booking directly, or email support@beatthebomb.com with your request. Emails must be sent 4 hours before your original reservation date and time.
Adding Guests or Products: Adding guests to your booking or products to your visit is subject to availability, and can be done up to 1 hour before your original reservation date and time. To add guests to your booking, you can do so directly by signing into your account portal or by emailing support@beatthebomb.com with your request. Any requests to add guests or products within 1 hour of your original reservation date and time must be made in person at a Beat The Bomb location and are subject to availability.
Removing Guests or Products: Removing guests or products from your booking can only be done up to 48 hours before your booking start time. Within 48 hours of your booking start time and date, no guests or players can be removed from your booking. Please sign up or log in to your customer account to manage your booking directly or email support@beatthebomb.com with your request. Emails must be received prior to 48 hours from your original reservation date and time.
Late Policy: All guests must check in at the Beat The Bomb front desk 15 minutes before their reservation time by confirming their presence with a staff member. A 5-minute grace period is provided after the scheduled reservation time. After this grace period, any players who have not checked in will be considered late, and no refunds will be provided, including any deposits. Guests who miss their reservation can request a credit for future use by contacting support@beatthebomb.com. If some (but not all) players check in on time, those present may choose to play without the late (or no-show) players.
No-Show Policy: If your entire group or any part of your group does not arrive for your reservation, those tickets will be forfeited with no refunds provided, including any deposits. Guests who miss their reservation can request a credit for future use by contacting support@beatthebomb.com. There will be no partial refunds given in the case that only part of your group does not arrive. No exceptions.
Right of Refusal: We reserve the right to refuse service to customers who are drunk, disorderly, unruly, or dangerous.
Photosensitive seizure warning: Consult your doctor. A small percentage of people may experience seizures when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights in games like BEAT THE BOMB. These seizures can have various symptoms and may lead to injury. Immediately stop playing and seek medical attention if you experience any symptoms. Parents should be vigilant, and children and teenagers are more at risk. Avoid playing when tired and consult a doctor if you or your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
Pregnancy Warning: Consult your doctor. This is entirely your discretion. You can participate in BEAT THE BOMB but decide to sit out any games or elements you're not comfortable with. Prior to playing, discuss any concerns with your doctor. Here's important information: Watch out for wet surfaces, elevated bomb room with paint drippings, and dark rooms to prevent accidents. In the laser room, you can choose the laser patterns or be a sideline coach. The bomb effects are not painful, resembling a wave of paint or a frothy car wash. We can provide a demonstration, and if you prefer not to participate, you can watch the live stream in the lobby.
Service Animals: We allow service dogs as defined by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Service animals are allowed into our common areas. However, our experience includes moving lights, loud sounds, confined spaces, and foam/paint/slime elements. For the safety of the guest, the animal, and to ensure there are no disruptions to the nature of the mission, service animals are not allowed into the game rooms. For accessibility, we recommend the Arcade battle. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), therapy animals, or pets are not permitted. While we love furry friends, the ADA does not classify ESAs as service animals.
Yes! Many of our guests who use wheelchairs have an absolute blast on our missions — and you're more than welcome to join the fun. We’re happy to accommodate wheelchair users and those with other mobility/accessibility needs across all of our mission types.
However, here are a few important notes to keep in mind:
Main Missions (Paint, Foam, or Slime): These are generally the most accessible and enjoyable experiences for our wheelchair users. That said, please note that we do not currently offer wheelchair covers. Due to the nature of our final blast, we cannot guarantee that your wheelchair will remain clean or undamaged. Beat The Bomb is not liable for any damage to personal mobility devices. We strongly encourage you to use your own discretion when deciding whether to participate in the final blast.
Arcade Battle: This mission is also wheelchair accessible, but the game screens do not tilt. Depending on your positioning, this may impact visibility and gameplay.
If you have any questions or specific needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@beatthebomb.com
Beat The Bomb uses only safe, food-grade materials for our blasts. If you have specific allergy concerns please contact us at support@beatthebomb.com.
Hosting an event
The minimum group size to host an event at Beat The Bomb is 13 people. We can accomodate groups of all sizes.
For groups 2-12 you can book directly online. For groups 13 or more, you must book via the events team. To plan your event, visit: https://www.beatthebomb.com/events
Yes! We host all kinds of large groups—up to 150–200 people—including corporate outings, adult social events, kids’ parties, youth groups, and school field trips.
We offer a variety of bundles and à la carte options to fit your group’s needs. To learn more or start planning your event, visit: https://www.beatthebomb.com/events
Loyalty Program
The more you play and win, the bigger the reward! Reach Level 10 by:
+1 level the first time you play each Mission—Paint, Foam, or Slime.
+2 levels the first time you beat each Mission—Paint, Foam, or Slime.
+1 level when you play Arcade Battle for the first time
Check your email! After each visit, you'll receive an email with details about the rewards you've unlocked and how to claim them, including a discount code you can use online or onsite.
Please reach out to support@beatthebomb.com.
Reach Level 10 by:
+1 level the first time you play each Mission—Paint, Foam, or Slime.
+2 levels the first time you beat each Mission—Paint, Foam, or Slime.
+1 level when you play Arcade Battle for the first time.
Level 1 – 25% Off Next Booking
Applies to any experience ticket type.
Level 2 – 25% Off Food Item
(Brooklyn only: 15% off Bomb Bar purchase)
Level 3 – Free Drink
Good for any single beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, based on availability by location and local liquor laws considerations) with a maximum redemption value of $14.
Level 4 – 40% Off Booking
Applies to any experience ticket type.
Level 5 – Free T-Shirt
Redeem onsite at any Beat The Bomb location. Selection may vary.
Level 6 – Free Food Item
(Brooklyn only: $10 Bomb Bar credit)
Level 7 – Premium Ticket Upgrade (Team)
Flat $90 off your next Premium Mission booking for one team (up to 6 players).
Level 8 – Free VIP Package
Enjoy a complimentary VIP Package for one team (up to 6 players), including perks like priority check-in and premium add-ons.
Level 9 – Free Hat
Redeem onsite. Styles and availability may vary.
Level 10 – Beat The Bomb Bomber Jacket
Exclusive high-quality jacket—redeemable in-store only. Limited sizes available.
Sadly, no. Rewards are linked to where you earned them, so they must be used at that same location.
Rewards can be redeemed on any future visit—just not the one you’re on right now. So, keep that reward safe and sound until your next adventure!
Absolutely! Your discounted ticket rewards are a gift unto you — and your whole crew*, as long as you’re playing with them. But free items and food/drink discounts? Those are all yours, superstar - only the player that earned those rewards can claim them!
* Discount tickets rewards can be used for a maximum booking of 12 players on full priced tickets. Bookings made with these rewards must include the player that earned the reward (i.e. - it is not transferable).
Unfortunately, rewards or discounts can not be applied towards any event items or packages.
Unfortunately, not at this time. It’s our policy to never track player profiles for minors.
Beat The bomb virtual
Beat The Bomb Virtual has three 1-hr virtual teambuilding experiences to choose from:
Game Pack A
- Game 1 of 3: Sequencer (Number Pattern Game): Players hopscotch their way around multiple screens full of numbers and must work together to arrange them unique sequences.
- Game 2 of 3: Echo Chamber (Sound Pattern Game): Inspired by the popular game Simon, players must listen to sound patterns and then replay them back to the computer as a team.
- Game 3 of 3: Cyberbot (Robot Driving Game): Like Pac-Man on Steroids! Players must work together to drive a robot car and hit targets in order.
Game Pack B
- Game 1 of 3: Hack Attack (Information Game): Developed based on the lingo used by Astronauts speaking with Mission Control, in this game players must accurately input settings into each other’s Control Panels.
- Game 2 of 3: Mad Dash (Avoidance Game): Like a virtual game of Bumper Cars, players must point-and-click their icons to targets on their screen while avoiding their colleagues.
- Game 3 of 3: Block Monster (Brick-Breaker Game): Players control a paddle and destroy levels of bricks before their time runs out in this modern multiplayer twist on the 80s classic arcade game.
Surprise Pack
Not sure what game pack you want? No problem— we’ll pick one for you!
Yes, you can! We can customize events for your needs and can accommodate hundreds of players across different locations. Please email online@beatthebomb.com with your request so our team can prepare accordingly.
Tickets are $26.50 per person ($25.00+ booking fee). Additional players can spectate the game and participate in the Zoom call at no extra cost. Please email online@beatthebomb.com for preferred pricing for groups larger than 25.
Definitely! Email online@beatthebomb.com with the number of players and their respective locations so we can have our tech team optimize the game for those locations ahead of time.
Larger groups are split into teams of 4 to 6 players and will battle it out for the best score! You will be all together prior and post game play in the Zoom Main Lobby.
Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. However, a team may reschedule a reservation up to 48 hours before their reservation time at no additional charge. Change requests can be sent to online@beatthebomb.com. Reservation changes requested via voicemail are only valid upon confirmation from the Beat The Bomb Team.
Late Policy:
Beat The Bomb Virtual is a 1-hr experience. Our Beat The Bomb hosts will wait up to 10 minutes following the reservation start time for your team to assemble. After 10 minutes, your game host will discuss with the players in attendance whether to begin the experience with fewer players or continue to wait, acknowledging that the gameplay may be altered in order to fall within the confines of your group's reservation slot. Availability permitting, your team may reschedule the game for a later time slot that day.
Unused Tickets:
Guests may request vouchers for any unused tickets, valid for any day of the week. Vouchers do not expire. Vouchers will not be issued for unused voucher tickets. There is no rebooking fee for voucher tickets.
Guest may add players up to 1-hr in advance. Please email online@beatthebomb.com. Payment will be processed prior to game start.
Anyone old enough to comfortably use a computer, navigate a web browser, and talk on a Zoom call can play Beat The Bomb Virtual. We recommend the game for players 9 years and older, but younger children who can operate a computer are welcome!
The Beat The Bomb Virtual experience lasts 1-hr. If your booking needs to be shortened for scheduling purposes, let us know in advance and we’ll be happy to accommodate that!
Every Beat The Bomb Virtual booking includes:
- 1-hr hosted gaming experience
- A dedicated expert game host
- Leaderboard results
- FREE team photos and videos
Please arrive to your session with:
- Headphones
- A computer (and charger!)
- Strong Wifi or Ethernet Connection
- Zoom Downloaded
Groups must be a minimum of 2 player and up to 150 players.