On Mondays we like to shine a spotlight on one of our Chamber Members. Today’s Member Feature shines that spotlight on Mystery Mayhem Escapes & Axe Throwing! Read the following Q&A to learn more about this local business and Member of our Chamber family!
Please provide a short description of your business and what you do.
We offer wholesome entertainment with Escape Rooms & Axe Throwing. We have three different themed rooms to choose from. The goal is to solve puzzles and clues with family and friends to ultimately complete a mission or escape the room. Axe Throwing is exactly what it sounds like, throwing axes at a target. Players can throw just for fun or competitively with a scoring system to see who can get the highest score. Throwing axes is also great for relieving stress!
What is the story behind your business or how it got started?
Our first experience with an escape room was in Florida on a family vacation. We were so impressed with the concept of everyone working together to solve the game. It was also cool to see how everyone’s minds worked so differently to contribute to all the problem solving. Living in Grove City for over 20 years and raising children here, we realized the lack of entertainment in this area and decided this would be a great opportunity. We did our 1st escape room in June of 2016 and opened Mystery Mayhem Escapes on Oct 28, 2016. We added axe throwing in the spring of 2019.
What is the service that you provide that customers use the most?
We offer corporate team building, birthday parties, bachelor/ette parties, sports team bonding, date nights or any other reason to get together for a fun night out.
When is your busiest time?
Our slow season tends to be during the hot summer months. Being an indoor facility we are busier during colder months and when school is in session. Holidays are also very popular when families come to town and need something to do.
What is something people would be surprised to know about your business?
One interesting thing about our business is that we create and build all our rooms from scratch. As we go we learn more about electronics and how to build better props and set design.
Can you tell us about a memorable or favorite customer experience?
It is such a pleasure to see so many people having fun, laughing and joking with one another. It is truly fun for all ages; we once had a family of four generations doing an escape room together and an 80 year old lady successfully throwing axes.
How has COVID-19 affected your business?
Covid has made some of our events impossible, such as large corporate events. We have made all bookings private and have a thorough sanitation process in place.
Is there anything else you would like to talk about?
We do have plans to expand our axe throwing area in the fall of this year. This will allow us to add six more lanes with an additional spectating area. Axe throwing is a growing sport with leagues and tournaments becoming popular.
Member Feature: Mystery Mayhem Escapes & Axe Throwing
623 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724-541-3533
Visit their website at: https://www.mysterymayhemescapes.com/ or check them out on Facebook!