Bolivar Escape Room

So you're on your Texas getaway, but it's raining or too hot, so you need a family-friendly indoor activity. The answer: Bolivar Escape Room.

The concept of escape rooms, now a popular form of entertainment across the globe, involves teams working together to solve puzzles and complete tasks within a set time limit. 

This game style, which emerged prominently in the 2010s, requires teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. 

The Bolivar Escape Room embraces this concept with a local twist, incorporating themes and stories that resonate with the history and character of the Bolivar Peninsula.

Bolivar Escape Room currently features two themed rooms: Escape The Asylum and Escape the Shipwreck. 

These rooms are not just about escaping; they offer a narrative experience, immersing players in challenging and entertaining scenarios. Escape The Asylum sets players on a mission to rescue Edna from an impending shock therapy treatment. Escape the Shipwreck revolves around a dramatic scenario of a stranded oil barge, where players must act to save Port Bolivar.

Bolivar Escape Room is a versatile venue for various events, including birthday parties, team-building exercises, and unique celebrations like gender reveal. 

It's a place that brings people together, fostering a sense of unity and accomplishment as they work towards a common goal.

Fun Facts & Cool Features

The concept of escape rooms, also known as puzzle rooms or exit games, became popular in North America, Europe, and East Asia in the 2010s. The first permanent escape rooms were opened in Asia, followed by other regions like Hungary, Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and South America.

Bolivar Escape Room plans to tell the story of the Bolivar Peninsula through their rooms. This approach adds a local touch to the global escape room concept, making it a unique visitor experience. 

The Escape the Shipwreck room allows players to learn about the Bolivar Peninsula fun and engagingly without needing prior knowledge of the area's history.

A notable historical landmark near the escape room is the Point Bolivar Lighthouse, built in 1872. This lighthouse sheltered over 100 people during the catastrophic 1900 hurricane in Galveston, standing as a symbol of resilience and protection, akin to the problem-solving and teamwork spirit in escape games. 

The Bolivar Escape Room is a captivating experience for groups and families looking for exciting indoor entertainment.

Getting There

Here are step-by-step directions from Galveston to Bolivar Escape Room:

• Start on Broadway Avenue J in Galveston, heading towards the shore.
• Continue onto Seawall Blvd.
• Turn left onto Ferry Rd - you'll see signs for the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry.
• Take the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry to Port Bolivar. 
• Once you disembark, continue straight onto State Highway 87.
• Drive for about 2 miles, and you will find your destination on the right. 
• Address: 4298 TX-87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650.

Cost

The Bolivar Escape Room offers two popular escape experiences:

Escape The Asylum:

• Price: Starts from $25 per person​​.
• Age Consideration: Suitable for ages 8 and above.
• Children's Pricing: Kids aged 7 and below enter for free​​.

Escape the Shipwreck:

• Price: Starts from $25 per person​​.
• Age Consideration: Suitable for all ages.
• Children's Pricing: Kids aged 7 and below enter for free​

Prices are subject to change. Please check their website for updates.