How long is each session?

Sessions run up to three hours; many teams use 2–3 hours depending on how many rooms they want to attempt.

What are the age requirements?

Minimum age is 10; the listing indicates participants up to age 99 are welcome.

Do I need experience to participate?

No prior experience is required—success depends on communication, observation, and persistence rather than technical skill.

Can I book a private event or corporate team-building session?

Yes—contact the operator through the reservation link to arrange private bookings and special group formats.

Are the rooms repeatable if we want to try again?

Yes—the format is built for retries; most challenges are short so teams can repeat attempts to improve time and technique.

Is the location accessible?

Specific accessibility details and the meeting point are provided at booking; contact the operator for questions related to mobility needs.

Beat the Clock at MISH MASH: 3-Hour Team Challenge in Aurora | Escape Room | Maze

At MISH MASH in Aurora, Illinois, a clock is the ruling element: three hours, a dozen rooms, and a team that refuses to quit. Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, MISH MASH runs fast-paced, multi-room team challenges that blend physical obstacles, logic puzzles, and fine-motor skill tests into a single sprint of problem-solving. Players rotate through short challenges—most take three to five minutes—so the pace is relentless and rewarding. The experience begins at check-in and moves quickly into a sequence of compact, themed challenge rooms designed to test timing, communication, and improvisation. Key features include lock-and-key puzzle stations, coordinated physical tasks, dexterity rigs, and logic boards; every room is set up to let teams retry until they master the mechanic. That looping structure makes this more than an escape room: it's a practical lab for testing strategies, leadership, and group dynamics under time pressure. MISH MASH stands out because it prizes replay value and iteration over single-shot solves. Instead of one long puzzle, guests face many short trials that reveal weaknesses in teamwork and reward quick learning. The format is ideal for corporate teams, families with older kids, birthday groups, or friends after a commuter ride from Chicago. With a minimum age of 10 and sessions that scale up to three hours, the event adapts to both casual players and determined competitors. Aurora itself adds subtle texture to the visit. The city's riverside industrial roots and growing arts scene make for easy afternoon exploration before or after a booking. Practical details: plan for nimble footwear, arrive a few minutes early for orientation, and book a full three-hour slot if your group wants to attempt every room. MISH MASH offers repeatable, measurable progress—expect to run the same station several times to shave seconds off your team's best. Why book this trip? If you like tactical thinking under pressure, iterative learning, and social competition that favors communication over individual brilliance, MISH MASH delivers. It's a compact, urban adventure that compresses an afternoon of collaborative growth into an experience you can repeat, refine, and celebrate together. For travelers based in Aurora or commuting from the Chicago metro, this is a playful, productive way to spend a few hours sharpening instincts, strengthening bonds, and leaving with something tangible: faster times and better teamwork. No prior experience or special skills are required—teams succeed through steady communication, observation, and willingness to try again. With a stated minimum age of 10 and flexible group formats, MISH MASH functions as both an intro-level competitive playground and a serious team-training environment; reserve a longer session if you want head-to-head scoring, and contact the operator for private events or accessibility questions—meeting point and booking notes are provided on reservation.