Looking for a perfect way to beat the heat this summer? Bam Kazam, a new escape room in New Jersey, has the perfect innovative adventure for the whole gang.
Summer was always my favorite season growing up; after all, it meant freedom! But as I got older, my heat tolerance decreased a little, and I find myself spending more time in the great indoors. Fortunately, New Jersey has no shortage of places to beat the heat when the thermostat keeps climbing, and there may be no more spectacular choice than American Dream. This mega-mall opened in 2020 and has been steadily expanding ever since. Its signature Dream Wheel, offering incredible views of the New York skyline, is one of the most iconic sights in the Garden State.
As if the dozens of attractions and restaurants in the mall aren't enough, it has new and exciting things opening all the time—and the latest addition is Bam Kazam, an innovative new escape room in New Jersey. Combining puzzles with obstacle courses and head-to-head game-show-style competition, it's not like any escape room I've seen before, and I can't wait to explore its adventures for myself.
As American Dream keeps growing and growing, I find myself pulled back to this massive indoor mall and attraction hub again and again. I haven't come close to trying everything there, but Bam Kazam, the mall's newest immersive attraction, is definitely going to jump the line as soon as I can get a group together!
Bam Kazam takes the classic escape room model and puts a big twist on it, adding a fast-paced element of physical activity to the classic puzzles. Unlike the escape rooms where you spend an hour trying to crack complex puzzles to make your way to the exit, Bam Kazam describes itself as an arcade reinvented, putting you inside the game.
You'll find dozens of rapid-reset game rooms inside the Bam Kazam environment, each posing a unique challenge and taking you to an unexpected environment. You might find yourself trying to raid a Mayan temple, break into an art museum, or solve a surreal sci-fi landscape's challenges.
You don't need to bring any specific skill into Bam Kazam—you'll be facing tricky puzzles, obstacle courses, and fast-paced immersive games that you can explore at your own pace. It's part escape room, part game show, and part adventure course, and it's best explored with a few good friends. The American Dream location is Bam Kazam's first on the East Coast, with other outlets in Scottsdale and soon Houston.
Have you visited Bam Kazam in American Dream since it opened? If not, this innovative new escape room in New Jersey is perfect for a group activity - so tell a friend or three about this article and book your own adventure! You can get tickets on the Bam Kazam website, and make sure to check out the American Dream website for the massive selection of stores, restaurants, and attractions available. If you need some fuel before your Bam Kazam adventure, make sure to check out the Around the Clock Diner, American Dream's creative spin on the classic Jersey diner. And if you're planning to take more than one day to explore American Dream, I highly recommend a stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton East Rutherford—this is far and away my favorite hotel chain, thanks to its roomy suites and free breakfast buffet offered every morning.