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Salt Lake Tribune: Calling all Utah game show lovers — here’s where you can join the fun
From the Ballpark neighborhood to Murray, three game show experiences promise fun for Utahns.
Chase Henry is a lover of all things game shows — the lights, the excitement, the competition and the anticipation.
“I used to host ‘The Weakest Link’ in my parents’ garage as a kid with the big old camcorder, filming all my friends,” Henry recalls. He’s even been a guest on a television game show himself.
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A NEW OPTION FOR ESCAPE ROOM LOVERS – THE GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE
IT STARTED WITH A LOCKED DOOR… For years, escape rooms have dominated the indoor entertainment scene. Since the early 2010s, they’ve been the go-to answer for birthday parties, corporate team building, double dates, and “we need something different to do tonight.” You gather your group. The door locks. The clock starts ticking. Someone takes charge. Someone hoards clues. Someone insists the key has to be inside the fake plant. And for an hour, you’re fully immersed—collaborating, problem-solving, celebrating tiny wins. Escape rooms are great. They’re clever, immersive, and unforgettable. But what if you love the energy of escape rooms… and want something even more dynamic? ENTER: THE GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE Now picture this: You walk into a room lit like a TV studio. There are podiums. Buzzers. Music. A host welcomes you like you’re about to film a prime-time special. Instead of escaping a room… you’re stepping into a game
