Side Quest Escape Games

Open For Business Again!
Stop by SE Center St between 58th & 60th to take a thing and/or leave a thing!

Record setters, cheers with coffee ☕🔥🎉

We had a group come through Shaky Grounds Café and absolutely set the pace from the moment the game started 🧩⏱️ Fast thinking, clean communication, and zero hesitation—they just flowed through the challenges 💥

And when they hit that final breakthrough? Big cheers all around… with coffee in hand ☕🙌😄

That’s the kind of energy we love seeing—teams pushing each other, staying focused under pressure, and celebrating every win along the way 💪💡

Cheers to the record setters 🎉

Thank you for dropping by the café at Oaks Amusement Park 🎡☕🔥
We’ve had an amazing time back in Portland with Shaky Grounds Café—watching teams jump in, solve under pressure, and bring such great energy to every game 🧩⏱️💥
From first-time players to seasoned puzzle lovers, every group brought something fun to the experience, and we’re grateful for everyone who's stopped by and played 🙌💡
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Team of 2 came in and absolutely crushed it 🔥🧩
No hesitation, no wasted motion—just tight communication, smart problem-solving, and steady progress from start to finish ⏱️💥
Always impressive watching a duo move that efficiently through the room and stay locked in under pressure 💪💡
Small team, big energy, clean ex*****on 🙌

Real fun team of 4 🔥🧩

We had a group roll into Shaky Grounds Café and they brought exactly the kind of energy we love—laughing, communicating constantly, and fully leaning into the challenge from start to finish 😄⏱️

Great teamwork, quick adjustments when things got tricky, and a lot of those “wait… I think I see it!” moments that kept everything moving forward 💡💥

A solid reminder that when a team is having fun together, the problem-solving just flows 💪🎉

Thanks for jumping in and bringing such great energy 🙌

Escape room enthusiasts on tour came through 🔥🧩
A team of experienced players jumped into Shaky Grounds Café and immediately hit the ground running ⏱️💥 Sharp teamwork, fast solves, and great communication the whole way through 💪💡
Always fun seeing seasoned players tackle a preparedness-themed experience—and still get those “aha!” moments 🙌
Thanks for stopping by and bringing the energy 🎉

Preparedness tip 🐾🔥

Don’t forget the pets when you build your emergency kit.

In a real emergency, pets depend entirely on what you’ve set aside for them—so it’s worth planning for them just like you would anyone else in the household 💡

A few simple essentials to include:

Food and water for several days 🥫💧
Collapsible bowls 🥣
Leash, harness, or carrier 🐕🐈
Any medications they need 💊
A recent photo in case you get separated 📸
Waste bags or litter supplies 🧻

It doesn’t have to be complicated—just intentional. A small amount of planning makes a huge difference when things don’t go as expected 💪

We had the privilege of attending the Oregon Preparedness Conference 2026 🌲☀️ in Sunriver, and it was an incredible chance to connect with emergency managers from across Oregon 💥
Sharing Shaky Grounds Café 🧩🚐 with the emergency management community sparked some truly great conversations about how preparedness training can be more hands-on, engaging, and memorable. Even more valuable were the insights we got back from professionals doing this work every day.
These kinds of exchanges help us refine everything we’re building—making sure it stays practical, relevant, and rooted in real-world needs 💡💪
Grateful for the connections made and the time everyone took to stop by, talk, and share ideas 🙏
Department of Emergency Management

Back in Portland and back in action 🎡🔥

We’re set up and running games again at Oaks Amusement Park 🧩✨ and it feels great to be home with the Shaky Grounds Café trailer back in the mix 🚐💥

First groups are rolling in, the energy is high, and teams are diving straight into the challenge—lots of laughs, fast thinking, and that familiar “wait… I see it!” moment starting to happen again ⏱️💡

Always love bringing this experience back to Portland. Great location, great crowd, and a perfect spot for hands-on preparedness and teamwork in action 💪🎉

If you’re around Oaks Park, come say hi 👋🔥

Preparedness tip ☕🔥

Coffee isn’t first aid… but it can be first morale 😄

In emergency situations, stress and fatigue build fast. Something as simple as a warm drink—like instant coffee—can help people stay calm, focused, and a little more human while dealing with tough conditions 💡

That’s one reason we love seeing coffee show up in preparedness kits:

Easy morale boost in stressful moments ☕
Lightweight and simple to store 🧳
Helps create a sense of routine when things feel off 🧠

It’s not about relying on it—it’s about having small comforts that help you think clearly when it counts 💪

Final game at General Duffy's Waterhole 🔥🍻
We closed out the run with a small but mighty team of 2—and they absolutely crushed it 🧩💥
No hesitation, great communication, and a steady push through every challenge ⏱️💪 It’s always impressive watching a duo move that efficiently through the room, staying focused and solving step by step right to the finish.
Such a fun way to wrap up our time in Redmond—great energy, great venue, and a final session that delivered start to finish 🙌
Big thanks again to the Duffy’s crew for hosting us all weekend 🙏 We’ve loved being back here and can’t wait for next time 🚐🔥