The Ruse Escape Rooms

08/01/2025

07/17/2024

Friends - It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our friend and coworker, Ryan Lathrop.

Ryan has been with us since our Grand Opening in 2017 and was an essential part of our team. We've leaned on Ryan a lot over the years and he was always there when we needed him, he is truly irreplaceable. Those of you who knew him well or had only the opportunity to meet him briefly, know that he had a gentle, kind heart but his best friends knew him as a cut-up, a jokester and someone who enjoyed making people laugh.

Ryan's family is holding a Celebration of Life service for him on July 20th in Muskegon. His friends have set up a gofundme for those who would like to do something to lighten the financial burden that now falls on his parents. This money will help cover memorial costs, bills, and any other expenses they will incur. Even though the goal has been met, please consider donating if you're able.

Rest in peace buddy. We hope they have fancy cocktails and wrestling where you are.

Ryan Lathrop had a quick wit, a gift for deadpan comedy, and a heart of gold. We will miss… Gina Boscarino needs your support for Ryan Lathrop's Memorial Fund

07/01/2024

We're hiring, apply below!

Easy 1-Click Apply Ruse Escape Rooms Host / Game Master Part-Time ($14) job opening hiring now in Grand Rapids, MI. Posted: Jul 2023. Don't wait - apply now!

01/20/2023

The time has come - our new escape room has arrived!

MOSCOW — DECEMBER 5TH, 1962.

TENSIONS ARE HIGH IN MOSCOW AS THE COLD WAR CONTINUES TO HEAT UP. RUMORS OF A MISSILE STRIKE HAVE BROUGHT YOU AND YOUR FELLOW SPIES TO AN INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT. ALTHOUGH YOU START OFF ON THE SAME MISSION, ALLEGIANCES ARE NOT SET IN STONE. ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN CHECKMATE REQUIRES INDEPENDENT AND GROUP SUCCESS AND SHIFTING ALLEGIANCES MAKE THAT SUCCESS EVEN HARDER TO GRASP. ARE YOU A PAWN IN A GAME BETWEEN TWO SUPERPOWERS OR ARE YOU A HERO CLOSING IN ON THE ULTIMATE CHECKMATE?

BOOK NOW for reservations starting January 27th!

While the other indoor rooms at The Ruse are built with constant teamwork in mind, Checkmate requires players to solve some puzzles without the help of the rest of the group. We don’t want to reveal too much, but it also includes an element of roleplay!