Kenwood Towne Centre is about to trade some retail therapy for adrenaline. BRKTHROUGH, a roughly 22,000-square-foot immersive game room packed with more than 40 challenge rooms and two private event spaces, is slated to open Monday, July 13, near the mall's lower-level food court. The venue blends timed, tech-driven puzzles and physical trials with casual dining and a self-pour tap wall, all pitched toward friend groups, date nights and corporate team-building sessions.
According to Cincinnati CityBeat, BRKTHROUGH will send teams of two to four into rooms categorized as mental, physical or skill-based challenges. CityBeat notes that some rooms have names like "Footloose" and "Hidden Eyes," and reports that the venue includes a kitchen area called the BRK ROOM plus a self-pour tap wall serving local beers, ciders and seltzers. "BRKTHROUGH is unlike anything else at Kenwood Towne Centre," founder Braden Holcomb said in a release quoted by CityBeat.
What to expect inside
Per the operator's website, BRKTHROUGH is built around a "team vs room" setup that uses screens, obstacles and scoring systems to track how players perform across about 40 rooms. The company describes roughly 22,000 square feet of high-tech, fast-paced games designed for teams of two to four, with larger groups able to reserve private-event packages or full buyouts. BRKTHROUGH pitches the experience for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate team-building and other group outings.
Food, drink and events
The on-site BRK ROOM will serve flatbreads, burgers and other classic comfort-food staples alongside that self-pour tap wall, Cincinnati CityBeat reports. The opening marks BRKTHROUGH's first foothold in Ohio and adds a significant experiential tenant to the mall's mix of shops and restaurants, the Cincinnati Business Courier notes. Operators are banking on the combination of games, food and private-event space to pull in evening and weekend traffic that traditional retail has struggled to capture on its own.
How to book
Tickets and group reservations are available through BRKTHROUGH's online booking portal, and the company recommends locking in private events and weekend evening slots ahead of time. According to BRKTHROUGH, the venue offers event packages and catering options for parties and corporate groups. Prospective visitors are encouraged to check the website for current hours, age restrictions, and pricing before heading to Kenwood.
