We’ve seen it in the movies. The thrilling experience of watching the trained spy escape from the enemy base, the adrenaline rush of seeing them escape capture and the excitement of watching them whip out their unique gadgets to solve their problems! You probably thought that you would never be able to experience or learn things like that in real life, but what if we told you that you actually can? Check our list below for 5 real life spy like experiences that you can go and have fun with today!
Starting off our list is with Spyscape! Spyscape is a museum and immersive experience dedicated to all things spy related that’s located in New York. In Spyscape, visitors get to experience and learn about all things spy related such as espionage, famous real life spies, and even some declassified government secrets.. There are even some guided tours that allow you to interact with set pieces via an earpiece that will tell you the history and backstory behind the items. Beyond just the experience itself, you can also follow Spyscape online as they also offer podcasts and newsletters that will keep you up to date on all things spy related!
It wouldn’t be a list of spy related experiences without bringing up the man himself, James Bond! Available in London, the Bond For A Day experience is just as the name states, as you get to go behind the scenes and live a day as the famous spy himself. The experience itself is made up of a number of sections, beginning with your briefing and intro to spies, before going to the gun club to meet “Q” who will teach you how to operate a weapon,then to visit a store to get the perfect cologne for your espionage mission, before ending the day with a round of martinis, shaken and not stirred, of course. During the course of the experience, you will go through the streets of London as you learn the stories and inspirations behind creating the legendary James Bond himself.
If you truly want to go and become a full on spy, there’s no better place to be one than at Spy Game, located in Malaysia! Spy Game is a brand new Spy experience by Breakout, which allows you to roleplay as a real life spy. You will be given a mission, and must complete it in time with your teammates while also trying to avoid a real life NPC guard! The game will test you as you must not only complete the puzzles, but you must also learn how to sneak around the guards without alerting them, hiding in the many different spots to avoid capture and even disguising yourself to fool the guard! If you truly think that being James Bond is much easier than in the movies, here’s the place to test it!
Here’s another museum that will allow you to learn everything you need to know about being a spy! Located in Washington DC this time, the International Spy Museum is a 5 floor building dedicated to all things espionage. You can explore the top floors that contain exhibits of all things spy related such as a history of spies, how covert actions are done, the art of stealing secrets and many more! And starting next month, you can even visit the museum’s Bond in Motion exhibition, which showcases all of James Bond’s cars that were used in over 60 years of his films! Expect the usual Aston Martins along with some unusual vehicles such as a Tuk tuk! No matter where you go, you can never escape from James Bond it seems!
Now here’s something that’s a little different than the above! We’ve seen spy experiences and spy museums but how about a spy restaurant? Located in Milwaukee, United States, the Safehouse Bar is a restaurant that takes it’s whole spy based design to a whole new level. Don’t just expect the usual spy themed design or layout, even the menu pokes fun at it’s spy themed design! Looking through their menu, you’ll be hard pressed to find any other restaurant that has dishes such as the SR-71 Blackbird or the License To Kill Mac & Cheese or even the The Great Spytini! Spy puns and good food, all in one place! You can also book them for your private events such as for big groups or even birthday parties for children and adults.
That’s our top picks for unique spy experiences that will let you learn and become a spy in real life! Now you can finally experience the thrills, adrenaline and espionage of being a spy in the real world! As a start, head on to Spy Game at Breakout in The Curve and book your session.