Quick-X-Scape Draws a Crowd at SDSU’s Aztec Nights 2022

Every August, San Diego State University kicks off the academic year with Aztec Nights, a series of free late-night events designed to welcome new and returning students. One of the headline attractions for the August 19, 2022 event was the Quick-X-Scape — a 10x10 portable escape room that delivered big results for hours on end.

​Sci-Fi Challenge Inside the Intergalactic Library

The theme featured at San Diego State University was one of our most immersive: the Intergalactic Library. Students stepped into a space-age archive filled with alien symbols, cryptic clues, and planetary puzzles. Their mission? Solve the mystery, decode the final sequence, and escape world annihilation ordered by the Intergalactic Council. Fast-paced and filled with sci-fi twists, this storyline kept the energy high and the line moving all night long.

​A Smart Rental for High-Traffic College Events

​The Quick-X-Scape rental came in at $1,500 for a 6-hour Friday night booking, running smooth with minimal staffing (just one optional attendant). Its compact 10'x10' footprint made it a seamless fit on campus, while the Intergalactic Library theme pulled players into the story. With 6–10 participants rotating through every few minutes, it kept energy and excitement levels high all night.

​Aztec Nights proved why Quick-X-Scape is one of the best high ROI rentals in our catalog. It’s lightweight, quick to deploy, and runs itself with little supervision. For high-traffic events with tight turnaround times and high expectations (especially on college campuses), this is a no-brainer.

​Now Featuring More Themes to Rotate In

Quick-X-Scape isn’t a one-off gimmick. It’s a modular system with a growing catalog of themes. From medieval puzzles in Escape the Dungeon, to a race against time in Toxic Vault—where players must unlock compartments, solve clues, and assemble life-saving antigen components to stop a catastrophic chemical meltdown and save humanity—to global clues in Race Through the World, every storyline offers a fresh challenge. This makes it perfect for rotating themes or bringing the attraction back to the same school without repeating content.

​Why Quick-X-Scape Works So Well for College Events

​College students crave activities that are interactive, smart, and a little out of the ordinary. Quick-X-Scape checks all the boxes:

Highly visual setup with glowing lights and thematic props

Built-in timer and reset system — no complex staffing needed

Keeps lines moving and players excited

Offers team building, social interaction, and bragging rights all in one compact footprint

Who Should Invest in Quick-X-Scape?

Event planners, entertainment rental companies, and side hustlers looking to expand their inventory with a high-ROI, low-maintenance attraction should seriously consider Quick-X-Scape. This portable escape room draws college crowds and event attendees with its immersive themes and fast-paced gameplay — all while requiring minimal staffing and setup. Perfect for campus events, festivals, and corporate gatherings, it’s a compact investment that keeps delivering repeat business and eager customers.

Final Thoughts: Big Impact, Small Footprint, Easy Win

​SDSU’s Aztec Nights proved that Quick-X-Scape is more than a novelty — it’s a repeat-worthy rental that engages students, delivers consistent value, and works perfectly for campus-wide activations. Whether you're planning for a university welcome week, a community festival, or a late-night campus event, this pop-up escape room delivers the goods.