Escape room, then dinner
An hour in a room followed by a walk to a restaurant. The room gives everyone a shared story before the food arrives.
Teen birthdays
Ages 13 and under need an adult in the room; 14-15 need one on site. A team of six or seven teens with one adult works brilliantly.
Big groups
Two or three rooms in the same slot, then compare times. Bragging rights last longer than cake.