NEW SMYRNA BEACH PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Step Into the Side Show: A Playful, Eerie Escape in New Smyrna Beach
A one‑hour, clown‑themed escape room at New Smyrna Beach where teams solve hands‑on puzzles in a vibrant funhouse set—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Step Into the Side Show: A Playful, Eerie Escape in New Smyrna Beach.
The Smile Trials drops you into the Side Show dressing room: a compact, carnival‑bright escape room that trades visceral horror for whimsical oddities and tactile puzzles. Bright colors, funhouse props and clown‑themed challenges create an immersive playground where teamwork, balance and skill are the ticket out, all against a backdrop of teasing mystery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Whimsical, Slightly Eerie Carnival Set
The room blends carnival charm with touches of creepiness—bright, immersive set design and funhouse‑inspired props that make the puzzles feel like part of a live sideshow.
Hands‑On Puzzles That Reward Skill and Teamwork
Puzzles emphasize physical interaction, balance and cooperation over shock tactics—designed to reward methodical teamwork rather than brute force or horror tolerance.
A Lighthearted Option for Families and Groups
Marketed as the easiest room with a playful tone, it’s an accessible, laugh‑filled option for groups looking for a social, non‑terrifying escape experience.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
You enter a single, tightly staged dressing‑room environment and spend a focused hour unpicking a sequence of interactive puzzles. The flow favours nimble thinking and coordinated action—teams pass props, balance objects and piece together clues in a space that looks pulled from a traveling sideshow. The tone stays playful, with enough eerie flourishes to keep the stakes tense without tipping into outright horror.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this room works for — and where it has limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for one hour.
Check‑in is at the operator’s New Smyrna Beach address: 116 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.
No special equipment is listed; dress comfortably for hands‑on activity. Note that photography and video recording are not permitted during the game.
There is no wheelchair or stroller access at the New Smyrna Beach location; wheelchair accessibility is available at the operator’s Orlando location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does The Smile Trials last?
The experience is one hour in duration.
Where do I meet the group?
Meeting and check‑in are at 116 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.
Is photography allowed during the game?
Photography and video recording are not permitted during the game.
Is the room accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
There is no wheelchair or stroller access at the New Smyrna location; the operator offers wheelchair accessibility at their Orlando location.
How difficult is the room and what are my chances of escaping?
The room is described as the easiest option with a moderate escape rate (noted by the operator), emphasizing playful, skill‑based puzzles rather than intense horror.