At Home Fun from Bagels & Locks Studios!

This #stayathome thing is really hard.

We've been basically self isolating because of some of our family members' pre-existing conditions and we are trying very hard to avoid exposure to the novel Coronavirus.

That being said, it's hard to stay at home for all this time. 

We have not had the complicating factor of our work outside our home, because our family business, the Safed Puzzle Room, being part of the tourism and entertainment sector, is closed. Unfortunately, this translates into actual, real, serious financial issues for us.

But instead of wallowing in self pity, we allowed ourselves a short period of time to absorb the shock that our business will likely not survive the pandemic, and then we decided to pick up the pieces.

So we worked night and day and day and night, and we created an amazing (if I may say so myself) online Israel-themed game that families, couples, and groups can play from the comfort of home: IsraelQuest: Challenge One, under the umbrella of Bagels & Locks Studios. More games are in the works!

I don't want to give the game away, but let's just say it's SOOO cool and fun for experienced puzzlers and escape room buffs, as well as for novice players and kids. You can choose from 3 options: IsraelQuest: Challenge One (for adults and teens 14+, novice or experienced puzzlers), IsraelQuest: Challenge One Jr. (for kids age 9-13 or novice puzzlers), or IsraelQuest: Challenge One Pro (for experienced puzzlers age 15+). And the price is amazing - it's currently available for an introductory price of just $10 (instead of $14.95) -- this way it's truly accessible to all! And best of all, you can play the game whether you know Israel well, or don't know anything about Israel! It's really that versatile.

Be sure to let me know when you've played, I'd love to hear what you all think of it!

If anyone wants to review the game, please reach out to me privately! Thank you!

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Follow Bagels & Locks Studios on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And of course, play the game! (And Virtual Hugs are welcome!)

Escape Room Deals!

Have you tried out any Escape Rooms? 

They're so popular right now, but it can turn into a really pricey hobby, and no matter how much fun they are, you might find yourself thinking twice (and they ARE fun!).

So, I've gathered some discount deals for you - this way you can go to them without paying full price!

Check out these deals:

(some links in this post are affiliate links. I may get a small commission if you make a purchase using these links. Thanks in advance for your support!)

Get 10% off at the Maimonides Puzzle Room in Tiberias. Use code "Kosherfrugal" when you make your reservation! Reservations required. Call 053-530-3018 to reserve your time slot.

The "Davinci Secret" - Escape Room in Rishon. Save 110nis for a group of 4 using this Groupon deal! Deal is valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Valid only during certain hours. You MUST reserve a time slot after you purchase the Groupon, and be sure to tell them you purchased a Groupon. Call 03-9175037 for more information.

The Exorcist Escape Room
in Bat Yam.
 Discount tickets available - 3 people for 189 nis or 4 people for 229nis. Groupon is valid for 3 months after purchase, and only for specific days/time slots. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon. Call
052-5485548 for more information.

"No Exit" Escape Room in Netanya. Discount tickets available - 3 people for 179 nis or 4 people for 237nis.
Valid till the end of March. Reservations required. Call 053-7247736 with any questions

Step By Step Escape Room in Ramat Gan. Discount tickets available: 4 people for 219nis or 5 people for 239nis. Valid for 2 months from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon. Call 053-3065608 to reserve, or with your questions.

"Walter's Lab" Escape Room in Rishon.
Discount tickets available: 3 people for 189nis, 4 people for 249nis or 5 people for 299nis. Valid for 60 days from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon via the company's website. Call 03-9213324 with your questions.

"Try to Escape" Roomin Haifa. Discount tickets available: 2 people for 150nis, 3 people for 190nis or 4 people for 240nis. Valid for 2 months from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon via the company's website. Call 054-2394124 with your questions.

 "Circus of Terror" Escape Room in Kiryat Bialik. 
Discount tickets available: 1 person for 69nis, 2 people for 129nis. Valid for 90 days from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon via the company's website. 

Discount Attractions!

Summer.
Vacation (for some).
Some of you lucky people have set aside some time and money to do fun things this summer!

So I'd like to share some DISCOUNTS for some of the most sought-after attractions around!

This post is about Escape Rooms/Puzzle Rooms and ways to get discount admission.

First up is the Maimonides Puzzle Room in Tiberias (Teverya), for which I have an EXCLUSIVE coupon for you!

Here's a deal for the "NO EXIT!" Escape Room in Netanya. Buy your admission through Groupon, starting at 179 shekels for 3 people (dates and times are limited, so be sure to read the fine print).

Click the picture to see the deal

And there's also a deal on Groupon for the Speed Escape Room in Herzliya. With the Groupon, it's 59 shekels for one person (instead of 100), 115 shekels for 2 people (instead of 200), or 225 shekels for 4 people (instead of 400).

Click the picture to see the deal

Let me know if you're going (especially to the one in Tiberias - I may pop by and say hello)!