Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the
address and contact info?
A: Old Paulding Jail, 112 South Williams Street, Paulding, Ohio,
45879
Contact us by email
thejailer@jailbreakcode9.com
Q: How much does
it cost?
A: $25 per person.
Q: What are the
hours of operation?
A: Jail Break Code -9 operates 4 days per month at this time,
Thurs-Sunday. The operating schedule can be found on the booking
page for each given month. The Jail is private property and is not
currently open to the public for walk ins off the street at any
time. The Jail operates by reservations only.
Q: Will staff
members hide and try to scare me?
A: NO. Staff members will be dressed in costume according to the
current theme, however no one will "hide" and jump out from anywhere
to try to scare you. Once handcuffed and or taken to the cell block
for your lock down, no staff member will touch you. This is an
escape game, not a haunted house attraction.
Q: Is the game
wheel chair accessible?
A: The entrance to the Jail is, BUT, the cell blocks where the games
are played are not. There are no elevators as the Jail was built in
1876. You will need to be able to walk up a flight of stairs to play
the game.
Q: Can I bring a
camera with me to my session?
A: NO. No electronic devices of any kind, including, cellphones,
cameras and audio recording devices are permitted inside the jail.
Please leave them locked in your car, or they will need to be left
with a member of staff upon check in and will be returned to you at
the end of your session. These items are considered contraband.
Q: Can I bring my
purse, wallet or car keys in with me?
A: Any and all personal property you bring with you inside the jail
will need to be checked in with a member of the staff as no personal
property of any kind is permitted inside game play area. Your items
will be secured in a locked area that has 24/7 video surveillance
cameras. All personal property is considered contraband. Your items
will be returned to you at the end of your session.
Q: Will I really
be locked in a cell block?
A: Yes, you really will be locked in a cell block. You may also be
handcuffed, chained, shackled, locked in a single cell or
temporarily separated from the other team players.
Q: How early do I
need to arrive before my session?
A: You need to arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in. Your game
play will start on time. Once the cell block is locked, no one will
be permitted to enter. You will not receive a refund if you miss
your session time.
Q: What is the age
requirements?
A: No one under the age of 13 unless you purchase all 8 tickets in a
single session time. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied
by an adult.
Q: Will I be
required to sign a waiver of liability?
A: Yes.
Q: Can tickets be
bought at the door?
A: NO. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Click the
Book link near
the top of this page to see available times.
Q: How do I win
the game?
A: All team players must work together and escape together within
the 60 minute time frame in order to win the game and be featured on
our most wanted page.
Q: How many
players are in each session?
A: Up to 8 players per session.
Q: Can my group
play alone?
A: You must purchase all 8 tickets in a session time to ensure your group plays alone.
Q: Will I be video
recorded during my session?
A: Yes. All areas of the Jail have video surveillance cameras that
run 24 / 7
Q: If me and my
group gets stuck, can we get a clue?
A: No. You don't get any clues to break out of jail. If you fail to
escape within 60 minutes, we will let you out.
Q: If I have an
emergency, can I leave the game?
A: Yes, the cell blocks are monitored at all times. If you have an
emergency, we will let you out. Once we let you out, you can not
return to the game. No refunds will be issued.
Q: Are there
restrooms?
A: We suggest that you use the restroom before you arrive. But there
is a restroom.
Q: If I damage,
break any permanent structures such as walls, doors, windows, light
fixtures, or equipment, will I be liable for the damages?
A: Yes, local law enforcement is right across the street. Need we
say more.......