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Wreck it Rage Room

4122 Bennett Memorial Rd STE 105, Durham, NC 27705, USA

Overview

Category:New Year's Eve Kids Activities
Location:Durham, NC

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Wreck it Rage Room offers a unique, cathartic experience where participants, including kids and teens, can smash appliances, dishware, and even windshields using sledgehammers. It's lauded for its friendly, helpful staff, organized environment with good music, and the inclusion of all necessary safety gear and breakables in an affordable price. A significant value-add for families is the availability of a separate, air-conditioned canvas painting room for kids, providing an alternative activity for different preferences or for escaping the heat of the smash rooms.

Key Highlights

  • Extremely friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful staff who also assist with taking photos and videos.
  • All safety gear (PPE) and breakables (appliances, dishware, windshields) are included in the price.
  • The smashing experience is described as fun, organized, and a 'full body workout', suitable even without active anger.
  • Facility is consistently reported as clean and safe.
  • Offers a separate, air-conditioned 'paint party room' for canvas painting, where kids are reported to 'have a ball'.
  • Great option for birthday celebrations for older children/teens.

Standout Features

  • All-inclusive pricing covers safety gear and a variety of breakables.
  • Dedicated staff support for capturing memories with photos and videos.
  • Clean, safe, and organized environment.
  • Option for a cool, creative activity (canvas painting) in an A/C room.
  • Suitable for celebrating birthdays and creating memorable family experiences.

Perfect For

Pre-teens/Teens (10+ years old recommended for smashing): Confirmed by parents bringing their 'son' and 'niece' for birthday celebrations and general fun. The nature of smashing objects with sledgehammers implies suitability for older, more physically capable children.
General Kids (likely 5+ years old for painting): The 'paint party room' is popular with 'kids', suggesting it's suitable for a broader, possibly younger, age range compared to the rage room.

Ideal For

Birthday parties for pre-teens and teens looking for an unconventional celebration.
Families (with older children) seeking a unique bonding activity or stress-relief outlet.
Parents looking for an active, indoor, and engaging experience for their kids/teens.
Families wanting activity options, from physical smashing to creative painting.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Be prepared for the smash room to get uncomfortably hot quickly due to the physical activity and safety gear; consider wearing light clothing underneath.
  • If heat is a concern or for a different type of creative outlet, consider booking the canvas painting party room, which is air-conditioned.
  • Sessions for smashing are approximately 20 minutes, so manage expectations for duration.
  • Leverage the staff's willingness to take pictures and videos to capture the unique experience.

Things to Consider

  • The smash rooms can get very hot, especially when wearing the provided PPE, with one reviewer feeling 'cooking' after a 20-minute session.
  • Ventilation in the smash rooms could be improved (e.g., suggestion for a large fan).

Price & Value

Described as 'very affordable' and 'worth the price'. Crucially, all necessary safety gear and an array of breakables (appliances, dishware, windshields) are included in the cost, eliminating hidden fees for the main activity.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews. The activity involves physical exertion and movement within a room.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No information regarding outside food or a café on-site was mentioned in the reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • No information regarding parking availability or cost was mentioned in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • No information regarding crowd levels or peak times was mentioned in the reviews.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Facility is explicitly stated as 'safe'.
  • All necessary safety 'gear' (PPE) is included and provided to participants.

When to Avoid

  • If your child (or you) is particularly sensitive to heat or claustrophobic in protective gear, the smash room might be uncomfortable, especially during warmer times.
  • Likely not suitable for toddlers or very young children due to the nature of the smashing activity (though the painting room might be).

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Package 1 (Rage Room 6-10 people)

$600

Rage room package for groups of 6-10 people at our location.

Includes:
  • 100 small to medium items
  • 4 large items
  • 2 extra large items
Ages: Under-aged participants require guardian waiver

Package 2 (Rage Room 6-10 people)

$500

Rage room package for groups of 6-10 people at our location.

Includes:
  • 80 small to medium items
  • 3 large items
  • 2 extra large items
Ages: Under-aged participants require guardian waiver

Package 3 (Rage Room 6-10 people)

$400

Rage room package for groups of 6-10 people at our location.

Includes:
  • 80 small to medium items
  • 2 large items
  • 1 extra large item
Ages: Under-aged participants require guardian waiver

Package 4 (Rage Room 11-20 people)

$1200

Rage room package for groups of 11-20 people at our location.

Includes:
  • 200 small to medium items
  • 8 large items
  • 4 extra large items
Ages: Under-aged participants require guardian waiver

Package 5 (Rage Room 11-20 people)

$1000

Rage room package for groups of 11-20 people at our location.

Includes:
  • 160 small to medium items
  • 6 large items
  • 3 extra large items
Ages: Under-aged participants require guardian waiver

Package 6 (Rage Room 11-20 people)

$800

Rage room package for groups of 11-20 people at our location.

Includes:
  • 160 small to medium items
  • 4 large items
  • 2 extra large items
Ages: Under-aged participants require guardian waiver

Solo Splash

$50

Duration: 30 mins

30 mins of beautiful splatter painting fun for one person. Connect your favorite music, and express yourself. Dance, paint, and create a marvelous masterpiece.

Includes:
  • 1x 11x14 Canvas
  • Paint colors
Ages: Suitable for children

Double Trouble Splash/Date Night Splash

$100

Duration: 30 mins

30 mins of beautiful splatter painting fun for two people. Connect your favorite music, and express yourself. Dance, paint, and create a marvelous masterpiece.

Includes:
  • 2x 11x14 Canvas
  • Paint colors
Ages: Suitable for children

Triple Play Splash

$150

Duration: 30 mins

30 mins of beautiful splatter painting fun for three people. Connect your favorite music, and express yourselves! Dance, paint, and create a marvelous masterpiece!

Includes:
  • 3x 11x14 Canvas
  • Paint colors
Ages: Suitable for children

Fun by 4s Splash

$200

Splatter painting fun for four people.

Includes:
  • 4x 11x14 Canvas
  • Paint colors
Ages: Suitable for children

Surprise we have 5 Splash

$250

Splatter painting fun for five people.

Includes:
  • 5 - 11x14 canvas
  • 4 paint colors (More colors upgrade available)
Ages: Suitable for children

Group of 6 or more paint party (Splash Room)

$50 per person

Duration: 1 hour

1 hour of beautiful splatter painting fun for groups of 6 or more (up to 15 friends). Connect your favorite music, and express yourselves! Dance, paint, and create a marvelous masterpiece!

Includes:
  • 11x14 Canvas per person
  • 6 paint colors (More colors upgrade available)
Ages: Suitable for children

SPLASH PARTY (Groups & Events)

$300 for 6 guests. Each additional guest added to this party is $50.

Splash party package for groups, starting with 6 guests, offered for groups & events.

Includes:
  • Everyone gets an 11 x 14 Canvas
  • 6 paint colors (More colors and canvas upgrade)
Ages: Families, Event Planners

NEON SPLASH PARTY (Groups & Events)

$300 for 6 guests. Each additional guest added to this party is $50.

Neon Splash party package for groups, starting with 6 guests, offered for groups & events.

Includes:
  • Everyone gets an 11 x 14 Canvas
  • 6 paint colors (More colors and canvas upgrade)
Ages: Families, Event Planners

Mobile Corporate and College Events

Starts at $3000

Mobile Wreck It Rage/Splash Room service that comes to your party or event. Specifically mentioned for businesses, colleges, and universities.

Includes:
  • Mobile Rage/Splash Room service (details upon contact)
Ages: Businesses, Colleges, Universities, Employees, Stressed-out students

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Waiver must be filled out before entering the Rage or Splash Room.
  • Guardians must fill out the waiver for under-aged participants.
  • Children's splash sessions include all necessary PPE for safety.

📅Booking Policy

  • Wreck it Rage Room books by Appointment Only.
  • For weekday appointments, call in advance to accommodate schedules.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 11 reviews)
  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 3 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 5 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Genesis Marie

Genesis Marie

a month ago

This was an AMAZING experience!! Took my husband for his birthday and we had an amazing time. Definitely worth the price !! Everyone there was so nice and friendly too! Thank you to everyone who helped make our experience great!

Malissa Sampson

Malissa Sampson

3 months ago

My husband and I truly enjoyed our time at the Wreck It Rage Room in Durham! All the gear and breakables were included in the price, which was very affordable. The staff were kind and enthusiastic. You don’t need to be actively angry to enjoy this full body work out. Definitely plan to go back!

Stratton Parr

Stratton Parr

a month ago

Oh what fun it is to smash appliances, dishware & a windshield with sledgehammers! My son and I wrecked our room real good and can’t WAIT to do it again. Super friendly staff, good music, so organized and we just loved our experience!

Jessica Drake

Jessica Drake

7 months ago

Took my niece for her birthday for a little rage therapy. Staff was super nice and helpful. The facility was clean and safe. We had an amazing rage room experience!

Jared Pierce

Jared Pierce

10 months ago

Had a blast in the smash room. Staff was very friendly and did a great job with pictures and video. The only negative we have is how hot it gets back there especially in the PPE. We were cooking by the end of our 20min. They opened the bay door but I think a large fan blowing some fresh air in would be a great improvement. I would definitely come back for the canvas painting. The paint party room is a/c and the kids in there were having a ball.

Contact Information

4122 Bennett Memorial Rd STE 105, Durham, NC 27705, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 2:00 – 8:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.9
Total Reviews432
Recent Reviews5