A rage room is a space where you put on protective gear and break objects on purpose. You're given a bat, crowbar, sledgehammer or similar tool, and a supply of things to smash, then left to it for a timed session. Other names include smash room, anger room and break room.
This guide uses the 232 rage rooms in this directory, across 45 states. Figures cover the venues that publish each detail. Updated October 2026.
What happens in a session
You arrive early, sign a waiver, get a safety briefing and put on the gear the venue supplies. A session then runs for a set time. The median listed session is 30 minutes, and the most common lengths are 30, 20, 60, 45, 15, 50 minutes. Many venues sell packages by the number of items or the size of the group instead of by the minute.
What you can smash
The items venues name most often are electronics, printers, glassware, plates, glass, tvs, bottles, dishes. 116 venues also let you bring your own items within limits. The tools venues lend most often are bat, crowbar, sledgehammer, mallet, golf club, hammer.
What it costs
Venues price in different ways. Among 107 venues that list a starting price per person, prices run from $10 to $75 with a median of $27. Among 23 venues that list a price per session, group or room, the median starting price is $55. More detail is in the rage room statistics.
Who can go
Rules differ by venue. Among 169 venues that publish a minimum age, the median is 10 and 13 require guests to be 18. See rage rooms for under 18s. 29 venues state a rule about pregnancy, and most of them don't allow pregnant guests in the smash room. See rage rooms and pregnancy.
159 venues describe a waiver you sign before you play, and 40 say you need to show ID. Venues rarely publish a weight limit, so ask the venue if you have a concern about size or a medical condition.
Safety and gear
The gear venues supply most often is glove, helmet, coverall, face shield, goggle, safety glasse. 153 venues say closed-toe shoes are required or expected, and many ask for long sleeves and long pants. If you're hurt, tell the staff straight away. Each venue sets its own safety rules, and they're usually listed with the waiver.
Booking
101 venues require booking and 100 accept bookings or walk-ins. Group bookings are common: venues most often mention birthday, corporate, team building, date night events.
Questions
What's a rage room?
A rage room, also called a smash room or anger room, is a space where you put on protective gear and break objects on purpose, usually with a bat, crowbar or sledgehammer. Sessions are timed and booked in advance at most venues.
How much does a rage room cost?
Among 107 venues that list a starting price per person, the median is $27. Venues that price per session or group start at a median of $55. Each listing shows its own prices.
How long is a session?
The median listed session is 30 minutes. Many venues sell sessions of 15, 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
What do you wear?
Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. 153 venues say closed-toe shoes are required or expected, and most supply gloves, face protection or coveralls.
Can you bring your own things to smash?
116 venues in this directory say you can, usually within limits. Check the listing before you bring anything.
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