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Every weekend, it seems like I always end up thinking about the same thing.
"Where should we go today?"
I look for special places, but more often than not, I end up choosing familiar options like cafes or movie theaters.
So this time, wanting to spend a different kind of time than usual, I visited the Real World Cheongju branch located on the 3rd floor of Connect Hyundai Cheongju.
After experiencing it directly, it was a space where you could have a fun time whether you visited with a couple for a date, friends for a gathering, or family for an outing.
For those of you looking for unique indoor entertainment in Cheongju, I'll give you a detailed introduction.
Popular experiences from Seoul's Seongsu-dong, now available in Cheongju too
Real World is a brand that has received much love as a unique experience space in Seoul's Seongsu-dong.
Now you can enjoy a variety of content at Connect Hyundai Cheongju without having to go far, making it possible to have special experiences.
It's close to Cheongju Express Bus Terminal, making it convenient to visit by public transportation, and since it's located within Connect Hyundai, I liked the fact that you can enjoy shopping and dining before and after the experience.
On rainy days, hot summers, or cold winters, you can enjoy it comfortably indoors without worrying about the weather, making it a great spot for indoor dates or family outings in Cheongju.
Open-type content different from regular escape rooms
When you think of escape rooms, you usually imagine entering a narrow space and solving problems within a time limit.
Real World operates in a slightly different way than traditional escape rooms.
It's open-type content where you freely move through different spaces within a world called 'Mystery Hotel,' find clues, and continue the story.
Rather than being trapped in one space, you directly explore multiple locations and solve missions, so there's less of a suffocating feeling, and you can experience an immersive sense of being the main character in the story.
What impressed me was that it's a structure that people experiencing escape rooms for the first time can comfortably participate in.
In particular, three things stood out to me:
Content you can use without reservations
Relaxed gameplay without time pressure
A structure that even beginners can easily participate in
Even if you don't have much escape room experience, you can proceed slowly following the guidance, making it seem like a good fit for couples or family visitors.
Same-day visits possible without reservations
Popular escape room cafes often require advance reservations, making it difficult to schedule a visit.
Real World operates content that allows you to visit on the same day and experience it right away, making it relatively easy to visit without burden.
It seems like a great option when you suddenly make plans with friends or want to go out spontaneously on the weekend.
Operating Hours
Daily 10:30 AM ~ 9:00 PM
Open year-round
Since the usage method may differ depending on the content, it's also good to check the desired program on the website before visiting.
Content available at Real World Cheongju
① Rooms
Open-type escape room where you freely explore
Rooms is Real World's signature content.
Using a smartphone app, you explore various parts of the Mystery Hotel, find clues, and continue the story.
Unlike traditional escape rooms where you're stuck in a narrow room solving puzzles, you can play while freely moving around, which gives you a unique sense of fun.
The space is also designed with aesthetic appeal, making it easy to take photos while performing missions.
Since everywhere feels like a photo zone, I thought it's content that's particularly well-suited for couples looking for unique date spots in Cheongju.
② CLUE
Recommended if you like crime scenes and murder mysteries
This is content you absolutely want to experience if you love detective variety shows or murder mystery games.
When the game starts, all participants become characters in the case, and based on the information and secrets given to each person, you solve the case together.
The process of exchanging conversations to gather clues and deducing the culprit while analyzing each other's stories was really immersive.
I especially want to recommend it to the following people:
Those who enjoy deduction games
Those who enjoy role-playing and discussions
Those who want to experience something special with friends
Couples looking for unique activities instead of ordinary dates
Even first-time participants can easily enjoy it by checking the progress method through video guides.
③ Boom Boom Planet
A cooperative game that uses both brains and physical ability
Boom Boom Planet was the most active program among the three content offerings.
It's a cooperative game where you solve multiple missions within a time limit using buttons, footpads, position recognition sensors, and more.
The more fun you have as 2 to 4 people synchronize together, the more enjoyable the content becomes.
You end up moving your body more than expected, so it feels like you're exercising, and there were endless laughs as you divide roles and coordinate timing with each other.
If you're looking for exciting indoor entertainment in Cheongju to enjoy with friends, this was the content I wanted to recommend the most.
Why everyone from students to families can enjoy it
The biggest advantage of Real World Cheongju is that it's not a space just for a specific age group, but a place where various visitors can enjoy together.
Content you can use without reservations
A structure easy for escape room beginners to participate in
Programs that anyone from kindergarteners to adults can enjoy
Experiences where friends, couples, and families can participate together
Aesthetic spaces and photo zones
Indoor content available regardless of season or weather
Depending on who you visit with, you can choose different content, so satisfaction levels seemed high.
Couples can enjoy immersive dates through Rooms or CLUE, and with friends, you can have a lively time with Boom Boom Planet.
Families with children can also create happy memories by choosing content that matches their age and preferences.
A full-day course enjoying shopping and dining too
Real World is located on the 3rd floor of Connect Hyundai Cheongju.
After finishing the experience, you can dine or shop in the same building, and even leisurely wrap up the day at a cafe, making it great for planning as a full-day course.
It was convenient since you could handle the experience, shopping, and dining all in one space without having to move to multiple locations separately.
This is a place I'd like to recommend to those looking for unique date spots in Cheongju, those who want to create special memories with friends, and families looking for indoor outing spots to enjoy with children.
Location Information
Real World Connect Hyundai Cheongju Branch
1225 2nd Ring Road, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
3rd Floor, Connect Hyundai Cheongju
Website
https://cheongju.realworld.to/