For Pro-D day activities, both CipherX locations are open on weekday afternoons with options for kids from age 5 up: the X-Grid light-up floor, the splatter room, beginner escape rooms and free-roam VR. Monday to Thursday, CipherX Delta opens at 12 PM and CipherX Coquitlam opens at 2 PM; on Fridays, both open at 12 PM. Book online ahead, because a day off school means plenty of families are looking for something to do.
Pro-D days are set by each school district, so check your district’s calendar for dates. Once you know the day of the week, use this guide to plan the afternoon around your kids’ ages and energy.
Weekday Hours on a School Day Off
Pro-D days fall on regular weekdays, so plan around weekday hours:
| Day | CipherX Coquitlam (1065 Ridgeway Ave) | CipherX Delta (7949 120 St) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 2 PM to 10 PM | 12 PM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM | 12 PM to 12 AM |
Neither location is open in the morning on weekdays, so plan a slow morning, lunch at home or out, and the CipherX part of the day after that. On a Monday to Thursday Pro-D day, Delta gives you a two-hour head start; on a Friday, both open at noon.
Activities by Age
Ages 5 to 7
- Splatter room: no age restrictions, and the paint is safe for all ages. Kids paint their own canvas, then join a blacklight UV paint battle, with suits and gear included and a canvas to take home. Sessions run 60 minutes. See the splatter room page for details.
- X-Grid: ages 5+, with anyone under 16 joined by an adult. It’s an interactive light-up sensor floor with team game modes and live leaderboards.
- All-ages VR at Delta: in the Delta VR library, titles such as Arctic Olympics, The Smurfs, Space Academy, Alice in Wonderland, Party Playland and Lunarscape are listed for all ages.
Ages 8 to 10
- Beginner escape rooms: Pirates at Delta is family friendly: players are captured by Captain Grimbeard and must escape the hold of The Black Skull. At Coquitlam, Wizarding World is the beginner room, where you find the Horcruxes and defeat the Dark Lord. Rooms take 2–6 players for 60 minutes at $35 per person, and younger players often enjoy it more with a parent on the team.
- VR for 10-year-olds: at Delta, 10+ titles include Hunter VR, Kraken Island, Pixel Hack, Greenium and Superhero.
Ages 11 to 14
- Jumanji: an intermediate escape room at both locations, with drums in the attic, a forgotten board game and a jungle that won’t let you leave.
- VR at 12+: Recoil and Cyber Clash (player-versus-player) and B-Block Breakout (a co-op prison escape) at Delta.
- X-Grid leaderboards: older kids can chase each other’s scores, and team modes work for 2–10 players.
At Coquitlam, free-roam VR runs on the HeroZone platform, so ask the Coquitlam team which HeroZone games suit your kids’ ages.
Booking for a Group of Friends
Many Pro-D outings are a few families teaming up. Group sizes help you decide what to book:
- Escape rooms: 2–6 players per room, $35 per person.
- Free-roam VR: up to 6 players per session, $30–40 per person, 30–60 minutes.
- X-Grid: 2–10 players, from $30 per person, 30–60 minutes.
Example math: four kids in an escape room at $35 each comes to $140. Six kids on X-Grid at the from-$30 rate starts at $180. Splitting costs between families is simpler when you agree on the activity in advance.
The slime party is set up as a party package: $350 flat for 10 kids aged 5–14, with a 90-minute Slime Chef workshop, 2 custom take-home slimes per kid, lab coats and safety goggles, 2 hours of party room time and a dedicated host. If you’d like it for a Pro-D get-together rather than a birthday, ask the team.
If a birthday falls near a Pro-D day, weekday parties are easier to book: weekday slots usually open within a week, while weekends fill 2–4 weeks ahead. For more ideas, see our kids birthday party ideas for Coquitlam.
Parent Tips for a Smooth Afternoon
- Book online before the day. A school day off means other families are making plans too.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for the briefing and waivers. You can sign the waiver online before you leave home.
- Closed-toe shoes are required on the X-Grid floor. Sneakers are the easy choice for the whole afternoon.
- Dress for movement. Splatter suits and gear are included, but comfortable clothes make every activity easier.
- Feed them first. Delta opens at noon and Coquitlam at 2 PM Monday to Thursday, so lunch beforehand keeps energy steady.
- Pair two activities. X-Grid followed by the splatter room, or a beginner escape room followed by VR, fills an afternoon without feeling rushed.
- Match the room to the youngest player. A beginner room keeps everyone involved; save harder rooms for another day.
Two sample Pro-D afternoons
Delta, Monday to Thursday, ages 6 to 9: lunch at home, arrive at 12:45 PM for a 1 PM X-Grid session, then head into the splatter room for 60 minutes of painting and a glow battle. Kids leave with a canvas and plenty of energy burned off, and you’re home well before dinner.
Coquitlam, ages 10 to 13: arrive at 2:45 PM for a 3 PM Jumanji escape room, then follow it with a free-roam VR session so everyone gets a second round of play. Ask the Coquitlam team which HeroZone games fit the group’s ages when you book.
Which Location Should You Choose?
CipherX Coquitlam at 1065 Ridgeway Ave serves Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby and New Westminster. For kids, the highlights are Wizarding World (beginner), Jumanji, HeroZone VR, X-Grid, the splatter room and slime parties. Chernobyl (expert/advanced) is better saved for older, experienced players.
CipherX Delta at 7949 120 St sits on the Surrey border, about 5 minutes from Scott Road SkyTrain Station. For kids, look at Pirates (beginner, family friendly), Jumanji, The Lost Nimbus (intermediate, wizarding theme), the all-ages VEX VR titles, X-Grid, the splatter room and slime parties. Lilith is an expert horror room and not one for kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are CipherX’s hours on a Pro-D day?
Pro-D days are regular weekdays. Monday to Thursday, Coquitlam is open 2 PM to 10 PM and Delta 12 PM to 11 PM. On Fridays, both open at 12 PM and close at 12 AM.
What is the youngest age for these activities?
The splatter room has no age restrictions, X-Grid is for ages 5+ (under 16 with an adult), slime parties are for ages 5–14, and Delta lists several VR titles for all ages.
Can I book for a small group of kids instead of a party?
Yes. Escape rooms take 2–6 players, VR sessions up to 6 and X-Grid 2–10, and you can book online.
What should kids wear?
Closed-toe shoes are required for X-Grid, and comfortable clothes work best for everything else. Splatter room suits and gear are included.
Which escape rooms are best for kids?
Start with a beginner room: Pirates at Delta, which is family friendly, or Wizarding World at Coquitlam.
Got a Pro-D day coming up? Book your activity online at either location, and arrive 15 minutes early so the fun starts on time.