After surviving a motorcycle accident, Tyler Jardine launched Ragescape, offering emotion-processing through unique experiences like rage rooms.
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A motorcyclist who survived a catastrophic T-bone collision has transformed his brush with death into a thriving business that helps others process their emotions through controlled destruction. Tyler Jardine opened Ragescape Rage and Escape Rooms in Oceanside in July 2023.
The accident occurred when a car pulled out in front of Jardine’s motorcycle, sending him airborne at 55 mph. “I got ejected, and all I remember is just flying through the air and thinking, ‘Oh, this is going to hurt,” said Tyler Jardine.
Despite the severity of his injuries, Jardine survived and spent a grueling year recovering through physical therapy and pain management. The near-death experience sparked a change in perspective. “This kind of just taught me that focus on the things that I want to achieve now because I don’t know if tomorrow’s going to come,” said Tyler Jardine.
At the time of the accident, Jardine was working in cell phone sales. Rather than delay his entrepreneurial dreams, he decided to act immediately. From November 2022 to July 2023, Jardine worked grueling 16-hour days to bring Ragescape to life. “I would do here eight hours. Door Dash eight hours, get home, sleep, wake up, come back, and do it again. I was doing that seven days a week,” said Tyler Jardine.
The family effort paid off. Ragescape features multiple attractions designed to help visitors process emotions, including rage rooms where customers can smash items like wine glasses and fine china. Customers can choose your weapon; they’ve got plumber’s pipes, sledgehammers, and a lot of crowbars available.
The facility also offers a paint splatter room where visitors can create art with paintbrushes and paint blasters. Ragescape Rage and Escape Rooms also offers an escape room.
Jardine has observed diverse reasons why people visit. “We get people who get cheated on, we get people who are processing a death, we get people with terminal illnesses that come here,” said Tyler.
The venue serves as stress relief for those tired of office work. “If you ever get tired of sitting behind a desk, this is the place for you,” said reporter Jeff Zevely, who then smashed a desk.
Ragescape has become what Jardine calls “a smashing success,” reflecting both the business’s growth and its unique service model.
Reflecting on his journey, Jardine emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment. “Life’s too short, and honestly, you never know what’s going to happen the next day,” said Tyler. “If I would have pushed my self I never would have this place open.”
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