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Spoiler: It’s unforgettable.

WHAT IS ESCAPOLOGY?

Escapology offers exciting and immersive escape games where players are gathered inside a themed room and must find hidden clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles before time runs out.

HOW IT WORKS

Choose your adventure, discover clues and make your way out — or not!

Gather your favorite group, channel your inner sleuths, and get ready to race against time, uncovering clues and hidden objects that will help you escape the room.

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STEP 01

SELECT A THEME

It’s up to you to decide which themed escape room you want to play in. Themes can be spooky, silly, adventurous, nostalgic, and more.


STEP 02

RESERVE A GAME

We accept bookings over the phone, online, or in person. While Escapology does accept walk-ins, we can't guarantee that the game you want to play will be available when you arrive without a reservation. However, we can guarantee that your reservation will always be private - meaning you'll never play with strangers.


STEP 03

MEET YOUR GAME HOST

Arrive about 15 minutes early to sign waivers and meet your game host, who will brief you on what you're about to experience, get downloaded on your mission, and learn a little more of what lies ahead.


STEP 04

UNDERSTAND YOUR MISSION

Before the game starts, you’ll get to watch a video on your chosen game theme that explains what to expect and why you only have 60 minutes to escape.


STEP 05

GET A HINT

Remember, you're not on your own. If you get stuck you can request a free hint at any time from your game master. (We'll give you as many as you want).


STEP 06

ESCAPE THE ROOM

To escape, start by looking around the room—then make connections between items, listen to your teammates, and put your detective skills to the ultimate test.

What To Expect

Stressed by surprises? Squeamish about suspense?

Your game host is there to answer any questions you might have. If you want
advice on choosing a room that's the right fit for your group, give us a call!

Puzzled? We have answers.

Check out our most frequently answered questions.

Q: What is Escapology?

Escapology is the world’s largest and fastest-growing escape room franchise. In our escape games, your team will complete a specific mission in a fully themed, immersive game room - that’s always private for just your group. During your thrilling 60-minute experience, you’ll be immersed in a real-life adventure with fun surprises around every corner. Coming to Escapology means experiencing our premium escape rooms, beautiful lobbies, and 5-star experiences. You’ll find hidden clues, crack codes, solve challenging puzzles… and try to escape before the clock runs out!

Q: Are your games accessible to those with disabilities?

Yes. Escapology is proud to provide an experience where everyone can play and escape. Depending on your choice of game, some players may benefit from assistance with certain puzzles. Please contact us with any accessibility-related questions or requests.

Q: What is the experience like?

You’ll want to allow 90 minutes for your entire experience at Escapology. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time. The game itself lasts 60 minutes (though you might escape sooner than that)! After time runs out, your Game Host will debrief your team and take a complimentary group photo.

Q: Can I leave in the middle of a game?

For a fully immersive experience, we recommend that you remain in the room until you escape but we understand that you may need to use the restroom or exit the room for another reason. For safety’s sake, all our rooms stay unlocked throughout every game. In the unlikely event of an emergency, you are free to exit at any time.

Q: What if we need help during the game?

You can ask your Game Master for as many hints as you need. They’ll be carefully monitoring your group’s progress from Mission Control and can give you hints, nudges, or guidance if you’re stuck and don’t know what to do next.

Q: I’d like to book a large group or event, what are my options?

Escapology is great for large groups, holiday parties, birthday parties, team building events and more. Please contact us to discuss how we can tailor our event packages to your group’s needs.

Q: How do I book a game?

Click the BOOK NOW button from anywhere on our site to select your nearest Escapology location. You’ll be directed to that location’s list of games. From there, it’s easy to choose and book your escape room. You can also call us if you have questions or want to reserve your game over the phone.

Q: What is the difficulty level for the escape room games?

We understand that knowing the difficulty level of our escape room games is important for planning your visit and ensuring you have the best experience. Here is a list of our escape room games along with their respective difficulty levels:

Standard Difficulty:

Antidote, Antidote: Chemical Warfare, Arizona Shootout, Cuban Crisis, Lost City, Saving Santa, Shanghaied, Star Trek Discovery: Damage Control, Star Trek: Quantum Filament, The Code

Moderate Difficulty:
A Pirate’s Curse, Arizona Shootout: Most Wanted, Batman™: The Dark Knight Challenge, Mayday, Scooby Doo™ and The Spooky Castle Adventure, Under Pressure, Vegas Hangover, Who Stole Mona

Challenging Difficulty:

7 Deadly Sins, Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, Budapest Express, Haunted House, Mansion Murder, Narco

Q: What if I arrive late?

As a courtesy to all Escapologists, our games start exactly at their published time. If you arrive late, you can still play for the time remaining in your scheduled 60 minutes. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your game time so you can check in and get set up for your game to start right on schedule.

Q: Are cell phones allowed?

You’re welcome to use your cell phone in our lobby during the check-in process. Once it gets close to game time, we’ll show you where you can store your phones while you play. To keep our games fun for everyone and not ruin any puzzle solutions, photography and filming with cell phones, electronic devices, and other outside tools are strictly prohibited in the escape rooms.

Q: Will we really be locked in the room?

No. For everyone’s safety, our escape rooms always remain unlocked. That said, our 5-star rooms are so immersive that you might feel like you’re really locked in. Just know that you’re free to step out at any time.

Q: Is there a dress code?

Come (play) as you are! So you can fully focus on the fun, we do recommend comfortable clothing and footwear.

Q: How do Escapology gift cards work?

Gift cards are valid at the venue where the card was purchased. To redeem your gift card, please call the venue to redeem over the phone or book online by choosing the location the gift card was purchased from, and entering the coupon code at checkout.