Kids Mode is an Escapology-exclusive experience, designed to offer younger players a chance to build confidence, solve problems, and communicate with their team members in a unique environment.
WHAT IS KIDS MODE?
KIDS MODE is a place where children command the space, learning and growing together through teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. Young detectives immerse themselves in engaging narratives, turning puzzles into learning adventures and using critical thinking to crack the clues. With their detective checklist in hand and an ever-helpful Game Master, every clue and detail is accounted for. In this safe, supportive environment, kids learn valuable life skills while they navigate our captivating rooms, designed to engage their curious minds and foster a spirit of collaboration. And if a birthday is on the horizon, a KIDS MODE party is the perfect way to make their celebration even more memorable!
Kid-Friendly Escape Rooms
The best thing about Kids Mode is that it's not a completely different game room from our traditional escape rooms, it's simply a more supported and guided experience through the same immersive sets and stories that make Escapology famous.
Your kids get the full cinematic atmosphere, the hand-crafted props, the ticking clock, and the genuine thrill of solving a mystery; just with puzzle pacing, hint frequency, and Game Master engagement calibrated specifically for younger players.
Kids ages 7–14 can lead the adventure rather than just tag along, and that difference makes everything click. Many of Escapology's most-loved games are available in Kids Mode so you're not choosing between a great experience and a kid-appropriate one. You get both. Browse our fan-favorite mystery and adventure rooms, activate Kids Mode at booking, and let the kids run the show.
Escape Rooms For All Ages
Kids Mode is designed to let younger players step into the lead, but the truth is, our games are built for everyone at the table, from curious eight-year-olds to competitive grandparents.
Every room layers its puzzles so different players naturally find their moment to contribute, and no one spends the hour watching from the sidelines. If you book a standard game and decide you'd like to switch to Kids Mode once you arrive, just let our team know at check-in and we'll make it happen, no questions asked.
And if you land somewhere in between - a mixed-age group where some players want more of a challenge and others need a nudge in the right direction - your Game Master has you covered. They monitor your group throughout the entire experience and can calibrate hints, pacing, and assistance on the fly to keep every player engaged. There really is something for everyone inside our rooms, and our team genuinely loves helping groups of all shapes find their stride.
Great for Any Group and Occasion
Birthday Parties: Skip the pizza-and-cake routine, an escape room birthday gives the whole group something to actually do together, and the birthday person gets a genuinely unforgettable moment at the center of it.
Kids Sports Teams: After a season of working together on the field or the court, an escape room puts those teamwork instincts to work in a completely new environment - and the wins (and losses) are just as fun to celebrate.
Field Trips: Our rooms are built around communication, critical thinking, and problem solving under pressure which means teachers love them almost as much as the students do.
Youth Groups: Whether it's a scout troop, a church group, or a community organization, escape rooms naturally encourage collaboration and leadership in kids who might not always get the chance to step up.
Family Nights: With private rooms, all-ages games, and optional Kids Mode, there's no compromise required. Everyone in the family gets to play a genuine role, and the experience is as fun for the adults as it is for the kids.
Puzzled? We Have Answers.
Check out our most frequently answered questions about Kids Mode.
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 Escapology ?
Escapology is part of 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 games at Escapology 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 accommodations to certain puzzles that are based on colors, require reaching up high, or other accessibility adjustments. 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. However, keep in mind, at Escapology, the hints are unlimited and our game masters tailor the hints and nudges for your group, so don't let a difficulty level scare you away from a specific game. 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, The Now You See Me Escape Room Experience, Under Pressure, Vegas Hangover, Who Stole Mona
Challenging Difficulty:
7 Deadly Sins, Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, Budapest Express, Crime Scene, 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 15 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 not allowed 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.