The 14 best escape rooms in Anaheim
Not everything in Anaheim is a fairytale. This magical city's unique escape rooms offer adventure, frights, and a whole lot more!
Infinity Escape
Very Positive
108 E Amerige Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Had this wish listed since everyone who has played really enjoyed it. Finally got to play it and I gotta say, it was the most immersive experience I’ve had in awhile. The set design was literally magical. If you haven’t played this, I highly suggest that you do. The amount of special effects in this room is out of this world.”
MilkNatte
71 games played
Escapade Games
Very Positive
1111 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Selected Purgatory Mode.. All I can say is this: There is a waiver. A REAL Waiver. They are not kidding about what is on it. Read thoroughly. You've been warned. The rest of it is up to you. Puzzles weren't complicated at all, but we still managed to not complete the room. You'll understand why as soon as the game starts. Good luck.”
A
Awwtbone
40 games played
“Ever thought about whether you'd survive a night during a purge? Well then you're sick and you're the right kinda people to test yourself here! Your apartment features all the creature comforts you'll need to survive the hellish night of murderers and scavengers. Unless they get in. But that couldn't happen. Right? Nah, it'll be fine.”
Cmbennett
107 games played
Cross Roads Escape Games
Overwhelmingly Positive
4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Absolutely loved this room!! Never played anything like it. Communication is vital for this one. Nonlinear in some parts and linear in others (without giving spoilers 👀). So so fun!! And Tara was a phenomenal GM! Highly recommend!!!!”
aoneill2809
89 games played
Cross Roads Escape Games
Very Positive
4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Before playing this game, the Cross Roads staff shared with us that this was the first game they have ever made! It is a low tech, lock and key room but the original hint system makes this one a memorable experience on par with their other rooms. My group played the adult version and the puzzles were challenging. I do tend to overthink puzzles so we had a harder time getting started but once we did, we sped through the rest. I could imagine this being difficult to do with only 2 people, so I would recommend at least 4 people to run around the space and split up. I love the carnival theme and I’m curious as to how they change it up for the kid version.”
deniecee
277 games played
Cross Roads Escape Games
Overwhelmingly Positive
4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“THIS ROOM WAS AMAZING. A top 3 if not #1 experience for sure. Everything was impeccable, from puzzle flow to special effects to our wonderful GM Will, who was incredible! This room was so scary but so fun. It was everything we were hoping for and more. A truly flawless experience!”
r
rinari
43 games played
Exit Game OC
Overwhelmingly Positive
2975 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room has a special place in my heart. This was part of a California escape room trip! Not only was the room hilarious but getting to interact with the owner of the company and his partner was amazing! Such down to earth and funny people! The best basement room we have done (and we’ve done a lot of them 🤣). A must do if you’re in the area!”
minicows13
211 games played
Exit Game OC
Very Positive
2975 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“MEOW-VELOUS🐾 Such a cute set design and had serious attention to de-tail. The puzzles were claw-ver and good for all ages. Purrrfect for first timers and experienced cat burglars. Our group really landed on our feet! Totally immersive room that had me feline like I was a cat myself. Two paws up!!”
jasminejuwvipart
257 games played
Mission Escape Games
Very Positive
400 Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow!! What a fun experience. This was my groups third room escape room from Mission escape and they do not disappoint! AJ is a rockstar of GM. The experience was immersion in the best way. Definitely upping the spook factor in this room. The ambience was top notch. The puzzles fit the theme and were the perfect difficulty level!! I am excited to tackle on more room with them!”
A
Alejandrinal
25 games played
“Very fun theme, and the puzzles all played into that theme quite well. Some unique puzzles we hadn’t seen before. We went in with two players, but due to non-linear gameplay and number of puzzles, 3-4 players would be better here.”
n
nickrival
26 games played
“We had SO much fun in Prison Break! We couldn’t help but cell-abrate when we finally escaped. Lol. This escape room had a very unique way of starting off the game where we truly had to rely on our teamwork, communication, and listening skills due to the Bars In Between. The puzzles were more mechanical and lock-and-key than high tech, but with the high tech puzzles that were present, it did a great job at not taking away from the experience of “escaping” a prison break. Due to the physical space, I would recommend a team of 4-8 players in total. It’s just enough for the players to interact with the clues and with each other while also not overcrowding one another either. The set design was truly immaculate in Prison Break! We even needed a hint to know where to go next because the set design was so immersive, unique, and detailed. It’s one of those rooms where you feel that everything is bigger on the inside than the outside, and this escape room did not disappoint! If you’re ready for a fun Escape, you need to go play Prison Break with your group! Just remember, don’t take things too Prison-ally.”
ella4ever
101 games played
“Another great room from TEG! Very cool tech. We completed the room with 15 minutes to spare with a group of 3. Puzzles were not linear so easy to divide and conquer or work together. There are a few puzzles however that at a minimum needs 3 to get through quickly.”
i
itzmejessica
72 games played
“There is so much in this room we had our typical group of 4 and we were on top of all the puzzles just there is a lot and we barely had enough time. It had a vibe of are you smarter than a 5th grader tv show. We would have been better if we had one more person in our group but we still got out. I recommend this room just make sure y’all talk a lot.”
thegreekjr
73 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
20 City Blvd W #100, Orange, CA 92868, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was our second room of the night here. We thought we weren’t going to make it out but with a little help from our GM Lemon we were able to get out! We thought harder than The Depth one but a great challenge for the three of us. Some puzzles were more time consuming than difficult.”
S
Swimmer435
68 games played
The Magic Cottage
Infinity Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Had this wish listed since everyone who has played really enjoyed it. Finally got to play it and I gotta say, it was the most immersive experience I’ve had in awhile. The set design was literally magical. If you haven’t played this, I highly suggest that you do. The amount of special effects in this room is out of this world.”
MilkNatte
71 games played
Zoe: Reborn
Escapade Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Selected Purgatory Mode.. All I can say is this: There is a waiver. A REAL Waiver. They are not kidding about what is on it. Read thoroughly. You've been warned. The rest of it is up to you. Puzzles weren't complicated at all, but we still managed to not complete the room. You'll understand why as soon as the game starts. Good luck.”
A
Awwtbone
40 games played
Anarchy
Escapade Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Ever thought about whether you'd survive a night during a purge? Well then you're sick and you're the right kinda people to test yourself here! Your apartment features all the creature comforts you'll need to survive the hellish night of murderers and scavengers. Unless they get in. But that couldn't happen. Right? Nah, it'll be fine.”
Cmbennett
107 games played
The Hex Room
Cross Roads Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Absolutely loved this room!! Never played anything like it. Communication is vital for this one. Nonlinear in some parts and linear in others (without giving spoilers 👀). So so fun!! And Tara was a phenomenal GM! Highly recommend!!!!”
aoneill2809
89 games played
The Fun House
Cross Roads Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Before playing this game, the Cross Roads staff shared with us that this was the first game they have ever made! It is a low tech, lock and key room but the original hint system makes this one a memorable experience on par with their other rooms. My group played the adult version and the puzzles were challenging. I do tend to overthink puzzles so we had a harder time getting started but once we did, we sped through the rest. I could imagine this being difficult to do with only 2 people, so I would recommend at least 4 people to run around the space and split up. I love the carnival theme and I’m curious as to how they change it up for the kid version.”
deniecee
277 games played
The Weeping Witch
Cross Roads Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“THIS ROOM WAS AMAZING. A top 3 if not #1 experience for sure. Everything was impeccable, from puzzle flow to special effects to our wonderful GM Will, who was incredible! This room was so scary but so fun. It was everything we were hoping for and more. A truly flawless experience!”
r
rinari
43 games played
13th Basement
Exit Game OC
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room has a special place in my heart. This was part of a California escape room trip! Not only was the room hilarious but getting to interact with the owner of the company and his partner was amazing! Such down to earth and funny people! The best basement room we have done (and we’ve done a lot of them 🤣). A must do if you’re in the area!”
minicows13
211 games played
Meow! I'm a Cat.
Exit Game OC
- Escape room
- IRL
“MEOW-VELOUS🐾 Such a cute set design and had serious attention to de-tail. The puzzles were claw-ver and good for all ages. Purrrfect for first timers and experienced cat burglars. Our group really landed on our feet! Totally immersive room that had me feline like I was a cat myself. Two paws up!!”
jasminejuwvipart
257 games played
Escape the Darkest Hour: Torture Chamber
Mission Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow!! What a fun experience. This was my groups third room escape room from Mission escape and they do not disappoint! AJ is a rockstar of GM. The experience was immersion in the best way. Definitely upping the spook factor in this room. The ambience was top notch. The puzzles fit the theme and were the perfect difficulty level!! I am excited to tackle on more room with them!”
A
Alejandrinal
25 games played
The Nemesis
Mission Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very fun theme, and the puzzles all played into that theme quite well. Some unique puzzles we hadn’t seen before. We went in with two players, but due to non-linear gameplay and number of puzzles, 3-4 players would be better here.”
n
nickrival
26 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“We had SO much fun in Prison Break! We couldn’t help but cell-abrate when we finally escaped. Lol. This escape room had a very unique way of starting off the game where we truly had to rely on our teamwork, communication, and listening skills due to the Bars In Between. The puzzles were more mechanical and lock-and-key than high tech, but with the high tech puzzles that were present, it did a great job at not taking away from the experience of “escaping” a prison break. Due to the physical space, I would recommend a team of 4-8 players in total. It’s just enough for the players to interact with the clues and with each other while also not overcrowding one another either. The set design was truly immaculate in Prison Break! We even needed a hint to know where to go next because the set design was so immersive, unique, and detailed. It’s one of those rooms where you feel that everything is bigger on the inside than the outside, and this escape room did not disappoint! If you’re ready for a fun Escape, you need to go play Prison Break with your group! Just remember, don’t take things too Prison-ally.”
ella4ever
101 games played
Cosmic Crisis
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another great room from TEG! Very cool tech. We completed the room with 15 minutes to spare with a group of 3. Puzzles were not linear so easy to divide and conquer or work together. There are a few puzzles however that at a minimum needs 3 to get through quickly.”
i
itzmejessica
72 games played
Playground
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“There is so much in this room we had our typical group of 4 and we were on top of all the puzzles just there is a lot and we barely had enough time. It had a vibe of are you smarter than a 5th grader tv show. We would have been better if we had one more person in our group but we still got out. I recommend this room just make sure y’all talk a lot.”
thegreekjr
73 games played
Timeliner: Train Through Time
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was our second room of the night here. We thought we weren’t going to make it out but with a little help from our GM Lemon we were able to get out! We thought harder than The Depth one but a great challenge for the three of us. Some puzzles were more time consuming than difficult.”
S
Swimmer435
68 games played
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About Anaheim
Disneyland isn’t the only source of magic in Anaheim. As one of the premier destination cities of the west coast, this sprawling city offers a little something for everyone, including some of the very best escape rooms in the world. Built on imagination, Anaheim offers a collection of one-of-a-kind flavors, scenes, sights, and sounds. Seeking a beach vacation? Anaheim is a short distance to some of the most pristine in the US. Or is cultural enrichment more up your alley? The grand Bowers Museum contains over 100,000 pieces in the permanent collection. It’s no wonder the escape rooms in Anaheim are just as thrilling as its other attractions. Over a hundred escape rooms span the Anaheim area, with countless incredible reviews and challenges ready to stump and surprise the most seasoned escape artist. From daring heists to mystical fantasies, Anaheim has plenty of puzzles ready to be solved by creative minds.
Learn More about Irvine Escape Rooms
Anaheim is a true escape room destination. Since the first escape rooms arrived in Orange County, America’s most magical city has embraced these immersive experiences. In fact, greater Anaheim is home to nearly 20 different escape room venues. Time Machine at Not Another Escape Room offers a creative take on the popular science fiction theme. The Mad Rapper at Scenario Escape Room is a fun game with some fresh ideas that can be enjoyed by all ages. The 13th Basement at The Exit Game Anaheim is a thoughtful game that can be great for slightly more experienced players. With nearly 100 escape games in the area, the possibilities are basically endless — you’ll find games with themes of horror, adventure, crime, espionage, and plenty you may not expect.
How Do Escape Rooms Work?
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
Find the Best Anaheim Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Anaheim. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: • Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country • Read reviews and ratings from other community members • Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Frequently asked questions
How Do I Book an Escape Room in Anaheim?
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in Anaheim is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!