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!
Cross Roads Escape Games
Overwhelmingly Positive
4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“VERY scary room, especially with just two of us. GM was absolutely incredible. As someone who has successfully duo'd 100+ rooms, this one was very tough for just the two of us to finish. We were literally seconds away from failure (our GM told us that failure sequence auto-starts, so there's no ability to give someone just a little extra time if they need it). So be prepared to ask for help if you want to finish and you're a smaller group...but there's a cost associated to that help. I enjoyed that there was a (mostly) clear delineation between scary times and puzzle times. As someone who is uncomfortable in scary rooms, this really helped me enjoy it without flinching at everything, expecting a jump scare.”
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caerleigh
134 games played
Cross Roads Escape Games
Overwhelmingly Positive
4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Hex Room’s concept for a classic horror movie is incredibly executed. The separation of all the character tropes is a novel way to start and the different rooms make it replayable. Puzzles were mostly different ways to find numbers and words and finding the right places to put them, not much in the way of dexterity puzzles. The ambiance and build of the room are astounding and with the right group of people it’s a wonderful game.”
Ronocnroll
121 games played
Exit Game OC
Overwhelmingly Positive
2975 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“My new favorite room, hands down. Clever, interesting and intuitive puzzles, and just all around escape room fun! Not once did I question a puzzle’s solution, and the split start and hilarious ending make for an adventure like no other escape room I’ve played. GO DO THIS ROOM! You won’t be disappointed!!”
spunjim
59 games played
“Such a fun, spooky attraction at the Disneyland Resort! Not necessarily “scary,” but this is a dark attraction with dim lighting, but lots to see and enjoy. This is always a classic to ride during the holidays (Halloween, Christmas time) because they will transform this attraction into The Nightmare Before Christmas theme!”
ella4ever
105 games played
Exit Game OC
Very Positive
2975 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Seriously we had such a good time with this room. We’ve done so many rooms across Orange County and this room had a little bit of fancy and whimsical and fun and it flowed really well and it had easy puzzles, but they utilize the props really well and it wasn’t super simple but it definitely was something we were able to get through without a ton of hints. I love the theme. I thought it was fun and enjoyable without being overly done.”
jlampton14
83 games played
Infinity Escape
Very Positive
108 E Amerige Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This escape room was absolutely Magical, whimsical, and Spell-bounding! We had such a fun time in this room and you could tell that a lot of time and attention was given to this room. I would highly recommend a team of 4-5 players for this room as the puzzles are a mixture of beginning-advanced complexities, also due to the space. There was a lot that was needed to complete this escape room. My team and I made some Magical moments full of laughs, curiosity, and Chemistry lol. I would recommend this room if you’re interested in fantasy theme full of linear puzzles, storytelling, and immersion.”
ella4ever
105 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.”
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Awwtbone
40 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
78 games played
Cross Roads Escape Games
Very Positive
4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very fun game! We didn’t ask for many hints, but our GM Mina was in character throughout and enthusiastic and helped to make it an unforgettable experience for us. Children friendly, not scary, wacky, lots of cool props and locks left and right. This room was pretty puzzle/lock heavy and would be a bit difficult for younger children, but I’m aware that they have a kids version (that we did NOT play), but the option is there which is very cool!”
Asterialy
42 games played
“Our game master, Kayla, was so fun and enthusiastic. She clarified how we like to receive hints and was able to work within our game flow without pushing us along. It was a really good nonlinear room with no manual locks”
DarthMommy
64 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.”
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itzmejessica
72 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.”
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Swimmer435
75 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!”
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Alejandrinal
25 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
105 games played
The Weeping Witch
Cross Roads Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“VERY scary room, especially with just two of us. GM was absolutely incredible. As someone who has successfully duo'd 100+ rooms, this one was very tough for just the two of us to finish. We were literally seconds away from failure (our GM told us that failure sequence auto-starts, so there's no ability to give someone just a little extra time if they need it). So be prepared to ask for help if you want to finish and you're a smaller group...but there's a cost associated to that help. I enjoyed that there was a (mostly) clear delineation between scary times and puzzle times. As someone who is uncomfortable in scary rooms, this really helped me enjoy it without flinching at everything, expecting a jump scare.”
c
caerleigh
134 games played
The Hex Room
Cross Roads Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Hex Room’s concept for a classic horror movie is incredibly executed. The separation of all the character tropes is a novel way to start and the different rooms make it replayable. Puzzles were mostly different ways to find numbers and words and finding the right places to put them, not much in the way of dexterity puzzles. The ambiance and build of the room are astounding and with the right group of people it’s a wonderful game.”
Ronocnroll
121 games played
13th Basement
Exit Game OC
- Escape room
- IRL
“My new favorite room, hands down. Clever, interesting and intuitive puzzles, and just all around escape room fun! Not once did I question a puzzle’s solution, and the split start and hilarious ending make for an adventure like no other escape room I’ve played. GO DO THIS ROOM! You won’t be disappointed!!”
spunjim
59 games played
Haunted Mansion
Disneyland Resort
- Haunt
- Haunted house
“Such a fun, spooky attraction at the Disneyland Resort! Not necessarily “scary,” but this is a dark attraction with dim lighting, but lots to see and enjoy. This is always a classic to ride during the holidays (Halloween, Christmas time) because they will transform this attraction into The Nightmare Before Christmas theme!”
ella4ever
105 games played
Meow! I'm a Cat.
Exit Game OC
- Escape room
- IRL
“Seriously we had such a good time with this room. We’ve done so many rooms across Orange County and this room had a little bit of fancy and whimsical and fun and it flowed really well and it had easy puzzles, but they utilize the props really well and it wasn’t super simple but it definitely was something we were able to get through without a ton of hints. I love the theme. I thought it was fun and enjoyable without being overly done.”
jlampton14
83 games played
The Magic Cottage
Infinity Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“This escape room was absolutely Magical, whimsical, and Spell-bounding! We had such a fun time in this room and you could tell that a lot of time and attention was given to this room. I would highly recommend a team of 4-5 players for this room as the puzzles are a mixture of beginning-advanced complexities, also due to the space. There was a lot that was needed to complete this escape room. My team and I made some Magical moments full of laughs, curiosity, and Chemistry lol. I would recommend this room if you’re interested in fantasy theme full of linear puzzles, storytelling, and immersion.”
ella4ever
105 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
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
78 games played
The Fun House
Cross Roads Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very fun game! We didn’t ask for many hints, but our GM Mina was in character throughout and enthusiastic and helped to make it an unforgettable experience for us. Children friendly, not scary, wacky, lots of cool props and locks left and right. This room was pretty puzzle/lock heavy and would be a bit difficult for younger children, but I’m aware that they have a kids version (that we did NOT play), but the option is there which is very cool!”
Asterialy
42 games played
The Nemesis
Mission Escape Games
- Escape room
- IRL
“Our game master, Kayla, was so fun and enthusiastic. She clarified how we like to receive hints and was able to work within our game flow without pushing us along. It was a really good nonlinear room with no manual locks”
DarthMommy
64 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
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
75 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
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
105 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!