The 14 best escape rooms in Boston
From magical mysteries to pirate adventures, where to play the best escape rooms in Boston.
“Beautiful room with a lovely message! I loved every second of it. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a cozy point-and-click adventure indie game. That is exactly my bread and butter. There’s even a pleasant cozy corner surrounded by the big books. The places you see here are varied and wonderful. The puzzles are great, although I wasn’t as fond of some of the repetition of tasks. It made the already 75 minute runtime feel longer than it was. The final puzzle was so clever though! And it almost made me cry. If you’re in Boston, BOOK it! The storyteller has a magnificent story to tell, and by the time you finish this room, I hope you do too!”
Panda
644 games played
Red Fox Escapes
Overwhelmingly Positive
614 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“The Body Shop could have just been a normal car shop-themed escape room and it would have been cool. Red Fox goes above and beyond injecting its humor and craziness into the room. For one, you are here in a body shop to get Girl Scout badges, so this is far from your average car nut room. It only escalates from there in the best possible way. There are adaptable puzzles for different groups and difficulty levels. We got out with 2 minutes to go as a small group of 2 with the hardest puzzles! We apparently set a record too! Only thing I would have loved even more is to have some genuine edible Girl Scout cookies! Can’t say enough great things about this company, our GM David, and the excellent escape experiences within! You will have fun here, scouts’ honor!”
Panda
644 games played
Boda Borg
Overwhelmingly Positive
90 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
- Escape room
- Other
“Fun and engaging bite sized “escape” rooms! Enjoyed much better than the likes of Level 99, less crowds and plenty of time to redo rooms after failure. A plethora of experiences with very doable physical challenges (from the rooms I visited). Heavily recommend: The Farm, Area 51, Lava, Alcatraz.”
zimzalabim
29 games played
“One of the best museum gallery rooms I’ve ever done! The puzzles are stellar, and hit that on so sweet perfect spot melding logic, wordplay, and pictures. The puzzles towards the end absolutely surprised and delighted us! We experienced something using unlikely props that we had never seen any other room brave enough to accomplish. But this museum delivers it artfully. I would even go to say that the puzzles… ARE ART!”
Panda
644 games played
Trapology Boston
Very Positive
177 Tremont St 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room could have just been a typical bank heist, and it would have been pretty good, but Hot Dog Heist elevates everything with its strange humorous premise and ridiculous macguffins like the golden weenie! This room isn’t afraid to inject something special to make it super memorable and against the grain. And it deserves lots of weenie points for it! The effort put into the room makes it far from the bratwurst heist room. I had so much fun! However, it would have been better if private rooms were the norm and not a big upcharge. We had a public room, and it was an ok experience, but it would have been better without strangers. That said, it did help to have an extra pair to tackle the many tasks. Another downside is ALL THE BACK AND FORTH CRAWLING… It’s pretty much mandatory because of the room’s design. Still enjoyed the room, but ouch for our wee knees. I love weenies!”
Panda
644 games played
“I don’t normally enjoy submarine rooms as much, but son of a submariner, I had a lot of fun in this one! The immersive impressive set was a major factor, as were the puzzles. The room gets very hard, and our smaller group of 2 only had 11 seconds to spare before sinking to our doom! If U want a good boat escape, U-Boat is for U!”
Panda
644 games played
“Great themed escape room with a high communication puzzle and a variety of puzzles to last you through your hour long multi room experience. One of the better themed experiences I've done and Great staff to boot. Had a great time with my group with a ton of prison jokes”
MerosX
32 games played
“Boxaroo's IRL escape rooms are all brilliant, yet they're even more fully able to show off their epic puzzle design (and fabrication!) chops in their tabletop/ballroom games. The Perfect Heist was so exquisitely designed, satisfyingly tactile, and full of quirky humor. Very highly recommend!”
mu
1343 games played
“Excellent heist room! I love that the gallery itself in the room museum was genuinely interesting. Like, I would check out actual art pieces in this museum that I am heisting from. The puzzles made sense, were logical, and utilized the art works well! All the rooms at the Boston Red Fox are great and are highly recommended!”
Panda
644 games played
“Magical room! But not as magical as the other two rooms at the excellent place known as Boxaroo. I enjoyed most of the puzzles, though there was one annoying dim hunt, and one somewhat decoy puzzle that taunted us until we realized we needed to do something else first. The final puzzle was pretty fun, though it felt fast. I would recommend the other two rooms here first. But if you’ve done them too, then third time’s a charm at Boxaroo!”
Panda
644 games played
“Surprisingly good game. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Puzzles were high tech, but flowed well and made sense. The submarine set was unusual, but worked, as did the rest of the set. Really good aha moments in this one, and everyone gets to be a part of the experience. Probably one of my favorites at The Escape Game. Room gets really hot though (lack of AC, I think), so be warned.”
CaptainN3mo
99 games played
Trapology Boston
Very Positive
177 Tremont St 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Definitely one of the best rooms at Trapology! The mood was perfect and the set goes in surprising directions. The puzzles, including the leadup to the finale, are well done, and very tricky. But they’re done in a way that makes you feel wicked smart when you figure it out. The rooms are unfortunately public, but in our case, a group of 4 was able to help our group of 2 to tackle the many tasks. Together, we made it through the room in way less than 1 Witching Hour!”
Panda
644 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
224 Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA 02026, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wonderful room! Fun and unique theme, wide variety of puzzles, tech that worked really well, and a GM (Emily) who was very respectful of our request surrounding hints. We played as a team of two, and I would say that's the ideal number of players for this room. Another great experience at The Escape Game!”
SapphireQS
61 games played
Hanscom Federal Credit Union
Very Positive
1 Center Plz Suite 106, Boston, MA 02108, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I don’t think I’ve played a game that so successfully accomplished what they were aiming for. First and foremost, this game is made to be educational. It’s not difficult by any means, it’s not crazy immersive or challenging, it’s simple and fun. No background music, which makes it a little awkward, but the puzzles all make sense and are well done, and there’s not any hiccups in the game flow. Simply put, if you come into this game with the right expectations, knowing that it’s not challenging at all and made to educate people about financial topics in an entertaining way, it’s quite a fun experience, and free, which is a nice bonus. If that doesn’t sound very appealing, this just isn’t the game for you, and that’s okay!”
CaptainN3mo
99 games played
Storyteller's Secret
Boxaroo
- Escape room
- IRL
“Beautiful room with a lovely message! I loved every second of it. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a cozy point-and-click adventure indie game. That is exactly my bread and butter. There’s even a pleasant cozy corner surrounded by the big books. The places you see here are varied and wonderful. The puzzles are great, although I wasn’t as fond of some of the repetition of tasks. It made the already 75 minute runtime feel longer than it was. The final puzzle was so clever though! And it almost made me cry. If you’re in Boston, BOOK it! The storyteller has a magnificent story to tell, and by the time you finish this room, I hope you do too!”
Panda
644 games played
The Body Shop
Red Fox Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“The Body Shop could have just been a normal car shop-themed escape room and it would have been cool. Red Fox goes above and beyond injecting its humor and craziness into the room. For one, you are here in a body shop to get Girl Scout badges, so this is far from your average car nut room. It only escalates from there in the best possible way. There are adaptable puzzles for different groups and difficulty levels. We got out with 2 minutes to go as a small group of 2 with the hardest puzzles! We apparently set a record too! Only thing I would have loved even more is to have some genuine edible Girl Scout cookies! Can’t say enough great things about this company, our GM David, and the excellent escape experiences within! You will have fun here, scouts’ honor!”
Panda
644 games played
Boda Borg Boston Quests
Boda Borg
- Escape room
- Other
“Fun and engaging bite sized “escape” rooms! Enjoyed much better than the likes of Level 99, less crowds and plenty of time to redo rooms after failure. A plethora of experiences with very doable physical challenges (from the rooms I visited). Heavily recommend: The Farm, Area 51, Lava, Alcatraz.”
zimzalabim
29 games played
Conundrum Museum
Boxaroo
- Escape room
- IRL
“One of the best museum gallery rooms I’ve ever done! The puzzles are stellar, and hit that on so sweet perfect spot melding logic, wordplay, and pictures. The puzzles towards the end absolutely surprised and delighted us! We experienced something using unlikely props that we had never seen any other room brave enough to accomplish. But this museum delivers it artfully. I would even go to say that the puzzles… ARE ART!”
Panda
644 games played
The Hot Dog Heist
Trapology Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room could have just been a typical bank heist, and it would have been pretty good, but Hot Dog Heist elevates everything with its strange humorous premise and ridiculous macguffins like the golden weenie! This room isn’t afraid to inject something special to make it super memorable and against the grain. And it deserves lots of weenie points for it! The effort put into the room makes it far from the bratwurst heist room. I had so much fun! However, it would have been better if private rooms were the norm and not a big upcharge. We had a public room, and it was an ok experience, but it would have been better without strangers. That said, it did help to have an extra pair to tackle the many tasks. Another downside is ALL THE BACK AND FORTH CRAWLING… It’s pretty much mandatory because of the room’s design. Still enjoyed the room, but ouch for our wee knees. I love weenies!”
Panda
644 games played
The U-Boat
Red Fox Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“I don’t normally enjoy submarine rooms as much, but son of a submariner, I had a lot of fun in this one! The immersive impressive set was a major factor, as were the puzzles. The room gets very hard, and our smaller group of 2 only had 11 seconds to spare before sinking to our doom! If U want a good boat escape, U-Boat is for U!”
Panda
644 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great themed escape room with a high communication puzzle and a variety of puzzles to last you through your hour long multi room experience. One of the better themed experiences I've done and Great staff to boot. Had a great time with my group with a ton of prison jokes”
MerosX
32 games played
The Perfect Heist
Boxaroo
- Escape room
- Pop up
“Boxaroo's IRL escape rooms are all brilliant, yet they're even more fully able to show off their epic puzzle design (and fabrication!) chops in their tabletop/ballroom games. The Perfect Heist was so exquisitely designed, satisfyingly tactile, and full of quirky humor. Very highly recommend!”
mu
1343 games played
The Heist
Red Fox Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“Excellent heist room! I love that the gallery itself in the room museum was genuinely interesting. Like, I would check out actual art pieces in this museum that I am heisting from. The puzzles made sense, were logical, and utilized the art works well! All the rooms at the Boston Red Fox are great and are highly recommended!”
Panda
644 games played
- Escape room
- IRL
“Magical room! But not as magical as the other two rooms at the excellent place known as Boxaroo. I enjoyed most of the puzzles, though there was one annoying dim hunt, and one somewhat decoy puzzle that taunted us until we realized we needed to do something else first. The final puzzle was pretty fun, though it felt fast. I would recommend the other two rooms here first. But if you’ve done them too, then third time’s a charm at Boxaroo!”
Panda
644 games played
The Depths
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Surprisingly good game. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Puzzles were high tech, but flowed well and made sense. The submarine set was unusual, but worked, as did the rest of the set. Really good aha moments in this one, and everyone gets to be a part of the experience. Probably one of my favorites at The Escape Game. Room gets really hot though (lack of AC, I think), so be warned.”
CaptainN3mo
99 games played
Witching Hour
Trapology Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
“Definitely one of the best rooms at Trapology! The mood was perfect and the set goes in surprising directions. The puzzles, including the leadup to the finale, are well done, and very tricky. But they’re done in a way that makes you feel wicked smart when you figure it out. The rooms are unfortunately public, but in our case, a group of 4 was able to help our group of 2 to tackle the many tasks. Together, we made it through the room in way less than 1 Witching Hour!”
Panda
644 games played
Timeliner: Train Through Time
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wonderful room! Fun and unique theme, wide variety of puzzles, tech that worked really well, and a GM (Emily) who was very respectful of our request surrounding hints. We played as a team of two, and I would say that's the ideal number of players for this room. Another great experience at The Escape Game!”
SapphireQS
61 games played
Meow or Never: Cats, Puzzles, and Purrsonal Finance
Hanscom Federal Credit Union
- Escape room
- IRL
“I don’t think I’ve played a game that so successfully accomplished what they were aiming for. First and foremost, this game is made to be educational. It’s not difficult by any means, it’s not crazy immersive or challenging, it’s simple and fun. No background music, which makes it a little awkward, but the puzzles all make sense and are well done, and there’s not any hiccups in the game flow. Simply put, if you come into this game with the right expectations, knowing that it’s not challenging at all and made to educate people about financial topics in an entertaining way, it’s quite a fun experience, and free, which is a nice bonus. If that doesn’t sound very appealing, this just isn’t the game for you, and that’s okay!”
CaptainN3mo
99 games played
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About Boston
Boston is a city as rich in its history as it is in its modern entertainment attractions. Every year, millions of people descend on the city, eager to experience its historical landmarks, vibrant culture and arts scene, excellent sports teams, and its many restaurants and bars. In addition, the city is home to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, and the New England Aquarium. Overall, Boston is a lively and exciting city that offers a wide range of things to see and do, making it a great place to visit for people of all ages.
Learn More About Boston Escape Rooms
In recent years, Boston has come alive as a true escape room destination. In fact, Boston is home to nearly 50 different escape room venues and Boston offers a particularly exciting array of escape room experiences that are suitable for all tastes. Storyteller's Secret at Boxaroo is an award winning room that is sure to delight. Red Fox Escape's The Body Shop is another hit that is known for its beautiful set and immersive story. With over 100 escape games in the entire area, the possibilities are nearly 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 Boston Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Boston. 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 Boston?
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 Boston 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!