The 12 best escape rooms in Columbus
Haunted house frights and amazing time travel are just a couple of the themes that make the best Columbus escape rooms so fun.
Captivating Worlds
Overwhelmingly Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great 3rd generation room. The lighting effects were impressive, with smooth, cinematic transitions throughout the experience. There was a strong variety of puzzles, the gameplay was nonlinear, and there were very few traditional locks. The game master was terrific. All of the game masters here are very thorough with their pre-game instructions and consistently take the time to clearly explain the story, which really enhances the overall experience.”
Aaron168
74 escape rooms
Captivating Worlds
Overwhelmingly Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“this is a great room, up there as one of the best rooms at captivating worlds and in the columbus area. all puzzles were logically sound and made sense. it was doable with 2 people, but more people would make this room easier, as there were many things that can be done all at once. communication is key within your group, and observation (don’t forget things that you noticed early in the game!) this is by far the most difficult room at this location, i would not recommend attempting this room until you have successfully escaped their other 3 rooms. escaping is very rewarding, there are some puzzles that we have never seen before and there was a big surprise 75% through the game that we have never played before. a must play game if you are at an adequate skill level”
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hellosallysophia
85 escape rooms
Captivating Worlds
Overwhelmingly Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was such a fun room from start to finish. The elements were interesting and they have a unique mechanic where there is a chime and info when you unlock or find something. I realize that isn’t always needed, but I love not having to search around to figure out what we just triggered.”
ravenclaw2313
92 escape rooms
Epic Escapes
Overwhelmingly Positive
1946 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“great room that i would recommend to anyone. set design was cool and felt like a real pirate ship. all of the puzzles made logical sense and were well themed to fit the room. many cool surprises in the room. one of the only rooms that i wouldn’t change anything about any of the puzzles”
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hellosallysophia
85 escape rooms
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
3960 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“My husband and I wanted to try this room while we were in Ohio for a friend’s wedding over the weekend and had some spare time. I saw that Playground was a TERPECA finalist and nominee numerous times and we were set on completing it. Getting to have such a blast and reminiscing of fun puzzles and activities in school as a 4th grader was amazing! Best room we have ever done!”
laileeb49
43 escape rooms
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
3960 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very good room. We have done all the other rooms at this location and this one, splitting your group into two cells to start the experience, is very unique. Communications is important. We were split up for over 20 minutes to start the experience but it was very cool. We liked the room but for the most part, Playground was the consensus favorite room we have done there among my group.”
BigThom
66 escape rooms
Team Escape Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
94 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“In my top two escape rooms of all time. This is a seriously fun, seriously challenging room. You’ll laugh at the campiness. You’ll roll your eyes at the puns. You’ll be pushed to your puzzle-solving limit, and you’ll have an absolute blast doing it. This is an escape room you have to do if you’re in Columbus, and it’s worth making a trip out there just to experience it. You’ll want a group though - I can’t imagine doing this one with just a single partner. We had five in our cohort and found that number to be perfect. Four would work. Three would be pushing it. Seriously, if you’re still reading this review, stop and book the room now. You won’t regret it.”
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YeOldeScribe
30 escape rooms
“Love this one!! Super immersive game with a different atmosphere in each section of the room. Fun puzzles!! Struggled with two puzzles that might click easier for hunters or anyone more familiar with guns, but thankfully our game master helped us out. Highly recommend!”
kmviar329
355 escape rooms
Team Escape Rooms
Very Positive
94 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“The reviews are spot on. We have done over 50 rooms and this is one of the very best we have experienced. Challenging but not impossible. The flow is good, the atmosphere is great, and there were plenty of tasks to keep our experienced group of 5 busy. This room is not for beginners. They have a couple other rooms better suited for those with limited experience. I would suggest a minimum of 10 escapes rooms under your belt before doing this room. Team Escape is a wonderful facility overall and we would highly recommend all 5 of their hour+ game experiences.”
BigThom
66 escape rooms
Team Escape Rooms
Very Positive
94 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We had played all the other games at Team Escape and were just waiting on Cows in Space 2 to be completed. All their other rooms lived up to the hype…and Cows in Space 2 does as well!!!! Multi-Room adventure takes you through various decades as you are trying to restore “time”. Each room is fantastic. Most in our group enjoyed the 50’s theme room. Great variety of puzzles and themes and things to do. Our group of 5 were split on if we liked this room more or less than the original Cows in Space…3-2 voted they liked this one a little more. All their other rooms here are well done.”
BigThom
66 escape rooms
Team Escape Rooms
Very Positive
94 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is such a cute theme. I game with my wife and 3 daughters and this was just fun. It had some elements that us adults had to do and some the kids could do. This is just an amazing room with fantastic game masters.”
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Takhiris
40 escape rooms
Team Escape Rooms
Very Positive
94 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Nice linear room. The flow was very nice and puzzles were medium difficulty. Had some combination locks and other prop based locks that were nice. The game master Will made the story more immersive. We will definitely be back to do the rest of the rooms at this location.”
Aaron168
74 escape rooms
The Sins of Doctor Faustus
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great 3rd generation room. The lighting effects were impressive, with smooth, cinematic transitions throughout the experience. There was a strong variety of puzzles, the gameplay was nonlinear, and there were very few traditional locks. The game master was terrific. All of the game masters here are very thorough with their pre-game instructions and consistently take the time to clearly explain the story, which really enhances the overall experience.”
Aaron168
74 escape rooms
Welcome to the Machine
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“this is a great room, up there as one of the best rooms at captivating worlds and in the columbus area. all puzzles were logically sound and made sense. it was doable with 2 people, but more people would make this room easier, as there were many things that can be done all at once. communication is key within your group, and observation (don’t forget things that you noticed early in the game!) this is by far the most difficult room at this location, i would not recommend attempting this room until you have successfully escaped their other 3 rooms. escaping is very rewarding, there are some puzzles that we have never seen before and there was a big surprise 75% through the game that we have never played before. a must play game if you are at an adequate skill level”
h
hellosallysophia
85 escape rooms
Deep Underground
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was such a fun room from start to finish. The elements were interesting and they have a unique mechanic where there is a chime and info when you unlock or find something. I realize that isn’t always needed, but I love not having to search around to figure out what we just triggered.”
ravenclaw2313
92 escape rooms
Queen Anne's Revenge
Epic Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“great room that i would recommend to anyone. set design was cool and felt like a real pirate ship. all of the puzzles made logical sense and were well themed to fit the room. many cool surprises in the room. one of the only rooms that i wouldn’t change anything about any of the puzzles”
h
hellosallysophia
85 escape rooms
Playground
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“My husband and I wanted to try this room while we were in Ohio for a friend’s wedding over the weekend and had some spare time. I saw that Playground was a TERPECA finalist and nominee numerous times and we were set on completing it. Getting to have such a blast and reminiscing of fun puzzles and activities in school as a 4th grader was amazing! Best room we have ever done!”
laileeb49
43 escape rooms
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very good room. We have done all the other rooms at this location and this one, splitting your group into two cells to start the experience, is very unique. Communications is important. We were split up for over 20 minutes to start the experience but it was very cool. We liked the room but for the most part, Playground was the consensus favorite room we have done there among my group.”
BigThom
66 escape rooms
Cows in Space
Team Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“In my top two escape rooms of all time. This is a seriously fun, seriously challenging room. You’ll laugh at the campiness. You’ll roll your eyes at the puns. You’ll be pushed to your puzzle-solving limit, and you’ll have an absolute blast doing it. This is an escape room you have to do if you’re in Columbus, and it’s worth making a trip out there just to experience it. You’ll want a group though - I can’t imagine doing this one with just a single partner. We had five in our cohort and found that number to be perfect. Four would work. Three would be pushing it. Seriously, if you’re still reading this review, stop and book the room now. You won’t regret it.”
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YeOldeScribe
30 escape rooms
Gold Rush
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Love this one!! Super immersive game with a different atmosphere in each section of the room. Fun puzzles!! Struggled with two puzzles that might click easier for hunters or anyone more familiar with guns, but thankfully our game master helped us out. Highly recommend!”
kmviar329
355 escape rooms
Nightmare in Pink
Team Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“The reviews are spot on. We have done over 50 rooms and this is one of the very best we have experienced. Challenging but not impossible. The flow is good, the atmosphere is great, and there were plenty of tasks to keep our experienced group of 5 busy. This room is not for beginners. They have a couple other rooms better suited for those with limited experience. I would suggest a minimum of 10 escapes rooms under your belt before doing this room. Team Escape is a wonderful facility overall and we would highly recommend all 5 of their hour+ game experiences.”
BigThom
66 escape rooms
Cows In Space 2: Time Warp
Team Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“We had played all the other games at Team Escape and were just waiting on Cows in Space 2 to be completed. All their other rooms lived up to the hype…and Cows in Space 2 does as well!!!! Multi-Room adventure takes you through various decades as you are trying to restore “time”. Each room is fantastic. Most in our group enjoyed the 50’s theme room. Great variety of puzzles and themes and things to do. Our group of 5 were split on if we liked this room more or less than the original Cows in Space…3-2 voted they liked this one a little more. All their other rooms here are well done.”
BigThom
66 escape rooms
Candy Factory Challenge
Team Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is such a cute theme. I game with my wife and 3 daughters and this was just fun. It had some elements that us adults had to do and some the kids could do. This is just an amazing room with fantastic game masters.”
T
Takhiris
40 escape rooms
Curse of the Hidden Temple
Team Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Nice linear room. The flow was very nice and puzzles were medium difficulty. Had some combination locks and other prop based locks that were nice. The game master Will made the story more immersive. We will definitely be back to do the rest of the rooms at this location.”
Aaron168
74 escape rooms
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About Columbus
Columbus, Ohio is a beauty! From the towering Statehouse that sits in the center of Capitol Square to the numerous green-spaces and parks from across town, beauty radiates throughout this bustling urban center. Of course beauty isn't enough to make a city great though. Thankfully, Columbus also delivers when it comes to things to do and see. From world-class museums and galleries, to sports teams representing both college and professional sports leagues and attractions such as COSI – North America's largest science museum – there truly is something for everyone here. On top of all that, you can't beat the temperate weather Columbus enjoys during most months of the year! All these reasons help explain why Columbus continues to be one of America's greatest cities.
Learn More about Columbus Escape Rooms
Columbus is home to several exciting escape rooms that offer challenging and immersive experiences for participants. One popular option is Captivating Worlds, which features rooms like "The Sins of Doctor Faustus," and "Deep Underground." These rooms offer unique themes and puzzles that will challenge participants' minds and teamwork skills. Another notable escape room in Columbus is Team Escape Rooms, which offers rooms like "Curse of the Hidden Temple," and "Nightmare in Pink." These rooms are designed to test participants' problem-solving and critical thinking skills while providing a thrilling adventure. Whether you're a local or visiting Columbus, these escape rooms offer a fun and exciting way to test your problem-solving skills and enjoy a unique adventure.
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 Columbus Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Columbus. 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus 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!