The 12 best escape rooms in Columbus (2026)

Morty ranks 4 escape room venues and 12 rooms in Columbus, from the ratings of users who visited them. Haunted house frights and amazing time travel are just a couple of the themes that make the best Columbus escape rooms so fun.

  1. 1

    Captivating Worlds

    Central College · 3 escape rooms · Morty score 5.0/5 from 781 ratings

    1. The Sins of Doctor Faustus

      The Sins of Doctor Faustus

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (305 ratings)

      2-12

      75 mins

      In 1882, Dr. Faustus disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Scout his parlor and find out what happened to him and play a part with what will happen to him now.

      “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
      Aaron168

      74 escape rooms

      Book now
    2. Welcome to the Machine

      Welcome to the Machine

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (213 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Hard

      2-8

      60 mins

      When a scientist turns mad anarchist, he flees to Europe, taunting authorities back home in Ohio about his fiendish plans. You’ve been assigned by the Department of Homeland Security to search the ruin of his nearby cabin to find clues of those plans. But what you stumble upon is an adventure that you sure didn’t expect to find.

      “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

      91 escape rooms

      Book now
    3. Deep Underground

      Deep Underground

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (263 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Hard

      2-8

      60 mins

      On an exclusive tour of the abandoned mines at the Cavern Coal Mining Company, you prepare yourself to descend 300 feet in the mine’s rickety elevator. Your tour goes unexpectedly off track and you are faced with one obstacle after another. If you take care of some unfinished mine business, you may get some unexpected help in getting back to the surface.

      “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
      ravenclaw2313

      96 escape rooms

      Book now
  2. 2

    The Escape Game - Columbus

    Easton · 3 escape rooms · Morty score 5.0/5 from 499 ratings

    1. Playground

      Playground

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (170 ratings)

      2-12

      60 mins

      Light-hearted, nostalgic, and playful, Playground is a favorite of both first-timers and enthusiasts. Your game will start in a classroom where you’ll have to finish all of your assignments before the end of the day, or you can forget about summer break. And these assignments are unlike anything you actually encountered in school.

      “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
      laileeb49

      46 escape rooms

      Book now
    2. Prison Break

      Prison Break

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (158 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Expert

      2-8

      60 mins

      The year is 1955. You’ve been wrongfully accused of a crime, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Your new “home” is a cell that once belonged to an inmate who disappeared without a trace…or did he? Some claim he escaped. Others swear he was murdered by the infamously cruel warden. But no one actually knows… can you escape before you suffer the same fate?

      “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
      BigThom

      67 escape rooms

      Book now
    3. Gold Rush

      Gold Rush

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (171 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Hard

      2-8

      60 mins

      Clyde Hamilton has bitten the dust! The eccentric and reclusive prospector has gone to the big bowl of peaches in the sky, leaving the heir to his immense golden fortune a mystery. As a distant relative, you’ve been gathered to view his final will and testament. After some colorful insight, Clyde proposes a final game from beyond the grave – find the gold and claim your inheritance before news reaches the nearby town! Y’all better hurry. Time’s a-tickin’!

      “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
      kmviar329

      370 escape rooms

      Book now
  3. 3

    Epic Escapes

    Reynoldsburg · 1 escape room · Morty score 5.0/5 from 87 ratings

    1. Queen Anne's Revenge

      Queen Anne's Revenge

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (87 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Medium

      1-8

      60 mins

      You are a member of the Blackbeard's crew aboard the legendary ship Queen Anne's Revenge. As you sail with Blackbeard, you realize that his ship conceals the secret to his dark powers. While Blackbeard is onshore, you decide to search his cabin for the secret to his powers. Unfortunately, you are caught and thrown in the brig to await Blackbeard's return. Can you uncover the secrets of Queen Anne's Revenge and escape Blackbeard's wrath?

      “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

      91 escape rooms

      Book now
  4. 4

    Team Escape Rooms

    Far North · 5 escape rooms · Morty score 5.0/5 from 625 ratings

    1. Cows in Space

      Cows in Space

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (135 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Hard

      2-10

      60 mins

      Things are utterly disastrous! Abducted to a mysterious planet run by cows. Fix the ship and get off their planet before they take you to their BBQ festival. You won't like what their serving!!!

      “This is likely the best escape room I have ever done. Very well laid out, good tech and interesting elements I have not seen used before, did not need any hints to complete the puzzles but they did require some thinking to solve. Overall very well done.”

      @halverd
      halverd

      57 escape rooms

      Book now
    2. Nightmare in Pink

      Nightmare in Pink

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (144 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Hard

      2-10

      75 mins

      Your team of psychic investigators are tasked to helping out a young boy with his night terrors! Not just any regular nightmares but ones that will scar him for life if you can't relieve him of his misery! 75 minutes is all you have until you are lost in his nightmares forever!

      “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
      BigThom

      67 escape rooms

      Book now
    3. Candy Factory Challenge

      Candy Factory Challenge

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (151 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Medium

      2-10

      60 mins

      You and your team have been personally chosen by Sir Ripple Sugarton himself along with 5 other teams to compete in his new wacky competition! Teams will need to finish a series of challenges throughout Sugarton’s Candy Factory, but be warned, he’s not only looking for teams that can make great candy, but can also think quick on their feet when something goes wrong. If you can beat out the other teams in these challenges within 1 hour you’ll win the ultimate prize, a Surgarton’s Candy Factory of your own in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii.

      “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

      Book now
    4. Curse of the Hidden Temple

      Curse of the Hidden Temple

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (139 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Medium

      2-10

      60 mins

      You have stumbled into the Hidden Temple - now, can you find your way back out? Traps ensue and your team will need ALL their wits to survive! You have 60 minutes to figure out the challenges and survive the Curse of the Hidden Temple!

      “Possibly my favorite room of theirs that I've done, and we've done most of the rooms here (and all are good). The puzzles all made sense and were fun, there was some innovative cluing. Temple raiding is a bit overdone / tired in the escape room space, but they did a good job for the space they had and everything looked very nicely put together. We escaped with about 10.5 minutes left, but we are a very experienced duo; I'd call this more of a medium room difficulty for sure.”

      c

      caerleigh

      139 escape rooms

      Book now
    5. Cows In Space 2: Time Warp

      Cows In Space 2: Time Warp

      Morty score
      5.0/5 (56 ratings)
      Difficulty
      Medium

      2-8

      60 mins

      Moovenge is best served with a nice baked potato! The cows are back and the timeline has been changed. Cows are large and in charge. Fix the timeline and put those cows back in the barn where they belong.

      “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
      BigThom

      67 escape rooms

      Book now
See all

More Escape Rooms

Cincinnati

Cincinnati

View city
Cleveland

Cleveland

View city
Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

View city
Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

View city
Detroit

Detroit

View city

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!

Frequently asked questions

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.

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!

Morty App

Download the Morty app

Discover the best escape rooms and haunted houses near you