The 14 best escape rooms in New Orleans (2026)

SEE YOU ON THE PLAYGROUND Summer is here! Well, almost… If you and your friends are going to leave for summer vacation, you’ll need your final report card. Here’s the problem, you haven’t finished your work and these assignments are unlike anything you’ve encountered in a classroom before. Luckily, you’ve got a great squad and everyone brings something different to the table. Band together to ace the ultimate group project. Pass or fail, you’re in this together!

You and your fellow field agents were sent to investigate the area’s local market. It’s late, it’s quiet… but something’s not quite right. Just as you are about to wrap up your inspection, you encounter a twist you never expected. Should you have seen this coming?

A MILLION WAYS IN, ONE WAY OUT 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?

Your world-class espionage outfit has landed you inside a prestigious art museum. A recently stolen masterpiece is presumed hidden within the office of the museum’s egotistical curator, Vincent Hahn. With the help of your intelligence agent on the outside, you have one hour to find your way into Hahn’s office, recover the painting, and slip away before Hahn returns.

The DeLaporte Family coffers have run dry and the city is threatening to put the house up for a tax sale. You are called to investigate the dark and cramped wine cellar, as it was rumored that Silver Dollar Sam and his band of rum runners once used it as a storehouse. Can you find enough loot to help save the DeLaporte home, or will you be stuck forever by one of the many booby traps?

“I enjoyed this! Definitely took a learning curve to gain confidence walking around in the dark, but the puzzles were clever for the pitch black situation. The ending was a little anti-climatic, but overall super fun!”

laplaceelvis

171 escape rooms

Travel back in time to the scene of a murder in the music parlor of the DeLaporte Mansion. Join forces with the police and grieving DeLaporte family members as they comb the crime scene for evidence. Can the two groups cooperate long enough to solve this 60-year-old crime, or will the answers be lost forever?

“This game is 3 parts - with part 1 being the main objective with 2&3 as add ons, as time permits. With a team of 2, we escaped part 1 (the murderer) in 32:11. We were able to do parts 2&3 (the why & the how) in another 10 minutes and 17.5 minutes, respectively. It was SO much fun! Great theme, great puzzles, lots of fun surprises, and adds to the overall theme of the mansion. The best room in New Orleans!”

adventurebuddies

117 escape rooms

The year is 1990, and Odette DeLaporte has invited you to her study. As the last remaining heir in New Orleans to the DeLaporte fortune, she needs your help locating a treasure which went missing a long time ago. The reclusive matriarch has not been seen in public for quite some time, yet she has agreed to meet with you with the hope that you can recover what’s been lost.

“The strength of this room lies in the story, which you play through thematically-incorporated puzzles. They do a lot with a small space, and our GM created an immersive experience with his character. Really enjoyed it both the room and the overall experience.”

Patroclus

411 escape rooms

You are the game museum that is well known for the game exhibits that is holds! Can you play through the millennia of game history in an hour or will you be left?

Santa’s lost his magical hat and now it’s up to you, the friendly residents of Halloween City, to find it! Can you overcome the puzzles of the spooky graveyard in time to save Christmas? Come join in the holiday fun in this family-friendly adventure!

You are at the sheriff’s office and you are locked in here due to your behavior last night at the pub! Can you escape in his absence from the cell in time?

Can you help Molly with her investigation into Marie’s Voodoo curse and find a way to quiet the taunting voices once and for all?

“This room was great, a really immersive simulation of St. Louis Cemetery #1. The walls and gates had great patina and the multiple rooms all felt convincing and real. Great economy of space, as well. There’s a missed opportunity to add some atmospheric sounds to the experience, as the room felt too quiet and sonically dull. In spite of the ancient feel, we used some pretty cool modern tech to complete a large-format puzzle. It was a cool implementation of technology, even if the puzzle itself ended up turning into a laborious task of translation. Finally, there was a debate within our group regarding whether or not outside knowledge is required to complete the room. I’ll just settle it once and for all and say: You need to be familiar with ONE very famous actor who has a soft spot for New Orleans!”

coolcodename

178 escape rooms

You are the French quarter’s house of curiosities! You are locked and you do not know what is going on in the innocent little shop in here! Can you figure it out?

“My husband and I had a great time! We did board the struggle bus a few times because we didn’t do the obvious thing (facepalm). The room was a bit dim for our not-so-great eyesight, but we managed. We’ll definitely come back and play another room with Clue Carré the next time we visit NOLA.”

asianwaterfall

25 escape rooms

The year is 2060. Earth has been invaded by an alien species known as the Voldran. The human race is nearing extinction. As part of an elite research crew aboard the starship Nuria, you have been tasked to travel to the outer reaches of space to locate the Voldran and uncover their weakness. But time is short, and resources are in limited supply. With just 60 minutes of oxygen remaining, you must navigate the inner depths of the Nuria and make your way to the control deck in order to make your escape. Earth has fallen, our leaders are dead, and you are civilizations last hope. They are coming... Minimum of 4 players is recommended. **Warning- Some strobe lighting at times**

A special game show experience built specifically for families with young children (5 and under)! Kids are welcome and can have a great time in all our game shows, but for families that want to maximize their young kids' enjoyment, this is a great option. With fewer questions, more personal time with our puppet hosts, and game rounds designed to be fun and accessible for young kids as well as adults, everyone in your family will have a thrilling and memorable time.