The 12 best escape rooms in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is crazy about more than just cheesesteaks and sports. Check out where to play the best escape rooms in the city.
Amazing Escape Room
Very Positive
668 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Love love loved this room. Real candy was used to create the room which was cool to me. The theming of this room was wonderful and the storyline of the room was cute with the puzzles involved. HIGHLY recommend”
cling2003
53 games played
Amazing Escape Room
Very Positive
668 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Best game at this location! Puzzles were very well clued and logically progressed. Lots of room to work together or separately. Great for beginners as well as those looking for a well themed., solid experience”
roskosmos
112 games played
“Really enjoyed this room. It was clever and original and despite some fastidious puzzles, it flowed fairly well. I’ve never even seen the movie but still found myself enjoying the experience. Really recommend bringing a group for this one, was fairly challenging to do with only 2 people- wifey and I came close but was not able to finish. The GM was nice enough to explain though how everything ended.”
s2escape
84 games played
Escapopolis
Very Positive
325 W Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Amazing room! This was our first room at Escapopolis and highly recommend it. My partner and I are escape enthusiast and this room blew us away. The theme and plot was on point. Puzzles were amazing and very interactive. Good for two or more players and enjoyable for all.”
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asteroidspy
62 games played
“Truly amazing escape room. Lots of great props, puzzles and vibes. The GM is great and the clues are helpful when requested. Interactive and great plot lines. The owners have put in the work and it shows.”
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asteroidspy
62 games played
“I really really enjoyed this room. It was very well themed and all of the puzzles made sense in how they were solved and how they fit into the theme. It was definitely very challenging but in the best way possible. I would recommend this room and shout out to Ethan our game master!”
RileyGomez
97 games played
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Our game master was awesome! Loved how detailed the room was and the puzzles. I did this room with a couple of first timers and we got out with seconds to spare. Definitely recommend to do the room with more experienced gamers. Had to use a few hints”
kaceymcdevitt
34 games played
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This place has really well designed rooms and this prison break room is different from others we've done! Definitely recommend even if you've done other prison escape rooms. The staff here is also terrific!”
A
AngEr
82 games played
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This escape room was great! We had an amazing experience! The atmosphere was absolutely gorgeous, and the puzzles were challenging but fair! The only downside was that the building was out of water due to a leak, so one of the puzzles were improvised and couldn’t be solved properly.”
SpencD36
37 games played
Expedition Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
Henderson Office Building, 601 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This game 🎸 rocks around the clock 🎶 . My family had a blast doing all the puzzles. You will not believe how many things they jammed into this game. One of my all time favorite puzzles happens at the end.”
8
81313ff7a45a43a4b3b55fe445bfd2
38 games played
Expedition Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
Henderson Office Building, 601 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Fits a large group easily. Plenty to do and splitting up was definitely needed. The staff are very welcoming. I believe we met the owner Marisa and you can tell she put a ton of time into this place and her team.”
8
81313ff7a45a43a4b3b55fe445bfd2
38 games played
Expedition Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
Henderson Office Building, 601 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Oh my goodness, I always wanted to be on the Nickelodeon show when I was a kid but this room may have been even better! The set design is fantastic and it being a newer room there was not a single lock & key. The gameplay is strictly linear so everyone is experiencing the puzzles together and seeing the magic unfold, there were some great effects that I was mesmerized by. The room is a tad spooky at times but not scary, you just gotta be brave 😉 thanks to our expedition guide Erika for getting us to base camp and started on our journey! Made the whole experience that much more fun 💜”
angelaine18
87 games played
Bates Motel Escape Rooms
Very Positive
540 E Union St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Bates Motel Escape Rooms was AMAZING!!!! This revenge of the serial killer room was incredibly built and thought through. We would HIGHLY recommend this room to anyone!! Go give them a try - look for David, he is the man!”
TyScheuer
46 games played
Escape Room Mystery
Very Positive
1200 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We loved this room! I’m a sucker for an Egyptian theme and this room did not disappoint! It would be almost impossible to do 2 of the puzzles with 2 people but we had 3 and it worked well. Highly recommend room!”
idoeyes1
164 games played
Escape Room Mystery
Very Positive
1200 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Had a lot of fun! Staff were fantastic and rooms had a large variety of puzzles that were very involved. Did require an explanation for one puzzle but once you understood it, it was easy sailing from there. Really enjoyed it and our game masters were fantastic”
HiddenPathfinder
53 games played
Axxiom Escape Rooms
Very Positive
1708 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“The theme of this room was fantastic. There was one puzzle we had to ask multiple hints for because we just weren’t getting it but eventually did. We took a little longer than the 90 min but because we only had two people and were almost finished they let us keep going. You can’t tell how much time is left while playing. Had fun doing it!”
idoeyes1
164 games played
Think Solve Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
5701 NJ-42, Turnersville, NJ 08012, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another great experience with Think Solve Escape! The Cellar was definitely the scariest escape room I’ve ever done—if you’re sensitive to loud noises, darkness, or graphic horror elements like blood and gore, this one might not be for you. That said, if you enjoy spooky, immersive themes, it’s absolutely worth it. The room was incredibly atmospheric and immersive from start to finish. The puzzles had great variety and flowed really well. Our game master did an excellent job keeping an eye on our progress—we didn’t officially ask for hints, but he gave us just the right nudges at the right moments to keep us on track without breaking the experience. We completed the room as a team of two, which is totally doable, though one particular puzzle would be a bit easier with three or more people. Still, we made it out and had a blast! Overall, a fantastic room and another win for Think Solve Escape. Can’t wait to come back and try more!”
hkeller
42 games played
Think Solve Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
5701 NJ-42, Turnersville, NJ 08012, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another great classic style escape room at this location. Really made you feel like you were in Bubba’s Backyard. Plenty of puzzles to do and plenty of stumpers that get the mind working. Really neat signature puzzles that I haven’t seen in some escape rooms. Definitely a fun time!”
Escapeejunkee
118 games played
“A fantastic room! The decor was awesome and a very fun sequel to bubbas BBQ. And no, you don’t have to have done bubbas BBQ to understand what’s going on. The atmosphere was on point and felt immersive. The puzzles were a fun mix of tech and traditional locks. Probably my favorite room at this location with The Cellar being a close 2nd.”
Grimothy
35 games played
“Amazing game! Think solve escape is my favorite true originals. You can tell the owner loves this job. Game master maguire was amazing. as others have said, do all the other rooms before “help wanted”. Keeps the flow going.”
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asteroidspy
62 games played
The Candy Shop
Amazing Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Love love loved this room. Real candy was used to create the room which was cool to me. The theming of this room was wonderful and the storyline of the room was cute with the puzzles involved. HIGHLY recommend”
cling2003
53 games played
Enchanted Library
Amazing Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Best game at this location! Puzzles were very well clued and logically progressed. Lots of room to work together or separately. Great for beginners as well as those looking for a well themed., solid experience”
roskosmos
112 games played
What Happened In Vegas?
Escapopolis
- Escape room
- IRL
“Really enjoyed this room. It was clever and original and despite some fastidious puzzles, it flowed fairly well. I’ve never even seen the movie but still found myself enjoying the experience. Really recommend bringing a group for this one, was fairly challenging to do with only 2 people- wifey and I came close but was not able to finish. The GM was nice enough to explain though how everything ended.”
s2escape
84 games played
Sir Ripple Sugartons Candy Factory
Escapopolis
- Escape room
- IRL
“Amazing room! This was our first room at Escapopolis and highly recommend it. My partner and I are escape enthusiast and this room blew us away. The theme and plot was on point. Puzzles were amazing and very interactive. Good for two or more players and enjoyable for all.”
a
asteroidspy
62 games played
Shipwreck Island
Escapopolis
- Escape room
- IRL
“Truly amazing escape room. Lots of great props, puzzles and vibes. The GM is great and the clues are helpful when requested. Interactive and great plot lines. The owners have put in the work and it shows.”
a
asteroidspy
62 games played
Bunker 071
Escapopolis
- Escape room
- IRL
“I really really enjoyed this room. It was very well themed and all of the puzzles made sense in how they were solved and how they fit into the theme. It was definitely very challenging but in the best way possible. I would recommend this room and shout out to Ethan our game master!”
RileyGomez
97 games played
Playground
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Our game master was awesome! Loved how detailed the room was and the puzzles. I did this room with a couple of first timers and we got out with seconds to spare. Definitely recommend to do the room with more experienced gamers. Had to use a few hints”
kaceymcdevitt
34 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“This place has really well designed rooms and this prison break room is different from others we've done! Definitely recommend even if you've done other prison escape rooms. The staff here is also terrific!”
A
AngEr
82 games played
Gold Rush
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“This escape room was great! We had an amazing experience! The atmosphere was absolutely gorgeous, and the puzzles were challenging but fair! The only downside was that the building was out of water due to a leak, so one of the puzzles were improvised and couldn’t be solved properly.”
SpencD36
37 games played
Lucky Dice Diner
Expedition Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“This game 🎸 rocks around the clock 🎶 . My family had a blast doing all the puzzles. You will not believe how many things they jammed into this game. One of my all time favorite puzzles happens at the end.”
8
81313ff7a45a43a4b3b55fe445bfd2
38 games played
The Blind Tiger Speakeasy
Expedition Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Fits a large group easily. Plenty to do and splitting up was definitely needed. The staff are very welcoming. I believe we met the owner Marisa and you can tell she put a ton of time into this place and her team.”
8
81313ff7a45a43a4b3b55fe445bfd2
38 games played
Curse of the Hidden Temple
Expedition Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Oh my goodness, I always wanted to be on the Nickelodeon show when I was a kid but this room may have been even better! The set design is fantastic and it being a newer room there was not a single lock & key. The gameplay is strictly linear so everyone is experiencing the puzzles together and seeing the magic unfold, there were some great effects that I was mesmerized by. The room is a tad spooky at times but not scary, you just gotta be brave 😉 thanks to our expedition guide Erika for getting us to base camp and started on our journey! Made the whole experience that much more fun 💜”
angelaine18
87 games played
Revenge Of The Serial Killer
Bates Motel Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Bates Motel Escape Rooms was AMAZING!!!! This revenge of the serial killer room was incredibly built and thought through. We would HIGHLY recommend this room to anyone!! Go give them a try - look for David, he is the man!”
TyScheuer
46 games played
The Egyptian Tomb: Imhotep's Curse
Escape Room Mystery
- Escape room
- IRL
“We loved this room! I’m a sucker for an Egyptian theme and this room did not disappoint! It would be almost impossible to do 2 of the puzzles with 2 people but we had 3 and it worked well. Highly recommend room!”
idoeyes1
164 games played
Area 51 - Annihilation
Escape Room Mystery
- Escape room
- IRL
“Had a lot of fun! Staff were fantastic and rooms had a large variety of puzzles that were very involved. Did require an explanation for one puzzle but once you understood it, it was easy sailing from there. Really enjoyed it and our game masters were fantastic”
HiddenPathfinder
53 games played
The Mason's Temple
Axxiom Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“The theme of this room was fantastic. There was one puzzle we had to ask multiple hints for because we just weren’t getting it but eventually did. We took a little longer than the 90 min but because we only had two people and were almost finished they let us keep going. You can’t tell how much time is left while playing. Had fun doing it!”
idoeyes1
164 games played
The Cellar
Think Solve Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another great experience with Think Solve Escape! The Cellar was definitely the scariest escape room I’ve ever done—if you’re sensitive to loud noises, darkness, or graphic horror elements like blood and gore, this one might not be for you. That said, if you enjoy spooky, immersive themes, it’s absolutely worth it. The room was incredibly atmospheric and immersive from start to finish. The puzzles had great variety and flowed really well. Our game master did an excellent job keeping an eye on our progress—we didn’t officially ask for hints, but he gave us just the right nudges at the right moments to keep us on track without breaking the experience. We completed the room as a team of two, which is totally doable, though one particular puzzle would be a bit easier with three or more people. Still, we made it out and had a blast! Overall, a fantastic room and another win for Think Solve Escape. Can’t wait to come back and try more!”
hkeller
42 games played
Bubba's Backyard Bar-B-Que And Brouhaha
Think Solve Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another great classic style escape room at this location. Really made you feel like you were in Bubba’s Backyard. Plenty of puzzles to do and plenty of stumpers that get the mind working. Really neat signature puzzles that I haven’t seen in some escape rooms. Definitely a fun time!”
Escapeejunkee
118 games played
Witch Cabin
Think Solve Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“A fantastic room! The decor was awesome and a very fun sequel to bubbas BBQ. And no, you don’t have to have done bubbas BBQ to understand what’s going on. The atmosphere was on point and felt immersive. The puzzles were a fun mix of tech and traditional locks. Probably my favorite room at this location with The Cellar being a close 2nd.”
Grimothy
35 games played
Help Not Wanted
Think Solve Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Amazing game! Think solve escape is my favorite true originals. You can tell the owner loves this job. Game master maguire was amazing. as others have said, do all the other rooms before “help wanted”. Keeps the flow going.”
a
asteroidspy
62 games played
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About Philadelphia
Famously known as The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is a vibrant city full of culture, history, amazing cuisine, and some of the best escape rooms in the country. Serving as the first capital of the US, Philadelphia is defined by its colonial heritage sites, and offers visitors of all stripes and near endless well of attractions to discover. There’s, of course, the Liberty Bell, which originally hung atop Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. If a more modern diversion is more to your liking, then consider stopping by Citizens Bank Park to catch a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game. And when you’re ready to re-fuel, a visit to Reading Terminal Market will be sure to satisfy your greatest hunger and thirst. Just be sure to save some room in the trip for some of the region’s best escape rooms.
Learn More About Philadelphia Escape Rooms
Though sometimes overshadowed by nearby Manhattan, Philadelphia has emerged as a destination for escape room lovers. Since the first escape rooms arrived in Philly, the home of the country’s first library, zoo, and hospital, hasn’t stopped crafting these immersive puzzle experiences. In fact, greater Philadelphia is home to over 20 different escape room venues with downtown Philly standing out as the epicenter of activity. The Midnighters at Olde City Escape Games is a unique game love by experienced and newer players alike. The Egyptian Tomb: Imhotep’s Curse at Escape Room Mystery Cherry Hill is a wonderful take on the popular archeology theme that seamlessly intertwines puzzles into the story. Think Solve Escape’s The Cellar is an award-winning room that is sure to delight. 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 Philadelphia Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia 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!