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.
Expedition Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
Henderson Office Building, 601 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Before even getting to the room itself, I want to note that this is by far the kindest, most caring escape room company/staff that I have ever encountered in my 60+ escape rooms. I am severely immunocompromised, and the staff wore masks throughout our visit, had air purifiers on in the building, and sanitized objects prior to my arrival. I have never felt so seen, safe, and cared for when doing rooms before. I look forward to returning to Expedition Escape the next time I'm in Pennsylvania and cannot thank them enough for taking my accessibility so seriously. And as for the room itself: Absolutely ASTOUNDING what this room was able to accomplish with little space! Use of lighting, music, and other sounds created an experience comparable to multi-room escape rooms despite having only one room. Puzzle themeing was some of the best we've seen, and had a wide variety of puzzle types that allowed players to engage with puzzles best suited to their skill set. The room's narrative, and overall vibe, was light and jovial, creating a super fun environment (we were dancing to the jukebox throughout the experience!). This has definitely been my favorite room of 2026 so far :) Also shout out to our GM, Sara, who was incredibly kind, did me a huge favor before the start of the room, and was perfect at giving us exactly the type of hints we asked for. Thank you, Sara!”
SapphireQS
74 games played
Expedition Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
Henderson Office Building, 601 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the theming and clever puzzle design of this room. We had Anna as our game master and she was fantastic. The production value was very high, and all the puzzles felt very fair even where we got stuck. We finished with about 18 minutes to spare as a team of 2.”
d
drayner
75 games played
Expedition Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
Henderson Office Building, 601 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved this room! Has a lot of immersive design elements. The room was great. The puzzles weren't super challenging but did require some thinking and searching. It's a great room for different age ranges so even younger kids can contribute and have fun”
JasminRiv
38 games played
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very well put together experience. I love the starting concept of being separated into two rooms and having to work together to move forward. Very immersive and very tough escape room. We made it out with just a few minutes to spare.”
PirateMike
26 games played
Think Solve Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
5701 NJ-42, Turnersville, NJ 08012, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“One of my favorite escape rooms. This is the newest room at Think Solve Escape as of October 2025. Very well done and we loved the reveals and effects. A good mixture of puzzles and we had a great time.”
PirateMike
26 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
Think Solve Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
5701 NJ-42, Turnersville, NJ 08012, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Creepy and a little gory, but not to intensely scary. Not really a spoiler, but when you finally solve the puzzle there should be a little more direction. You are told to get out quickly, and we ended up running out the fire egress door because we didn’t want to run back out the entrance door to the room. They should add a spotlight to the correct door on a trigger so people don’t end up in the parking lot. LOL!”
PirateMike
26 games played
Think Solve Escape
Very 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
121 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
53 games played
Amazing Escape Room
Very Positive
668 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“A very pretty, well laid out room. There was a lot of back and forth between different areas, which kept it interesting. Not super hard, but enough to keep two people pretty busy. Our host was terrific! I think we got out with 7+ minutes to spare (two people).”
Jenn2712
52 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
196 games played
“Enjoyed Shipwreck with our group of 4! We are experienced with escape rooms and it felt like the “just right” level or puzzles and clues. The attention to detail and the coordination with the story was excellent! Look forward to returning to do their other rooms.”
TheLancinators
89 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
116 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
37 games played
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
The Escape Game
Very Positive
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Really liked this room! It replaced gold rush which was one of my favorites and it was as good as the previous room. We did have another group with us which we normally don’t care for but they turned out to be enthusiasts and seasoned as well so it worked out. Highly recommended”
idoeyes1
196 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.”
a
asteroidspy
69 games played
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Beat the Bomb
Very Positive
1218 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
- Escape room
- Other
“We had a fun time. The puzzles are similar to a level 99 or boda borg, but because of how they are setup the team gets much more time to refine play style. We all liked it a ton. Watching the other teams get gooed/ slimed is amusing”
t
thehowie
90 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
100 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
196 games played
Lucky Dice Diner
Expedition Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Before even getting to the room itself, I want to note that this is by far the kindest, most caring escape room company/staff that I have ever encountered in my 60+ escape rooms. I am severely immunocompromised, and the staff wore masks throughout our visit, had air purifiers on in the building, and sanitized objects prior to my arrival. I have never felt so seen, safe, and cared for when doing rooms before. I look forward to returning to Expedition Escape the next time I'm in Pennsylvania and cannot thank them enough for taking my accessibility so seriously. And as for the room itself: Absolutely ASTOUNDING what this room was able to accomplish with little space! Use of lighting, music, and other sounds created an experience comparable to multi-room escape rooms despite having only one room. Puzzle themeing was some of the best we've seen, and had a wide variety of puzzle types that allowed players to engage with puzzles best suited to their skill set. The room's narrative, and overall vibe, was light and jovial, creating a super fun environment (we were dancing to the jukebox throughout the experience!). This has definitely been my favorite room of 2026 so far :) Also shout out to our GM, Sara, who was incredibly kind, did me a huge favor before the start of the room, and was perfect at giving us exactly the type of hints we asked for. Thank you, Sara!”
SapphireQS
74 games played
Curse of the Hidden Temple
Expedition Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the theming and clever puzzle design of this room. We had Anna as our game master and she was fantastic. The production value was very high, and all the puzzles felt very fair even where we got stuck. We finished with about 18 minutes to spare as a team of 2.”
d
drayner
75 games played
The Blind Tiger Speakeasy
Expedition Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved this room! Has a lot of immersive design elements. The room was great. The puzzles weren't super challenging but did require some thinking and searching. It's a great room for different age ranges so even younger kids can contribute and have fun”
JasminRiv
38 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very well put together experience. I love the starting concept of being separated into two rooms and having to work together to move forward. Very immersive and very tough escape room. We made it out with just a few minutes to spare.”
PirateMike
26 games played
Help Not Wanted
Think Solve Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“One of my favorite escape rooms. This is the newest room at Think Solve Escape as of October 2025. Very well done and we loved the reveals and effects. A good mixture of puzzles and we had a great time.”
PirateMike
26 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
The Cellar
Think Solve Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Creepy and a little gory, but not to intensely scary. Not really a spoiler, but when you finally solve the puzzle there should be a little more direction. You are told to get out quickly, and we ended up running out the fire egress door because we didn’t want to run back out the entrance door to the room. They should add a spotlight to the correct door on a trigger so people don’t end up in the parking lot. LOL!”
PirateMike
26 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
121 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
53 games played
Enchanted Library
Amazing Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“A very pretty, well laid out room. There was a lot of back and forth between different areas, which kept it interesting. Not super hard, but enough to keep two people pretty busy. Our host was terrific! I think we got out with 7+ minutes to spare (two people).”
Jenn2712
52 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
196 games played
Shipwreck Island
Escapopolis
- Escape room
- IRL
“Enjoyed Shipwreck with our group of 4! We are experienced with escape rooms and it felt like the “just right” level or puzzles and clues. The attention to detail and the coordination with the story was excellent! Look forward to returning to do their other rooms.”
TheLancinators
89 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
116 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
37 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
Legend of the Yeti
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Really liked this room! It replaced gold rush which was one of my favorites and it was as good as the previous room. We did have another group with us which we normally don’t care for but they turned out to be enthusiasts and seasoned as well so it worked out. Highly recommended”
idoeyes1
196 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
69 games played
Paint Bomb Mission [Immersive Experience]
Beat the Bomb
- Escape room
- Other
“We had a fun time. The puzzles are similar to a level 99 or boda borg, but because of how they are setup the team gets much more time to refine play style. We all liked it a ton. Watching the other teams get gooed/ slimed is amusing”
t
thehowie
90 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
100 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
196 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!