The 11 best escape rooms in Phoenix
Ever wanted to fight an evil robot or help Santa save Christmas? Escape rooms in the desert oasis of Phoenix offer those opportunities and much more!
The Nemesis Club
Overwhelmingly Positive
5350 E High St #109, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Absolute masterclass of a room. Puzzles were amazing. Set, setting, story, sound design, technology: it has it all. Hits everything you could want as a casual or enthusiast. Awesome start to our nemesis club experience!”
benparj
234 games played
The Nemesis Club
Overwhelmingly Positive
5350 E High St #109, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“My 100th escape room! Nemesis club was such a blast and especially Mogollon Monster. It certainly felt like being transported to a little camp site on the prowl for bigfoot. Puzzles were fun and interesting and there was always something for people to do.”
ShadowAiden
101 games played
The Nemesis Club
Overwhelmingly Positive
5350 E High St #109, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“WHERE IS MY SUPER SUIT? We found it 😂 frozone would be proud. This room was so so so much fun!! I was smiling the whole time!! The whole experience and room was so thoughtful. I loved this room so much. Such a great use of space. Sooo high tech. From beginning to end this room blew us away even from the lobby. Lots of cute Easter eggs. Spend the time reading everything cause it’s a joy to see the attention to detail put into this room. The flow was fantastic and perfect for 4 enthusiasts. So worth the trip out. I love whimsical so this was my favorite of the 3 rooms here. A must play!”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
Eludesions Escape Rooms
Very Positive
2710 W Bell Rd Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85053, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This one is probably competing with Mad Hatter's Tea Party for the best at Eludesions, a lot of positives but also a couple of rough patches that I hope have been smoothed out in the couple years since I played it. Probably close to the top of the "scary" rooms I've done which in all fairness isn't a ton but speaks to the level at which this one can get to if it could've gone without the technical difficulties we had in the room. The last puzzle was kinda confusing and I never really understood it and there was one puzzle that didn't trigger at the right time which was unfortunate because it was a pretty cool puzzle if I remember right. Like I said the potential in this room is pretty high and I hope they've smoothed out the rough around the edges since, but it's definitely worth giving a shot because the story progressed pretty well, and we had a good time. One last thing is it's definitely the first room that Eludesions tried to do as high tech as it is which I think contributes to the technical difficulties that we had, an older gen 3 if I'm not mistaken.”
nathansarmi
52 games played
The Greatest Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
1107 E Bell Rd #14, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was transported to the island and really felt the sand between my feet haha! Great room! I loved the narrative and story telling in the room. Lots of really cool light elements and fun puzzles! This room was honestly so much fun all around.”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
The Greatest Escape
Very Positive
1107 E Bell Rd #14, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room had a very smooth and easy flow from one puzzle to the next, which is a sign of really good game design, IMHO. They also utilized their small space well and I appreciated that a few of the puzzles were good challenges and not super straightforward. All the tech was well-made and worked too. This is one of my favorite escape companies in Arizona. I love talking with both of the GMs/owners and nerding out about escape rooms with them after we’re done playing. I would play any room that they make, so I am really looking forward to playing their 3rd room when it opens soon!”
UndercoverBlobfish
179 games played
Axescape Room
Very Positive
16630 W Greenway Rd #309, Surprise, AZ 85388, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is the second room we’ve done here, and we were so pleased. This room, like the previous one was so well themed, and every puzzle made sense and flowed from one to the next. We love this location and will be back to try the rest of their rooms.”
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AWJanz
26 games played
Escape Westgate
Very Positive
6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“From the vibrant set to the wacky intro/outro videos to the variety of whimsical, tactile puzzles, this was a delight. However, don't be fooled by the light-hearted theme: This room is a challenge and will kick your butt! It offers a lot of content, but it gives a clear progress station that shows how close you are. While the searching can be tedious, it's all very fair and clever. Bring a fast-moving team and be prepared for a joyous and highly-interactive experience!”
vaxis2113
279 games played
The Immersive Machine
Overwhelmingly Positive
1436 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Kay was such an amazing GM and person to talk about escape rooms. There was so much love and heart poured into the design and puzzles of the room. The set design transports you to a cyberpunk room and follows such a good story line with a cute friend Crumbz to help along the way. Pretty easy room with lots of puzzles for 4 enthusiasts. A definite must play in the Phoenix area.”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
Inferno Escape Room
Very Positive
2155 E University Dr #210, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Paranoia Quest
Overwhelmingly Positive
1746 W Ruby Dr # 112, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is their best room here! 2nd best all time! Such a fun room! Super immersive and puzzles were awesome! I loved the transition. Good flow, solid puzzles, and such a fun experience! Shoutout to our GM Walter for making our whole experience great and we finally went from trainees to employees :”)”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
EVIL Robots
The Nemesis Club
- Escape room
- IRL
“Absolute masterclass of a room. Puzzles were amazing. Set, setting, story, sound design, technology: it has it all. Hits everything you could want as a casual or enthusiast. Awesome start to our nemesis club experience!”
benparj
234 games played
Mogollon Monster: Scouting for Arizona's Bigfoot
The Nemesis Club
- Escape room
- IRL
“My 100th escape room! Nemesis club was such a blast and especially Mogollon Monster. It certainly felt like being transported to a little camp site on the prowl for bigfoot. Puzzles were fun and interesting and there was always something for people to do.”
ShadowAiden
101 games played
Henchmen’s Heist
The Nemesis Club
- Escape room
- IRL
“WHERE IS MY SUPER SUIT? We found it 😂 frozone would be proud. This room was so so so much fun!! I was smiling the whole time!! The whole experience and room was so thoughtful. I loved this room so much. Such a great use of space. Sooo high tech. From beginning to end this room blew us away even from the lobby. Lots of cute Easter eggs. Spend the time reading everything cause it’s a joy to see the attention to detail put into this room. The flow was fantastic and perfect for 4 enthusiasts. So worth the trip out. I love whimsical so this was my favorite of the 3 rooms here. A must play!”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
The Painter's Collection
Eludesions Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This one is probably competing with Mad Hatter's Tea Party for the best at Eludesions, a lot of positives but also a couple of rough patches that I hope have been smoothed out in the couple years since I played it. Probably close to the top of the "scary" rooms I've done which in all fairness isn't a ton but speaks to the level at which this one can get to if it could've gone without the technical difficulties we had in the room. The last puzzle was kinda confusing and I never really understood it and there was one puzzle that didn't trigger at the right time which was unfortunate because it was a pretty cool puzzle if I remember right. Like I said the potential in this room is pretty high and I hope they've smoothed out the rough around the edges since, but it's definitely worth giving a shot because the story progressed pretty well, and we had a good time. One last thing is it's definitely the first room that Eludesions tried to do as high tech as it is which I think contributes to the technical difficulties that we had, an older gen 3 if I'm not mistaken.”
nathansarmi
52 games played
The Isle of Wonder
The Greatest Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was transported to the island and really felt the sand between my feet haha! Great room! I loved the narrative and story telling in the room. Lots of really cool light elements and fun puzzles! This room was honestly so much fun all around.”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
Museum Of History: Heist
The Greatest Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room had a very smooth and easy flow from one puzzle to the next, which is a sign of really good game design, IMHO. They also utilized their small space well and I appreciated that a few of the puzzles were good challenges and not super straightforward. All the tech was well-made and worked too. This is one of my favorite escape companies in Arizona. I love talking with both of the GMs/owners and nerding out about escape rooms with them after we’re done playing. I would play any room that they make, so I am really looking forward to playing their 3rd room when it opens soon!”
UndercoverBlobfish
179 games played
Things Are Strange
Axescape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is the second room we’ve done here, and we were so pleased. This room, like the previous one was so well themed, and every puzzle made sense and flowed from one to the next. We love this location and will be back to try the rest of their rooms.”
A
AWJanz
26 games played
The Ultimate Candy Factory Challenge
Escape Westgate
- Escape room
- IRL
“From the vibrant set to the wacky intro/outro videos to the variety of whimsical, tactile puzzles, this was a delight. However, don't be fooled by the light-hearted theme: This room is a challenge and will kick your butt! It offers a lot of content, but it gives a clear progress station that shows how close you are. While the searching can be tedious, it's all very fair and clever. Bring a fast-moving team and be prepared for a joyous and highly-interactive experience!”
vaxis2113
279 games played
Sal's Cybernetics
The Immersive Machine
- Escape room
- IRL
“Kay was such an amazing GM and person to talk about escape rooms. There was so much love and heart poured into the design and puzzles of the room. The set design transports you to a cyberpunk room and follows such a good story line with a cute friend Crumbz to help along the way. Pretty easy room with lots of puzzles for 4 enthusiasts. A definite must play in the Phoenix area.”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
Santa’s Workshop
Inferno Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
Diamond Quest
Paranoia Quest
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is their best room here! 2nd best all time! Such a fun room! Super immersive and puzzles were awesome! I loved the transition. Good flow, solid puzzles, and such a fun experience! Shoutout to our GM Walter for making our whole experience great and we finally went from trainees to employees :”)”
jasminejuwvipart
248 games played
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About Phoenix
There’s a reason why this part of the country is called the Valley of the Sun, few places in the US get more sun than this desert metropolis. But Phoenix and Glendale have a lot more to offer than just a nice tan, these closely related cities are a hotbed of culture, attractions, and some of the best escape rooms in the southwest. If visiting in the winter - something that is highly recommended - then consider catching a Cardinal’s football game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Or perhaps you might enjoy a family hike Papago Park? Whatever your interests may be, you’ve go to eat, and Chelsea’s Kitchen is an excellent option for any palette. Just be sure to save some room in the itinerary for some of the area’s best escape rooms - there’s a lot to experience, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself returning again and again.
Learn More About Phoenix Escape Rooms
Phoenix and Glendale have embraced the escape room community over the past few years, turning out some of the highest quality games in the region. Since the first escape rooms arrived in The Valley of the Sun, this oasis in the desert has fallen in love with these immersive experiences. In fact, greater Phoenix is now home to over 20 different escape room venues. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Eludesions Escape Rooms is a fantastical adventure suitable for all ages. Grim Stacks: Books & Binding at The Puzzle Effect seamlessly intertwines thought-provoking puzzles into its immersive theme and set design. Escape Westgate’s The Lost Tomb is a fresh take on the popular excavation motif. With dozens of escape games in the area, the possibilities are basically 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 Phoenix Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Phoenix & Glendale. 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 Phoenix & Glendale?
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 Phoenix & Glendale 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!