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
“This is, by far, the best facility I’ve visited (out of 47). The soda fountain front and lobby decor is incredible. I’ve never felt so immersed by just the lobby! The room itself was a blast from our excellent guide intro by Ryan through to the very end. There was so much here to do that everyone in our group of five was busy the entire time. We barely escaped in time (got hung up on one of the locks) but it made for an exciting final few seconds! Would definitely recommend and if I was in town longer I would love to do their other two rooms.”
FearItself
47 games played
The Immersive Machine
Overwhelmingly Positive
1436 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“An excellent addition to Phoenix's growing list of top escape rooms. We love so much about this place, from the immersive decoration and detailed set design to the cooperative and creative puzzles and humourous clue giving system. Top room and excited to see what they bring next!”
TheWorldEscapeCrew
957 games played
The Nemesis Club
Overwhelmingly Positive
5350 E High St #109, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another top TOP room with fun interactions, clever and out of the box puzzles and an interesting storyline that develops as you played. Plus, we got to eat delicious ice creams afterwards in the secret club! Definitely must play room!”
TheWorldEscapeCrew
957 games played
The Nemesis Club
Overwhelmingly Positive
5350 E High St #109, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a really cute and entertaining game. I liked how a lot of the puzzle mechanics were outside of the box and thematic to the robot theme. The animatronics were also super impressive. We lucked out on some of the more tricky puzzles and got them on our first try but I could see how it could be frustrating for less experienced escape room goers. Some of them are pretty hard to figure out what you need to do and include a lot of red herrings. In terms of accessibility you need at least 1 person who’s willing to climb around on the floor a little and there’s a little bit of smoke effects at one point if that’s something that will bother you. All in all, I enjoyed myself a lot. Solid 9/10 room.”
fictionalcourtney
85 games played
Paranoia Quest
Overwhelmingly Positive
1746 W Ruby Dr # 112, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room was very immersive. There weren’t many locks or combinations- all the puzzles were oriented around physical arrangement of items or figuring things out. Story line was good and the props and room were great and extensive. Not too difficult, but overall a fun room!”
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deannaqbrown
58 games played
The Greatest Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
1107 E Bell Rd #14, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Fantastic room that folks are sleeping on. This one should be winning some acclaim. Played most of the award winning games in Phoenix last week. I ranked this one as a strong contender for the best. Fun atmosphere, great puzzles, just enough wow factor.”
TheGhost
129 games played
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Activate
Very Positive
4848 E Cactus Rd #900, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
- Escape room
- Other
The Greatest Escape
Very Positive
1107 E Bell Rd #14, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This place is seriously underrated, easily one of the best and most well-designed escape rooms we’ve experienced. The decor and atmosphere are incredibly immersive and thoughtfully done, and the puzzles have a great flow with some really cool and unique elements. We were never stuck feeling lost or confused, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this location, both rooms are fantastic!”
Dustingrizz
31 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
32 games played
Eludesions Escape Rooms
Very Positive
2710 W Bell Rd Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85053, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“A truly spectacular room. Fewer classic locks/keys and more unique puzzles. Several elements I've never seen before. Super immersive and well-done atmosphere. Our gamemaster, Riley, was fantastic! She was just as much into the debrief after as we were. Reading these reviews, I see a lot of people had trouble with the last puzzle, but we got it without much issue... avoiding spoilers, it's always a good idea to listen to a gamemaster's intro carefully.”
DrPefesspein
44 games played
Inferno Escape Room
Very Positive
2155 E University Dr #210, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Mogollon Monster: Scouting for Arizona's Bigfoot
The Nemesis Club
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is, by far, the best facility I’ve visited (out of 47). The soda fountain front and lobby decor is incredible. I’ve never felt so immersed by just the lobby! The room itself was a blast from our excellent guide intro by Ryan through to the very end. There was so much here to do that everyone in our group of five was busy the entire time. We barely escaped in time (got hung up on one of the locks) but it made for an exciting final few seconds! Would definitely recommend and if I was in town longer I would love to do their other two rooms.”
FearItself
47 games played
Sal's Cybernetics
The Immersive Machine
- Escape room
- IRL
“An excellent addition to Phoenix's growing list of top escape rooms. We love so much about this place, from the immersive decoration and detailed set design to the cooperative and creative puzzles and humourous clue giving system. Top room and excited to see what they bring next!”
TheWorldEscapeCrew
957 games played
Henchmen’s Heist
The Nemesis Club
- Escape room
- IRL
“Another top TOP room with fun interactions, clever and out of the box puzzles and an interesting storyline that develops as you played. Plus, we got to eat delicious ice creams afterwards in the secret club! Definitely must play room!”
TheWorldEscapeCrew
957 games played
EVIL Robots
The Nemesis Club
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a really cute and entertaining game. I liked how a lot of the puzzle mechanics were outside of the box and thematic to the robot theme. The animatronics were also super impressive. We lucked out on some of the more tricky puzzles and got them on our first try but I could see how it could be frustrating for less experienced escape room goers. Some of them are pretty hard to figure out what you need to do and include a lot of red herrings. In terms of accessibility you need at least 1 person who’s willing to climb around on the floor a little and there’s a little bit of smoke effects at one point if that’s something that will bother you. All in all, I enjoyed myself a lot. Solid 9/10 room.”
fictionalcourtney
85 games played
Diamond Quest
Paranoia Quest
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room was very immersive. There weren’t many locks or combinations- all the puzzles were oriented around physical arrangement of items or figuring things out. Story line was good and the props and room were great and extensive. Not too difficult, but overall a fun room!”
d
deannaqbrown
58 games played
The Isle of Wonder
The Greatest Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Fantastic room that folks are sleeping on. This one should be winning some acclaim. Played most of the award winning games in Phoenix last week. I ranked this one as a strong contender for the best. Fun atmosphere, great puzzles, just enough wow factor.”
TheGhost
129 games played
Activate [Interactive Arcade]
Activate
- Escape room
- Other
Museum Of History: Heist
The Greatest Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“This place is seriously underrated, easily one of the best and most well-designed escape rooms we’ve experienced. The decor and atmosphere are incredibly immersive and thoughtfully done, and the puzzles have a great flow with some really cool and unique elements. We were never stuck feeling lost or confused, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this location, both rooms are fantastic!”
Dustingrizz
31 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
32 games played
The Painter's Collection
Eludesions Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“A truly spectacular room. Fewer classic locks/keys and more unique puzzles. Several elements I've never seen before. Super immersive and well-done atmosphere. Our gamemaster, Riley, was fantastic! She was just as much into the debrief after as we were. Reading these reviews, I see a lot of people had trouble with the last puzzle, but we got it without much issue... avoiding spoilers, it's always a good idea to listen to a gamemaster's intro carefully.”
DrPefesspein
44 games played
Santa’s Workshop
Inferno Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
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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!