The 9 best escape rooms in Raleigh
From Dracula to Santa, where to play the best escape rooms Raleigh has to offer.
Exit Strategy
Very Positive
2020 W Main St Suite 300, Durham, NC 27705, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We liked this room, and came back a year later for a different room that we didn’t love (Tobacco something). But I would try another room at this place. The Tobacco one relied on too much local information - Duke sports - that we had no knowledge of.”
AnnieBinSC
35 games played
“One of my top ten rooms! Spooky setting with a couple jump scares. My favorite aspect of the room was being transported into one of the previous puzzles for the finale. We stopped here to kill some time before an event in town, but I like absolutely come back. Good mix of manual locks and high-tech puzzles!”
kmviar329
299 games played
“This room blew my mind. I’m on a business trip and they were awesome enough to let me do this solo. Annabelle was the best game master I’ve ever had. Everything about this room was incredible. Some really cool spins on how puzzles are done. Please go out of your way to do this room.”
jrock3639
40 games played
Nerd Escapes
Overwhelmingly Positive
125 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was impressed. I really enjoyed this game. After doing a few games in the dark, I went in with low expectations. Most games like this are just a gimmick, where it ends up not being much fun. City with no Sun is markedly different. First off, it's a great game! They make a point that during the course of the game, you will encounter different puzzles that use ALL of your other senses (yep, including taste!). And the puzzles are solid and interesting and fun! Second, there's actual flow to this and it works. If there's a weak point, it's the story. Apparently, the city suddenly went into a full blackout. I'm not sure how you navigating through this game restores light to the masses. If you are in the Raleigh area, come for this game and check out Chernobyl as well. Time permitting, throw in Prison Break or Dracula or The Return.”
darthkumar37
386 games played
“My nephews (19, 16, 13) and niece (9) and I enjoyed this room! It was well-themed with prison decor (including a toilet 🪠) with good pacing. The first few puzzles and how they complemented each other was thematically pleasing to me. The last few puzzles required a bit more thought and reason, but were overcome with a few gentle hints! Overall, this was a fun experience and for my family - who have only really done escape rooms locally - one of their best experiences!”
Asmodaios
39 games played
“Wow what a room! This room definitely needs at least two people to do. I’m on a work trip and did this room solo. By far one of the hardest rooms I’ve ever done. Started to panic towards the end, but got it done. Thought the room flowed super well from beginning to end.”
jrock3639
40 games played
Game On Escape Rooms
Very Positive
107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27511, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room was pretty cool. There was plenty of solving to be shared between our group of 4. A few surprises! Staff were enjoyable and play into the escape room experience 100%. Room may need a refresh here and there, but the puzzles and flow are spot on.”
Cofro88
69 games played
Whole Brain Escape
Very Positive
410 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Whole Brain Escape
Very Positive
410 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a great room and a love letter to all things Dungeons and Dragons. They leaned heavily into the lore with well themed puzzles. There's a lot to do so if you don't have a lot of experience under your belt, I'd recommend 3 people. The set design was ok. This felt like more of an escape room with a lot of fantasy puzzles than an actual castle. Whole Brain as a whole is mostly older rooms so lots of locks although a few things had some tech to it. Come for this room as well as their 80's one. Time permitting, throw in Pirates and Mystic Orb (which is leaving soon).”
darthkumar37
386 games played
A Study In Murder
Exit Strategy
- Escape room
- IRL
“We liked this room, and came back a year later for a different room that we didn’t love (Tobacco something). But I would try another room at this place. The Tobacco one relied on too much local information - Duke sports - that we had no knowledge of.”
AnnieBinSC
35 games played
The Attic
NC Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“One of my top ten rooms! Spooky setting with a couple jump scares. My favorite aspect of the room was being transported into one of the previous puzzles for the finale. We stopped here to kill some time before an event in town, but I like absolutely come back. Good mix of manual locks and high-tech puzzles!”
kmviar329
299 games played
Dracula
Nerd Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room blew my mind. I’m on a business trip and they were awesome enough to let me do this solo. Annabelle was the best game master I’ve ever had. Everything about this room was incredible. Some really cool spins on how puzzles are done. Please go out of your way to do this room.”
jrock3639
40 games played
City with No Sun
Nerd Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was impressed. I really enjoyed this game. After doing a few games in the dark, I went in with low expectations. Most games like this are just a gimmick, where it ends up not being much fun. City with no Sun is markedly different. First off, it's a great game! They make a point that during the course of the game, you will encounter different puzzles that use ALL of your other senses (yep, including taste!). And the puzzles are solid and interesting and fun! Second, there's actual flow to this and it works. If there's a weak point, it's the story. Apparently, the city suddenly went into a full blackout. I'm not sure how you navigating through this game restores light to the masses. If you are in the Raleigh area, come for this game and check out Chernobyl as well. Time permitting, throw in Prison Break or Dracula or The Return.”
darthkumar37
386 games played
Prison Break
Nerd Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“My nephews (19, 16, 13) and niece (9) and I enjoyed this room! It was well-themed with prison decor (including a toilet 🪠) with good pacing. The first few puzzles and how they complemented each other was thematically pleasing to me. The last few puzzles required a bit more thought and reason, but were overcome with a few gentle hints! Overall, this was a fun experience and for my family - who have only really done escape rooms locally - one of their best experiences!”
Asmodaios
39 games played
Chernobyl
Nerd Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow what a room! This room definitely needs at least two people to do. I’m on a work trip and did this room solo. By far one of the hardest rooms I’ve ever done. Started to panic towards the end, but got it done. Thought the room flowed super well from beginning to end.”
jrock3639
40 games played
Rest Easy Motel
Game On Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room was pretty cool. There was plenty of solving to be shared between our group of 4. A few surprises! Staff were enjoyable and play into the escape room experience 100%. Room may need a refresh here and there, but the puzzles and flow are spot on.”
Cofro88
69 games played
Bustin’ Out of the Eighties
Whole Brain Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
Curse of the Crimson Dragon
Whole Brain Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a great room and a love letter to all things Dungeons and Dragons. They leaned heavily into the lore with well themed puzzles. There's a lot to do so if you don't have a lot of experience under your belt, I'd recommend 3 people. The set design was ok. This felt like more of an escape room with a lot of fantasy puzzles than an actual castle. Whole Brain as a whole is mostly older rooms so lots of locks although a few things had some tech to it. Come for this room as well as their 80's one. Time permitting, throw in Pirates and Mystic Orb (which is leaving soon).”
darthkumar37
386 games played
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About Raleigh
Raleigh is a city with a lot to offer in terms of entertainment and activities. Some of the things that make Raleigh fun include its beautiful natural setting, with its many parks and green spaces, its thriving arts and culture scene, its vibrant food and drink culture, and its many outdoor recreational opportunities. There are also many popular attractions in Raleigh, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Pullen Park. All of these things combine to make Raleigh a fun and exciting place to visit or live.
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 Raleigh Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh 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!