How much do escape rooms cost in Raleigh?

The average cost of an escape room in the United States is $25-$30 per person, but many of the top-rated Raleigh venues charge between $30-$40 per person. That said, some venues offer discounted rates for groups of 3 or more.

Which Raleigh escape rooms are good for kids?

Nerd Escapes, Game On Escape Rooms, and NC Escape all offer rooms that are great for kids. While almost all escape rooms are suitable for kids older than 10, many spots require a parent or guardian to accompany any child 16 or younger, and some horror themed games can be scary. Some public rooms (those where multiple groups can be paired up) require groups with young children to book the entire room. Make sure to speak to the game master at the location before booking.

Which Raleigh escape rooms are good for groups?

Most escape rooms are good for groups. In fact, not many rooms allow fewer than 2 people per game. Bull City Escape and The Tower Escapes both offer games that are perfect for larger groups of players who haven’t played a ton of escape rooms. Nerd Escapes and Room 5280 offer a wide array of rooms, so any group is sure to find a game that fits their mood.

Can 2 people do an escape room in Raleigh?

Yes. 52 of the 86 open escape rooms within 25 miles of Raleigh take a team of 2. Some rooms charge for a minimum group size, so check the price for 2 before you book.

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The 9 best escape rooms in Raleigh (2026)

Morty ranks 6 escape room venues and 9 rooms in Raleigh, from the ratings of users who visited them. From Dracula to Santa, where to play the best escape rooms Raleigh has to offer.

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Nerd Escapes
North Boylan · 4 escape rooms · Morty score 5.0/5 from 501 ratings
1. City with No Sun
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (180 ratings)
  2-6
  60 mins
  This city is a place of complete darkness. In this escape, you will not be able to use your phone, your smart watch, or any other light source. Your vision will be of no help to you, and you will be relying solely on your other senses. This room CAN be fully enjoyed by blind or visually impaired players! And hopefully, players without visual impairments will leave this experience with a new appreciation for people who navigate the world without the use of sight. This room is truly a unique experience, find out if you have what it takes to restore the sun and escape!
  “My wife and I really enjoyed this room. It is so different than any other Escape room we have done. Fortunately, even different than another dark room that we have done. This room truly made you use all the other senses. Our GM Cullen was great and helped us when we needed a few nudges. He graciously allowed us to finish even though we ran over. He also allowed us to walk the room afterwards with the lights on. Amazing how such a simple room can be so fun and challenging. Must do room here.”
  3RedHeadsAndMom
  200 escape rooms
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2. Dracula
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (133 ratings)
  2-8
  60 mins
  The Dracula Museum is a place of great infamy: from the cryptic and haunting artifacts that adorn its walls, to its history of visitors mysteriously disappearing, and the rumors of it being home to a real vampire. But you don’t believe in any of that stuff, and you’re going to prove once and for all it’s all fake; after all, they are just rumors, right? They can’t possibly be true…
  “This was our first at nerd escapes and we were impressed. Definitely one of the best and most immersive rooms in the Triangle. Beautiful staging and prop design with intuitive puzzles. Annabelle was an exceptional host. The storyline was also interesting. Even though the room wasn't overloaded with puzzles, the pacing felt very good.”
  HughFire
  28 escape rooms
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3. Chernobyl
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (105 ratings)
  Difficulty
  Expert
  2-8
  60 mins
  You’ve been caught! The KGB has arrested you for tampering with government secrets, and has left you in a holding cell while they get backup. You hear their tires screech, and you estimate they’ll be gone for an hour at the most. You will have to find an information that can help millions; it’s all up to you now, you have to get out of this room. Do you have what it takes to escape before they return?
  “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.”
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  jrock3639
  42 escape rooms
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4. Prison Break
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (83 ratings)
  2-6
  60 mins
  You wake up in a prison cell. Your head hurts. You have no memory of how you got there, or why. You don’t know how long you’ve been unconscious. You have so many questions, and there is only one thing that feels more important than getting your answers: getting out!
  “My wife and I enjoyed this room. Very well themed. Puzzles/activities fit the theme of the room. This room really forced you to think outside the box of most escape rooms since it had almost no riddles and traditional locks. We needed a few nudges but they were always a "duh" moment.”
  3RedHeadsAndMom
  200 escape rooms
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Game On Escapes & More - Cary
Cary · 1 escape room · Morty score 5.0/5 from 88 ratings
1. Rest Easy Motel
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (88 ratings)
  Difficulty
  Hard
  3-6
  60 mins
  You are stranded on the side of the road during a freak storm. Just up the road you see the Rest Easy Motel, where guests check-in, but aren't known for checking out.
  “Brought friends along for their first escape room experience, but turns out six adults was too many for the room - two to four would have been better. Difficulty level was medium, and we got out with quite a bit of time to spare. We liked the atmosphere, set design, and puzzle variety. A great game for new players. There's other rooms out there with the same name and design that we've seen but not played that are offered by different companies.”
  DawsonsEscape
  157 escape rooms
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NC Escape
City Center · 1 escape room · Morty score 5.0/5 from 61 ratings
1. The Attic
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (61 ratings)
  Difficulty
  Medium
  2-5
  60 mins
  Claire Bear has lost her toys…won’t you help her find them?
  “The Attic is a really interesting escape room with a few jumpscares thrown in. They are listed as mild but some can be quite startling. The puzzles and room are so well-themed and the story unravels as you play. The basis is that you are off to babysit a child where her last babysitters mysteriously disappeared. A lot of fun, a good medium difficulty level. I would recommend about 2-3 in this room.”
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  ejlord
  36 escape rooms
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Bull City Escape - Durham
Old West Durham · 1 escape room · Morty score 5.0/5 from 53 ratings
1. A Study In Murder
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (53 ratings)
  4-8
  60 mins
  A study in murder is an escape room where you have to uncover the truth of the house, but you are trapped in here. Find the killer and clues to escape from here.
  “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
  37 escape rooms
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Escapology - Raleigh
Northwest Raleigh · 1 escape room · Morty score 5.0/5 from 7 ratings
1. Scooby-Doo™ and the Spooky Castle Adventure
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (7 ratings)
  Difficulty
  Hard
  2-8
  60 mins
  Scooby, Shaggy, and the gang need your mystery-solving help…or else! The town of Crystal Cove and surrounding areas are being terrorized by monsters and ghosts, and now the local Baroness Maria Richman has gone missing and it is suspected that the ghost sightings have something to do with it! Tasked with solving the crime, you arrive at the same conclusion as Mystery Incorporated. But when you get to the Spooky Castle, Mystery Inc. gets locked out, at the same time you get locked in! You soon realize that they’re able to help by communicating clues via magic portraits inside the Castle. After discovering a secret dungeon and monster lab in the castle, you come to the conclusion that the person responsible almost certainly works in the castle - but who could it be as there are several suspects??
  “Really really loved this room! Scooby-Doo is a brilliant theme for an escape room. The staff was phenomenal and there are enough puzzles that groups of any size can ensure each person can contribute to the game!”
  dantendo64
  73 escape rooms
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The Tower Escapes
Downtown · 1 escape room · Morty score 5.0/5 from 98 ratings
1. The Secret of The Tower Keeper
  Morty score
  5.0/5 (98 ratings)
  1-10
  60 mins
  You have to find out the secret of the tower keeper soon as the tower is going to be dismantled to be an office space. Take a tour in an hour and explore.
  “The Tower Keeper room was such a memorable experience! Being inside a historical building added so much atmosphere and made the setting feel truly authentic—you can’t beat the ambiance. The puzzles were creative, well-designed, and kept us engaged from start to finish, with a great flow that made the gameplay both challenging and rewarding. On top of the room itself, the staff treated us wonderfully and really elevated the whole experience. Their hospitality, combined with the unique environment and clever puzzle design, made this one of the best escape rooms we’ve done. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in Durham!”
  Corgifarmers
  94 escape rooms
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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!

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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.

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!

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