The 12 best escape rooms in Tampa
Been dreaming of a Scooby Doo adventure? Tampa escape rooms offer that and a whole lot more in this entertaining city on water.
America's Escape Game
Very Positive
10033 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Carrollwood, FL 33618, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We were blown away by this room. It’s immersive and atmospheric from beginning to end. Props, lighting, sounds, and materials were well chosen and really elevated the feeling of this experience. The room has some cool surprises, and is a little more physically demanding than it initially lets on, which I always find exciting, but can also be treacherous if you are unsteady and in a hurry. I love dark, spooky forest and cabin themes, and this room delivers all that and then some. We did need some hints, as some puzzles require slight leaps in reasoning (the kind of reasoning that would normally be helped along via a written letter or riddle, but instead we eventually had to ask for a hint), but this wasn’t a problem. Some puzzles were somewhat obscurely relevant to the story, but nothing pulled us out of the mysterious mood and dark rustic theme, so that’s a big plus. Overall a very atmospheric, immersive, surprising, and challenging fun room. I appreciate everything that went into making it and I really recommend it!”
TheWeasel
58 games played
“"Bros for Life" was epic, bros! 🤘 Raiding the school, causing chaos, and just disrupting the system was totally rad! The theming? Dude, it was next level – seriously, one of the sickest sets I've ever seen in an escape room. 🏫🔥 The puzzles were a wicked mix of high-tech brain busters and cool mechanical stuff. 🧠🔩 And the storyline? Absolute blast, man! Plus, shoutout to the employees who totally nailed the bro vibe. 🙌 You gotta check this one out, bro! #BrosForLife 🎉👊”
therealdirtydan
37 games played
Intense Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 630, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I loved this experience really scared the shit out of me leaving my heart pounding out my chest. The puzzles are so well put together with the story making it all feel so real love every thing about this experience.”
diamondjunkie221
34 games played
Intense Escape
Very Positive
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 630, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Really cool and different experience. You are “buried” so if you’re claustrophobic I definitely don’t recommend. Also if you’re afraid of the dark as you’re in pitch black until you find a light source. This is a 2 person game and you will need good communication skills. Definitely a cool and different experience.”
Kruegerkateland
91 games played
Intense Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 630, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved this room its a great room for people who are doing first horror room also our game master dj was super cool and seemed super into escape rooms which is always nice hearing about other rooms that are good around the area”
Lollipopqueen
26 games played
“I was so fortunate to play both sides of surge today and it was a blast!! Intense never fails on puzzles and as a competitive room this was one of my favs at the company! The room’s play style was extremely unique and I genuinely enjoyed every second that I was in there. Heads up if you’ve already played surge, play it again on the other side…it will not be the same ;)”
zaccccri
152 games played
Intense Escape
Overwhelmingly Positive
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 630, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I’ve done right around 50 escape rooms and this is my favorite one. If you get scared easily don’t do this one. Very good puzzles with a very easy flow to it. I highly suggest playing this game if you want to get scared and don’t have a problem with running!”
Kevbo02
52 games played
Intense Escape
Very Positive
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 630, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I really could not love this room more! Amazing horrific atmosphere and nice continuation of story from basement 1. I was honored to get to beta test this one and every second was fantastic. For real amazing work to the intense team”
zaccccri
152 games played
Legends Escape Rooms
Very Positive
952 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Super well themed, very cool room. Lots to do, some very unique aspects to it, some surprises, and plenty of puzzles and challenges that made this one of the more difficult rooms out there. This is absolutely a must see :)!”
scandius
145 games played
Game Over Escape Rooms
Very Positive
2119 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Maybe my favorite room here, but honestly it’s a toss up because they are all really good. Megan and Cameron were great hosts for our trip here. You can tell they are also players and respected us perfectly to give us an experience we thoroughly enjoyed. Horror Circus started off with a small “gimmie-puzzle” which kick started the adventure. Lots of going back and forth between all the rooms to complete each of the puzzles. You won’t need “brawn” the way you think, but you’ll need it.”
4j4
184 games played
“What a cool game! The set was immersive and there were some really unique puzzles I haven’t seen before. Several puzzles are super communication based, so you definitely need to be in tune with your team — whether that’s just one other person or a bigger group. I liked this game better than Top Secret.”
lucycherry
73 games played
Game Over Escape Rooms
Very Positive
10266 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was my first horror-themed escape room, and it was quite an experience! It was incredibly fun, and I’d recommend it to anyone who loves horror and can handle the scares. My friends and I still talk about this room to this day.”
Lollipopqueen
26 games played
The Caretaker
America's Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“We were blown away by this room. It’s immersive and atmospheric from beginning to end. Props, lighting, sounds, and materials were well chosen and really elevated the feeling of this experience. The room has some cool surprises, and is a little more physically demanding than it initially lets on, which I always find exciting, but can also be treacherous if you are unsteady and in a hurry. I love dark, spooky forest and cabin themes, and this room delivers all that and then some. We did need some hints, as some puzzles require slight leaps in reasoning (the kind of reasoning that would normally be helped along via a written letter or riddle, but instead we eventually had to ask for a hint), but this wasn’t a problem. Some puzzles were somewhat obscurely relevant to the story, but nothing pulled us out of the mysterious mood and dark rustic theme, so that’s a big plus. Overall a very atmospheric, immersive, surprising, and challenging fun room. I appreciate everything that went into making it and I really recommend it!”
TheWeasel
58 games played
Bros For Life: Fraternity Heist
The Great Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“"Bros for Life" was epic, bros! 🤘 Raiding the school, causing chaos, and just disrupting the system was totally rad! The theming? Dude, it was next level – seriously, one of the sickest sets I've ever seen in an escape room. 🏫🔥 The puzzles were a wicked mix of high-tech brain busters and cool mechanical stuff. 🧠🔩 And the storyline? Absolute blast, man! Plus, shoutout to the employees who totally nailed the bro vibe. 🙌 You gotta check this one out, bro! #BrosForLife 🎉👊”
therealdirtydan
37 games played
The Basement
Intense Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“I loved this experience really scared the shit out of me leaving my heart pounding out my chest. The puzzles are so well put together with the story making it all feel so real love every thing about this experience.”
diamondjunkie221
34 games played
Buried Alive
Intense Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Really cool and different experience. You are “buried” so if you’re claustrophobic I definitely don’t recommend. Also if you’re afraid of the dark as you’re in pitch black until you find a light source. This is a 2 person game and you will need good communication skills. Definitely a cool and different experience.”
Kruegerkateland
91 games played
The DIEner
Intense Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved this room its a great room for people who are doing first horror room also our game master dj was super cool and seemed super into escape rooms which is always nice hearing about other rooms that are good around the area”
Lollipopqueen
26 games played
Surge
Intense Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was so fortunate to play both sides of surge today and it was a blast!! Intense never fails on puzzles and as a competitive room this was one of my favs at the company! The room’s play style was extremely unique and I genuinely enjoyed every second that I was in there. Heads up if you’ve already played surge, play it again on the other side…it will not be the same ;)”
zaccccri
152 games played
Clown Town
Intense Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“I’ve done right around 50 escape rooms and this is my favorite one. If you get scared easily don’t do this one. Very good puzzles with a very easy flow to it. I highly suggest playing this game if you want to get scared and don’t have a problem with running!”
Kevbo02
52 games played
Basement 2 Mama's House
Intense Escape
- Escape room
- IRL
“I really could not love this room more! Amazing horrific atmosphere and nice continuation of story from basement 1. I was honored to get to beta test this one and every second was fantastic. For real amazing work to the intense team”
zaccccri
152 games played
Moonshine Cabin
Legends Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Super well themed, very cool room. Lots to do, some very unique aspects to it, some surprises, and plenty of puzzles and challenges that made this one of the more difficult rooms out there. This is absolutely a must see :)!”
scandius
145 games played
Horror Circus
Game Over Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Maybe my favorite room here, but honestly it’s a toss up because they are all really good. Megan and Cameron were great hosts for our trip here. You can tell they are also players and respected us perfectly to give us an experience we thoroughly enjoyed. Horror Circus started off with a small “gimmie-puzzle” which kick started the adventure. Lots of going back and forth between all the rooms to complete each of the puzzles. You won’t need “brawn” the way you think, but you’ll need it.”
4j4
184 games played
Dracula
Game Over Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“What a cool game! The set was immersive and there were some really unique puzzles I haven’t seen before. Several puzzles are super communication based, so you definitely need to be in tune with your team — whether that’s just one other person or a bigger group. I liked this game better than Top Secret.”
lucycherry
73 games played
Haunted Mansion
Game Over Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was my first horror-themed escape room, and it was quite an experience! It was incredibly fun, and I’d recommend it to anyone who loves horror and can handle the scares. My friends and I still talk about this room to this day.”
Lollipopqueen
26 games played
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About Tampa
A beautiful city, perched alongside its namesake bay, Tampa is a vibrant mix of old and new. Though its perhaps best known for its sports teams and wide ranging entertainment options, Tampa is perfect for a visit exactly because it isn’t meant just for tourists. In fact, some of the best attractions in the city are the favorites of its locals, and are sure to not disappoint. The Florida Aquarium is one of the largest in the country, and offers its visitors a unique coral reef exploration experience. Ybor City, a city within the city is a must visit for anyone hoping to experience Florida’s cultural heritage. And if you plan to travel with kids, then consider working the Glazer Children’s Museum into your visit. Not convinced? Well Tampa also happens to be home to some of the very best escape rooms in not just Florida, but the entire US. Whatever your interest, you are sure to have an amazing time during your next visit.
Learn More about Tampa Escape Rooms
While Orlando remains the undisputed king of Florida escape rooms, Tampa is in its own right a true escape room destination. Since the first escape rooms arrived in the city, Tampa has crafted some of the very best immersive puzzle experiences in the southeast. In fact, the Tampa Bay area is home to over 20 different escape room venues, and that number is sure to rise in the future. Servants of Sleight at The Exit Games FL is an award-winning room that remains a strong favorite among even the most experienced of players. Scorched at Outerlife Studios goes all-in on its theme, transporting players out of the world. Game Over Tampa’s Money Heist is a deep experience that provides a thrill throughout its entire story. With nearly 100 escape games in the entire area, you’re sure to find the perfect game for you and your group.
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 Tampa Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Tampa. 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa 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!