The best 12 escape rooms in Washington DC
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Very Positive
1 Award
2-10
60 mins
"9.4/10 Very immersive game and very fun. The bonus puzzle was a nice touch because we zoomed through the room in under 30 and the bonus puzzle helped us fill the rest of our time. This is easily the best pirate room I’ve ever done and some ..." See more
VeryGoodCompany
77 games played
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Overwhelmingly Positive
5 Awards
2-8
60 mins
"This room was very memorable. It isn’t the type of storyline I’m usually drawn to, but it was honestly very well done with a lot of cool effects. With a group on the larger size, there were still things for everyone to be working on at pretty much all times."
lucycherry
44 games played
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Overwhelmingly Positive
7 Awards
2-6
60 mins
"9.6/10 So good I played it twice. The amount of creativity and work to make the mechanics of this room feel like an 80s kids basement was amazing. Definitely lots of nostalgia, but also just some really cool gameplay. This is the room that ..." See more
VeryGoodCompany
77 games played
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Very Positive
1 Award
2-7
60 mins
"Very cool and unique. I did expect it to be more challenging and scary - it’s a good medium/easy and is more eerie/gross than scary. I’d still absolutely recommend playing it. Herndon always kills it!"
lucycherry
44 games played
The Escape Game
950 F St NW #106, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Very Positive
3 Awards
2-8
60 mins
"The game was significantly better than I expected. Puzzles were innovative and allowed multiple people to do things instead of being all logic that limits to a specific demographic. Overall a great room."
itsjustclinton
38 games played
The Escape Game
950 F St NW #106, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Very Positive
1 Award
2-8
60 mins
"A very fun and immersive game that we totally recommend doing if they have this specific room at any location. The story and flow of the game were done so well! The Escape Game hit it out of the park once again! This was the very first time ..." See more
LockedandLoaded
62 games played
"Beautiful escape room. Had a lot of fun and puzzles were different than any other escape room I had done. There were a couple of positioning things that were a little finicky and caused us to use a hint for something that we simply just cou ..." See more
itsjustclinton
38 games played
Cyber Raccoon Escape Room
7201 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA
Very Positive
5 Awards
2-10
60 mins
"9.6/10 This was a very innovative game with a very creative ending! Certainly not what I expected from this game. Good theming, puzzles, and good use of technology in a room themed in the distant past."
VeryGoodCompany
77 games played
Escape Room Arlington
2301 Columbia Pike suite c, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Very Positive
3 Awards
2-8
60 mins
"Supervillains was such a fun experience! Great gameplay and design! Definitely a room made for groups of 4-6 people, but still doable with with less (we did it as a group of 2). Different themes and types of puzzles for each section of the ..." See more
LockedandLoaded
62 games played
Escape Room Arlington
2301 Columbia Pike suite c, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Very Positive
1 Award
2-8
60 mins
The good Doctor has always been a fan of clever games, especially over a vintage bottle of Amarone and an exquisite Foie de Veau painstakingly crafted with... extra special ingredients. After foolishly accepting an invite to one of his pret ... See more
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Escape Room Arlington
2301 Columbia Pike suite c, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Very Positive
1 Award
2-8
60 mins
"My girlfriend and I really enjoy escape rooms and have this one high on our list. The atmosphere of the room was very well done and the game flowed well. Highly recommend to other escape room players, even though this game is definitely on ..." See more
LockedandLoaded
62 games played
Escape Room Live
814 King St 2nd floor, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Very Positive
1 Award
2-8
45 mins
"This was such a great theme for a room, with several really neat puzzles to solve. The ending is a little lackluster, but the journey there is a blast. This is a great room if you’ve got kids with you, or really enjoy classic magic stories."
LHelding
45 games played
Maritime Mutiny
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
2-10
60 mins
The pirate captain Ravensbeard has been cheating you and the crew out of your rightful share of plunder! Now that hornswoggling scoundrel has barricaded himself in his quarters. You and your mates must break in to reclaim what be rightfully yours and send that scurvy dog to Davey Jones' Locker. If you're crafty enough, perhaps you'll even commandeer the whole galleon. All hands on deck!
Magician's Workshop
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
2-8
60 mins
You’re an apprentice for Carter the Great, the best magician this town has ever seen. Unfortunately for him, he’s been sharing the theater with his biggest rival, The Great Danton. Danton said he will be unveiling his newest trick at tomorrow's performance. If his trick truly is amazing, it’ll surely put your show out of business. You must sneak into the theater at night and figure out the source of Danton’s new power otherwise Carter will surely be finished!
8-bit Escape
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
2-6
60 mins
Your friends have come over to play your newest video game; however once you get to the basement you see your mom has locked up all your gaming gear until you finish your homework. You and your friends have 60 minutes to find all your gear and put it back together before your mom kicks them out and they all go over to Wade's house.
The Graverobber's Dilemma
Ravenchase: Escape Room Herndon
2-7
60 mins
You and your crew of graverobbers have gone to the site of a recent burial to extract a large diamond that was left with the body. Once you get there though you see that the grave has already been looted and the thief left behind a box containing an address. You arrive at that address, and this is where your game begins.Can you find the body and steal back the diamond from this mysterious culprit, or will you get trapped inside the Graverobber's Dilemma?
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
2-8
60 mins
IT STARTED AS A ROUTINE OPERATION You and your fellow field agents were sent to investigate the area’s local market. It’s late, it’s quiet… but something’s not quite right. Just as you are about to wrap up your inspection, you encounter a twist you never expected. Should you have seen this coming?
Prison Break
The Escape Game
2-8
60 mins
A MILLION WAYS IN, ONE WAY OUT The year is 1955. You’ve been wrongfully accused of a crime, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Your new “home” is a cell that once belonged to an inmate who disappeared without a trace…or did he? Some claim he escaped. Others swear he was murdered by the infamously cruel warden. But no one actually knows… can you escape before you suffer the same fate?
The Depths
The Escape Game
2-8
60 mins
IT’S GOING DOWN! Mysterious videos from a rumored undersea laboratory surface, detailing some strange and troubling experiments. Led by the excitable Dr. Leah, you embark into the depths of the ocean to uncover what really happened down there. But be warned, dark turns await! You’re not alone in these waters…
Train Robbery
Cyber Raccoon Escape Room
2-10
60 mins
Recapture the gold and to learn the nature of the secret weapon they used.
Supervillains
Escape Room Arlington
2-8
60 mins
Slip on your spandex and strap on your utility belt! The super villains have escaped the comics! Using your wit and wiles, you must break into the very heart of darkness; transport yourself into the comic lairs of four of the city's most notorious super villains, discover the clues they've left behind and save the city... if it's not too late.
Mind Trap
Escape Room Arlington
2-8
60 mins
The good Doctor has always been a fan of clever games, especially over a vintage bottle of Amarone and an exquisite Foie de Veau painstakingly crafted with... extra special ingredients. After foolishly accepting an invite to one of his pretigous dinner parties, you find yourself trapped inside his dining room. Your task: crack the fiendishly clever puzzle he left behind, before the dinner bell chimes. Bon Appetit!
Poe's Chamber
Escape Room Arlington
2-8
60 mins
Explore the dwelling of one of the greatest literary minds of all time. As fellow scholars you’ve been sent to Poe’s residence to collect his final works after his untimely death, but upon entering you are locked in by his arch-nemesis, Rufus Griswold. Griswold plans to besmirch the good name of Poe by spreading lies and deceit about his stories and personal life. Navigate the myriad of secrets and mysteries of Poe’s Chambers to escape and preserve the legacy of a genius.
The Wizard's Apothecary
Escape Room Live
2-8
45 mins
The wizard’s apothecary has come to an end! He is missing now and the king had summoned you, his student to find him. Use the spell book as a clue!
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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!
Find the Best Washington DC Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Washington DC. 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 Washington DC?
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 Washington DC 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!