“Some really imaginative puzzles in this space! This room hits a nice balance - if you're a family or new to escape rooms, this room is not too challenging. However, if you're a puzzle person, the bonus puzzles were especially tricky (even for me). Really clever room, and great set-dressing, too.”
39 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
“TLDR: great room with amazing gameplay and a good atmosphere along with having my favorite clue of any escape room of all time. After doing six rooms by Raven Chase, it’s clear that you can never go wrong with any room they create. Gameplay: the gameplay was awesome. There was a lot of fun, diverse clues. Some mechanical, and some with tech. And after doing 20+ escape rooms, this room (the first room specifically) easily has my favorite clue of all time of any escape room I’ve done. The finale was also very fun to watch. A lot of ooos and aahs from our group overall. Gameplay wise, this is in my opinion the best room here at the Herndon location (writing this review without have doing the new room cryptic grove) Atmosphere: I was also surprised about how well the atmosphere was. Well, nothing stood out compared to some other amazing atmosphere rooms I’ve done, I was surprised that they were able to make a pretty good atmosphere with such a basic theme, especially after seeing other places flop on themes that should be very easy to building a room around.”
27 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
“One of our favorite rooms we've done! Immersion was THE best. I wish we could've just hung out in there all night. The puzzles were unique - it took us a bit to get going but we really loved how the puzzles came together. Overall a really great room!”
57 games played
Very Positive
406 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
“I cannot rave enough about this room. This was sooo much fun. It was just mildly creepy and had a couple jump scares but that just amplified the feel of the room. The puzzles flowed together extremely well! And most importantly, we got our gold pins after doing this room for doing doing all of escape room Herndon’s rooms.”
32 games played
“Another great game by ERH - we are huge fans! We struggled at times with the flow and puzzles, but highly appreciated the set design, theme, and overall experience. The hype for this game was exciting and this room did deliver. We recommend it to others!”
159 games played
Very Positive
2005 Hecht Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
“I really loved the games and the mission… the tech was underwhelming since our wristbands kept on not functioning. I had to check in with three different people since each of them kept just walking away and pointing at someone else instead of helping. The hazmat suits were a little busted. The zipper was completely broken and you’re relying on just the Velcro to stay on. We were also told to put “all of our belongings” in the lockers… and then when we started the game we found out we could have been using our phones to take pictures throughout the mini games. Communication was extremely poor”
121 games played
Very Positive
950 F St NW #106, Washington, DC 20004, USA
“This was the first The Escape Room game my partner I ever played, and we were instantly hooked. This is top notch escape room production quality. This room has some quirky narrative twists and turns which make it quite memorable. Only thing we got caught on, is there is one puzzle that requires breaking something, which was surprising to us.”
64 games played
“This game was super super fun and the people who work here were wonderful! We had a group of 6 and got out with 9 seconds to spare! Most of the group were inexperienced escape roomers with the exception of me (I’ve done about 70 rooms). Everyone in our group had an absolute blast. No mechanical issues either which was great. 10/10 recommend”
58 games played
“The Escape Game does is again! This room has a quirky interpretation of an submarine, letting me live out my Life Aquatic fantasies. Like all The Escape Game rooms, expect top notch theming, story telling, and puzzle design.”
64 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
7201 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA
“Thought the set design was great and enjoyed most of the puzzles. There were several things going on at once which was nice for our group to all be busy as well. One of the best “western type” games I have played.”
48 games played
Very Positive
2301 Columbia Pike suite c, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
“This was a super cool game! It is a massive space, so lots to search for, but I thought the set design was a tad underwhelming. The game flow was extremely non-linear, which meant there was plenty for everybody to work on at all times, but I felt as though I missed out on seeing many of the puzzles because I was elsewhere (I played in a group of 4). I did not find it difficult, although the puzzles were intricate and thought-out. I definitely had fun in this room, but I personally do not feel super connected to this theme, which is possibly why I was not crazy about the overall game.”
62 games played
Very Positive
2301 Columbia Pike suite c, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
“This game was awesome! Our favorite one at this location. Incredible environment, story, and gameplay. We feared the Morse code puzzle but it was great. I guess we think similarly to the designers. Highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed.”
159 games played
“Some really imaginative puzzles in this space! This room hits a nice balance - if you're a family or new to escape rooms, this room is not too challenging. However, if you're a puzzle person, the bonus puzzles were especially tricky (even for me). Really clever room, and great set-dressing, too.”
39 games played
“TLDR: great room with amazing gameplay and a good atmosphere along with having my favorite clue of any escape room of all time. After doing six rooms by Raven Chase, it’s clear that you can never go wrong with any room they create. Gameplay: the gameplay was awesome. There was a lot of fun, diverse clues. Some mechanical, and some with tech. And after doing 20+ escape rooms, this room (the first room specifically) easily has my favorite clue of all time of any escape room I’ve done. The finale was also very fun to watch. A lot of ooos and aahs from our group overall. Gameplay wise, this is in my opinion the best room here at the Herndon location (writing this review without have doing the new room cryptic grove) Atmosphere: I was also surprised about how well the atmosphere was. Well, nothing stood out compared to some other amazing atmosphere rooms I’ve done, I was surprised that they were able to make a pretty good atmosphere with such a basic theme, especially after seeing other places flop on themes that should be very easy to building a room around.”
27 games played
“One of our favorite rooms we've done! Immersion was THE best. I wish we could've just hung out in there all night. The puzzles were unique - it took us a bit to get going but we really loved how the puzzles came together. Overall a really great room!”
57 games played
“I cannot rave enough about this room. This was sooo much fun. It was just mildly creepy and had a couple jump scares but that just amplified the feel of the room. The puzzles flowed together extremely well! And most importantly, we got our gold pins after doing this room for doing doing all of escape room Herndon’s rooms.”
32 games played
“Another great game by ERH - we are huge fans! We struggled at times with the flow and puzzles, but highly appreciated the set design, theme, and overall experience. The hype for this game was exciting and this room did deliver. We recommend it to others!”
159 games played
“I really loved the games and the mission… the tech was underwhelming since our wristbands kept on not functioning. I had to check in with three different people since each of them kept just walking away and pointing at someone else instead of helping. The hazmat suits were a little busted. The zipper was completely broken and you’re relying on just the Velcro to stay on. We were also told to put “all of our belongings” in the lockers… and then when we started the game we found out we could have been using our phones to take pictures throughout the mini games. Communication was extremely poor”
121 games played
“This was the first The Escape Room game my partner I ever played, and we were instantly hooked. This is top notch escape room production quality. This room has some quirky narrative twists and turns which make it quite memorable. Only thing we got caught on, is there is one puzzle that requires breaking something, which was surprising to us.”
64 games played
“This game was super super fun and the people who work here were wonderful! We had a group of 6 and got out with 9 seconds to spare! Most of the group were inexperienced escape roomers with the exception of me (I’ve done about 70 rooms). Everyone in our group had an absolute blast. No mechanical issues either which was great. 10/10 recommend”
58 games played
“The Escape Game does is again! This room has a quirky interpretation of an submarine, letting me live out my Life Aquatic fantasies. Like all The Escape Game rooms, expect top notch theming, story telling, and puzzle design.”
64 games played
“Thought the set design was great and enjoyed most of the puzzles. There were several things going on at once which was nice for our group to all be busy as well. One of the best “western type” games I have played.”
48 games played
“This was a super cool game! It is a massive space, so lots to search for, but I thought the set design was a tad underwhelming. The game flow was extremely non-linear, which meant there was plenty for everybody to work on at all times, but I felt as though I missed out on seeing many of the puzzles because I was elsewhere (I played in a group of 4). I did not find it difficult, although the puzzles were intricate and thought-out. I definitely had fun in this room, but I personally do not feel super connected to this theme, which is possibly why I was not crazy about the overall game.”
62 games played
“This game was awesome! Our favorite one at this location. Incredible environment, story, and gameplay. We feared the Morse code puzzle but it was great. I guess we think similarly to the designers. Highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed.”
159 games played
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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!
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.
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!