Best Escape Rooms for Kids in the US

“Unreal! Next level game. Beautiful set design and production - I mean, I’m just blown away by the entire experience. It’s a truly special room! The puzzles were fun (not difficult - which was great as I brought a newbie) and our GM Seth was hilarious. We laughed so much! I took a friend who had never played an escape room before and I fear it’s all downhill from here for him. 🤣”

leahlamarr

413 escape rooms

“This room had a strong start for an intro as well as the end. It felt like an adventure throughout the entire time. You never felt like you were not making progress. There is a lot of content that is relatively simple / straightforward, though some teammates said it felt tedious doing some puzzles like the tactile fabric and the counting of symbols on silverware. Reflecting back on this, I'm very surprised that this room was only 60 minutes given how big it felt.”

012345789

53 escape rooms

“Maybe my second favorite game I’ve ever played? I might be a little biased because I LOVE fairytale rooms. But the story from start to finish is absolutely amazing and cohesive. We loved our actor and it really just was jam packed with really creative puzzles. I absolutely loved the ending. Very teamwork heavy and requires a healthy amount of listening to the story. A lot of escape rooms in general do tend to be: go go go. But you need to actually pay attention to the narrative and I love when games do that.”

fictionalcourtney

93 escape rooms

“Very fun room. Some really cool tech and puzzles. A cute story that is a big part of the room. The room is definitely more story heavy but it still has good puzzles. 2 to 4 players is good range based on experience.”

“Operation Arctic Storm: The Final Meltdown stands as the best escape room I have experienced to date. The set design establishes a highly immersive arctic environment, providing a realistic and engaging thematic foundation. Rather than relying on digital components, the room excels through cleverly designed mechanical puzzles and tactile props that tie directly into the setting. The gameplay offers a smorgasbord of different puzzle types, requiring a mix of light physical activity and strategic focus to navigate. While teamwork is necessary to progress, the communication required is straightforward and manageable, allowing players to fully appreciate the complexity of the tasks at hand. It is a well-constructed, highly recommended room that seamlessly blends environmental immersion with a diverse range of physical and mechanical challenges.”

“One of the best themed rooms I’ve ever done. This entire location exudes passion. Clever puzzles and fun story mad me for a great experience. Also one of the best ways of explaining the escape room “ground rules” ever.”

mattmagd

92 escape rooms

“Absolute chaos in the best way possible! If you love puzzles, this is the room for you. The frenzy of recipes presented to you makes for a fast-paced experience. My group of 3 went in knowing there would be a lot to do, so we hit the ground running and it was genuinely exhilarating trying to bounce around to different puzzles without pausing for transitions or story beats. It honestly felt like we were chefs working in a kitchen slammed for the dinner rush, cooking in parallel but calling out for each other when we needed info or a second pair of eyes. The sheer volume of puzzles already had me sold, but the variety and mechanics of the room were outright impressive.”

Poltergeist

134 escape rooms

“We had just come out of doing the campground and were overthinking a lot. This is such a good classic staple escape room in terms of puzzles but the set design is unlike any other. A lot of dynamic pieces and the theming is all immersive. 13th hour knows how to build an impressive game.”

lizyakusheva

51 escape rooms

“DEFINITE HEART. WOW. What a room! I absolutely loved the puzzles! There were lines and non linear elements and lots to do for everyone. Everything was so high tech and you can really tell so much went into the room design. The DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS. So much to see, explore, do, and even some more challenging puzzles (more so bc we didn’t have a pen and paper tbh so memory played a bigger element). Great room! A must do in Reno. Also I have to shoutout Maxwell for the best escape room rules intro I’ve ever seen 🔥”

jasminejuwvipart

343 escape rooms

“One of the best experiences I’ve had. We played both Flynn’s arcade and Treasure island. Let me start off by saying Greg the game master was the best. He did both of our games and was amazing. My kids 7 and 5 enjoyed as our GM as well. Both sets are top tier. There is plenty to do in both rooms. I say play them back to back. You won’t be disappointed. Brain Games know what they are doing. They will immerse you in the best way that you won’t want to leave the world you are in.”

JLG

148 escape rooms

“Love all the characters and room for improv. We love a story that lets us participate. This room was a lot of fun and even more so because we did it as part of the saga. I highly recommend playing it that way if you can.”

escapeorbust

165 escape rooms

“What an amazing game. Our favorite at this location. There were so many rooms in this one! We had just two of us and got out in 68 minutes. It’s a 90 minute room. For experienced players I wouldn’t recommend more than 3 or 4 people. There are a lot of tasks to this one but they weren’t difficult.”

SlyKittens

372 escape rooms

“Rating: 5/5 - Wow, fantastic, it surprised me in one of the best ways. Must-play for Jurassic Park fans. Here's why this is one of my favorites rooms: ➕ They tout this as a cinematic experience and it does feel that way, it's like you're visiting Jurassic Park. This room would be right at home at Universal Studios. ➕ Set looks amazing, with multiple scene changes and great use of elevation. They spared no expense. ➕ Tons of tech with great use of audio and special effects. There were some padlocks but where they were used made sense. ➕ Some puzzles felt more task-like but to me that adds immersion, I don't like escape room logic. ➕ Puzzles were fun and fit the theme, they had physical/tactile aspects. ➕ Multiple climactic and "wow" moments, it was fun progressing through the game. ➕ GM was helpful when needed The game has some tense moments and loud noises but it's not scary or spooky. I would recommend 2-4 players. My ranking of Memphis Escape rooms I've played starting with my favorite: 1. Jurassic Project 2. Monsters from the Abyss 3. Shipwreck Cove 4. One Night in the 90s”

BTRoku

378 escape rooms

“This was a great room. Lots of different components rolled into one. There was some clever use of tech and the puzzle flow was great. Scott was also VERY accommodating and it was nice to see how much this company prioritizes customer service. Def one of my new favorites.”

PuzzledMama

206 escape rooms

“We finally had the chance to make it out to Lock Clock and Peril, and we had a fantastic time. Teleporter Trials was a great palette cleanser. Humorous, great physical effects, and fantastic puzzles. A seriously impressive game with a lovely home made feel. Story was humorous, meta, and the set was a joy to experience. The owners Tanya and Paul were the best! I can’t wait to come back.”

RyanYuzuki

504 escape rooms

“My 500th room, and my favorite at Lock Clock and Peril. Lovely owners, great set traversal and super satisfying puzzling. Creative story beats, fun effects, lighting and sound. A must do for any enthusiast. Thank you for a fantastic time!”

RyanYuzuki

504 escape rooms

“SUCH a cool room. They really pulled out all the high tech stops with this one. You feel like you’re the star of a magic show from the start, and the effects only get better the further you get into the experience. We loved how every puzzle fit the magic trick theme, including some classic magician props as well as highlighting the backstage experience. We were also thoroughly impressed with how each new room was unlocked! Our GM Alice was awesome. She was super attentive and did a great job of asking permission before providing nudges. There were a couple of places where some minor context was given as we were passing into a new room or completing a puzzle - if that’s provided across the board, we wonder if it could have been more immersive with some in-game narration or more of the “sticky notes” that were in one or two other places. Super minor though, we really loved the room as a whole!”

“Super room. Cute theme. We played as two very experienced players and got out with 5 minutes left. And we had a few “duh” moments that we got hung up on. All the rooms at this location are very creative and this is equally as fun. Nothing super wow in terms of puzzles. But definitely worth playing.”

lizzytish97

362 escape rooms

“This room was so unique and different from any other escape room we’ve ever done! The puzzles were extremely unique and interesting to use! GM was wonderful and this place overall was a great experience!”

Nataliebar2005

44 escape rooms

“Danny convinced us to come back for a second room while on our vacation and we are so happy he did! This room was AMAZING! Little on the challenging side but our awesome game master helped us along the way”

bcordo14

45 escape rooms

“This was an absolute blast and one of those rooms that just puts a smile on your face the entire time. The puzzle flow was excellent and we stayed in a great rhythm throughout the game. There were even a few genuinely funny moments during puzzle solving that had our group laughing, which made the experience even more memorable. You can tell a lot of thought and care was baked into this room because everything felt intentional. The tech and magic elements were integrated really well and added to the experience without feeling gimmicky. The ending was especially fun and gave us one of those satisfying team moments where everyone was smiling afterward. Big shoutout to our GM who was also the owner. She was incredibly personable and friendly, and we ended up hanging around talking escape rooms afterward and swapping recommendations for rooms in CA when her fam comes out our way and for the next time we are back in CO. You can tell they genuinely love what they do. It was a BLAZING good time and definitely a room we'd recommend.”

SlyRy

166 escape rooms

“Amazing experience, the room architecture was super immersive! They have some high tech elements that take their other room to the next level. Such a great room, highly recommend! With 4 people we finished the full room plus the bonus puzzles in 55min, so it was perfect! This room definitely feels like it has more puzzles than their other room! Our game master was super awesome and fun too! Overall it feels like this room was made by Disney, everyone needs to try it out!”

micahlee03

30 escape rooms

“Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!! The set was amazing and well designed and made! Things were high quality and nothing seemed old and broken. Very high tech room! I think there was maybe only 1-2 traditional locks in the whole room. Story was fun and interesting! The set design was AMAZING! Really wished I could see how it works but unfortunately that’s a secret 🤣 Not scary at all! Kids would love it! Puzzles weren’t too hard. I’d say Easy-Medium range? We went in as a group of 2 and finished with 17:46 to spare. Super fun experience! Would definitely recommend!”

Asterialy

76 escape rooms

“Such a cute Wonderland–themed escape room! 🐇🫖 I really enjoyed how creatively the space was utilized and how the different rooms connected together—it made the experience feel like you were truly falling down the rabbit hole. The puzzles were fun, approachable, and perfectly on theme, and the overall design really brought the Wonderland magic to life. It’s definitely a great room for everyone, especially families and younger children. There were plenty of fun little details to discover, and the whole experience was curiouser and curiouser! My only criticism is that there is some noticeable wear and tear from time, so the room could use a little “paint me red!” sprucing up. That said, it didn’t take away from the experience at all. Overall, I had a tea-riffic time and would definitely recommend giving this room a try! ♠️♥️♣️♦️”

Tylah25

58 escape rooms

“WHAT. A. BLAST. Reveals around every corner. Excellent puzzle flow and story/environment driven unique puzzle design. I was smiling the entire time eager to solve the next puzzle while I was mid-solve on something else. Kept us moving and saying woah time after time! This is what an “escape room” is all about!! Great use of tech intertwined in most everything. Thank you Lauren, R.J. and the family for always putting so much love and care into experiences. ❤️”

derektownsley

498 escape rooms

“We have played this room a few times and had a blast. We love all the puzzles and having to put our brain to the test. All the balls falling from the play ground was so unexpected but so freaking fun.”

“Amazing!!! The gen x’er loved this room so much You will enjoy it regardless of your age but the room, story, puzzle and immersion was … radical. (Let’s pull out the 80s lingo) Honestly this was perfect Escape Ventures in terms of puzzles matching perfectly to game style, limited but smart use of a live actor and just delightful immersion from start to finish Highly recommend this room and if time and budget are in your favor; play all three rooms here We cannot wait for the fourth room. Jacob was our GM and was fantastic! Tidbit: Easy parking Rebooking discount Food and drink options near by”

flotsam

181 escape rooms

“Our visit to Upside Down culminated with Mole of The Mountain and it did not disappoint. The puzzles and tech were great and we enjoyed discoveries hidden within the mountain of trash. Finding grandpa and the guru is definitely possible despite the mountain or trash that awaits.”

bknjohnson

199 escape rooms

“This was my favourite room at this location (of the four that I played). Really nice decoration, which gave it an authentic feel. I like the variety of puzzles (including one that I have only seen in a couple other places, which is always nice!). As with all of their rooms, they did a great job of accommodating me as a solo player (I was traveling alone).”

iheartzrh

633 escape rooms

“My husband and I did a weekend trip and did all six rooms! These are all amazing rooms that you must do if you get the chance. Bring a team of four. There is so much to see and do that even if you could do it with a smaller team you'll want to be able to have the opportunity to take it all in. The staff was super nice in that they let us complete all of the rooms even though our time had run out on 5 of the 6 rooms. They aren't very chatty but I chalk that up to the amount of reset they need to do after a team works their way through the game. The sets are next level and are some of the best I have come across. Every detail is thought out to such an amazing degree. Kudos to the set team who designed the sets. The puzzles are beyond excellent! The flow was exceptional in every room! I won't go into super detail because these all need to be experienced! If you have any questions, please reach out to me! Loved, loved, loved this entire experience!!”

SaoirsesDad

358 escape rooms

“What a clean and extraordinarily well choreographed game. Great set, clean puzzle flow and brilliant sound and lighting. This game was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. I can't wait to see their next game. They only keep getting better and better!”

Wheaties

619 escape rooms

“We did it with two people, it was doable if experienced! Our game master was amazing! you could also request for it to not to be too spooky which was great! But overall the room was not scary or spooky even for a scardy cat like me! This is one of our favorite escape rooms ever!”

“So much fun! My boyfriend and I barely made it lol. Love having multiple rooms which is typically the standard for the speakeasy theme. The puzzles were a good mixture of generally straightforward and some more thought provoking, I think the sheer amount of things to be done was nearly too much for a group of two but certainly not impossible. We were a little frantic in the second room but I recall the first room is very nonlinear and larger groups could cover more ground in the same time span as a couple. It was wonderful having Erin the owner as our GM, we asked for nudges only if it meant we’d otherwise run out of time and she was perfectly on point since we finished with 34 seconds left! You must call to book if you have less than 4 people but it was a very simple process, pricing is very fair and there is no “overhead fee,” if you only have 2 people then you pay for 2 people. Parking is street or garage so give yourself room for error before your booking time.”

“Really enjoyed this room! They make excellent use of the space, making it feel much bigger than it actually is. The decor looks fantastic, the puzzles are clever and satisfying, and everything flows together smoothly. This is probably the second-best Egyptian-themed room I’ve done so far—and that’s no pyramid scheme! 🐪 The theming and atmosphere really pull you in, and there are plenty of little details that make the experience feel thoughtfully crafted. I also can’t praise the team here enough for their exceptional customer service. The owners have created some truly beautiful experiences, and you can tell just how much time, care, and passion they’ve poured into these rooms. Everything feels polished, intentional, and made with the player experience in mind. A fantastic experience from start to finish. Definitely worth unearthing! 🏺”

Tylah25

58 escape rooms

“This was awesome, and by far my favorite room so far! It splits you into two at the beginning which was so fun, and were were split up for a pretty long time, as a group of two I’d say it was difficult but it was still possible! The puzzles were awesome and I had so much fun:) GM was amazing! Overall experience with this company is always amazing!”

Nataliebar2005

44 escape rooms

“Easily in the top 3 best escape rooms my friend and I have ever done, and we’ve done hundreds. It’s fun, challenging but not frustrating, and the set design is incredible! There are such cool and surprising details and you really become emersed in the 1950s diner atmosphere. 11/10. Highly highly recommend!!! Also, Expedition Escape as a whole is an excellently-run business with the kindest staff! We spent 4 hours there doing 3 rooms and it was fun chatting with everyone staff member we met. It is absolutely worth coming here!!”

“Yesssss! This room completely spoke to me as a 90s kid! They totally nailed it, like totally! Loved that it had various aspects of 90s culture and not just the typical 90s bedroom, which I still really enjoyed. Loved all the references and real props. It was totally the bomb dot com booyah! TGIF!”

Panda

666 escape rooms

“This was a really cute and entertaining game. I liked how a lot of the puzzle mechanics were outside of the box and thematic to the robot theme. The animatronics were also super impressive. We lucked out on some of the more tricky puzzles and got them on our first try but I could see how it could be frustrating for less experienced escape room goers. Some of them are pretty hard to figure out what you need to do and include a lot of red herrings. In terms of accessibility you need at least 1 person who’s willing to climb around on the floor a little and there’s a little bit of smoke effects at one point if that’s something that will bother you. All in all, I enjoyed myself a lot. Solid 9/10 room.”

fictionalcourtney

93 escape rooms

“Erin and Ray are just LOVELY! I played for my birthday, I love their rooms. They are so nice and their rooms are amazing. I think the theme is very unique, the puzzles are great and fun! Definitely can't wait to see what they do next.”

“Loved the theming and clever puzzle design of this room. We had Anna as our game master and she was fantastic. The production value was very high, and all the puzzles felt very fair even where we got stuck. We finished with about 18 minutes to spare as a team of 2.”

“Flynn’s Arcade is a room that feels as good to play as it is to look at. Pictures give off the exact 80s aesthetic the room is going for. I won’t spoil anything but the progression of the room is surprising, from entrances that reveal themselves to the rooms you get to explore, there’s so much hidden and it’s satisfying the whole time. In our game one piece did not activate automatically which stuck my team in one spot a little longer than we wanted but even then we got out with some 25 minutes remaining. The puzzles are a mix of classic codes and locks and Survivor-esque challenges that keep gameplay exciting. Highly recommended this one.”

Ronocnroll

142 escape rooms

“A magical room from intro to end with some surprises in-between! Pay attention or you’ll miss the trick. There were some falling objects that actually did fall onto our stuff in the room, so didn’t really appreciate that so much. Luckily, nothing fell on us. Otherwise, solid puzzles and nice tricks. I love Fluffy! 🐇🐰❤️”

Panda

666 escape rooms

“Really cute themed room! I loved the decor and the change in environments. The storyline is well integrated into all aspects of the room. I think the space is used well but quite small so for larger groups i would not recommend because it felt a little cramped even with just 2 people. our game master was lovely and made it an extra fun time!!”

arynf

106 escape rooms

“Incredible set, super immersive, and it felt like a play set. We had a great time on this ship! Memphis Escape Room Ratings List of the 8 we played: Top-Tier, Would Recommend: The Jurassic Project Maw Maw’s Secret Shipwreck Cove Monsters of the Abyss Fun & Memorable, Would Recommend if you had time: Yuletide Toy Heist East End Express (Bad Guy) One Night in the 90s Would Not Recommend: Lost Pyramid”

adventurebuddies

117 escape rooms

“Loved this room! Has a lot of immersive design elements. The room was great. The puzzles weren't super challenging but did require some thinking and searching. It's a great room for different age ranges so even younger kids can contribute and have fun”

JasminRiv

42 escape rooms

“A delightful game that builds out the source material very well, from storytelling, to puzzles, to game environments. We particularly enjoyed a special mid-game sequence and a couple of adorable surprises. A great game for all ages without skimping out on good puzzling.”

scottwhead

370 escape rooms

“We had such a great time with this room! The scenery was Hollywood level. We thought we had just walked into a certain wizard school from the movies. The puzzles were really fun and the tech was pretty wild. We will definitely be back to play their other room.”

Livthtadvntr

41 escape rooms

“This room was very immersive. There weren’t many locks or combinations- all the puzzles were oriented around physical arrangement of items or figuring things out. Story line was good and the props and room were great and extensive. Not too difficult, but overall a fun room!”

“Rating: 4/5 - Cool artistic style, appropriately creepy with lots of tech Pros: ➕Immersive, high budget set decorated floor to ceiling ➕Numerous custom props, easter eggs for the designer's other rooms, and fun nostalgia ➕Enjoyable storyline and puzzles that fit the theme ➕Just about everything was tech, I don't recall any padlocks. The tech had tactile/physical interactions. ➕Unique intro and satisfying ending ➕More than a single room, multiple areas to explore ➕GM was friendly and helpful when needed Room for improvement: ➖One significant tech feature was mostly non-functional. It didn't harm any of the puzzle solving but caused a cool reveal to be spoiled early. They told me that they are working on replacing/repairing this tech item. ➖A bit on the easy side, wish the puzzles were a bit more challenging. But it's good for beginners or solo players. ➖Public bookings by default, private costs extra I'd recommend teams of 1-3 enthusiasts, I finished solo with around 20 min left and minimal help from the GM. The game is mostly creepy with no major jump scares, just some minor startles. There is no blood/gore, it's more like Scooby-Doo style. My ranking of the games I played here starting with my favorite: 1. Masters of Magic (play at Pigeon Forge location since it is newer and bigger) 2. Boogeyman 3. Haunting of Hyde House 4. Big Maw Bertha's Fussin' & A' Feudin' Moonshine Hill Hootenanny”

BTRoku

378 escape rooms

“This room was amazing. Quest Tavern provided an amazing experience as always. This room was very challenging, but also very fun. I’d recommend this one if you are really good at rooms and want to do something cool.”