9 Dallas Escape Games You Can Book Today

1.The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Grapevine Mills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

At The Escape Game Grapevine, you get 60 minutes to solve clues and finish a mission in one of four themed rooms: Gold Rush, Prison Break, The Heist, or Playground. A game guide briefs your team, offers help when needed, and leads a short debrief afterward. Plan about 75 minutes total inside Grapevine Mills.

“I only did this for my girlfriend, but we both had fun doing this. It was not as intimidating as the movies. It was very much worth it.”

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2.The Pirate Adventure Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $40

At The Secret Chambers in Arlington, you and your private group step into an 18th-century pirate adventure for about one hour. Work through clues and puzzles with help from character hosts such as Kirby, Mandy, or Sidney. The $40 mobile-ticket experience suits families, teens, date nights, birthdays, and team-building groups.

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3.Dallas Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use the Explorial app to walk Dallas at your own pace, solve questions, find landmarks, and complete creative photo tasks. The roughly two-hour route starts and ends at Akard Plaza, visiting Pioneer Plaza, Dealey Plaza, Dallas City Hall, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. It is private, English-language, and works well for families, couples, and small groups.

“Really enjoyed the well designed scavenger hunt. The questions were fun, we learned a lot, and the walking distance was perfect!”

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4.Outdoor Escape Room in Dallas – Deep Ellum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll investigate a fictional murder while exploring Deep Ellum, using a physical clue box, real-world searches, and an app to solve each step. The private game takes about two hours and costs $75 for up to six people. It runs Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, ending where you began.

“Nice way to explore an area and learn about the restaurants and things to do. The puzzles can be challenging but ultimately solvable. It will take the time outlined and more if you stop to eat, drink, etc.”

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5.The Colony: The Escape Game at Grandscape Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 6 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

At The Escape Game The Colony, you get 60 minutes to solve a themed mission across several rooms. Choose from six games, including The Depths, Prison Break, Gold Rush, Special Ops, Timeliner, and Playground. A Game Guide explains the challenge and offers unlimited hints. Shared rooms may pair you with other players.

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6.Amazing Arlington (TX) Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Inclusion Coffee in Arlington for a two-hour, family and dog-friendly scavenger hunt led by a live remote host. Use your phone to solve clues, complete oddball challenges, send photos, and explore AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, local businesses, and public spaces. Mary Anna is one host praised for her humor and encouragement.

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7.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: The Best of Plano, Texas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through Downtown Plano, from Historic Downtown Plano to Willow Park, Battle House Plano, and Haggard Park. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, assign player roles, and watch your score rise on the virtual leaderboard. The hunt is self-guided, flexible, and suitable for all ages.

“Frustrating to get going, but once begun, lots of fun! Would do others in the future! Great for a unique event or activity!!”

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8.Dallas Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the World City Trail app to guide your private, self-paced Dallas walk. Solve clues at ten outdoor sights, hear short stories in six languages, and pause for meals or photos. The 3.8-kilometer route takes about two hours of walking, but most people allow roughly 3.5 hours for stops and breaks. A phone, data, and comfortable shoes are essential.

“The experience was great, we had a chance to learn and see alot of Texas history. The only downfall would be the parking for getting to each destination”

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9.Amazing Scavenger Hunt: What Dreams Are Made Of

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Explore Arlington on a private, self-guided Let’s Roam hunt beginning at 100 W Abram St. Use the app for maps, riddles, role-based photo challenges, and a leaderboard as you visit Theatre Arlington and the Arlington Museum of Art. Allow about two hours, bring charged phones, and start anytime from 7 AM to 10 PM.

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