DENVER ESCAPE GAMES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 denver escape games worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
At The Escape Game Lone Tree, you and up to seven teammates get 60 minutes to solve a themed mission. Choose The Heist, Timeliner, The Depths, or Cosmic Crisis. A game guide such as Anna, Katie, George, Sandi, or Haku sets you up and offers help when needed. Expect English-language puzzles, teamwork, and a return to the same meeting point.
At The Dinner Detective in Denver, you share a four-course dinner while costumed detectives investigate a present-day murder. Hidden actors mingle with the crowd, clues arrive through audience interaction and QR technology, and you compete to identify the culprit. The 6 p.m. show lasts about three hours, with a cash bar and a prize for the Top Sleuth.
“Awesome actors and great atmosphere. Great night out, everyone is just fun and funny. Thanks for a great time. Laquisha”
You and up to five companions become Chronos Agency agents in an outdoor escape room across Denver’s Upper Downtown. Use a physical game box, search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and enter answers in the app to receive your next location. Plan on about two hours, with no guide leading your group.
“We had a great time learning about downtown Denver but for us, it took a bit longer than 2-3 hours to figure out all the clues. All in all I would definitely recommend having this adventure with family and friends. We had a blast.”
In Golden, Colorado, you and your partner follow The Lost Mine story on your phone, solve clues, and walk between local restaurants to collect drinks, savory dishes, and dessert. The private 2 to 3 hour experience includes a full progressive meal, hints when needed, and a take-home treat. Bring a pencil, paper, and a healthy appetite.
At Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, you and up to five companions have 60 minutes to solve the gold-hunt puzzles in Strike it Rich. Expect a thematic room, moderate difficulty, and a game master such as Ella to offer hints when you get stuck. You finish at the same location.
“Hospitable and helpful game master Thematic room Fun puzzles Moderate difficulty There were two of us, a third person would be helpful”
Use the Let's Roam app to guide your private group through central Denver for about two hours. Start at 1326 Tremont Pl and follow clues toward the Colorado State Capitol, 16th Street Mall, Union Station, Coors Field, Larimer Square, and other city sights. You solve challenges at your own pace, with no guide or fixed departure time.
“A great hunt around downtown Denver to find historical landmarks and learn fun facts! Would recommend!”
You guide your own 2-to-5-person team through central Denver with a smartphone, solving clues and completing challenges from the Colorado State Capitol to the 16th Street Mall, Brown Palace, Denver Center, and Denver Art Museum. Plan on about 2 miles of walking, plus free Mall transportation, with time to stop for lunch or ice cream.
“Fun! Great way to discover parts of the city that we had never noticed. Took us 2 and a half hours at a relaxed pace. Could have been a little more challenging, but was fun nevertheless. Would recommend for a no stress afternoon exploring the city.”
At Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, gather your private group for a 60-minute search through the themed Golden Tea House. You will follow a story, find clues, solve puzzles, and race toward the final goal before time runs out. The experience is offered in English, costs $33 per person, and suits both kids and adults.
“This was so well put together! The staff working was amazing and the backstory to the experience added an extra touch!”
Take on the Rocky Mountain Zephyr at Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, near Denver. Your private group has 60 minutes to search train cars, spot clues, solve varied puzzles, and stop a runaway train. A Game Master guides the session, and standard mode suits mixed groups of first-timers and experienced players.
At Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, kids in 1st through 5th grade help Cap’n Peg Leg Meg recover lost pirate treasure. For about an hour, a private group of 2 to 6 children searches for clues and solves puzzles with a game master nearby. Pirate props add room for imaginative play, even for younger children.
Use the Let’s Roam app to explore Denver’s RiNo district at your own pace. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and follow clues from The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery to Epic Brewing Company and Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew. Your private group sets the start time, competes on a leaderboard, or works together.
Pick a room, a street or a table.
