15 American Escape Games Worth Booking

1.Branson Murder Mystery- Branson’s Original #1 Murder Mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Step into Branson in 1898 for a comic murder mystery with live actors, music, audience suspects, and a buffet of chicken, meatloaf, potatoes, rolls, and dessert-style comfort food. You can watch from your table or volunteer for a role, then vote on the villain. Robyn Banks and Sadie Hawkins are among the memorable cast names.

“Getting the speaking part of Hollie Day and being a part of the awesome, fun cast! Delightful and so entertaining. Food was so yummy too!!”

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2.The Escape Game Orlando: Epic 60-Minute Adventures on I-Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

At The Escape Game Orlando on International Drive, you and your team get 60 minutes to solve clues and finish one of eight missions. Choose from Mars, The Depths, Gold Rush, Prison Break, The Heist, Playground, Special Ops, or Legend of the Yeti. A game guide briefs you, offers help when needed, and leads a 15-minute post-game debrief.

“We had the best time, this was the best room we have ever done. We completed it and had so much fun.”

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3.The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

At The Island in Pigeon Forge, you and your team get 60 minutes to complete a themed mission, from a gold hunt and prison escape to a Mars crisis. A game guide briefs you, offers help when needed, and leads a 15-minute debrief afterward. Choose a session time, but confirm the game and group arrangement when booking.

“We had a great time with the Ruins! Loved the interactive elements especially with the water! Watch out for the snake!!!”

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4.The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Choose Gold Rush, Prison Break, Special Ops, The Heist, or Playground at The Escape Game Cincinnati. Your guide briefs you, gives hints when needed, and lets your team tackle a 60-minute mission. The rooms are exciting rather than scary, with staff such as Katie, Dagney, Joey, and Mars praised for warm, personal service.

“First time for us, but it won't be the last. Makes you think outside the box. We loved it! Made it out with less than a minute left.”

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5.The Escape Game Nashville Berry Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $43

At The Escape Game Nashville in Berry Hill, you and your team get 60 minutes to solve clues and complete one themed mission. Choose from Prison Break, Mission: Mars, The Heist, Playground, Special Ops, Nashville, Ruins, or The Depths. A game guide, including staff such as Matthew, briefs you, offers help, and handles the post-game wrap-up.

“Me and my son tackled this room alone and LOVED it! We didn’t escape the Playground, but it was a ton of fun trying. The staff was great, with a special thanks to Matthew. Been to game rooms in Vegas and Birmingham, I say this one wins hands down! Highly recommend if you like solving clues and having fun! Thanks for a great time!”

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6.Riga Tony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 537 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At 6 p.m., you enter Riga Tony’s 1930s speakeasy in Myrtle Beach for drinks, dinner, songs, and a staged murder mystery. Actors pull you into the plot, and you work with your table to identify the killer, location, and motive. The meal includes soup, garlic bread, penne with meatball, and cannoli. Audience participation is part of the fun.

“The actors were really fabulous, and the food was great. It's a 1930s era murder mystery that takes place in a speak easy while celebrating RigaTony's birthday. You are a member of one of 4 mafia crime families attending the party. Along the way several people are "murdered", and your job is to use various clues provided to determine the killer or killers, and the motive. There is lots of audience participation. A fun way to spend the evening (~2hrs long). Come early, as things happen even before the 6pm "start time". Note: you can access more clues with the purchase of a $5 black light and clue kit. Although…”

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7.Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

At Escape Room Palm Springs, your private team targets Last National Bank, bypassing security, hacking a computer, and planning a vault break-in before police arrive. The one-hour Bank Heist suits families, dates, parties, and team events. Hosts may include Nik Nak, Nick Knack, or Reese. Games run in English, with six scenarios available.

“Working together to try and figure out the clues and grabbing the items from the safe deposit boxes.”

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8.The Escape Game Honolulu: 60-Minute Adventures at Ala Moana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 499 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

At The Escape Game Honolulu in Ala Moana, you and your team get 60 minutes to solve clues and finish one of seven missions. Choose from art theft, prison escape, undersea science, time travel, and more. Guides such as Jesse, Jean, Trinity, and Jabari set the scene, offer hints, and keep the game moving. Plan about 1 hour 15 minutes total.

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9.WhoDunnit Hoedown – Branson’s Best Murder Mystery Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 493 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, enjoy a comfort-food dinner, dessert, and a 90-minute comedy murder mystery about a birthday party gone wrong. Actors pull audience members into the action, so expect plenty of ad-libbing and a chance to play a suspect. Dinner is included, but gratuity is extra.

“Loved the add libbing and quick whit. The people in the audience joined in and made it more entertaining.”

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10.The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $41Best value

At The Escape Game Columbus, you get 60 minutes to solve clues and finish a mission in one of six themed rooms. Pick a submarine, prison, art theft, secret-agent case, gold hunt, or school adventure. A game guide briefs your team, offers hints when needed, and leads a short debrief afterward.

“The escape game was an amazing experience! My fiancé and I joined a group on a whim and ended up meeting a group of 6 who were great! The game instructor (Noah I believe was his name) explained everything very well and kept us going with a few hints! I would definitely recommend! Come prepared to think and analyze! We’ve done gold rush previously in Chicago, and prison break here in Easton and I’m looking forward to trying others!!”

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11.The Escape Game San Antonio: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at The Rim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $43

At The Escape Game San Antonio in The Rim, you and your team get 60 minutes to solve clues and finish one of five missions. A game guide briefs you, offers help when needed, and leads a 12-person-or-smaller session. Choose Gold Rush, Prison Break, The Depths, Special Ops: Mysterious Market, or Playground.

“A challenging and fun experience, glad I had teenagers to help solve the clues! If you are near here, stop by and challenge yourself for a great time!”

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12.Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

At Escape Room Palm Springs, your private group raids Captain Smith’s cabin as the Titanic sinks. Search his bedroom and map room for clues to a secret lifeboat. Levi, K-Money, Maddie, Maggie, and other game masters help when needed. Plan on one hour, comfortable clothes, and closed-toe shoes.

“Well executed. Levi was a good hosted Good fun. Acoustics between rooms could be better as it impacted the escapism”

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13.The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

At The Escape Game Irvine, you and your team get 60 minutes to complete one of six missions, from a California gold hunt to a museum heist. A game guide briefs you, offers hints when needed, and helps keep the action moving. Admission costs $46.99 per person, with about 15 minutes for briefing and another 15 for photos afterward.

“Clues were cleverly hidden. Prison Break is definitely for the critical thinker. I appreciated that there was someone monitoring and giving us helpful hints if we veered too far from the path. Some of the clues were so well hidden, that I don’t think anyone would find them unless given a hint. Maybe there’s a better way to hide the clue?”

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14.60 Minute Adventures at The Escape Game in Orange

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At The Escape Game Orange, your team gets 60 minutes to solve clues, crack puzzles, and complete one of six missions. A dedicated game guide helps when needed. Choose time travel, prison escape, space rescue, art theft, schoolyard adventure, or a lab mystery. The activity is in English, costs $42.99 per person, and ends where it begins.

“It was a fun adventure especially having to work together as a team to unravel the puzzles. My kids loved it.”

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15.The Escape Game Las Vegas: 60-Minute Adventure at The Forum Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At The Escape Game in Caesars Palace’s Forum Shops, you and your team get 60 minutes to solve clues and complete one mission. Pick from eight family-friendly adventures, including Prison Break, Gold Rush, The Heist, and Cosmic Crisis. A game guide briefs you, offers help when needed, and leads a 15-minute debrief afterward.

“This was so much fun. Challenging, but a blast!! It was just 2 of us, but having a group would have been fun as well.”

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