The Escape Game Chicago
The Escape Game Chicago
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
The Escape Game Chicago is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on Mars trying to repair a spaceship or in a museum stealing back a piece of art.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Near North Side
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- Grand • 3 min walk
- Chicago • 5 min walk
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Sierra J
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
This escape room was the best one I have done. It was not extremely difficult, but was challenging enough to trip you up a little bit. Our guide was really nice and gave us helpful clues when we were stuck. I went with a group of 7 and we finished with 10 minutes left. I recommend this room for teenagers/adults.
Written June 19, 2021
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Peter T
14 contributions
Oct 2021
So much fun. Nice and complex, had a great night with friends. Highly recommended! The space was inviting, surprises around every corner and there are selections that will captivate any and all. We ran the special ops scenario and finished it. We were so happy I bought a t-shirt. I want to go back to do their prison break scenario.
Written October 26, 2021
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markeilsha
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Family
Great fun! I took my family of 6 there for the holiday weekend. With COVID19 going on we were a little weary of participating in anything with a crowd. The checkin was easy and we were separated from other groups. The rooms are pre-sanitized so we were very comfortable. We didn’t escape (we thought we won and lost time with a last minute plot twist), but we had a great time. The kids loved it!
Written July 19, 2020
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Abby S
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Jan 2021
I've been to The Escape Game Chicago twice now over the last month and it's always a fun night out with friends. Covid protocols are followed and we felt safe as they don't mix groups for games currently. Gold Rush and The Heist were both super fun, we highly recommend! I'll be visiting again in the near future.
Written January 27, 2021
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Marc V
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
I've played and enjoyed all the ones in SF, and ever since I've been hyped to play their other games in other states. I'm happy to say that Chicago's store lives up to the hype! Though I personally wanted less hints, I can't deny that our game guide Lucas gave some extremely helpful ones that made the game more enjoyable for everyone else who played with me. Thank you Lucas and everyone else at the Chicago branch who helped make the experience great for us! I hope to play another game again soon.
Written August 12, 2021
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Skyah B
Kokomo, IN16 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
My fiancé and I went here for a first time escape room for both of us. We had so much fun and enjoyed ourselves so much. We were told that our group was the first of the day to complete this room! With two minutes to spare too, haha! They have unlimited amounts of hints which was extremely helpful for beginners like us! We were paired with 5 other individuals that we did not know but we all came together and figured it out! It was such a fun exercise and the staff was EXTREMELY helpful, kind, and welcoming!! A big shoutout to “Z$”! We really enjoyed our time and would totally recommend this!! Side note, this is- apparently- the most difficult room they offer and it definitely required some brain power but it was so very fun!! Use those hints if you are a beginner!
Written March 21, 2023
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Ainurria
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Family
Our game guide Raynice was excellent. She was professional but also light-hearted, friendly, and positive. This made our experience all the better.
As for the game itself... wow. A fantastic experience. There were minor issues with the game but that in now way took us out of it.
As for the game itself... wow. A fantastic experience. There were minor issues with the game but that in now way took us out of it.
Written March 16, 2020
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kristindavis1
Long Beach, CA4 contributions
May 2021 • Family
We played Mission to Mars. It was plenty challenging while still being fun. I don’t want to spoil anything, but it is totally worth your time, and very different from other escape rooms I’ve done. Michael our game master, and Matt at the front desk were so awesome and enthusiastic and really made the experience. Thank you!
Written May 25, 2021
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shaunkildare
Barrington, IL3 contributions
Mar 2020
We don't want to give anything away...but this experience was amazing and incredibly immersive. We loves it so much we took advantage of their return offer. This was easily one of the best room we have done so far (5 and counting)
Written March 16, 2020
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Joyce C
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
We came in a group of 6 ladies and my 8 year old son! We were greeted by Caroline and she was so sweet! We played the Mars escape room and it was a ton of fun. We made it out with about 15 minutes to spare. Payton was a great guide and we are excited to come again! Caroline also let my son out a pin on the map and that was an extra special touch.
Written December 29, 2022
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Can you book a private room just for your party and if so does it cost more?
Written November 13, 2018
So if you go to book online, you can "reserve" as many spots as you want (until you hit the maximum, of course). It's public though. So, let's say you want to reserve an 8 max room. You reserve 4 spots for you and your 3 friends. If another party wants to do that room at that time, they can reserve the remaining spots. Then it would be all 8 of you in that room.
Really, unless it's gotten super busy since I went last, you should be fine. Especially if you book kind of last-minute, or at a time that seems relatively sparse (i.e. you're looking at the reserve page and none of the time spots around it are taken either).
You CAN ensure yourself a private room by reserving (and paying for) all of the spots, however in my experience this is not necessary.
Written November 14, 2018
We have a 2 day Chicago Go Card. We did the Escape room today. Can we do it again tomorrow?
Written June 27, 2018
It depends on what kind of Go Card you purchased. If you have the all inclusive, then you can visit each attraction once per day for most attractions (double-check in the guidebook for Escape game). If you have the Explorer pass, then you are only allowed once per attraction. Have fun!
Written June 28, 2018
Eight people per room. There were 4 of us and 2 others in the first game, so 6 and in the second game 3 people joined us, so 7 total. You pay for however many are in your group and they can add another group to your game with a max of 8 people in all.
Written March 11, 2018
$34.99 for the three normal rooms (Heist, Gold Rush, and Prison Break), and $39.99 for the premium room known as Mission Mars. Mission Mars is very difficult and very different from traditional escape rooms as it has a lot of touchscreen and technology in the room. I would recommend it to those looking for a great time and a challenge!
Written June 11, 2017
cabwindo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
What times are available 2-18 thru 2-20? Age limits?
Written January 11, 2017
barrylee94
Chicago, Illinois
Times are available online & based on which room you want to play. I would say anyone above the age of 8 can play! Probably not as for really little kids.
Written February 20, 2017
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