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    Brain Drain Escape Rooms

    31 Reviews
    #27 of 113 Fun & Games in Chicago
    Fun & Games, Room Escape Games
    Closed Now: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    11 E Illinois St, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611-5652
    Open today: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    “A room like no other.”

    Another victory on the list for me when I went with a good friend of mine who was looking for a... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Valentin C
    “High-tech escape rooms”

    We did the Portal room and had so much fun that we stayed and immediately did the A.I. Rebellion... read more

    Reviewed September 4, 2018
    Kevin M
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    • Very good19%
    • Average6%
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    • Terrible3%
    3 days ago
    “A room like no other.”
    Sep 4, 2018
    “High-tech escape rooms”
    About
    Welcome to a new form of entertainment. Brain Drain Chicago will put your skills to the ultimate test! Our escape rooms will transport you into an immersive reality! Want to experience the adrenaline rush that come from escaping a high security...more
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    Hours Today: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    11 E Illinois St, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611-5652
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A room like no other.

    Another victory on the list for me when I went with a good friend of mine who was looking for a good puzzle to solve. I appreciated the newer puzzles that I've never seen and my friend and I had a really good time. I...More

    Thank Valentin C
    Reviewed September 4, 2018
    High-tech escape rooms

    We did the Portal room and had so much fun that we stayed and immediately did the A.I. Rebellion room too. These rooms are a bit on the easy side, but the tech and puzzles are unique to any others we've seen (currently 25+ rooms)....More

    Thank Kevin M
    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded September 5, 2018

    So glad we could give you guys a good time! Please stop by next time you're in the area, we'd love to have you try our other rooms!

    Reviewed August 10, 2018
    PORTAL: 20 minutes too short for the cost

    My husband and I love the video game Portal, so we thought this themed escape room would be right up our alley. As fans of escape rooms, we told the host that we would appreciate hints only if it looked like we were running behind...More

    Thank Robotr0n
    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded August 31, 2018

    Sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience with us. We do try to impress upon our game masters the importance of letting teams work at their own pace, and to avoid giving unprompted hints. We are more than willing to offer a good...More

    Reviewed July 12, 2018
    Fun experience

    Pretty straightforward escape room. Good theme, puzzles were pretty good. Overall I would recommend it.

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    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded August 31, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback! Hope to see you back soon!

    Reviewed July 12, 2018
    Very fun and challenging escape room!!

    My fiancé and I went here for my birthday. It was a lot fun! We did the portal room. It was definitely challenging but the puzzles were really cool! The guy working was very nice and helpful. We ended up having the last time slot...More

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    Thank nicolelauren2009
    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded August 31, 2018

    Thank you for your great feedback; glad we were able to give you a good birthday experience!

    Reviewed July 9, 2018
    Unique Place!

    Whereas many escape rooms have lots of locks (word, combination, directional), this one relied on other clever puzzles to escape. I'm not a spoiler, so I won't go into any specifics, but suffice it to say we did the Portal room with 3 adults and...More

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    Thank JuliePerenchio
    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded August 31, 2018

    Thank you for your great feedback! Hope to see you back soon!

    Reviewed July 8, 2018
    Prison Break failure

    My 2 kids and I were having an OK time-the clues were very vague, but with some help, we were making it. Unfortunately, the bird in the cage did not work, so the worker had to enter the 'cell' and help us complete the escape....More

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    Anya S, Front Office Manager at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded July 11, 2018

    Hello Caroyn, We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and are more than willing to offer a good deal on another room. We would love to have you back. Please contact our office and ask for Dewayne or Anya @312-877-5118

    Reviewed June 30, 2018
    Fun Escape room

    We enjoyed our escape game Portal. Liked the waiting room and option to dress up for the adventure. Easy to book and good availability.

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    Thank Elisabeth B
    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded August 31, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Reviewed June 27, 2018
    Alcatraz Seesters

    We had no idea what to expect going in. The employees were helpful. Just remember to not discount anything because it could be a clue. Also pay attention to the briefing. We liked having the room to ourselves too.

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    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded June 28, 2018

    Thanks for your feedback! You guys were a great group; come back anytime!

    Reviewed June 15, 2018
    Fun at the Escape Room

    If you are looking for something fun to do that will test your knowledge and teamwork skills, I highly recommend the Brain Drain AI Escape Room! This was a new experience for us and we had such a blast that we can't stop talking about...More

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    Anya S, Supervising GM at Brain Drain Escape Rooms, responded to this reviewResponded June 28, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you had a such a great time. Hopefully we'll see you again!

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