An escape room is a live-action game in which players form a team and solve puzzles by uncovering clues in order to escape (ahem, the name says it all, literally). All across the world, there are several types of escape rooms. Some are horror-themed others are milder and focus more on family-friendly storylines. Here are some ones in the US you must add to your bucket list.
Los Angeles: The Basement
The Basement is a Los Angeles-based horror-themed escape room and is perfect for adults who like all things bone-chilling and thrilling! The plot revolves around all the players being kidnapped by a sick criminal who has imprisoned them in his late mother's house. He intends to weed out those who are unable to find their way out, sparing only those who are capable of outwitting him. Yikes! Talk about unsettling.
Locked In: The Birmingham Escape Game
You've come to the right place if you're seeking for an escape room with a very unique twist. The Birmingham Escape Game has four adventures: the battleship, the warehouse, the laboratory, and the classroom. It is also suitable for families as it isn’t too scary, so is a pretty easy choice no matter who you plan on going with.
Colorado: The Crooked Key
In The Crooked Key escape room, players can choose from custom-built, multi-chamber, immersive, and live-action rooms. One of the chambers is set in 1898, and the guests must escape from the Utah State Prison. This Wild West escape room can accommodate groups of two to eight people and is wheelchair accessible. Another exciting and terrifying activity to do with your friends is to visit a real-life haunted state penitentiary, which is among their offerings.
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Escape Room
Fans of spooky hotels will like the Brooklyn Escape Room. In this eerie house, there is a girl who you need to please. Groups of up to 8 people are required for this game. What you need to do here is find clues and figure out what the girls’ wishes are in 60 minutes or you will spend eternity as her playmate!
Nashville: The Heist
The Heist is an escape room in Nashville that is pretty exciting and quite challenging. In this escape room, you are given the job of retrieving a valuable stolen piece of art. Basically, you have a time limit. All players are given 60 minutes to find the piece of art, this includes getting into an office, locating the priceless piece and also escaping out of the office—all without being caught of course. This escape room is perfect for those who love problem-solving and also work well under pressure! So there you have it—a comprehensive list of must-try escape rooms, which one would you pick?