The 15 best escape rooms in Austin

“One of the most involved rooms I’ve ever done. There was only one part I didn’t like. The part where everyone has to wait while one person solves a puzzle. That person for our group said it was the best escape room he’s ever done. Not just because of that one puzzle, but of the total experience. Definitely do this room, you won’t be sorry.”

“Fun and immersive pirate themed room. A couple of puzzles were mildly frustrating, but overall had some unique puzzles and fun twists. Also has a unique in theme hint delivery system. We did this one on Enthusiast Mode and made it onto the leaderboard!”

“Unravel a dark, Lovecraftian mystery and strive to undo the horror currently menacing the world. Puzzle-heavy, excellent use of space, and a story that builds. Some parts may be difficult to access for folks with limited mobility. Our GM, Ky, was lovely!”

Patroclus

386 games played

“Escape Hour creates a high quality experience! From the moment that we entered the room, we were immersed in the story and characters. Sets and puzzles were excellent and really well integrated into the story (possibly the best that i have experienced). The staff was great at welcoming us and also great throughout the game. even in the ending when we did not escape, we were still immersed until we got completely out of the space.”

guellis

101 games played

“We had a great time with chapter two. Although scary experiences are not our favorite, the puzzles and theming were so satisfying to solve that it was definitely worth it. The amount of exploration of this “room” was my favorite aspect.”

“Played this one with my boyfriend and we enjoyed it a lot. Overall, the puzzles were very enjoyable, a good mix of fun and challenging. There was one puzzle that I remember feeling a little too convoluted. We’d managed to figure out the correct answer the wrong way, but when the actual solution was explained I wasn’t surprised that we hadn’t interpreted it in the way they’d expected. Otherwise, it was a very fun experience and we enjoyed the unique atmosphere.”

jadeyLady

30 games played

“Very high production value, and some really unique puzzles compared to all of the other rooms we've done. But for our group, it was arguably too easy, as we got out in half the allotted time, and wished we'd slowed down to appreciate how fun everything was along the way.”

“This room was our first experience with high-production value escape rooms, and the one that got us hooked on them. While there are better rooms at this location, when evaluated in isolation, The Heist is still a very strong room.”

“Did this game with our family at midnight on New Year’s Eve, and since then, we’ve all had a great time telling people we were locked up for New Year’s. The experience is very immersive, with lots of interesting puzzles and other fun elements.”

“I’ve played almost all of the rooms at The Escape Game, and this one is one of my favorites. Although it’s listed as their easiest room, the sheer number of puzzles makes it a challenge if your group is the right size. We had a group of three experienced players and absolutely loved the pacing and difficulty. The puzzles were satisfying with a a few novel twists, and the theming was top notch (like almost all of The Escape Game’s other rooms). Overall, I’d rate this as an 8.5/10”

“Depths was an amazing experience with fun and unique puzzles and a great atmosphere. It has some pretty high tech elements that are simple to use and don't take away from the experience. I've found some high-tech elements to limit my enjoyment of the classic room experience, but this room integrates physical and digital puzzles and clues very well. The staff was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to finish their other rooms!”

“I thought this room was great! We solved with two people with 10 minutes to spare but the puzzles and the atmosphere were both very fun. A lot of enthusiasts complain “it’s too easy” “it’s too hard”. It’s a lot of fun, that’s all that matters. Best take on a time travel room I’ve seen so far. Probably my second favorite from TEG after playground.”

“Another great experience from TEG! We loved the unique gameplay elements that we haven’t found anywhere else, and the puzzles were a great use of tech while not being overly complicated. While we escaped with a decent amount of time left, we still had a satisfying experience and look forward to more.”

cupofjoe18

86 games played

“Very well made, great theme, and so much fun. One of the initial puzzles was wonky and was hard at giving you the answer - but that was it. Everything was awesome. No locks, which I like, all theme related puzzles”