The 9 best escape rooms in Charlotte
Beyond the football and barbecue, where to play the best escape rooms in Charlotte.
The Escape Game
Very Positive
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
The Escape Game
Very Positive
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“A fun under the sea theme for this room. The tech was excellent for interaction! A good variety of puzzles to keep the whole group occupied. A note that even though this room is rated for 8 people, it gets extremely crowded with that many! Also they will book up all the spaces in these non private rooms!”
EscaperoosSarah
75 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
The Escape Game
Very Positive
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“The wife and I enjoyed a birthday outing and we enjoyed chose to do Gold rush. We had Alex as a game master and he was great and very helpful. Room was immersive and had a great theme. Can't wait to return.”
TeamBucklebuckle
33 games played
The Escape Game
Overwhelmingly Positive
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Honestly, I am stunned by how much I liked this room. Being a chain, my expectations were low, especially since the other games they have haven’t quite wowed me, but this one was excellent! We did it with 4 people, 2 of which are new to the escape room world. This is an excellent first room because the flow is great and the teamwork aspects are top notch. The puzzles were creative and multi-layered and somewhat nonlinear, so people could work on different things at the same time. The system they use to let you know your progression throughout the room is very clever. Additionally, it is a high tech room, so lots of fun reveals. There were two “puzzles” in the room that were especially fun and silly- they had us laughing about how bad we were at the skills required for them. The rooms were definitely not large enough for 12, we had 4 and that was about the right amount of people. This room would be impossible for someone who was color blind, and there was a decent bit of math, more than just adding and subtracting small numbers. You do need to remember how to do coordinates. There are so many puzzles in this room, but none of them felt unnecessary or too easy; this is for sure an easier room than others, but I think that’s mostly because it flows really well and all the puzzles are logical. I’m genuinely impressed.”
FreetheBri
59 games played
“This was by far one of the best and most challenging escape rooms we’ve seen to date. Highly recommend; this was a lot of interesting puzzles with critical thinking and retracing steps. The puzzles flowed very well & the theming of the rooms was so immersive. We will definitely be back to try the other current room & likely will come once the next room is opened as well!”
edstar397
27 games played
“This is a great room, hidden gem! The set is fantastically done, there is a good mix of a few traditional locks and then some electronic puzzles. It’s clear the owners take pride in an immersive experience. Note this is not a scary room, so it’s fun for all ages! Minimum is 4 players. There are some challenging puzzles and is definitely a cerebral game in the beginning. Would recommend and will be trying their other room!”
d2theustin
38 games played
“I loved this room. The overall gameplay flowed very well. The puzzles were difficult yet fun, we only had two people in our group and were able to break the monthly record. Overall I would highly recommend”
cowabunga
44 games played
The Keepers of Balance
Very Positive
125 W Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“What an incredible experience. What an incredible team. Everything about this experience was perfection. It was like getting to be the main characters in our own action movie. Have fun with the characters. You get back what you give. The puzzles in the game were precisely what they needed to be. They flowed beautifully and didn't bog you down so you could stay immersed in the world. In an already strong area for escape rooms, this is a standout.”
Wheaties
468 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
The Depths
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“A fun under the sea theme for this room. The tech was excellent for interaction! A good variety of puzzles to keep the whole group occupied. A note that even though this room is rated for 8 people, it gets extremely crowded with that many! Also they will book up all the spaces in these non private rooms!”
EscaperoosSarah
75 games played
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Gold Rush
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“The wife and I enjoyed a birthday outing and we enjoyed chose to do Gold rush. We had Alex as a game master and he was great and very helpful. Room was immersive and had a great theme. Can't wait to return.”
TeamBucklebuckle
33 games played
Playground
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Honestly, I am stunned by how much I liked this room. Being a chain, my expectations were low, especially since the other games they have haven’t quite wowed me, but this one was excellent! We did it with 4 people, 2 of which are new to the escape room world. This is an excellent first room because the flow is great and the teamwork aspects are top notch. The puzzles were creative and multi-layered and somewhat nonlinear, so people could work on different things at the same time. The system they use to let you know your progression throughout the room is very clever. Additionally, it is a high tech room, so lots of fun reveals. There were two “puzzles” in the room that were especially fun and silly- they had us laughing about how bad we were at the skills required for them. The rooms were definitely not large enough for 12, we had 4 and that was about the right amount of people. This room would be impossible for someone who was color blind, and there was a decent bit of math, more than just adding and subtracting small numbers. You do need to remember how to do coordinates. There are so many puzzles in this room, but none of them felt unnecessary or too easy; this is for sure an easier room than others, but I think that’s mostly because it flows really well and all the puzzles are logical. I’m genuinely impressed.”
FreetheBri
59 games played
Sorcerers Quest
Speedway Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was by far one of the best and most challenging escape rooms we’ve seen to date. Highly recommend; this was a lot of interesting puzzles with critical thinking and retracing steps. The puzzles flowed very well & the theming of the rooms was so immersive. We will definitely be back to try the other current room & likely will come once the next room is opened as well!”
edstar397
27 games played
Dracula’s Tomb
Speedway Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is a great room, hidden gem! The set is fantastically done, there is a good mix of a few traditional locks and then some electronic puzzles. It’s clear the owners take pride in an immersive experience. Note this is not a scary room, so it’s fun for all ages! Minimum is 4 players. There are some challenging puzzles and is definitely a cerebral game in the beginning. Would recommend and will be trying their other room!”
d2theustin
38 games played
Quest For The Temple of Light
The Keepers of Balance
- Escape room
- IRL
“What an incredible experience. What an incredible team. Everything about this experience was perfection. It was like getting to be the main characters in our own action movie. Have fun with the characters. You get back what you give. The puzzles in the game were precisely what they needed to be. They flowed beautifully and didn't bog you down so you could stay immersed in the world. In an already strong area for escape rooms, this is a standout.”
Wheaties
468 games played
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About Charlotte
Charlotte is a charming and upbeat city with a lot to offer in terms of entertainment and activities. Some of the things that make Charlotte fun include its beautiful natural setting, with its many parks and green spaces, its thriving arts and culture scene, its vibrant food and drink culture, and its many outdoor recreational opportunities. There are also many popular attractions in Charlotte, such as the Carolina Panthers football team, the Charlotte Hornets basketball team, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. All of these things combine to make Charlotte a fun and exciting place to visit or live.
How Do Escape Rooms Work?
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
Find the Best Charlotte Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Charlotte. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: - Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country - Read reviews and ratings from other community members - Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Frequently asked questions
How Do I Book an Escape Room in Charlotte?
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in Charlotte is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!