The 14 best escape rooms in Boston
From magical mysteries to pirate adventures, where to play the best escape rooms in Boston.
Boda Borg
Overwhelmingly Positive
90 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I love Boda borg - I’ve been many time, Boda Borg is escape room adjacent but not like a normal escape room. The whole ethos is learning through failing - I’ve spent about 60 hours here and still haven’t seen all the rooms!”
erikajenkins
26 games played
Red Fox Escapes
Overwhelmingly Positive
614 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room is a puzzle gauntlet! We played as a team of 2, and we BARELY made it. You are constantly asked to think, move, and make connections. This is the most realistic sub game I’ve played, and it offers a crazy event halfway through the game that makes for a very memorable moment. Your brain will be very tired at the end of this!”
michaelyoung
133 games played
Red Fox Escapes
Overwhelmingly Positive
614 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Easily Red Fox’s best game, by far. Incredibly funny and unique storyline, amazing theming, and some of the most fun interactions I’ve ever had in an escape room. The story never drops from start to finish, leaving you totally immersed, and the balance between humor and horror is absolutely perfect. There is some gore in this room, as listed on their website, but it’s nothing too bad, and there’s no jump scares at all. Also the soundtrack is an instrumental of the girl scout song from the Beetlejuice musical so that earns brownie points from me.”
eugenephillips
32 games played
Room Escapers Boston
Very Positive
112 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the flow of the room! We played as a team of 2 and with kind nudges and hints, we made it through. Definitely book in advance to get your choice of rooms. We look forward to doing their other two rooms!”
ghodge
77 games played
“The heist theme is so popular and overdone but this was a very well done version. Lots of puzzles. Not overly complex but it’s necessary to spread out so a larger team will be more successful. Communication is key”
carrieallison
38 games played
“An exceptionally polished room with wonderful theming, non-linear puzzles, magical technology, and no traditional locks. The room encourages deeply out-of-the-box thinking at times, but it always is logical, fair, and fun. The final puzzle is really simple and elegant, a beautiful culmination of all that came before.”
michaelyoung
133 games played
Escape The Room
Mostly Positive
33 West St 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Trapology Boston
Very Positive
177 Tremont St 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Trapology Boston
Very Positive
177 Tremont St 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Trapology Boston
Very Positive
177 Tremont St 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Trapology Boston
Very Positive
177 Tremont St 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This game was a weiner! The sets were all immaculate, immersive, and quirky. In the first room alone, you had a hot dog cart, a pay phone, a sewer pipe, an ATM, a buildable brick wall, and a dumpster! This game asks you to make a tremendous amount of connections, practice constant communication, collaborate, and CRAWL! Some elements didn't have an obvious link to their puzzles, but the biggest challenge is the sheer volume of puzzles. I wish the quirky theme carried throughout more of the room, but this is still a very atypical heist. Highly recommend!”
michaelyoung
133 games played
Boda Borg Boston Quests
Boda Borg
- Escape room
- IRL
“I love Boda borg - I’ve been many time, Boda Borg is escape room adjacent but not like a normal escape room. The whole ethos is learning through failing - I’ve spent about 60 hours here and still haven’t seen all the rooms!”
erikajenkins
26 games played
The Heist
Red Fox Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
The U-Boat
Red Fox Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room is a puzzle gauntlet! We played as a team of 2, and we BARELY made it. You are constantly asked to think, move, and make connections. This is the most realistic sub game I’ve played, and it offers a crazy event halfway through the game that makes for a very memorable moment. Your brain will be very tired at the end of this!”
michaelyoung
133 games played
The Body Shop
Red Fox Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“Easily Red Fox’s best game, by far. Incredibly funny and unique storyline, amazing theming, and some of the most fun interactions I’ve ever had in an escape room. The story never drops from start to finish, leaving you totally immersed, and the balance between humor and horror is absolutely perfect. There is some gore in this room, as listed on their website, but it’s nothing too bad, and there’s no jump scares at all. Also the soundtrack is an instrumental of the girl scout song from the Beetlejuice musical so that earns brownie points from me.”
eugenephillips
32 games played
The Pirate's Booty II: The Lost Ship
Room Escapers Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the flow of the room! We played as a team of 2 and with kind nudges and hints, we made it through. Definitely book in advance to get your choice of rooms. We look forward to doing their other two rooms!”
ghodge
77 games played
Conundrum Museum
Boxaroo
- Escape room
- IRL
“The heist theme is so popular and overdone but this was a very well done version. Lots of puzzles. Not overly complex but it’s necessary to spread out so a larger team will be more successful. Communication is key”
carrieallison
38 games played
Storyteller's Secret
Boxaroo
- Escape room
- IRL
“An exceptionally polished room with wonderful theming, non-linear puzzles, magical technology, and no traditional locks. The room encourages deeply out-of-the-box thinking at times, but it always is logical, fair, and fun. The final puzzle is really simple and elegant, a beautiful culmination of all that came before.”
michaelyoung
133 games played
Panacea
Room Escapers Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
Cartman’s Escape Room
Escape The Room
- Escape room
- IRL
The Retreat
Trapology Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
The Institute
Trapology Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
The Boobie Trap
Trapology Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
The Hot Dog Heist
Trapology Boston
- Escape room
- IRL
“This game was a weiner! The sets were all immaculate, immersive, and quirky. In the first room alone, you had a hot dog cart, a pay phone, a sewer pipe, an ATM, a buildable brick wall, and a dumpster! This game asks you to make a tremendous amount of connections, practice constant communication, collaborate, and CRAWL! Some elements didn't have an obvious link to their puzzles, but the biggest challenge is the sheer volume of puzzles. I wish the quirky theme carried throughout more of the room, but this is still a very atypical heist. Highly recommend!”
michaelyoung
133 games played
More Escape Rooms
About Boston
Boston is a city as rich in its history as it is in its modern entertainment attractions. Every year, millions of people descend on the city, eager to experience its historical landmarks, vibrant culture and arts scene, excellent sports teams, and its many restaurants and bars. In addition, the city is home to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, and the New England Aquarium. Overall, Boston is a lively and exciting city that offers a wide range of things to see and do, making it a great place to visit for people of all ages.
Learn More About Boston Escape Rooms
In recent years, Boston has come alive as a true escape room destination. In fact, Boston is home to nearly 50 different escape room venues and Boston offers a particularly exciting array of escape room experiences that are suitable for all tastes. Storyteller's Secret at Boxaroo is an award winning room that is sure to delight. Red Fox Escape's The Body Shop is another hit that is known for its beautiful set and immersive story. With over 100 escape games in the entire area, the possibilities are nearly endless — you’ll find games with themes of horror, adventure, crime, espionage, and plenty you may not expect.
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 Boston Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Boston. 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 Boston?
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 Boston 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!