The 12 best escape rooms in Columbus
Haunted house frights and amazing time travel are just a couple of the themes that make the best Columbus escape rooms so fun.
“My boyfriend and I initially visited the Escape Artists to do Baldwin Manor. After completing that room we wanted to do another, but there were no more scheduled rooms for an hour. Our GM Jess kindly accommodated us and got this room set up early so we could try it out before needing to catch our flight home. We liked Cat Burglar even more than Baldwin Manor! Very innovative clues, both high tech and old school. Highly recommend! It seems like Baldwin Manor and Cat Burglar are similar difficulty levels, but we escaped Baldwin Manor and not this room. Highly highly recommend!”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
“This room is perfect for 2 people! I do think it would go faster with 3-4 people. My husband and I really enjoyed the magical dark arts theme. The only part that was tricky was it being a darker room and there was only one flash light. It made it hard for two people to separate and look for other clues. There was one hiccup in a puzzle where we had it right and it wasn’t working properly. Therefore, the GM had to tell us the code so we could move on. Otherwise great room and set design!”
murphygabriel
39 games played
Captivating Worlds
Overwhelmingly Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We loved this game! Awesome atmosphere and a fun theme, although our team of 2 agrees with the other reviews that the story could possibly be reworked some so that it doesn’t need an explanation at the end. Overall a strong room, and we had a great time!”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
Captivating Worlds
Very Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Barnyard Winds is a standout escape room with top-notch quality in set design and a delightful whimsical theme. During our visit, everything worked flawlessly, and the puzzles were both fun and well thought out. This escape room is refreshingly unique and stands out from the crowd. Highly recommended for a fun and immersive adventure.”
jason97
49 games played
Captivating Worlds
Very Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Edit: After playing all of the games at CW, this is my personal favorite! This was the first game I played at Captivating Worlds. Welcome to the Machine is both exciting and well thought out! The theming is great, all the way down to the sounds used. More importantly, the puzzles are logical and rewarding. There were several “aha!” moments we had while solving the puzzles, which felt great. We almost escaped as a team of two!”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
Captivating Worlds
Very Positive
5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We LOVED this game! Tons of puzzles to do, and an incredibly immersive atmosphere. Highly highly recommend. In addition, they have awesome game masters - we loved Robbie! They are really able to tailor the types of hints and nudges you are given to the group’s preferences.”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
“Love this one!! Super immersive game with a different atmosphere in each section of the room. Fun puzzles!! Struggled with two puzzles that might click easier for hunters or anyone more familiar with guns, but thankfully our game master helped us out. Highly recommend!”
icosta
178 games played
“This was my first game that I have done with The Escape Game, and it was amazing! The quality of their sets are out of this world! The puzzles themselves were fairly unique and definitely brought some new thoughts to the adventure. That being said, it was a fairly easy room, so I would recommend doing this with small groups of people who are new and just want to have a good experience!”
brian26
33 games played
“This is so fun I recommend it to everyone. I was able to solo it when I was there which was 😅😅 but I got it done and had a really good time. Some of the puzzles might be too straightforward for advanced players but the experience is very fun, and with some cool things still to discover.”
rachelhunter
193 games played
Epic Escapes
Very Positive
1946 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Cool room. This on is 9/10 having done 50ish escape rooms. Theme is on point. Good puzzles. No annoying distractors. Good mechanics and tech. Very happy light medium difficulty. No scares good for anyone including kids.”
jessicaperez
43 games played
Cat Burglar
Escape Artists
- Escape room
- IRL
“My boyfriend and I initially visited the Escape Artists to do Baldwin Manor. After completing that room we wanted to do another, but there were no more scheduled rooms for an hour. Our GM Jess kindly accommodated us and got this room set up early so we could try it out before needing to catch our flight home. We liked Cat Burglar even more than Baldwin Manor! Very innovative clues, both high tech and old school. Highly recommend! It seems like Baldwin Manor and Cat Burglar are similar difficulty levels, but we escaped Baldwin Manor and not this room. Highly highly recommend!”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
Baldwin Manor
Escape Artists
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room is perfect for 2 people! I do think it would go faster with 3-4 people. My husband and I really enjoyed the magical dark arts theme. The only part that was tricky was it being a darker room and there was only one flash light. It made it hard for two people to separate and look for other clues. There was one hiccup in a puzzle where we had it right and it wasn’t working properly. Therefore, the GM had to tell us the code so we could move on. Otherwise great room and set design!”
murphygabriel
39 games played
The Sins of Doctor Faustus
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“We loved this game! Awesome atmosphere and a fun theme, although our team of 2 agrees with the other reviews that the story could possibly be reworked some so that it doesn’t need an explanation at the end. Overall a strong room, and we had a great time!”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
The Barnyard Winds
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“Barnyard Winds is a standout escape room with top-notch quality in set design and a delightful whimsical theme. During our visit, everything worked flawlessly, and the puzzles were both fun and well thought out. This escape room is refreshingly unique and stands out from the crowd. Highly recommended for a fun and immersive adventure.”
jason97
49 games played
Welcome To The Machine
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“Edit: After playing all of the games at CW, this is my personal favorite! This was the first game I played at Captivating Worlds. Welcome to the Machine is both exciting and well thought out! The theming is great, all the way down to the sounds used. More importantly, the puzzles are logical and rewarding. There were several “aha!” moments we had while solving the puzzles, which felt great. We almost escaped as a team of two!”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
Deep Underground
Captivating Worlds
- Escape room
- IRL
“We LOVED this game! Tons of puzzles to do, and an incredibly immersive atmosphere. Highly highly recommend. In addition, they have awesome game masters - we loved Robbie! They are really able to tailor the types of hints and nudges you are given to the group’s preferences.”
martinezchristopher
32 games played
Gold Rush
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Love this one!! Super immersive game with a different atmosphere in each section of the room. Fun puzzles!! Struggled with two puzzles that might click easier for hunters or anyone more familiar with guns, but thankfully our game master helped us out. Highly recommend!”
icosta
178 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
The Depths
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was my first game that I have done with The Escape Game, and it was amazing! The quality of their sets are out of this world! The puzzles themselves were fairly unique and definitely brought some new thoughts to the adventure. That being said, it was a fairly easy room, so I would recommend doing this with small groups of people who are new and just want to have a good experience!”
brian26
33 games played
The Heist
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Playground
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is so fun I recommend it to everyone. I was able to solo it when I was there which was 😅😅 but I got it done and had a really good time. Some of the puzzles might be too straightforward for advanced players but the experience is very fun, and with some cool things still to discover.”
rachelhunter
193 games played
Queen Anne's Revenge
Epic Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“Cool room. This on is 9/10 having done 50ish escape rooms. Theme is on point. Good puzzles. No annoying distractors. Good mechanics and tech. Very happy light medium difficulty. No scares good for anyone including kids.”
jessicaperez
43 games played
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About Columbus
Columbus, Ohio is a beauty! From the towering Statehouse that sits in the center of Capitol Square to the numerous green-spaces and parks from across town, beauty radiates throughout this bustling urban center. Of course beauty isn't enough to make a city great though. Thankfully, Columbus also delivers when it comes to things to do and see. From world-class museums and galleries, to sports teams representing both college and professional sports leagues and attractions such as COSI – North America's largest science museum – there truly is something for everyone here. On top of all that, you can't beat the temperate weather Columbus enjoys during most months of the year! All these reasons help explain why Columbus continues to be one of America's greatest cities.
Learn More about Columbus Escape Rooms
Columbus is home to several exciting escape rooms that offer challenging and immersive experiences for participants. One popular option is Captivating Worlds, which features rooms like "The Sins of Doctor Faustus," and "Deep Underground." These rooms offer unique themes and puzzles that will challenge participants' minds and teamwork skills. Another notable escape room in Columbus is Team Escape Rooms, which offers rooms like "Curse of the Hidden Temple," and "Nightmare in Pink." These rooms are designed to test participants' problem-solving and critical thinking skills while providing a thrilling adventure. Whether you're a local or visiting Columbus, these escape rooms offer a fun and exciting way to test your problem-solving skills and enjoy a unique adventure.
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 Columbus Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Columbus. 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus 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!