Everything was so awesome, it's hard to know where to start. But here we go: Took both daughters & the g'kids (15, 13 & 12) for a fun family time while visiting Williamsburg. Tip for finding it: the business park it's in has lots of buildings that look alike. The sign they put out front is quite small. We were the only ones there besides our host, Maya. She was so friendly & welcoming, such a pleasure to meet her. We got started right away in Blackbeard's Cabin, said to be the hardest room. Well, I'll tell you it IS tough! We found lots (and lots and lots) of clues but at the halfway mark had to start asking for hints. What to do when you've found 20 or 30 bits that lead to a solution, but can't figure out how to assemble them? Why, talk like a pirate, of course. With ample hints, we actually solved it with 8 minutes to spare. Many laughs and head scratches, "hmmm"s and "Oh wait, wait!" but in the end we triumphed. DGD the Younger and I don't like jump scares, so I don't know that we would ever try the Chesapeake Bay Butcher room, but I would love to try Cyberpunkd the next time we come to Williamsburg. read more

We did a couple of the rooms here and we loved it. Particularly we all LOVED the Chesapeake Bay Butcher room. If there was ever one escape room I wish I could do again for the first time it would be that one. The puzzles were fun and imaginative and honestly kinda scary and thrilling. We did another one about treasure after that one because we loved it so much and none of us enjoyed this one quite as much. The team was very helpful in guiding us during the times we were stuck. Really fun place! read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

My hubby & I attempted to have our kids do the Cheesapeak Butcher room with us today. They are 9 & 11 and are typically not afraid of much. Well, we were forewarned that this room is scary. Lol. I thought they could handle it... I was wrong. . both of my kids were freaking out so much that they were going to go back to the waiting room with my phone and the awesome worker who was running our room in the back invited them to go watch us finish so that they wouldn't be scared anymore. My hubby and I escaped with 2 or so minutes to spare!! I have done many escape rooms in the past and I have to say, this was my absolute favorite one! Even with my kids screaming in fear!! (don't worry about them being scared, they loved watched me in video scream and jump!!) haha I highly recommend anyone over the age of 13 doing this! It was so much fun!!!!! If I could give this 10 stars I totally would!!!! read more

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We did the Chesapeake Bay Butcher. It was a cross between haunted house and escape room. There is no timer available and no clues given. We had a blast and escaped with a few minutes remaining. Definitely one of our top 2-3 escape rooms we have done read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We booked two back to back rooms here since we're not from the area. I'll start by saying the only issue we had were the size of the rooms. They were TINY. They took what seemed like one normal sized office room and split it in two. We had 6 of us and we were stepping all over each other in the Cyberpunk room, although Blackbeard's was a lot more spacious. My favorite of the two was definitely Cyberpunk. I'm a linear escape room girly, so that was better for me. I didn't like how crammed it was, and I personally think it would probably be done best with a group of 4 or less. Blackbeard was definitely a nonlinear room and I didn't enjoy it at all. I can say though, I understand why Blackbeard was rated as tough as it was, bring your thinking cap. To toot my own horn, we did escape both rooms! Our game master was Ethan, and he was fantastic. Kept up with my brother's pirate shenanigans (which to be fair were hilarious), and didn't give us clues that we didn't ask for. Love that for us. If you're looking for a challenging couple rooms, I'd suggest checking them out! They do have a third room, and if we find ourselves in the area, we may try that one out too. read more

Phenomenally fantastic! The Chesapeake Bay Butcher room is what all serial killer nightmares are made of! This twisted, macabre , horror themed room has all the psychological thrills from the visuals to the auditory. Robyn our game master was great. She had us hyped and informed us what specific category of items the "butcher" becomes angry when they're disturbed. Because who wants to upset a killer on the loose and potentially become his next victims?! Don't expect to go into a murderer's lair and NOT to feel distraught, horrified and anxious to see what lurks behind the doors. I felt like the mystery gang from Scooby-doo thrown into the world of a serial killer. Except we paid willingly to encounter this madness. We're not in Kansas anymore Toto. So grab hold of your friends or family and mentally prepare for this tumultuous trip! Your group can choose to have hints or not. The hints are cleverly provided, allowing for full immersion. I would definitely use the bathroom BEFORE you go on this murderous mayhem mission. There was a lot of running, pushing, shoving, screaming and yelling going on and that was amongst our own group. Hahaha, are you intrigued yet ? Just WHAT exactly is going on in this escape room that would cause us to react like this?! You might just have to experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed!! The owner is a mastermind that merits high accolades for his highly immersive rooms and excellent customer service and staff. read more

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We were in town with friends visiting the area. My wife and I love escape rooms. We were invited to do the Chesapeake Bay Butcher room by our friends, who did it a few years ago but did not remember much about it. My wife and I have attempted at least twenty rooms. This room was SCARY and well done. Very immersive and while the puzzles weren't overall very difficult, the way the room preys on your senses and anxiety really makes it well done. Sam and Aiden were the employees and did a very good job. I would recommend anyone do this room. read more

We had so much fun here, we did Blackbeard's room and it was challenging, but you can ask for clues and hints which was very helpful. This was our first time doing an escape room and we loved it. There were 4 of us and it took about an hour. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Probably one of the best escape rooms in Williamsburg! These local owners really put a lot of thought and creativity in their rooms. By far, my favorite is The Chesapeake Bay Butcher! It is intense and not for the faint of heart. Be prepared to scream and run around an enormous space like rats in a maze. It was amazing and a whole lot of fun. I plan on coming back with fresh blood so that I can watch them on the monitors in the "theater room". For more family friendly, try Cyber Punk'd and Blackbeard's Cabin. I cannot wait until their next new escape room opens! read more

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We decided to try something different with our kids...20, 17, & 15 with my husband and me. Well, first we a little skeptical but this was by far one of the best escape rooms we have ever done. I stood there and cried for a minute then continue to shake the entire time. The clues and rooms were very well laid out and whew, flippin' scary like the website says (and I love all things ... scary movies and Halloween and it was definitely frightening and intense) Loved it and highly recommend it. We had solved it with 4 minutes to spare. Aiden did a phenomenal job with everything! I wish they would have recorded us!!! read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Ethan was the realest game master out here the butcher room is the best room they got hands down this place is where to be

Ethan was a great game master. We did the cyberpunkd room. Great throwback to the late 90s and early 2000s

Excellent and so many great details! Loved the room, the decor and the amazing staff. Highly recommend!

Myself, my wife, son and daughter in law love doing escape rooms! Probably have done 3 or 4 prior to Colonial Escape. We did the Chesapeake Bay Butcher. Hands down one of the best escape room we have ever done! Don't want to say to much to ruin it for others. But one bit of advice..not for the faint of hearts! Lol! They do an amazing job scaring..down right frightening you, you as you navigate through an awesome maze of clues to complete! Do not pass this place up when in Williamsburg! read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Perfect thing to do on a rainy day on vacation! Our game master Oliver was outstanding and helped just the right amount so we never sat there stuck for too long. My 5 year old loved the cyber hacker room and being able to help solve the clues. Fun family activity and the best part? You get the whole room! No having to try and work with strangers. So much fun and again, excellent staff, Oliver is the best. read more

Oh my goodness, we had a GREAT time. Aiden, our "host" was very enthusiastic and helpful. The campaign was the perfect difficulty level for our 1st time. Would 100% recommend. (We went for my son's 17th birthday and took older sister and Dad.) read more

It was so much fun! Ayden and Ethan were awesome. It was scary but so worth it. I went with all my kids for my birthday and we had a blast. read more

Made a last minute decision to book The Chesapeake Bay Butcher room, and it did not disappoint! My group has done numerous escape rooms, including one in Vegas and this room was our favorite!! Will definitely be booking again!! Thanks Oliver for being a great host, and for all the jump scares! read more

We loved the tour and are excited for the new features to come. We had a great time and solved the puzzle in about an hour! I was happy with the gloves provided so we could be COVID safe. I wish that our group picture would have come out better. read more

Tried to go here while on vacation. She was shocked when we arrived. It was very awkward. It was like going to a family member's house before calling. I felt uninvited or welcomed. She said she could not accommodate us because we didn't have an appointment. No where on the website does it say appointments are mandatory and she confirmed they were not. So we left. I will not recommend. read more

One of the best room escapes my family has been to!! Multiple rooms with secret entrances. Just enough of a scare factor too.

We were on vacation in Williamsburg and enjoy doing escape rooms. It was easy booking, the staff was very welcoming and did a great job explaining the process. I would highly recommend this for an escape room, we did the Cyber Punk'd room with 4 of us ( 2 teenagers) are were able to solve it with 10 min to spare. The puzzles were challenging and well done. read more

Colonial Escape Room - What a great way to end the vacation. The staff was amazing, easy to book and find, great room and a clean environment. Highly recommend. - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Literally the best time ever!!! I've come here multiple times with friends and it's always a huge hit. The rooms are so detailed and interesting. Ayden and all of the staff members are always super friendly and helpful! It's my favorite activity in Williamsburg! read more

We had a group of 4 (my husband, 2 sons, and myself) and signed up for the Cyper Punk'd room. It was so much fun - really made us think. The room was small, but roomy enough for the 4 of us. We got stumped at the very end and needed 1 hint, but we finished with 5 minutes to spare. Aiden was a great moderator! We will definitely be coming back to try another room. read more

We had an amazing experience at the Colonial Escape room today! The facility was clean and the staff was super friendly and informative. It was our first time doing an escape room, so we had no clue as to what we should expect. Clearly, in order to solve the case you must be literate, analytical, a math genius, inquisitive and extremely patient. The escape room experience can go one of two ways. Either you will be stressed to the max and ready to find new friends or you will begin to laugh at how unaware of your surroundings you are. Needless to say I was clueless, I kept phoning a friend (the intercom) and I realized that 2 brains aren't better than one. We had a heard time making connections, but it was a fun, stressful situation. read more

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Me and my family were visiting Williamsburg for my daughter's bday and they wanted to do a scary escape room. We do the Chesapeake Bay Butcher and it did not disappoint. It was sooo scary but it was soo much fun. They have a great set up. I would definitely do it again. Besides how fun the room was the staff was amazing and very accommodating. We were running late and they helped move us around to a different time frame. It's definitely a must stop if you're in the Williamsburg area. This is my third escape room and this was by far the most realistic set up. read more

Colonial Escape Room - We survived but barley lol. - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We had a blast! Sawyer and Sam were awesome! We all had an amazing time! Cyberpunk'd this time! We will be back for the Chesapeake Bay butcher soon!! read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This place is absolutely phenomenal! We drove from DC and we're pleasantly impressed with the quality and strategic mindset behind the massacre room. Will definitely come back to do another room in the future! read more

Colonial Escape Room - Did the massacre room with VERY few hints! Loved it and appreciate the creativity of the staff! - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We were here for the Chesapeake Bay Butcher. Hands down the BEST escape room EVER in my experience. The room is super well made. I can see the dedication the design team and room operators have put into this room. Every puzzle is pieced together with smart direction (plus some witty wicked effect) that makes the whole multi-room escape fluid and satisfying. 10/10 would recommend. Also, it is a legit terrifying room that would scratch any thrill-seeker's itch. Bravo to the Colonial Escape team. read more

Colonial Escape Room - We survived with less than 4 minutes left on the clock!! - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

What a great time we had at this location!! we completed two rooms and both were awesome!! I would recommend for a great time that you do the Chesapeake Butcher!! it was soooo fun and exciting!!! The game master was awesome and so personable!! Thanks for a great time!! read more

My family enjoys escape rooms and try new ones wherever we go. We just competed at The Chesapeake Bay Butcher at Colonial Escape Room and it was by one of our most favorite rooms we have done. Looking forward to trying the rest of the games they offer!!! read more

This was so fun!! My boyfriend and I went here for a date night. We were in the dark room. We had to find out who was going to be killed next. We had one hour. WOW!! It was a great challenge! So different! The staff was excellent and they even gave us a clue or two when we needed it. Most importantly WE SOLVED THE PUZZLE!! I won't tell you what it was but it was funny. Definitely worth it! I have absolutely no negative comments about this one. read more

( 4.5)Very solid escape room especially for VA, I've traveled across the USA. Exploring escape room to escape room and here where you must the reporter from Williamsburg was a very funny and thrilling experience. Would definitely recommend this experience for any avid escape room goer. -Also thanks for finding my friends bracelet/heirloom read more

If you are looking for a "scary" experience I recommend you come here. There aren't many that make you $&!T your pants. Their "Chesapeak Bay Butcher" experience has you running out the room"s". I wish I could do it again lol. read more

I purchased the CyberPunk escape room for my husband for his birthday. He and is friend loved it. They loved the room, and want to go back to try the other rooms. His friend said this is the most fun he has had sober in a long time :) I would definitley recommend this business to anyone. read more

If you're bored out of your noggin and looking for something exciting to do, try escaping with a bunch of your closest friends and family from one of these interestingly-themed escape rooms! They have Blackbeard's Cabin and now a new Samurai Room! We are about to find out how challenging the new one will be! The owner, Alan, and his trusty staff have come together to put a slew of clues and puzzles, which are sure to challenge even the brightest! Tons of fun, but the real key to success is TEAM WORK! There is no "I" in team, so leave the egos at home and work TOGETHER, People!!! read more

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Step into the lair of a master hacker. Hundreds of years into the future when computers have taken over everything, one sinister person threatens the fate of the world. You've traced him to his inner sanctum but now you have only one hour to stop him or all is lost. Our hacker in question won't make things easy for you though. Fascinated with late 20th century pop culture, the keys to stopping the villain are hidden among the memorabilia of bygone days. Cyberpunked is the newest addition to Colonial Escape's stunning line up of escape experiences and continues the tradition of excellence proudly. As we've come to expect from the team here, this room is an exemplar of awesome aesthetics, puzzle design, and game flow. It's hard not to be awed when you walk into the room. The props and lighting work together for that perfect otherworldly cyberpunk feel. Crazy mannequin heads, computers slapped together in a way that could only be described as manic, TV's shooting out images from the 80's and 90's all draw you into this strange world. In truth, the room here is its own character in the Cyberpunked story, and the more you play the more you feel like you get to know the villain behind it all. But this is just the surface. Puzzle design in Cyberpunked is just truly astonishing. It's challenging, but never in that way that makes you want to give up. What really stands out, though, is how unique and creative the puzzles are. I can honestly say there are more than a few puzzles in this room that we haven't seen before or since, with the final puzzle being an absolute blast. The end result is that kind of experience where you can't stop smiling as you work through a puzzle because it's just that damn cool. What ties it all together is a sense of flow. This is one of those rooms that could be done with big groups or just you and your favorite partner in cyber-crime. There is so much to do with smaller puzzles that build into bigger puzzles which can be worked in parallel which means you don't have a lot of room for team members to feel like they aren't contributing. It is challenging, and this is a room where prior knowledge isn't necessary but makes it easier, so 80's and 90's kids rejoice! This is a room almost hand-crafted for you. Actually this is a room hand-crafted for everyone and I can't imagine a world where an escape room enthusiast wouldn't love this one, nor would I want to live in it. read more

This place is soooooo awesome! It's in a business complex, my gps had an issue finding it but it was worth the hunt! Great pricing, awesome rooms, friendly staff. We did the CyberPunk room with our 11 & 13 yr olds. Great time! We finally solved with a minute to spare! We ABSOLUTELY will come back here on our next vaca to Williamsburg. read more

We did the Cyberpunk challenge - my wife and I loved the Y2K retro feel, while our son liked the tech/hacker element. We've done other escape rooms before, and becasue this is individually owned & not a franchise there was a lot of personal touch to all of the handmade assembled of the game. And since it's individually owned, instead of hints coming via prerecorded, timed info hints came based on whichever specific task we might have been stuck on. The guy working the morning we visited also gave us a tour afterward of the rest of the place. Next time we're down we'll be visiting again! read more

My fiancé and I had been debating doing an escape room for some time but hadn't. I seen it online and decided to book it. I figured it was going to be amazing or give me a headache lol. When we arrived, we were a little confused because the area looked like townhouses/ corporate buildings. You are definitely in the right area. There's a row of blue townhouses so pull into the parking area and it abput halfway in just look for 206. When we walked in Alan greeted us and explained the 3 different rooms. We went with Blackbeards Cabin. Alan said he'll give us a few mins extra at the end if we needed it. So we searched the room for the clues. And if you need help, you have to ask the skull in a pirate voice and he'll answer. It was hilarious hearing my fiancé speak like a pirate. We had fun finding the clues and trying to figure it out. Unfortunately for us we didn't solve it but we had fun trying. I would definitely come back and try a different room. Give it a try, you have a great time whether you solve it or not. read more

Colonial Escape Room - Escape Games Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia